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Could you help us provide the lifesaving care and medication these poorly kittens need to survive?

Woodlands – Could you help us provide the lifesaving care and medication these poorly kittens need to survive? Animal rescue; a fight for survival – a very real, very brutal fight we

14th July 2017

Its a faux par say bookie after refusing to pay out on Tommy Fleetwood bet

Its a faux par say bookie after refusing to pay out on Tommy Fleetwood bet A furious punter has been left devastated by a high street bookie who have refused to honour

14th July 2017

R&A to increase security at the Royal Birkdale British Open

Martin Slumbers has said that the R&A plans to increase security to ensure spectator safety at this year’s Open Championship in light of recent terrorist atrocities in the UK. There have been three

14th July 2017

Southport success at Sefton Sports Awards 2017

Southport success at Sefton Sports Awards 2017 Last night saw the region’s sporting stars and unsung heroes celebrated once more. Sefton Council was proud to host the Sefton Sports Awards 2017 which was

14th July 2017

Plea to find missing cat in Birkdale

An elderly cat has gone missing from its owners home in the Carr Lane area of Birkdale, Southport. Marmalade, a 17 year old ginger and white cat vanished from its owners home

13th July 2017

The Mount Pleasant launches SMARTPHONE Pub Quiz

The Mount Pleasant launches SMARTPHONE Pub Quiz QUIZ boffins are being put to the test thanks to the The Mount Pleasant’s brand new mobile phone based pub quiz! No pens to run out,

13th July 2017

Open themed golf balls sculpture unveiled in Southport

Open themed golf balls sculpture unveiled in Southport An amazing golf-themed art structure will dominate the Southport skyline ahead of the 146th Open Golf Championship. With the Championship soon to tee off,

13th July 2017

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Traffic chaos hits Lord Street after traffic light failure

Traffic chaos hits Lord Street after traffic light failure Traffic chaos hit Lord Street, Southport, this afternoon as the Nevill Street junction lights failed. Engineers rushed to the scene in a bid

13th July 2017

Southport’s Paymentsheild young hearts with Three Peaks Challenge

Southport’s Paymentsheild young hearts with Three Peaks Challenge Seven employees of Paymentshield, based in Southport, completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on 23 June, raising £850 for the organisation A group of

13th July 2017

Southport Newspaper dumping problem continues

Southport Newspaper dumping problem continues Once again residents have been left to clean up the mess after hundreds of copies of the Midweek Visiter have been dumped in woods off Preston New

13th July 2017

Hundreds get colourful, as the Southport Colour Blast returns for its second year

Hundreds get colourful, as the Southport Colour Blast returns for its second year. Returning for a second year, the event is hoping to raise over £10,000 for local sight loss charity, Galloway’s. Over

13th July 2017

Rail services to get you to The Open at Royal Birkdale

Rail services to get you to The Open: Travel bosses pull out the stops to run a service despite Merseyrail strikes People heading to the final of The Open on Sunday 23rd July

13th July 2017

Southport Accountancy firm goes wild to support life-saving cancer research

Southport Accountancy firm goes wild to support life-saving cancer research Chartered accountants, Advance Accountancy Limited has donated £250 to support charity trustee and public health expert Mark Haig in his bid to

13th July 2017

Cllr Welsh in the cut through from Milton Street to Newton Street in High Park

Out of control weeds growing in High Park, Southport

Out of control weeds-High Park After complaints from a local resident about the height and number of weeds in a cut through in High Park Cllr Marianne Welsh went to investigate and

13th July 2017

Steve Haw appointed Southport FC General Manager

Steve Haw appointed Southport FC General Manager Southport FC are delighted to announce that club legend Steve Haw has joined as our new General Manager. Steve’s role will involve him overseeing the

13th July 2017

IN PICTURES | Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers make Bandstand garden perfect

IN PICTURES | Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers make Bandstand garden perfect The Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers, Southport today finished off planting up the Bandstand garden (Wednesday 12 July 2017). Speaking

12th July 2017

Tommy Fleetwood’s Trip Down Memory Lane

Tommy Fleetwood’s Trip Down Memory Lane Southport golfing sensation Tommy Fleetwood is a shining example of the Sefton Sports Awards. The Awards, which take place on Wednesday (July 12) at Southport Theatre

12th July 2017

Orange Lodge Parades through Southport

Orange Lodge Parades through Southport Ditch the drink or find another way home – British Transport Police enforce Merseyrail’s no alcohol policy for Orange Lodge Parade As thousands of people prepare to

12th July 2017

Formby Squirrels Rotary Club held their annual Wine Tasting event

Formby Squirrels Rotary Club held their annual Wine Tasting event The Formby Squirrels Rotary Club held their annual Wine Tasting at the Formby Luncheon Club on Friday 30 June in aid of

12th July 2017

Last chance for Southport residents to nominate their Brave Britons

Last chance for Southport residents to nominate their Brave Britons RESIDENTS in Southport are being urged to nominate unsung heroes and community champions as part of a nationwide search to find ‘The

12th July 2017

National Fishing Month At Mere Lane Fishery

12th July 2017

Keys Found at Marshside Road bus stop, Southport

Keys Found at Marshside Road bus stop, Southport A set of keys have been found on Marshside Road, Southport on Tuesday 4th July. If you have lost some keys please call 07530883188. The

12th July 2017

Southport Cyclists Invited to Chat at the MeCycle Café

Southport Cyclists Invited to Chat Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café, Station Road, Ainsdale. The evening session, on Tuesday

12th July 2017

Fire brigade called to Southport Jewellers after anti theft alarms malfunction

Fire brigade called to Southport Jewellers after anti theft alarms malfunction The emergency services were called to Peter Jackson the Jewellers on Lord Street, Southport, Tuesday 11 July 2017. A neighboring shop

11th July 2017

Knife-wielding man arrested after threatening to kill another man in Birkdale

Knife-wielding man arrested after threatening to kill another man in Birkdale Merseyside Police has arrested a man following an incident in Southport this afternoon (Tuesday, 11 July). Officers were called to a

11th July 2017

Sex Offender jailed for almost two years for breaching Prevention Order

Sex Offender jailed for almost two years for breaching Prevention Order A PRESTON MAN who breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order has been jailed for 23 months. David Dinsdale, 55, pleaded guilty at

11th July 2017

Missing 14-year-old boy from Bootle has links to Southport

Missing 14-year-old boy from Bootle has links to Southport Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a 14-year-old boy from Bootle who has been missing since Thursday, 6 July.

11th July 2017

Southport’s Princess Diana Gardens being transformed into Golf Zone

Southport’s Princess Diana Gardens being transformed into Golf Zone. Sefton Council and Southport BID are busy preparing a ‘Summer of Golf’ as hundreds of thousands of people head to the borough as

11th July 2017

Pride of Formby Awards – Do you know an unsung hero?

Pride of Formby Awards – Do you know an unsung hero? Formby Parish Council will be holding the Pride of Formby Awards on Friday 13th October at the Gild Hall, Church Road,

11th July 2017

Kids Planet Southport have received Outstanding by Ofsted!

Kids Planet Southport have received Outstanding by Ofsted! We are pleased to announce that our Kids Planet Southport nursery has achieved ‘Outstanding in All Areas’ Ofsted inspection in June 2017. Clare Roberts,

11th July 2017