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Is this dangerous Hesketh Drive tree really earmarked for felling?

Is this dangerous Hesketh Drive tree really earmarked for felling? A dangerously leaning tree may be earmarked for felling, say hopeful Hesketh Drive residents. Countless complaints about the leaning trunk have been

20th August 2017

McMillan Line Dancing Event to take place in Southport (27 August)

McMillan Line Dancing Event to take place in Southport (27 August) The event will take place on Bank Holiday Sunday, 27th August in the Town Hall Gardens, Lord Street, Southport from 2pm to

20th August 2017

20p entry to find filthy Hesketh Park toilets!

20p entry to find filthy Hesketh Park toilets! Visitors to Hesketh Park in Southport say they’d rather do their business in the bushes around the parks public toilets rather than spend 20p.

20th August 2017

Jeremy Corbyn’s Southport Rally “a stunning success” – say Labour Party

Southport felt the full Jeremy Corbyn effect last night, with the Labour Leader holding a big rally on the beach front. Estimates claimed up to 6,000 people attended the event, despite the

19th August 2017

RESULT | Alfreton 0-1 Southport

RESULT | Alfreton 0-1 Southport Southport’s remarkable start to the season continued this afternoon with a 1-0 victory at Alfreton. Steven Schumacher scored the winning goal on 57 minutes keeping Southport in

19th August 2017

Enforcement officers crack down on tables outside boundaries

Enforcement officers crack down on tables outside boundaries Enforcement officers are being slated for fining multiple Lord Street restaurants after its tables and chairs were found outside its boundaries. There’s strict rules

19th August 2017

Botanic Boutique & Beauty has a 1 week alcohol licence from Saturday 19th August

Botanic Boutique & Beauty has a 1 week alcohol licence from Saturday 19th August Botanic Boutique & Beauty, on Botanic Road in Churchtown has a 1 week alcohol licence from Saturday 19th August.

19th 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.

Rail union announces more dates for strikes to affect Southport trains

Rail union announces more dates for strikes to affect Southport trains Merseyrail passengers will once again have to endure industrial action, as the RMT announces it will stage further strikes on 1,

19th August 2017

Fast Show Star SIMON DAY Brings his Brand New Show to The Atkinson

Fast Show Star SIMON DAY Brings his Brand New Show to The Atkinson Comedian and actor, Simon Day, has announced a live tour of a brand-new show this October. In the first

19th August 2017

David Starkey – Henry VIII :The First Brexiteer at The Atkinson

David Starkey – Henry VIII :The First Brexiteer at The Atkinson As we enter a time of huge change and uncertainty historian David Starkey discusses Henry VIII’s reign and how he was

19th August 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 21 to Sunday 27 August 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 21 to Sunday 27 August 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct

19th August 2017

Corbyn draws in huge crowds for beach rally

Corbyn draws in huge crowds for beach rally Divisive Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has drawn in thousands of labour supporters to Southport beach tonight as he gives an impassioned rally cry to

18th August 2017

New Directions celebrates success of Flower Show Gold Medal Garden

New Directions celebrates success of Flower Show Gold Medal Garden Service users and staff of Sefton’s leading adult social care provider are celebrating after their garden won a major prize at

18th August 2017

2nd Hillside Cider and Sausage Festival 25th – 27th August 2016

Starting today in Hillside – the Cider and Sausage festival. The Cider Festival will start at the Grasshopper micro pub in Hillside at 6pm on Friday where a selection of around 20

18th August 2017

Southport shoppers shocked by bloke in the buff

Southport shoppers shocked by bloke in the buff It was a bizarre case of suns out, bums out for one man in Southport today who was caught on film strolling around with

18th August 2017

Southport £2m Pier improvement works has officially started

Major refurbishment work on Southport Pier has started as part of a multi-million pound project benefiting the whole resort. Sefton Council secured £2m from the Coastal Community Fund in order to undertake

18th August 2017

Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Prince’s Trust Team is Recruiting for September 2017!

Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Prince’s Trust Team is Recruiting for September 2017! Young people aged 16-25 are being invited to join one of Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Prince’s Trust teams. Prince’s Trust programmes offer

18th August 2017

CCTV appeal following assault in Liverpool city centre

CCTV appeal following assault in Liverpool city centre Detectives have issued a CCTV image following reports of an assault in Liverpool city centre in April. At around 4am on Easter Sunday, 16th

18th August 2017

WARNING | Teenagers targeting cars in Southport town centre

WARNING | Teenagers targeting cars in Southport town centre A resident has urged people using car parks in Southport town centre to take extra care and locking valuables out of sight. Three

18th August 2017

Southport MP’s delight with Flower Show generating £4million for the local economy

Southport MP’s delight with Flower Show generating £4million for the local economy. Southport MP Damien Moore enjoyed the opening day of the 2017 Southport Flower Show. Damien said: “Today I had the

18th August 2017

Dangerous electrical wiring has been left exposed on Hoghton Street

Dangerous electrical wiring has been left exposed on Hoghton Street Dangerous electrical wiring has been left exposed on Hoghton Street in Southport town centre. The wiring, which should be safely tucked away

18th August 2017

Masked teens launch vicious early morning attack on vulnerable man

Masked teens launch vicious early morning attack on vulnerable man on Lord Street, Friday 18 August 2017. Three young males have been arrested by police after launching a savage attack on a

18th August 2017

Food lovers rejoice as cake shop prepares to launch

High-end bakery and continental cake shop Patisserie Valerie opened a new store in Southport on Tuesday 22nd August 2017. Patisserie Valerie which currently operates over 145 cafes throughout the UK and the

17th August 2017

Northbound M6 closed near Knutsford

Northbound M6 closed near Knutsford Drivers are being advised to avoid the northbound M6 in Cheshire while bridge repairs are carried out on Thelwall Viaduct. The northbound M6 is closed from junction

17th August 2017

Dogged criminal abandons pooches in quick escape

Dogged criminal abandons pooches in quick escape MAN on the run man who’s wanted by police for criminal damage has cruelly abandoned his two dogs in Crossens. Police officers were tasked with

17th August 2017

Dodgy drip blamed for childs knee shattering slip at Southport Station

Dodgy drip blamed for childs knee shattering slip at Southport Station A small child has been badly injured after slipping in the puddles outside Southport station. The toddler fell and is thought

17th August 2017

KGV College Celebrates A Level Success

KGV College Celebrates A Level Success Staff and students at King George V College in Southport are celebrating another year of outstanding A Level results. An impressive 66% of the College’s Advanced

17th August 2017

Train services to and from Southport disrupted after body found near tracks

Train services to and from Southport disrupted after body found near tracks Rail services to and from Southport have been disrupted after a body was found near the tracks in Crosby (Thursday

17th August 2017

Hurricane Gert Set To Tear Through Southport This Weekend

Hurricane Gert Set To Tear Through Southport This Weekend Hurricane Gert is set to visit Britain once it’s finished causing chaos in the United States, and it’s status has been upgraded to

17th August 2017

Brooke Vincent honours soap legend Jean Alexander

Brooke Vincent honours soap legend Jean Alexander By Lisa French, 15 August 2017 Coronation Street favourite Brooke Vincent honoured soap legend Jean Alexander by unveiling a memorial in the late star’s home

17th August 2017