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Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer

Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its second ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 20th July

23rd June 2017

Birkdale Councillors’ Advice Centre

Bridal Councillors’ Advice Centre Birkdale Councillors will be holding their regular monthly Advice Centre this Saturday, 1st July 2017 at the Liverpool Road Methodist Church (‘The Red Chapel’) They will be available

23rd June 2017

Stolen Motorhome Hillside Southport

Stolen Motorhome Hillside Southport A Ford Katamarano Motorhome has been stolen from an address in Hillside, Southport on Thursday 22nd June 2017 between 11AM and 12 Noon. The Registration plate of the

23rd June 2017

Bypass shut both directions after serious RTC in Ince Blundell

Bypass shut both directions after serious RTC in Ince Blundell. Police have closed off part of Formby bypass and emergency services are on scene after what a witnesses described seeing an horrific

23rd June 2017

Dislodged grid causing obstruction along Marshside Road

Dislodged grid causing obstruction along Marshside Road, Southport. It brings a whole new meaning to gridlock. Thats the words of one furious driver along Marshside Road Southport today after a storm drain

23rd June 2017

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North West celebrates the achievements of people living with sight loss

North West celebrates the achievements of people living with sight loss. The second EyeCan Awards took place on Friday night at Wellington Park in Leyland. The evening celebrated the inspirational achievements of

23rd June 2017

Merseyrail passengers will once again have to endure industrial action, as the RMT announces it will stage further strikes on 1, 3 and 4 September.

Merseyrail plans strike during the Open Golf Championship

The three days of RMT strikes on Merseyrail will mean more days of disruption for passengers. The strike on Sunday 23rd July is timed to cause maximum disruption to people attending the

23rd June 2017

Southport businessman allegedly molested four girls and exposed himself to other children

Southport businessman allegedly molested four girls and exposed himself to other children. A Southport businessman with “a sexual interest in children” allegedly molested four girls and exposed himself to other children. The

23rd June 2017

CCTV smashing teens chased away from car park

CCTV smashing teens chased away from car park A fed up resident of Scarisbrick Avenue in Southport has said enough is enough after he had to yet again chase off a group

23rd June 2017

McDonald’s Ocean Plaza closes for major refurbishment

Junk food lovers will have to look elsewhere for the next month as the Ocean Plaza McDonalds in Southport gets a refurbishment. Contractors are busy taking out all the old fittings ready for

22nd June 2017

The Sovini Group completes work on retreat for wounded soldiers

The Sovini Group completes work on retreat for wounded soldiers. The Sovini Group has completed work on a Merseyside retreat for wounded and ex-servicemen and women seeking recovery from injuries. Code’s Retreat

22nd June 2017

Floral Planters installed at the corner of Nevill Street and Bath Street

Floral Planters installed at the corner of Nevill Street and Bath Street Floral Planters have now been installed at the corner of Nevill Street and Bath Street, Southport and have been planted

22nd June 2017

A Southport Councillor backs Court over Benefit change for Children

A Southport councillor has welcomed today’s High Court ruled that the Conservatives’ benefit cap is unlawful and illegally discriminates against some parents with young children. Ministers are now likely to be forced

22nd June 2017

WATCH | Southport Offshore Rescue called to woman in distress in the water

WATCH | Southport Offshore Rescue called to woman in distress in the water CALL OUT – 18/6/17 – 16:25 – Southport Lifeboat and Quads called out to two jobs; a missing child,

22nd June 2017

Another dangerous sink hole on Norwood Road, Southport

Another dangerous sink hole has appeared Norwood Road in Southport today. An engineer on site today told our reporter: “United Utilities will carry out a dig sometime this coming week to decide who

22nd June 2017

Midfielder Steve Jennings Signs For Southport FC

Midfielder Steve Jennings Signs For Southport FC Southport are pleased to announce the signing of 32-year-old midfielder Steve Jennings. Steve Jennings career includes a wealth of experience in the Football League where he made

22nd June 2017

Man in van arrested in Southport for drink driving

Man in van arrested in Southport for drink driving A man was arrested for drink driving in Southport town centre (Wednesday 21 June). He saw the Police BMW behind him & he dumped

22nd June 2017

Southport’s Autism enterprise celebrates fifth birthday

Southport’s Autism enterprise celebrates fifth birthday A social enterprise, which is helping change the lives of autistic children and adults, is celebrating its fifth birthday. Autism Initiatives’ WeGrow, based in Southport, not

22nd June 2017

CCTV Appeal | “Cheeky” thief steals mirror from Southport shop

Do you recognise this woman? CCTV Appeal | “Cheeky” thief steals mirror from Southport shop. Debbie Moonan who owns the Second Chance Shop on Shakespear Street in Southport said: “I had a mirror outside of

21st June 2017

Damien Moore sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Southport

Damien Moore sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Southport. On Thursday Damien Moore said he was delighted to be sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Southport. Damien Moore said: “I

21st June 2017

Developers ready to bulldoze George Drive Woods

Developers ready to bulldoze George Drive Woods Today (Wednesday 21 June) OVH fenced up George Drive woods Ainsdale and started culling wildlife in preparation for new houses. Mike Lawson who is a member

21st June 2017

Fletchers partners with national charity to raise awareness of life threatening neonatal infection

Fletchers solicitors partners with national charity to raise awareness of life threatening neonatal infection. Leading medical negligence and serious injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has partnered with a national charity to provide support

21st June 2017

Time to celebrate your local meadows

Time to celebrate your local meadows National Meadows Day, dedicated to celebrating and protecting our vanishing wildflower meadows and the wealth of wildlife they support, will take place on Saturday 1 July

21st June 2017

Iconic Southport landmark restored to former glories

Iconic Southport landmark restored to former glories A key Southport landmark is being restored to former glories following the intervention of a campaigning local councillor. Cllr David Barton contacted Sefton Council after

21st June 2017

Follow the yellow brick road to Southport theatre

Eastenders star Cheryl Fergison takes takes the lead role. Regal Entertainments are delighted to announce that their 2016 smash hit production of The Wizard of Oz will be visiting Southport Theatre from Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 October and

21st June 2017

Back in time at Burscough Heritage Weekend – 24 to 25 June

Back in time at Burscough Heritage Weekend – 24 to 25 June Burscough’s Heritage Weekend will take place this Saturday and Sunday, featuring the popular annual raft race. Throughout the weekend, canal

21st June 2017

Residents furious at the news 200 new homes to be built on greenbelt

Residents furious at the news 200 new homes to be built on Southport greenbelt. Furious residents in Crossens have been told that 200 new homes will be built on greenbelt land. Bankfield

20th June 2017

Car crash Meols Cop Road Southport

Car crash Meols Cop Road Southport. The emergency services were called to Meols Cop road Southport this evening following a report of an RTC (Tuesday 20 June). A car collided with a barrie

20th June 2017

Kirwans Southport appoints new head of business development

Kirwans Southport appoints new head of business development Leading law firm Kirwans has appointed a new head of business development to aid the continued growth of the organisation. Frank Rogers joins the

20th June 2017

Marc Almond – Addicted to Excess An exhibition celebrating life and art

Marc Almond – Addicted to Excess An exhibition celebrating life and art. 15th July – 27th August Marc Almond’s 60th birthday celebration remarkably coincides with the 50th year anniversary of the legalisation of

20th June 2017