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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

Traders tell Birkdale bookie to Pluck Off!

Traders tell Birkdale bookie to Pluck Off! Angry traders in Birkdale village are ripping up letters from the council telling them that a bookmaker wants to open up in the area. David

19th May 2017

£60,000 car stolen from a Churchtown driveway

£60,000 car stolen from a Churchtown driveway. A Churchtown resident had his £60,000 car stolen from his drive by thieves last night. The Audi S4 stolen from was stolen from Bankfield lane Churchtown at

19th May 2017

100 new police cadet opportunities for young people of Lancashire

100 new police cadet opportunities for young people of Lancashire Young people between the ages of 13-18 who are looking for adventure, new skills and to work within their local communities, are

19th May 2017

Tesco calls on Southport charities to join free food scheme

Tesco calls on Southport charities to join free food scheme. Charities and community groups in Southport are urged to sign up to a scheme that lets them collect surplus food from their

19th May 2017

Long traffic delays in Ainsdale

Long traffic delays in Ainsdale Traffic Jams are causing anarchy in Ainsdale after roadworks close down one lane of busy morning traffic (Friday 19 May). As cars come off the Formby bypass

19th May 2017

Another uninsured driver off the road in Southport

Uninsured driver off the road in Southport. This vehicle was stopped on Cobden Road, Southport (Thursday 18 May) and the driver was not insured for his journey. He has been reported for the offence.

19th May 2017

Local MG Club donate £165 to Age UK

Local MG Club donate £165 to Age UK. Following on from our St George’s Day Run into North Wales, West Lancs MG Owners Club had great pleasure at our monthly meeting this

19th May 2017

Dawson welcomes Inspectors’ ‘No’ to noise all night on Nevill Street

Dawson welcomes Inspectors’ ‘No’ to noise all night on Nevill Street. The Planning Inspectorate have said ‘NO’ to noise all night on Nevill Street in turning down an appeal against the Council’s

18th May 2017

Bath Street ‘Rabbit hutches’ turned down by Inspector

Bath Street ‘Rabbit hutches’ turned down by Inspector. A conversion of a building in Bath Street, Southport into five flats which were mostly ‘rabbit hutches’ have been turned down on appeal from

18th May 2017

Bikes fixed – for free at MeCycle

Bikes fixed – for free at MeCycle, 59 Station Road, Southport PR8 3HH MeCycle, which is part of Autism Initiatives and supports young adults with autism in work placements, is taking part in

18th May 2017

UPDATE: Botanic Garden flasher hunted by police

Parents with children at Churchtown primary have been warned that a flasher is on the loose in nearby Botanic Gardens. Police are hunting the male, described as being in his late sixties,

18th May 2017

Learner drivers demand more realistic lessons

Driving instructors in Southport are being told their students want more realistic tests and lessons. In a recent poll of almost 300 learner drivers conducted by Marmalade, the specialist telematics insurer for

18th May 2017

Sainsbury’s Southport launches search for new local charity partner

Sainsbury’s Southport launches search for new local charity partner for 2017/18 Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year scheme is back for the ninth year and the Southport store is calling for local

18th May 2017

A Travel Guide to New Zealand for a British Globetrotter

A Travel Guide to New Zealand for a British Globetrotter What is the adventure capital of the world? If you’re a travel nomad, you’d know the answer to this question – no

18th May 2017

Sefton Council seek approval to transfer Formby Point to the National Trust

Sefton Council is seeking formal approval to transfer land at Formby Point to the National Trust. In March 2017, Sefton Council announced discussions had taken place regarding the potential transfer of land

18th May 2017

Sefton introduces MORE No Drinking Zones in Southport

Sefton introduces MORE No Drinking Zones in Southport. Sefton Council is introducing a number of alcohol-restricted spaces in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour and help to build safer and healthier communities.

18th May 2017

Sefton Autism Hub are looking for volunteers

Sefton Autism Hub are looking for volunteers. Sefton Autism hubs, located in Southport, Waterloo and Bootle, offer adults with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism the chance to socialise, gain new skills and access

18th May 2017

Southport Tory Boost with visit from Paul Maynard

Southport Tory Boost with visit from Paul Maynard. The Tory trail in Southport was given a huge boost this morning with a visit from the rail minister Paul Maynard. Damien Moore, the

18th May 2017

Car crash on the Formby bypass

Car crash on the Formby bypass. The emergency services were called to the A565 Formby bypass near Southport (Wednesday 17 May) after reports of a collision. There were no serious injuries and

18th May 2017