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Bike stolen from Lytham Road, Southport A mum from Southport has asked for help locating her daughters bike that went missing from her back garden on Lytham Road on Monday 21st or Tuesday
MATCH REPORT | Southport 1 – 1 York City Alan Lewer was philosophical as he reflected on the sending off that changed the course of this game, but having seen his Southport
A group of youths are throwing stones and causing a nuisance near to the Melos Cop train line this evening. Numerous reports have already been sent in to the Merseyside Police nine
Travellers party in the park after scaring kids away Frightened children have returned to their parents in floods of tears after being chased away from a playground by raving travellers this afternoon
One arrested after Cannabis farm discovered on Chestnut Street Police have swooped on a Southport cannabis farm and seized a huge drugs haul in an ongoing Merseyside wide operation. Police officers yesterday
Hundreds queue for Lidl Prosecco offer – But the majority left dry! Hundreds of Lidl shoppers in Southport joined the queues to try and grab 6 Allini Prosecco for just £20. The budget supermarket launched a
Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Tuesday 29 August to Sunday 3 September 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is
Merseyside Police recover stolen BMW in Southport Merseyside Roads Policing Unit recovered a BMW which had been stolen in a burglary last week. Officers discovered the BMW parked up in Southport this
“Damien Moore’s promises may well mean less for Southport Hospital and our town” – Say Labour Party Just a few weeks ago, those who like to keep a keen eye on the
Lord Street resurfacing – red vs black tarmac Councillor David Barton has spoken out ahead of the scheduled Lord Street resurfacing work which is set to start next month. “I would strongly
Police Patrols stepped up in Botanic Gardens following Anti social behaviour Merseyside police has stepped up patrols in Botanic Gardens following a number of reports of anti social behaviour in the area.
Lord Street resurfacing outrage – “we need a sensible solution” A Southport Town Center Councillor is battling to try to seek a sensible solution to the resurfacing of Lord Street. Councillor Tony
Drivers can save money this Bank Holiday by avoiding Motorway Fuel Stations – 20 million bank holiday drivers could save £24(1) by avoiding motorway fuel stations – The 20 million2 drivers on
Southport – Last chance to have a say on your local pharmacy! There are only a few weeks left for Southport residents to take part in the public survey about their local
Everton legend Seamus Coleman to launch the brand new Anytime Fitness Gym Everton legend Seamus Coleman will officially launch the brand new Anytime Fitness Gym in Southport next week. The grand will
Audi quattro Cup 2017 Ken Inglis, keen golfer from Southport, is teeing up for the UK final of the largest amateur golf tournament in the world: the Audi quattro Cup at the
Southport residents invited to have a ‘Big Chat’ at annual review Health commissioners are inviting Southport and Formby residents to come to their ‘Annual Review meets Big Chat’ event on Tuesday 12
Excellent Connell Court Gets CQC ”Good’ Rating Connell Court, Birkdale, has received a ‘cross-the-board’ ‘Good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission when they visited last month. And a local councillor is wondering
Burnt out tranny van in Grove Street, Birkdale Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to Grove Street in Birkdale in the early hours of this morning to reports of a Ford Transit on
My 2 year old daughter could have died after choking on laughing gas canister Worried parents are calling on Park wardens and police to do more to tackle laughing gas canister abuse
Both Ormskirk and Leyland police stations to close Both Ormskirk and Leyland police station front counters will close next year, under new plans announced by Lancashire Constabulary. The move follows a review
Southport Vue cinema will screen the Mayweather v McGregor fight Vue cinema in Southport will be screening the much anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Most sports fans will be
Formby Lottery Winner Lends Helping Hand at Baby Hospice EuroMillions winner, Emma Dunkley from Formby, has helped to create a new outdoor relaxation area for a local baby hospice. Emma, who scooped
Motorists and shop owners react to the announcement of Lord street 6 week closure OTS News have been inundated with angry emails and Facebook messages by motorists and shop owners after it
Level-crossing safety roadshow makes its first stop at Southport station A level-crossing safety roadshow was held at Southport railway station to heighten awareness of the risks posed by level-crossings and to keep
Bombay Blussi opens in Birkdale Village today A new restaurant will open its doors in Birkdale Village today (Wednesday 23 August 2017). Bombay Blussi owner, Jay Rahman said: “I am glad to
Secretary of State for Health visits Southport hospital Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, yesterday (22 August) visited Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust to talk to staff about improvements in
Fêted folk hero Luke Daniels is bringing the ‘Electrophon’ to Southport. Genius loves company Luke Daniels, recently described as “a genius” by fRoots magazine, is touring his varied selection of smart new songs for
Southport Pleasureland require additional Ride Operators A spokesperon for Southport Pleasureland said: “We are looking for people to join the team for the rest of the season so it’s full time until
Councillor leads campaign to re-open Southport Flower Show park to residents A campaigning councillor is leading residents’ fight to reclaim their local park after it was beset by problems surrounding Southport Flower