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‘Fortune favours the Bold’ – Live bank holiday boxing bill only £15

‘Fortune favours the Bold’ – Live bank holiday boxing bill only £15 Fortune will certainly favour the bold during a Bank Holiday Sunday boxing bouts. Famed Southport boxer Jon Lund leads the

22nd August 2017

Travellers invaded Tesco Kew Car Park

Travellers invaded Tesco Kew Car Park Travellers have invaded Tesco (Kew) car park overnight and set up camp (Tuesday 22 August 2017). The group of around seven caravans descended on the Kew

22nd August 2017

FRACK FREE SOUTHPORT – For the Health of the People

FRACK FREE SOUTHPORT – For the Health of the People Frack Free Southport, Frack Free Formby, Central Lancashire Friends of the Earth and Sefton Green Party were firmly planted at Southport’s Flower

22nd August 2017

Business tycoon embarks on rollercoaster ride to rejuvenate Southport

Business tycoon embarks on rollercoaster ride to rejuvenate Southport A £30,000 campaing to save the future of Southport is being led by a local businessman. Norman Wallis who has singlehandedly revived the

21st August 2017

Witnesses sought after Burscough robbery last Tuesday

Witnesses sought after Burscough street robbery We are appealing for any potential witnesses of robbery in Burscough last Tuesday afternoon (August 15th) to come forward. At around 1.10pm the victim, a 56

21st August 2017

EXCLUSIVE | Southport Executive Medical Director excluded pending investigation

Executive Medical Director excluded pending investigation Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust today excluded from work the Executive Medical Director. The exclusion follows an independent review of culture at the Trust led by Prof Surinder

21st August 2017

Driver advice as clubbers head for Creamfields

Driver advice as clubbers head for Creamfields Highways England is advising drivers traffic is likely to be busy around the M56 and M6 over the forthcoming late summer bank holiday weekend with

21st August 2017

Woman banned from Southport town centre jailed for breach Criminal Behaviour Order

Woman banned from Southport town centre jailed for breach Criminal Behaviour Order Helen Watmore was arrested for her first breach of her Criminal Behaviour Order obtained on 20/07/17 and was given 8

21st August 2017

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

NHS remind people to examine their options during summer holidays

NHS remind people to examine their options during summer holidays Your local NHS in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire are reminding people to prepare for holidays wisely and to examine their options

21st August 2017

Calls for no BUTTS on the beach this summer

Calls for no BUTTS on the beach this summer The LOVEmyBEACH campaign is calling for visitors and residents to reconsider their disposal of cigarette butts on the beach this summer as part

21st August 2017

Serious RTC Tarleton Bypass – road remains closed

Serious RTC Tarleton Bypass – road remains closed The emergency services were called to the A565 Tarleton Bypass just north of the Banks roundabout following an RTC this morning (Monday 21 August

21st August 2017

‘A’mazing Southport students secure places at top Universities

‘A’mazing Southport students secure places at top Universities A Level results celebrations continue at King George V College, Southport as outstanding results enable students to successfully secure places to study at top

21st August 2017

Warning of a possible scam in the Ainsdale Area

Warning of a possible scam in the Ainsdale Area Earlier this month two men dressed in business suits called at an address in Ainsdale they introduced themselves as representing a firm that specialised

21st August 2017

Since the 5th August burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations

Where in Southport has burglaries or attempted burglaries taken place recently?

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Since the 5th August burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: The Walk, Dunbar Road, Bath Street

21st August 2017

Birkdale Trading Estate tenants treated “SHABBILY” over ALDI decision, says Cllr Simon Shaw

Birkdale Trading Estate tenants treated “SHABBILY” over ALDI decision, says Cllr Simon Shaw Sefton Council’s Planning Committee earlier this month granted permission to Aldi to develop their second store in Southport on

21st August 2017

Lord Street & Promenade Are Conservation Area Consultations

Lord Street & Promenade Are Conservation Area Consultations Conservation continues on Lord Street. If you have not already seen viewed or accessed the aforementioned Consultation Documents pertaining to Lord Street & The

21st August 2017

Sickening wait for ambulance after drunk woman suffers serious head injury

Sickening wait for ambulance after drunk woman suffers serious head injury. A woman in her thirties suffering from severe head trauma has faced a shocking hour long wait for an ambulance in

20th August 2017

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