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Officers subdue violent drunk and disorderly man on Lord Street

An irate drunk and disorderly male was arrested tonight in Southport town centre after quick thinking officers managed to subdue him. The male, who is believed to have been drinking at the

4th August 2017

Appeal after burglary in Park Road, Southport

Appeal after burglary in Park Road, Southport Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in Southport. Between 5.30pm on Wednesday 19 July and 7am on Thursday 20 July, unknown

4th August 2017

Top Judge Dives in over Mental Health Crisis

Top Judge Dives in over Mental Health Crisis. Britain’s top Appeal Court family judge has dived in to the furore over politicians’ false promises for children suffering with mental illnesses. And a

4th August 2017

RESTLESS ANGELS playing live Saturday night at The Mount

RESTLESS ANGELS playing live Saturday night at The Mount Love live music? Look no further than The Mount this Saturday! This Saturday The Mount on Manchester road will be home to the Restless

4th August 2017

Vandals throw fencing and bike into the Marine Lake, Southport

Vandals throw fencing and bike into the Marine Lake, Southport. Vandals have struck again in Southport after spending Thursday evening throwing fencing and bike into the Marine Lake. The latest in a string of

4th August 2017

Golden oldies eager to prove they can still cope behind the wheel

Golden oldies eager to prove they can still cope behind the wheel A road users event offering support and advice for those over the age of 60 will take place in Formby

4th August 2017

FREE GIN to be won at the Birkdale Village Summer Extravaganza

FREE GIN to be won at the Birkdale Village Summer Extravaganza. The event doesn’t really need any additional reasons for you to visit, but as an extra incentive to visit there will be

4th August 2017

Abandoned car on Kew retail park frustrates Meols Cop residents

Abandoned car on Kew retail park frustrates Meols Cop residents. An abandoned car is frustrating residents in Meols Cop after nobody has collected it in nearly three months! The silver Suzuki has

3rd August 2017

Plea to find young boys lost phone

The family of a distraught young boy who lost his expensive phone in Southport are offering a reward if it's found The Black Samsung Note 4 is believed to have been dropped

3rd August 2017

Which Labour man will YOU believe?

Which Labour man will YOU believe? If Jeremy Corbyn DOES come to Southport, local people will get a chance to question him . By doing so, they will be able to decide

3rd August 2017

Police car involved in crash along Liverpool Road, Southport

Police car involved in crash along Liverpool Road, Southport Police have had less than a smashing time on Liverpool Road, Southport this afternoon (Thursday 3 August 2017). The panda patrol car was

3rd August 2017

Southport residents invited to summer Garden Party

Southport residents invited to summer Garden Party Southport residents are being invited to a summer garden party with a free picnic lunch later this month. The event is being held at Southport

3rd August 2017

Formby Pre-School owner in shock after vandals target garden

Formby Pre-School owner in shock after vandals target garden Pine Pixies Pre-School Owner Catherine Regan was shocked when she went into the setting garden. The equipment belong to the nursery had been

3rd August 2017

Police investigate leads over suspected dog kidnapping

Police investigate leads over suspected dog kidnapping Fears have been raised over the possible abduction of a much loved family pet in Southport. Bambi, a cute and cuddly dog was last seen

3rd August 2017

Former Southport FC footballer Paddy Lacey jailed after being caught with Class A drugs and fake money at Glastonbury

Former Southport FC footballer Paddy Lacey jailed after being caught with Class A drugs and fake money at Glastonbury Ex-Southport FC footballer has been jailed for possession of Class A drugs and

3rd August 2017

Southport’s YMCA centre is set to reopen this weekend

Southport’s YMCA centre is set to reopen this weekend. The venue closed earlier this year when in January, the owners revealed that they could no longer afford to subsidise the running of

3rd August 2017

Macooza All Day Courtyard Party at the Fox and Goose – August 12

Macooza All Day Courtyard Party at the Fox and Goose – August 12 Cable Street is set to come alive next weekend for the second Macooza All Day Courtyard Party at the

3rd August 2017

We didn’t see that coming – Southport psychic Derek Acorah enters the Big Brother house

We didn’t see that coming – Southport psychic Derek Acorah enters the Big Brother house Southport psychic Derek Acorah is part of the latest batch of celebrities to enter the famous Big

2nd August 2017

Ainsdale set to get first Community Police Station

Ainsdale set to get first Community Police Station Work is now underway to open Sefton’s first Community Police Station. The new Community Police Station will be opened in Ainsdale Railway Station after Sefton

2nd August 2017

Inspired by The Open? kids can compete in Junior Open in Lancashire

Inspired by The Open? Junior golfer invited to compete in Junior Open in Lancashire YOUNG golfers inspired to follow in the footsteps of Tommy Fleetwood can now take part in an Open of

2nd August 2017

One man slashed with knife and two men arrested following aggravated burglary

One man slashed with knife and two men arrested following aggravated burglary in Southport. Merseyside Police has arrested two men following an assault in a flat in Southport yesterday (Tuesday, 1 August

2nd August 2017

Southport MP Damien Moore remember the fallen and those who fought in the Battle of Passchendaele

Southport MP Damien Moore remember the fallen and those who fought in the Battle of Passchendaele On Monday MP Damien Moore attended the laying of the wreath at Southport War Memorial to remember

2nd August 2017

Let the Kids Go Wild this Summer WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Let the Kids Go Wild this Summer WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre Children of all ages can join Dusty Duck, pick up their very own FREE log book and become real-life wildlife

2nd August 2017

A young Southport mum is encouraging others to get into education after graduating university with a top degree

A young Southport mum is encouraging others to get into education after graduating university with a top degree. Amy Magill fell pregnant at the age of sixteen but now, eight years later

2nd August 2017

Feeding Youngsters for The Summer

Feeding Youngsters for The Summer Sefton has launched an initiative which aims to serve thousands of free hot meals during the summer holidays – supporting families that might otherwise struggle to provide their

2nd August 2017

Fletchers Solicitors looks for more growth as it reaches 400 staff milestone

Fletchers Solicitors looks for more growth as it reaches 400 staff milestone Medical negligence and serious injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has appointed its 400th member of staff, as it continues with ambitious

2nd August 2017

MP Damien Moore delighted with the news of new mental health facility in Southport

MP Damien Moore delighted with the news of new mental health facility in Southport With the recent news of a new mental health facility to open in Southport, Damien Moore said: “I’m delighted

2nd August 2017

Pictured | Trespasser playing ‘chicken’ on railway line in Southport

Pictured | Trespasser playing ‘chicken’ on railway line in Southport Rail links were thrown into chaos last night after a young man was spotted on snapchat trespassing on the Southport to Manchester

2nd August 2017

Stab victim stumbles into Southport supermarket begging for help

Stab victim stumbles into Southport supermarket begging for help Shocked shoppers at Asda Derby Road, Southport were left aghast this evening after a stab victim stumbled up to them for help (Tuesday 1

1st August 2017

New bus route for Southport shoppers

New bus route for Southport shoppers Southport BID is working in partnership with Arriva to launch a new circular bus route in the town centre. Hugh Evans, Southport BID, says: “Southport town

1st August 2017