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Drunk driver arrested after crashing in Southport

Drunk driver arrested after crashing in Southport The emergency services were called to Liverpool Road, Southport in the early hours of Saturday morning after the driver lost control of their vehicle and
14th May 2017
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Stunning aerial shots of glorious Southport

Stunning aerial shots of Southport in its sunny glory have gone viral after they were posted to Facebook. The photos, which were taken last year, show the sheer expanse of the town
13th May 2017

Attempted Armed robbery at Southport Jewellers

UPDATED At just before 9.30am a man walked into Collingwood Jewellers on Tulketh Street and made demands for money from staff members. It is believed the man may have been armed with
13th May 2017

Try sailing in Southport (Saturday 20th May)

Try sailing this Saturday 20th May between 11am – 4pm, West Lancashire Yacht Club on Marine Lake is taking part in a national open day event with the RYA’s Push The Boat Out initiative #PTBO. This
12th May 2017

£500 reward to find missing dog – Birkdale

A £500 reward has been offered to find a missing dog which disappeared in Birkdale yesterday (Thursday 11 May 20170. Answering to the name of Bella, the small white Cavachon went missing
12th May 2017

Herd of seals spotted enjoying a swim in Formby

A herd of around 10 seals were spotted having a swim in the beautiful water on Formby Beach this afternoon (Thursday 11 April 2017). The Video was captured by Birkdale resident Dickie
11th May 2017
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Two car collision on Sussex Road

The emergency services were called to Sussex road in Southport this afternoon following a report of a two car collision (Thursday 11 May 2017). A witness told our reporter that a Ford
11th May 2017
OTS News Sefton Council Sports Direct

Sefton Council can’t turn off the lights

Sefton council have failed to block sports direct from putting up backlit signage on Tulketh street, Southport. Sports Direct had their bid for illuminated facia signage outside their store turned down by
11th May 2017

Southport man arrested following Gusto burglary

A Southport man has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary and a burglary at the Gusto restaurant, which took place in April. Matthew Walden aged 27 of Southport has been
11th May 2017

Southport children grow their own fruit and veg

  Sharon Gregory-Wareing, community champion at Asda Southport, joined a total of 64 pupils and their teachers across various classes to talk to them about growing their own food. Using compost, seeds
11th May 2017
Liz savage Labour Southport

Will Corbyn be a turn-on or turn-off in Southport?

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: What sort of reaction would Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn receive if he came to Southport during the general election? Former West Lancs Mayor Liz Savage (pictured)
11th May 2017
Southport MP Damien Moore with Theresa May

Election shock for Liberal Democrats

Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Conservative parliamentary candidate Damien Moore is on course to win Southport in next month’s general election, it was revealed today. Polling expert Martin Baxter of Electoral
10th May 2017
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