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Birkdale Cop closed after serious collision

Birkdale Cop closed after serious collision Birkdale Cop has been closed off tonight after serious collision on the bridge near Turfland (Sunday 6 August 2017). Emergency services, including an air ambulance, remain on

6th August 2017

Call for Sefton Council Slim-Down

A senior Southport councillor is calling for a slim down of Sefton Council. The Council is presently advertising for a new Executive Director to help Chief Executive Margaret Carney keep the show

6th August 2017

MAN arrested this morning for drink driving in Southport

MAN arrested this morning for drink driving in Southport A Drink driver was arrested on Boundary Street in Southport at 11am this morning (Sunday 6 August 2017). The driver Blew 84 – legal limit 35.

6th August 2017

Wet Finnish finish as Southport’s Paul Howard crowned champion

Wet Finnish finish as Howard crowned champion Paul Howard who represents Southport & Ainsdale GC won his first European Challenge Tour title after the fourth round of the Vierumäki Finnish Challenge was

6th August 2017

Hope & Glory festival cancelled after queues and two hours delays for artists

Liverpool’s newest music festival Hope & Glory has been cancelled. There was chaos yesterday (Saturday 5 Aug) as thousands of fans were made to wait hours when St. Georges Quarter became overcrowded.

6th August 2017

Instagram Stole My Wife

Instagram Stole My Wife There is a new kind of addict around. No one has seen this kind of addict before. The vast majority of people do not even see it now.

6th August 2017

Southport Quads tasked to two teenagers cut off by the tide on Ainsdale Beach

Southport Quads tasked to two teenagers cut off by the tide on Ainsdale Beach Southport Quads tasked to reports of two teenagers cut off by the tide on Ainsdale Beach at 18:24 (August

6th August 2017

RESULT | Southport 4-0 Boston United

RESULT | Southport 4-0 Boston United Southport scored twice in both halves and had substitute Gregg Smith sent off for violent conduct, while fellow sub Jack Broadhead was withdrawn with a head injury

6th August 2017

Katie Price CANCELS Southport night club appearance at last minute

Katie Price CANCELS Southport night club appearance at last minute. Katie Price left fans devastated after she cancelled her appearance at Khepri night club on Lord Street last night (Saturday 5 August). A spokesperson

6th August 2017

UPDATE | Southport man charged after £66.5m heroin and cocaine haul seized

UPDATE | Southport man charged after £66.5m cocaine and heroin haul seized A Southport man was among six people charged after border officers seized drugs worth £66.5m as they were driven into the UK.

6th August 2017

URGENT !!!!! MISSING !!!! SOUTHPORT !! Michael-Paul Bridge as not returned home or been seen since yesterday He has a grey berghuas jacket on combat trousers and riding a Matt black and lime green mountain bike HAS ANYBODY SEEN HIM !!! PLEASE SHARE

Appeal to locate missing Michael-Paul Bridge from Southport

Appeal to locate missing Michael-Paul Bridge from Southport. The family of Michael-Paul Bridge has asked for your help in locating him. Michael-Paul Bridge as not returned home or been seen since yesterday (Friday

5th August 2017

Another woman off the road – no insurance or a valid driving licence

Another woman off the road – no insurance or a valid driving licence. The female driving this vehicle in Southport was wilfully driving without insurance or a valid driving licence. Off to

5th August 2017

THE NEW SEASON | Steve Haw Relishing New Role At Southport FC

THE NEW SEASON | Steve Haw Relishing New Role As a player, Steve Haw was the leading figure in what is still regarded as one of Southport’s best-ever seasons. Few campaigns evoke

5th August 2017

The Southport Shuttle 1 launches Saturday 5 August

The Southport Shuttle 1 launches Saturday 5 August The Southport Shuttle 1 launches tomorrow and two very special people taking the first trip around Southport. Beauty & the Beasts’ Belle & Gaston

4th August 2017

Southport mums prove that breast is definitely the best at global event

Southport mums prove that breast is definitely the best at global event Over forty mums and babies gathered in Southport for the Global Big Latch On event hosted by Southport and Ormskirk

4th August 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 7 to Sunday 13 August 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 7 to Sunday 13 August 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of

4th August 2017

Another man in a van driving without a licence arrested and vehicle seized Southport

Another man in a van driving without a licence arrested and vehicle seized Southport The driver of this van in Southport has never passed a driving test, but thought it appropriate to drive (Friday

4th August 2017

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