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Man airlifted to hospital after being hit by X5 in Southport town centre

Man airlifted to hospital after being hit by X5 in Southport town centre. Updated The emergency services were called to Nevill Street, Southport shortly after 4.35pm this afternoon (Saturday 10 June 2017). Gail

10th June 2017

Loyalist Apprentice Boys of Derry march through Southport

Loyalist Apprentice Boys of Derry march through Southport (Saturday 10 June). Merseyside police warned of potential traffic problems ahead of a loyalist march in Southport. Buses will arrived at Asda on Derby Road at

10th June 2017

Body of a young man found at a house on Knowsley Road

Body of a young man found at a house on Knowsley Road, Southport Body of a young man in his late 30s found at a house on Knowsley Road, Southport. Emergency services

10th June 2017

Thousands expected to Camp for FREE at Open Golf Championship

Open Championship Camping 2017. The Camping Village offers fantastic facilities including pre-erected tents and a campers’ Clubhouse in a great location. This is a great place to stay during The Open. Open

10th June 2017

Planned road works in the North West – Monday 12 to Sunday 18 June 2017

Planned road works in the North West– summary for Monday 12 to Sunday 18 June 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct

10th June 2017

Woodlands – Kitten Season – littered with litters!

Woodlands – Kitten Season – littered with litters of Kittens Calling all potential kitten lovers – Woodlands Animal Sanctuary currently has over 5 litters of adorable kittens who have had their first

10th June 2017

Claremont Road closed after person hit by van

Claremont Road closed after person hit by van. Claremont Road in Southport has been closed by police after a pedestrian was struck by a van at around 8:30pm this evening (Friday 9

9th June 2017

Head-on collision Sussex Road Southport

Head-on collision Sussex Road Southport (Friday 9 June 2017). The emergency services were called to Sussex Road, Southport, at approximately 4:15pm following reports of a head-on collision. Two vehicles collided on Sussex Road

9th June 2017

Lancelots help children’s diabetes team score top marks for care

Lancelots help children’s diabetes team score top marks for care The paediatric team looking after children with diabetes at Ormskirk hospital has been recognised as one of the best in the country.

9th June 2017

Third place is an embarrassment for Southport Lib Dems

Third place is an embarrassment for Southport Lib Dems. Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: No matter how they try to spin it, the Liberal Democrat performance in Southport yesterday was appalling.

9th June 2017

Golf volunteers wanted for The Open!

A Sefton volunteer organisation is looking to recruit people to welcome visitors and promote the borough during next month’s British Open golf championship at Birkdale. Volunteer Centre Sefton – part of Sefton

9th June 2017

New care provider to look after Southport community NHS services

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is now providing community services to residents in Southport and Formby, since the beginning of May 2017. The Trust is providing services in the area after NHS

9th June 2017

Police warn Southport residents to shred sensitive documents

Police are warning people in Southport to shred classified and potentially sensitive documents before throwing them out If a document contains any financial or personal information such as bank or credit card

9th June 2017

Next Of Kin Appeal - Stephen Anderson of Southport

Housing Licensing in Sefton Consultation

Housing Licensing in Sefton Consultation. Further to recent meetings held as part of the consultation on the proposals to introduce Selective and Additional Licensing in parts of Sefton, further FAQs to include

9th June 2017

Tories win Southport as Lib Dems are pushed into third place by Labour

Tories win Southport as Lib Dems are pushed into third place by Labour. Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Damien Moore, aged just 37, was elected the new Conservative MP for Southport

9th June 2017

Volunteer Ambassadors wanted for Open Golf Championship

Volunteer Ambassadors wanted for Open Golf Championship. A Sefton volunteer organisation is looking to recruit people to welcome visitors and promote the borough during next month’s British Open golf championship at Birkdale.

8th June 2017

Britons got talent sensation at LOL Comedy Club Southport

Britons got talent sensation at LOL Comedy Club Southport. Andy Askins is an accomplished performer who has spent the past 15 years travelling the world as a professional musician. He now

8th June 2017

Southport man to face jail after sexually abusing young boys

Southport man to face jail after sexually abusing young boys. A gay ex guest house owner in Southport will now face jail for his part in sexually abusing young boys. John Aspin

8th June 2017

Southport FC sign Jack Sampson on a free transfer

24-year-old striker Jack Sampson becomes latest addition for Southport FC. Southport have completed the signing of 24-year-old Striker Jack Sampson on a free transfer. Jack spent the latter part of last season

8th June 2017

Southport residents invited to bring and share community picnic

Southport residents are being invited to a community picnic later this week. The Bring and Share Picnic event takes place at Southport Community Centre on Norwood Road between 12 noon and 2pm this

8th June 2017

Hero Simon Weston calls on Southport to nominate their Brave Britons

Hero Simon Weston calls on Southport to nominate their Brave Britons FALKLANDS war veteran Simon Weston is calling on the people of Southport to help find the unsung heroes who represent ‘The

8th June 2017

The Allotment gin bar and restaurant officially opens Friday 16 June

The Allotment is coming to Birkdale Village. The gin bar and restaurant is set to open in the former HSBC bank in Birkdale. Birkdale will never be the same again after the

8th June 2017

Crime Alert issued for Southport residents

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police (Thursday 7 June) Burglaries Recently burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in King Street, Aughton Road, Treen Close and Tulketh Street.

8th June 2017

Gary Player supports build-up to the open with visit to Southport School

Gary Player supports build-up to the open with visit to Southport School. Three-time Champion Golfer of the Year Gary Player was reunited with the famous Claret Jug trophy today on a surprise

7th June 2017

Southport’s Sean Towndrow is Lancashire golf champion after fightback

Southport’s Sean Towndrow is Lancashire golf champion after fightback. Sean Towndrow was crowned Lancashire county champion at Lancaster seven years after last lifting the trophy at Hesketh. The Southport and Ainsdale player

7th June 2017

High visibility patrols to visit polling stations across Southport

High visibility patrols to visit polling stations across Southport. High visibility police patrols will be visiting polling stations across Merseyside throughout the day and night tomorrow, Thursday 8 June, to reassure members

7th June 2017

Concern for missing elderly Blackpool woman

Concern for missing elderly Blackpool woman (has links to Preston and Blackburn) We are appealing for information to find a missing elderly woman from Blackpool. Theresa Currie, 83, was last seen at around

7th June 2017

Health commissioners invite public for a ‘Big Chat’

Health commissioners invite public for a ‘Big Chat’ Sefton residents are invited to book a place at their local Big Chat 8 event to discuss health services and give their views on

7th June 2017

Alzheimer’s Society Southport Cupcake Day 15th June

Alzheimer’s Society Southport Cupcake Day 15th June. June 15th is Cupcake Day this year and there will be lots of events around the country to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. The local

7th June 2017

Liverpool Legend Opens Sefton’s New Star Centre

Liverpool Legend Opens Sefton’s New Star Centre. Anfield legend Jamie Carragher was the VIP guest this week when a Bootle-based charity launched its new positive mental health service for children and young

7th June 2017