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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

Bootle FC Announces Charity Partnership

Bootle FC Announces Charity Partnership Bootle Football Club is delighted to announce a charity partnership with local charity Sefton Children’s Trust. Sefton Children’s Trust provides residential experiences, Christmas parties, presents, hampers and

1st August 2017

Southport is set to rock to thunderous music in memory of Danny Wallis

Southport is set to rock to thunderous music in memory of Danny Wallis. The Fox and Goose pub on Cable Street is to hold the first ever annual band night fundraiser in

1st August 2017

Birkdale’s Fitness Lab are offering a FREE health MOT to celebrate their third birthday.

Birkdale’s Fitness Lab are offering a FREE health MOT to celebrate their third birthday. The Weld Road based Fitness Lab was founded in Birkdale in 2014 and has seen countless of incredible

1st August 2017

THE NEW SEASON | Southport v Boston United

THE NEW SEASON | Southport v Boston United Southport begin the new Vanarama National League North season at home against Boston United on Saturday at the Merseyrail Community Stadium, kick-off 3pm. After

1st August 2017

Art students design giant flowerpot for Southport Flower Show

Art students design giant flowerpot for Southport Flower Show Art and Design students at Southport College have been working their creative magic once again, this time designing a large mural and giant

1st August 2017

Forty Knives Seized During Week Of Action To Address Issue Of Knife Crime

Forty Knives Seized During Week Of Action To Address Issue Of Knife Crime Over 40 knives were seized on Merseyside during a week of action to address the issue of knife crime

1st August 2017

The Original Cruisers annual Charity Halloween Rock Pontins Weekender

The Original Cruisers are hosting their annual Charity Halloween Rock Weekender at Pontins in Southport on 12th – 15th October. This event is the number 1 Halloween Rock Weekender in the North

1st August 2017

A Southport councillor calls for rusting eyesore to be removed from popular shopping area

A Southport councillor calls for rusting eyesore to be removed from popular shopping area. A campaigning councillor is leading calls for a rusting eyesore to be removed from a busy Southport shopping

31st July 2017

Southport’s Phil Kenyon awarded the status of Master PGA Professional

Southport’s Phil Kenyon awarded the status of Master PGA Professional A quartet whose jobs typify the broad range of roles open to PGA Professionals have attained the Association’s highest honour – the

31st July 2017

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CCTV images released of robber that held up Rufford road store with a sword

CCTV images released of robber that held up Rufford road store with a sword. Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following an armed robbery

31st July 2017

Bad weather forces beach car park closure

Sefton Rangers say that due to high tides and potential weather conditions, Southport Beach Car Park may be closed from Wednesday 9th August until Saturday 12th August 2017. Then, due to high

31st July 2017

A Formby Mums aim to help break breastfeeding record

A Formby Mums aim to help break breastfeeding record Midwives are backing The Big Latch On in Southport this week in support of women who want to breastfeed. The Big Latch On

31st July 2017

Health Watch Sefton Campaign wants to hear from you

Health Watch Sefton Campaign wants to hear from you. Today (Wednesday) the Healthwatch Sefton team is at Strand House in Bootle to engage with those within the 123 flats and to capture

31st July 2017