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Preserving Southport’s Historic Verandahs

Preserving Southport’s Historic Verandahs Sefton Council is leading the way in the preservation of Southport’s famous verandahs with the publication of a brand new maintenance and repair guide. The guide has been

7th July 2017

Police chief praises hero officers after Mersey rescue

The Chief Constable of Merseyside Police has paid tribute to the bravery of three police dog handlers and three police community support officers (PCSOS) who saved a man who had jumped into

6th July 2017

Southport’s Byng House call in the army!

Byng House call in the army! Byng House in Southport, a hotel owned by the Royal British Legion, is holding its annual Summer Fayre on Saturday July 22 (1-4pm). The break centre,

6th July 2017

Southport Councillor calls for cross-party support after suspension

Southport Councillor calls for cross-party support after suspension Southport’s Independent Councillor says ‘Let’s Work Together’ Southport’s newly-independent councillor, former Lib Dem deputy leader Tony Dawson is calling for greater cohesion among people

6th July 2017

Footbridge goes up to signal start of major Open works

A pedestrian footbridge has been built over Waterloo Road in anticipation of heavy foot traffic for the upcoming Open at Royal Birkdale The local and regional economy is expected to receive a

6th July 2017

Is your community group worth £10,000?

Is your community group worth £10,000? New company Multilotto is appealing for good causes in and around Southport to be nominated to stand a chance of receiving a whopping £10,000 towards their

6th July 2017

Southport Lib Dems respond to councillor fall out news

Lib Dems respond to councillor fall out news A spokesperson for the Southport Liberal Democrats has today stated their views on the suspension of a town centre party member. Cllr Nigel Ashton

6th July 2017

Warning sign tells drivers there’s no ‘poading’!

Warning sign tells drivers there’s no ‘poading’! Confused drivers may be wondering why they’re not allowed to lark on the Esplanade. But if that’s not confusing enough, they’re also told they’re not

6th July 2017

Councillor Dawson suspended from party after election fall out

Dukes Ward councillor Tony Dawson has become the second Dukes representative without a party after he was temporarily suspended by the Lib Dems Cllr Dawson has been listed as an independent on

6th July 2017

Plea to find stolen bike in Hillside

Plea to find stolen bike in Hillside A distraught youngster had his expensive bike stolen from him outside a newsagents in Hillside yesterday (Wednesday 5 July). His mum has now launched an

6th July 2017

Volunteers needed to help capture heritage of military hospital

Volunteers are needed for a project to capture memories of a military hospital on Merseyside which pioneered treatment for soldiers with ‘shell-shock’ during the First World War. If you are interested in

6th July 2017

Police led on Benny Hill style town centre chase

Police were led on a Benny Hill style chase after a group of youths were caught smoking marijuana on Hoghton Street. An eye witness who was enjoying an evening drink at Reuters

5th July 2017

Keep cats sun safe this summer with Cats Protection’s summer tips

Keep cats sun safe this summer with Cats Protection’s summer tips Green-fingered cat owners can find out how to create a feline-friendly garden and keep their pets sun-safe this summer when Cats

5th July 2017

Galloway’s devastated after having to cancel flagship Morecambe Bay Walk Fundraising Event

Galloway’s left devastated after having to cancel flagship Morecambe Bay Walk Fundraising Event. Local sight loss charity, Galloway’s, had to cancel its flagship fundraising event this weekend, the Morecambe Bay Walk, at

5th July 2017

Glittering new piano bar to get town ‘In The Mood’

A new piano bar and cocktail lounge will launch for the first time tomorrow on Coronation Walk Exclusive Piano Bar, the creation of Exclusive Media boss Neil Wilson, will open on Thursday

5th July 2017

Man arrested at Formby Station with four legs of lamb under his t shirt

Man arrested at Formby Station with four legs of lamb under his t shirt A suspected thief wont have a leg to stand on in court after he was arrested at Formby

5th July 2017

Young Artist Poppy Carries Off Top Prize in Tesco Shopping Bag Design Competition

Young Artist Poppy Carries Off Top Prize in Tesco Shopping Bag Design Competition A young school pupil’s picture showing why she loves Burscough is to be seen by thousands of shoppers after

5th July 2017

CCTV Appeal | Men wanted in connection with vehicle interference in Burscough

Do you know these men? CCTV Appeal | Men wanted in connection with vehicle interference in Burscough Police are looking to speak to them in connection with vehicle interference on Oak Drive,

5th July 2017

The Orange Lodge to parade in Southport next week

The Orange Lodge to parade in Southport next week On Wednesday (July 12), Around 5,000 marchers from 125 different Lodges are due to take the streets of Southport and Liverpool for the annual

5th July 2017

Sefton 4 Good Appeals for Support for Free Summer Holidays Meals for Children Scheme

Sefton 4 Good Appeals for Support for Free Summer Holidays Meals for Children Scheme A Sefton charity is appealing for community groups and individuals to support a scheme to provide free summer

4th July 2017

N.W judges prior to the Birkdale Village visit

N.W in Bloom judges visit Birkdale Village and Station

N.W in Bloom visit Birkdale Village and Station Ralph Gregson, Chairman of Birkdale Civic Society, has praised the volunteers who have for many years tended the floral displays in Birkdale Village and

4th July 2017

Man in Southport has car seized due to being banned on medical grounds

Man in Southport has car seized due to being banned on medical grounds TODAY a vehicle was seized from a male in Southport. He did not hold a valid driving licence. Refused by

4th July 2017

Uninsured Southport driver has van seized by Police

Uninsured Southport driver has van seized by Police Roads Policing Unit TX20 has completed a hat trick of seizures in Southport with this Vauxhall Combo van, seized for being driven by a

4th July 2017

New Balls Please! Pets at Home hold tennis ball amnesty

New balls please – Southport tennis ball amnesty this Saturday

New balls please – Southport tennis ball amnesty this Saturday Pets at Home Southport is to hold a tennis ball amnesty this Saturday to celebrate the first weekend of Wimbledon 2017. The

4th July 2017

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Hedgehogathon

Woodlands – Hedgehogathon If you are a follower of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary on social media you will be aware of the large amounts of animals they have taken in over the last

4th July 2017

Southport dog receives commendation award

Southport dog Gunner is set to receive a national award for his work with children with autism. Gunner has been a PAT (Pets as Therapy) dog at Peterhouse School for children with

4th July 2017

Local residents invited to attend Primary Care Committee

Local residents invited to attend Primary Care Committee NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), will be holding its next Primary Care Committee meeting in public on Tuesday 11 July 2017 at

4th July 2017

Southport FC announce signing of ex-Premier League goalkeeper

Mark Halstead Agrees Terms To Sign Southport FC have agreed terms with 26-year-old former Shrewsbury goalkeeper Mark Halstead. Mark will officially join the club on 1st August. After starting his career at

4th July 2017

Southport King’s Garden for The Senses

Southport King’s Garden for The Senses A new sensory garden has been created within the community area of King’s Gardens in Southport thanks to the hard work of local volunteers. The ‘Friends

4th July 2017

Woman driving without licence has vehicle seized in Southport

Woman driving without licence has vehicle seized in Southport. Learner drivers are being warned not to take a risk and drive without L plates or instructors in the car with them. It

4th July 2017