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Residents rally to save playground closure – Sign the Petition

Residents rally to save playground closure – Sign the Petition Resident Nat Glennon has started a petition to save Kew Estate playground. Nat said: “Following the recent news regarding the playground on the Kew

1st September 2017

Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach

Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach MESSAGE FOR DOG OWNERS: We have had some reports of a suspicious person who has been seen around the Formby and Southport beach

1st September 2017

The 2017 Southport Air Show is set to be as spectacular as ever

The 2017 Southport Air Show is set to be as spectacular as ever The skies over Southport are set to thunder with the roar of jet engines, the thrum of propellers and

31st August 2017

Boy lost causes frantic police search in Botanic Gardens

Boy lost causes frantic police search in Botanic Gardens A search for a boy missing in Botanic Gardens in Churchtown today was ended after he was found elsewhere. The boy had become

31st August 2017

Merseyrail passengers will once again have to endure industrial action, as the RMT announces it will stage further strikes on 1, 3 and 4 September.

Train strike action – Friday 1st September, Sunday 3rd September and Monday 4th September

Unfortunately due to strike action by guard members of the RMT union, a reduced train service will run across the Merseyrail network on Friday 1st September, Sunday 3rd September and Monday 4th September.

31st August 2017

The Mount Pleasant pub is hosting MacMillan Coffee Afternoon

The Mount Pleasant pub is hosting MacMillan Coffee Afternoon The Mount Pleasant is set to host its latest MacMillan Coffee Afternoon – after raising over £750 at last year’s event. The Mount

31st August 2017

Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity

Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ running day event on Sunday 10th September to raise funds for the upkeep of its’

31st August 2017

Council Leader attacks critics for “hypocrisy” in Red Tarmac Row

Council Leader attacks critics for “hypocrisy” in Red Tarmac Row Sefton Council Leader Ian Maher has rounded on critics in the Lord Street red tarmac row describing their protests as “shameless”. The

31st August 2017

Sefton Council close Southport playground deemed ‘not fit for purpose’

Sefton Council close Southport playground deemed ‘not fit for purpose’ Sefton Council have taken the decision to close down a deteriorated playground to protect the safety of park visitors. The playground on

31st August 2017

Safety fears lead to playground being shut down

Sefton Council have taken the decision to close down a deteriorated playground to protect the safety of park visitors. The playground on Ovington Drive has seen rapid deterioration and decline in recent

31st August 2017

Formby library to hold online banking masterclass

Formby library to hold online banking masterclass Residents across Sefton are being invited to a special online banking masterclass and information session next month at Formby library. The event, which is designed

31st August 2017

Shoreline Food Bank given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation

Shoreline Food Bank given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation Julie Woods, who runs the Shoreline Food Bank was given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation at a ceremony at Bootle Town Hall by

31st August 2017

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service recruits for new firefighters

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is recruiting for the next generation of firefighters in Merseyside. The Service has a number of firefighter posts on offer for its 2018 training course and is seeking

30th August 2017

Three years and four months for failed Southport armed robber

Three years and four months for failed Southport armed robber Warren Debnam, 31, who attempted to rob a Southport jewellery store wearing a wig and glasses has been sentenced to jail. Dabnam, burst

30th August 2017

Woodlands – Family Fun Day: Bring your family to meet the Woodlands Animal Sanctuary family

Woodlands – Family Fun Day: Bring your family to meet the Woodlands Animal Sanctuary family Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s Family Fun Day is fast approaching – an action packed day aimed at raising

29th August 2017

Food lovers rejoice as Samsara Jack Thai takeaway launches

A gourmet Thai takeaway is set to launch in Southport, the first of its kind in the town. Samsara Jack, built on the popularity of the former Samsara restaurant, opens tomorrow (Wednesday)

29th August 2017

Southport afternoon tea raises lorra lorra money for cancer research

Southport afternoon tea raises lorra lorra money for cancer research An award-winning Cilla Black tribute artist has helped Southport fundraisers raise more than £1,200 for charity North West Cancer Research at an

29th August 2017

Lime Bar in Penwortham Pic: Andrew Livesey

Police Appeal after armed gang take cash during Penwortham bar raid

Police are hunting for armed men after a robbery at a Penwortham bar. Five men entered the bar around 12.15am on Tuesday (29 August) in Liverpool Road. Staff who were cashing up

29th August 2017

RTC Lord Street Southport

RTC Lord Street Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport at approximately 2.30pm this afternoon (Tuesday 29 August) following reports of a RTC. A Citreon C2 collided with a

29th August 2017

You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport

You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport. There is still time for people in Southport to have their say on proposed changes to a number of

29th August 2017

Southport solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney

Local solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney Local solicitor, Faye Lowery from Breens Solicitors Ltd, has defended lasting powers of attorney This follows comments from a former senior judge that power of

29th August 2017

Formby Cricket Club with a Triple Cup Success!

Triple Cup Success! In the last fortnight, Formby CC has won three cup competitions. First, two Thursdays ago, the 2nd XI won their T20 competition, the Chrysalis Cup, in a rearranged game

29th August 2017

European Tug of War Championships southport

European Tug of War Championships comes to Southport this September

European outdoor Tug of War Championships to take place on Carr Lane playing fields, Southport The 2017 European Outdoor Tug of War Championships and World Junior and Under 23 Tug of War

29th August 2017

Barbados police are seeking assistance in locating a missing Southport business owner

Barbados police are seeking assistance in locating a missing Southport business owner POLICE ARE SEEKING THE assistance of the public in locating a missing Steven Weare. Steven Weare, 49, is a British national

29th August 2017

A not so traumatic Marine Lake rescue – just for fun!

A not so traumatic Marine Lake rescue – just for fun! Its not often the staff from the Marine Lake boating house get to practice their life saving skills…until Sunday 28 August.

29th August 2017

Charity gig’s sound of silence frustrates band members

Charity gig’s sound of silence frustrates band members The sound of silence was almost what anybody heard this afternoon after s charity concert in Southport got off to a poor start. Bands

28th August 2017

RESULT | Salford City 2-1 Southport

RESULT | Salford City 2-1 Southport Southport suffered their first defeat of the season after going down 2-1 to Salford City this afternoon. Steven Jennings put the Port in front with scorching

28th August 2017

What’s the catch? Chip shop owners stall in bid to launch restaurant

What’s the catch? Chip shop owners stall in bid to launch restaurant Business owners along a stretch of Lord Street in Southport think there’s something fishy over an as yet unopened chip

28th August 2017

Southport’s Former Lib-Dem Councillors join Sefton Labour Group

Southport’s Former Lib-Dem Councillors join Sefton Labour Group Labour has sensationally gained two Sefton councillors in Southport, before they have even selected their candidates for next May’s local elections. Local councillors Bill

28th August 2017

Everything Soul At The Metro TODAY

Everything Soul At The Metro TODAY The much loved EVERYTHING SOUL event returns to the Metro today (Bank holiday Monday 28th August). This is a FREE event, special event DJ’s include Ste

28th August 2017