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Woodlands – Wonderful Winston

I know we keep going on about it but black cats really do take a lot longer to be rehomed than any other colour.  Wonderful Winston has been with us for nearly
5th May 2017

Man denies trying to murder woman in Southport

A southport man who tried to kill himself after allegedly attempting to murder his girlfriend has denied trying to end her life. Ryan Quigley, 22 pleaded guilty to wounding with intent but
5th May 2017

The sun sets on local MG Owners Club

Last night was the West Lancs. MG Owners Club second mid-month meet of the summer and the chosen venue by Ron, our events and monthly meet co-ordinator, was the Heaton’s Bridge, a
5th May 2017

Voyeurism – Preston Train Station

Officers have launched an investigation after a man was caught looking at people in the men’s toilets at Preston railway station. The incident happened on April 20 just after 12pm. A man
4th May 2017

KGV students win Sefton Art Competition

BEAUTIFUL paintings and photography by King George V advanced level Art students have won a prestigious art prize. Stunning works by three KGV students have won prizes in the acclaimed Sefton Student
4th May 2017

Southport solicitor struck off

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) this month struck off a solicitor who used more than £500,000 from the estates of deceased clients over seven years, mainly to play the property market and
4th May 2017

Funeral arrangements for Brian James Gaskell

The funeral of Brian James Gaskell will take place at 2.40pm this Friday, the 5th of May, at Southport Crematorium. Brian was a much loved Father and Grandfather. He was a Caretaker
4th May 2017

Yorkshire glory for Churchtown Under 9s

Churchtown Under 9s Football Team have returned to Southport victorious after coming out on top of a recent tournament in Yorkshire. Held at Falmingo Land in Yorkshire, the 19 man squad from
3rd May 2017

Churchtown Deli GIN is born

So Churchtown has its own Gin. Not to be outdone, the local delicatessen, the Churchtown Deli approached Birkdale Craft Distillery to have their very own blend. It seemed a perfect fit. The
3rd May 2017

UPDATE | Two arrested in Dover Road Police Raid

Merseyside Police assisted Gloucestershire Constabulary in the execution of arrest warrants at 6.40am today (Wednesday 3 May, 2017) at an address in Dover Road, Southport. A 39-year-old male and a 26-year-old female
3rd May 2017

Sky tv filming on Ainsdale Beach

This morning a film crew was spotted on Ainsdale beach (Wednesday 3 May 2017). A crew member told our reporter that the were working for Sky tv – filming a dog advert
3rd May 2017

Police find knife hidden in Southport playground

Out on patrol we found this knife was found hidden near a children’s playground. See it, See it, report it – 101 or @CrimestoppersUK 0800 555 111 Knife crime, is any crime that involves a
3rd May 2017
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