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Southport police say, station closure posts on social media are not true

Southport has again been forced to deny social media posts that the resort’s station is closing. They have hit out at rumours that the site on Albert Road will close down or

23rd May 2017

Abandoned vehicle Seabank Road Southport

Abandoned vehicle Seabank Road Southport. A car has been abandoned on Seabank Road Southport blocking the pavement. It has no MOT and hasn’t been taxed since 2015 but it appeared on the road

23rd May 2017

Back by popular demand during the October half term, Sefton Council is delighted to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at sessions in Litherland and Southport. The events have a very high success rate and staff from the Council’s highway safety team will offer a range of practical advice to young riders and their parents. Sessions are free but pre-booking is essential. Join in the fun at Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Lane on Tuesday, October 24between 9am-12pm or Southport’s Shoreside Primary School, Westminster Drive on Thursday, October 26 from 9am to 12pm. Parents of youngsters that have taken part in previous sessions have said: “Thank you to you and your team for this morning’s cycling session. “It was brilliantly run and the positive attitude and enthusiasm of you and your team was evident from the start. Great tips, great advice, and great results. “We have absolutely loved the session learning skills to carry this on and enjoy cycling together as a family!” Pre booking is essential due to popularity. To register, call Sefton Council, on 0345 140 0845.

Half term fun for Sefton’s children and young people

Sefton half term holiday, Southport will be a hive of fun, affordable things to do for children, young people and families. Be Active Sefton half term Active Sefton will be causing “Mayhem”

23rd May 2017

You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport

Southport be prepared if you get sick over the bank holiday

Southport be prepared if you get sick over the bank holiday With the second bank holiday in May fast approaching, local health professionals are reminding people to examine their options should they

23rd May 2017

Mark Wright appointed as Head of Development at Southport FC

Former club manager, Liverpool captain and England captain returns to oversee club development. Southport FC’c new Board have announced Mark Wright as the new Head of Club Development. In a highly prestigious

23rd May 2017

LIVE UPDATES | Manchester Arena attack: 22 dead and 59 hurt

Southport Residents caught up in Manchester Arena blast. 8.30am At least twenty people from Southport and Formby are safe after being caught up in last nights terror attacks. A suicide bomber left at

23rd May 2017

Rueters Bar has its own named premium Gin!

Rueters Gin has arrived. 28 eager Gin aficionados descended on Rueters Bar to help Sinclair and his team select the blend that has now become Rueters Gin. The spacious dining area in

22nd May 2017

Meols ward cllr’s advice centre

Meols ward cllr’s advice centre Meols Ward Councillors (Southport) John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 25th May. They will be available from

22nd May 2017

KGV annual music showcase

KGV annual music showcase. KGV College, Southport recently held their annual Music Showcase for Advanced Level Music Technology students. The showcase took place in the Colleges Performance Theatre, part of KGV’s new

22nd May 2017

Musical memories hit the note at Brookdale

Musical memories hit the note at Brookdale Dementia week event. A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia turned back the clock this week to join in with a

22nd May 2017

Woman horrified to find fly eggs in McDonalds meal

Woman horrified to find fly eggs in McDonalds meal. A Southport woman says she was sickened to find fly eggs in her McDonalds double cheeseburger meal. Louise Wilkinson was accused of being

22nd May 2017

No cash to prevent the NHS Cybermen

No cash to prevent the NHS Cybermen. A Southport Health Watchdog has asked the Information Commissioners to look into the ramshackle anarchy of NHS data management which has been revealed in the

22nd May 2017

Southport’s Armed Forces Day – Sunday 25th June

Southport’s Armed Forces Day – Sunday 25th June. Local SSAFA Veterans are organising Southport‘s Armed Forces Day which is to be held on Sunday 25th June in the Town Hall Gardens, Southport.

22nd May 2017

Tea and a scone at Byng House

Byng House, The Royal British Legion. Join Byng House, Southport on Tuesday 30th May between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone to discover what the Poppy Break

22nd May 2017

Police appeal to locate vulnerable missing teenager

Police appeal to locate vulnerable missing teenager Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help in finding a teenager who went missing from home early yesterday (Sunday, May 21st 2017). Emma West,

22nd May 2017

Formby Primary Schools Hockey Tournament

Formby Primary Schools Hockey Tournament Formby Hockey Club held it’s fourth annual primary schools’ hockey tournament on Tuesday, May 16th. The event was attended by Y6/Y5 pupils from Freshfield, St. Jerome’s,

22nd May 2017

Car crashes into Manchester Road pedestrian crossing bollard, Southport

Car crashes into Manchester Road pedestrian crossing bollard, Southport. The emergency services were called to Manchester Road, Southport following reports of an RTC (Sunday 21 May). A car turning right from Queens road

22nd May 2017

Southport Labour Party gets boost from latest figures

Southport Labour Party gets boost from latest figures. Southport Labour has received a major boost to its election campaign in Southport after newly released figures showed a big swing towards it. The figures, compiled

21st May 2017

Southport SAFE meeting

The Southport SAFE meeting The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 22nd May. The meeting will

21st May 2017

Scarisbrick Hall fences at the Liverpool NWJS tournament

Scarisbrick Hall fences at the Liverpool NWJS tournament. Scarisbrick Hall’s fencing club competed in the first event of the 2017 North West Junior Series at Liverpool College on Saturday (20th May). The

21st May 2017

Southport Councillor secures temporary bus for Manchester Road

A Southport Councillor secures temporary bus for Manchester Road. Residents have secured a temporary bus stop during highway improvement works following the intervention of a campaigning local councillor. Cllr David Barton stepped in

21st May 2017

Acoustic Music afternoons in Southport

Acoustic Music afternoons in Southport – Get involved Calling all Southport musicians, singers and people who like listening to music. Anchor Court hosts a music afternoon on alternate Tuesdays and would like you

20th May 2017

Fire crews called to flat blaze Southport

Fire crews called to flat blaze Southport. The emergency service were called to an address on Hawshead Street, Southport this morning to reports of a fire within a flat (Saturday 20 May). Three

20th May 2017

SOUTHPORT – 2 days left to register to vote if you haven’t already!

2 days left to register to vote if you haven’t already: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Simple process… takes less than 5 minutes. Now, if you don’t believe in the voting process due to your views

20th May 2017

Three men brutally attack woman in High Park, Southport

Three men brutally attack woman in High Park, Southport. Police are hunting three men who brutally attacked a young woman in High Park, Southport in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 20 May).

20th May 2017

Stolen Audi S4 last traced in Maghull

Stolen Audi S4 last traced in Maghull. Update The car has not been found but has been traced leaving Churchtown to Kew within 5 mins of leaving the house, 5 minutes after

20th May 2017

Police operation targets illegal hare coursing

Police operation targets illegal hare coursing Lancashire Constabulary has taken part in Operation Checkpoint, a multi force regional rural crime op, where forces across the north and south of the region targeted

20th May 2017

Southport could face fast-track drilling under Conservative shale gas plans.

Southport could face fast-track drilling under Conservative shale gas plans. 199 constituencies across the UK – including 56 in the north west – could face the threat of test drilling without planning permission

20th May 2017

Child cyclist hit by car on Fylde Road

Child cyclist hit by car on Fylde Road. The emergency services were called to Fylde road, Southport after a child was struck by a car (Friday 19 May). The girl was hit

19th May 2017

Police appeal after a WWII Military Cross medal was stolen in Southport

Police appeal after a WWII Military Cross medal was stolen in Southport. Merseyside Police is appealing for help in tracking down a burglar who stole an irreplaceable WWII Military Cross from a

19th May 2017