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Woodlands – Do you have any unwanted items that could be used as prizes for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s next open day?

Woodlands – Do you have any unwanted items that could be used as prizes for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s next open day? As most people’s thoughts are on the long summer holidays and

12th August 2017

Bryan Hughes of Hesketh Golf Club Crowned British Senior Amateur Golf Champion

Bryan Hughes of Hesketh Golf Club Crowned British Senior Amateur Golf Champion Bryan Hughes of Hesketh Golf Club in Southport has broken the streak of American winners of the British Senior Amateur,

11th August 2017

CCTV footage released of man still missing from Preston

CCTV footage released of man still missing from Preston We have released new CCTV footage of a 23-year-old man on the morning he went missing from Preston as part of a fresh

11th August 2017

Roller Skating Disco is back starting tonight at Southport YMCA

Roller Skating Disco is back starting tonight at Southport YMCA Southport YMCA located on Hoghton street will be hosting hosting a Roller Skating Disco every Friday. Friday Night Roller Skating Disco Southport YMCA

11th August 2017

Appeal for information after armed robbery at Southport convenience store

Appeal for information after armed robbery at Southport convenience store Merseyside Police detectives are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a convenience store in Southport last night, 10 August. At around 9.50pm,

11th August 2017

Young Southport singer hits the right notes and lands Teenstar newcomer award

Young Southport singer hits the right notes and lands Teenstar newcomer award A young singer from Southport is hitting all the right notes after winning a Teenstar newcomer award. Eight year old

11th August 2017

Sussex road closed following an accident

Sussex road closed following an accident Emergency crews were called to an RTC near to the junction of Hall Street in Sussex road, Southport at around 12pm (Friday 11 August 2017). Paramedics

11th August 2017

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood pleased with US PGA Championship first round: It was brutal out there

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood pleased with US PGA Championship first round: It was brutal out there TOMMY FLEETWOOD battled through “brutal” conditions to fire a one under par 70 in the first round

11th August 2017

WANTED | 32 year old Esupur Rahman maybe in Southport

WANTED | 32 year old Esupur Rahman maybe in Southport Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 32-year-old man who is wanted on warrant. Esupur Rahman, who is

11th August 2017

Search is on for Southport’s quirkiest cycle routes

Search is on for Southport’s quirkiest cycle routes A guide revealing Southport‘s most unusual bike rides suggested by the cyclists who discovered them is being compiled as part of a project to

11th August 2017

Police find 6ft tall cannabis plants – left at the roadside!

Police find 6ft tall cannabis plants – left at the roadside! Police officers in Lancashire have recorded one of their easiest drug busts – after finding three cannabis plants left at the

11th August 2017

Liverpool’s Legend Steven Gerrard back’s City Transformation Bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Liverpool’s Legend Steven Gerrard back’s City Transformation Bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Liverpool Football Club U18 manager and club legend Steven Gerrard has today given his backing to Liverpool’s bid to

11th August 2017

Southport’s Lord Street to undergo resurfacing works

Southport’s Lord Street to undergo resurfacing works Sefton Council has sent out letters to residents and businesses on Lord Street, Southport to let them know about an upcoming carriageway resurfacing project. Through

11th August 2017

Bike thieves working in Ainsdale

Suspected bike thieves are operating around Ainsdale it's been warned Two males wearing sports bike helmets were caught and subsequently chased away from a set of mototrbikes parked in a residential driveway

10th August 2017

New Mumma photograph is fast becoming Southport’s choice for baby snaps

New Mumma photograph is fast becoming Southport’s choice for baby snaps New Mumma photograph is fast becoming Southport mums number one choice for baby snaps. Run by Sarah Bromley, the new photography

10th August 2017

Lord Street to undergo resurfacing works

Lord Street to undergo resurfacing works Sefton Council has sent out letters to residents and businesses on Lord Street, Southport to let them know about an upcoming carriageway resurfacing project. Through

10th August 2017

Boozed up yobs rip down tree on Manor Road, Southport

Boozed up yobs rip down tree on Manor Road, Southport Boozed up yobs have descended on Manor Road, Churchtown and destroyed 20 year old trees that have long since lined the quiet residential

10th August 2017

This is how many people were arrested on Merseyside for drink or drug driving in one month

Over 200 people arrested as part of Merseyside Police’s summer drink and drug driving campaign A total of 206 people were arrested by Merseyside Police on suspicion of drink and drug-driving during

10th August 2017

Paul Compton & Ken Inglis at Audi quattro Cup

Southport amateur golfer wins Regional Round – Audi quattro Cup 2017

Southport amateur golfer wins Regional Round Amateur golfer Ken Inglis from Southport is on his way to the UK final of the Audi quattro Cup at Bowood Hotel & Golf Resort, Calne,

10th August 2017

New Directions Southport show garden puts spotlight on magical memories

New Directions Southport show garden puts spotlight on magical memories. A garden created by Sefton residents who have support needs due to disability, age or mental health conditions is set to be

10th August 2017

Three men charged following recovery of Cannabis worth £2.5M and £3M

Three men charged following recovery of Cannabis worth £2.5M and £3M Detectives from Merseyside Police have charged three men with being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug following the discovery

10th August 2017

Boy, 14, missing from Appley Bridge home could be in Southport

Boy, 14, missing from Appley Bridge home could be in Southport. We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 14-year-old boy who has gone missing from home in Appley Bridge,

10th August 2017

Partially sighted driver has Land Rover seized in Croston

Partially sighted driver has vehicle seized in Croston This Land Rover was seized Seized in Croston on Wednesday 10 Aug 2017. The driver’s licence has expired failed after failing eye sight test, no

10th August 2017

Southport Councillor calls for increased safety measures at busy roundabout

Southport Councillor calls for increased safety measures at busy roundabout Safety fears have prompted a campaigning councillor to call for improvements to a busy Southport roundabout. Cllr David Barton has requested Sefton

10th August 2017

Jeremy Corbyn’s Southport Visit Confirmed!

Jeremy Corbyn’s Southport Visit Confirmed! It’s finally confirmed! Southport Labour is delighted to announce that our party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, will be here to hold a rally on the beach! Jeremy’s visit

10th August 2017

TV chef Ellis Barrie Southport Flower Show

Top TV chef Ellis Barrie heads to Southport Flower Show

Top chefs head to Southport Flower Show TV chef Ellis Barrie is to show visitors to this year’s Southport Flower Show how he wowed expert judges on the Great British Menu. Ellis,

10th August 2017

Manchester Road was thrown into chaos after van’s wheels somehow turned in on themselves

Manchester Road was thrown into chaos after van’s wheels somehow turned in on themselves. Manchester Road, Southport was thrown into chaos earlier this evening after a van’s wheels somehow turned in on

9th August 2017

Appeal to locate black Patterdale Terrier that ran off on Ainsdale Beach

Appeal to locate Patterdale Terrier that ran off on Ainsdale Beach A much loved family pet – a black Patterdale Terrier bitch has ran off on Ainsdale beach this evening at around

9th August 2017

KGV’s talented biologists achieve success

KGV’s talented biologists achieve success BUDDING biologists from Southport‘s King George V College have been awarded prizes in a prestigious biology competition. A handful of talented Biology A level students from KGV

9th August 2017

Spice man worries shop staff as he passes out in Street

Spice man worries shop staff as he passes out in Street Security staff are facing a conundrum after a known beggar was found covered in blood and high on spice outside Superdrug

9th August 2017