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Tree Parking at Hillside Train Station

Photo: Hillside Road Sefton Council continue to ignore Hillside Road residents in their bid to stop people parking their cars in the woodland area opposite the houses. Resident Sarah said: “Neighbors have
13th February 2017
Southport FC

Southport crash out of Lancashire Cup

Southport defeated 3-2 on penalties by Blackburn Rovers after 1-1 at 90 minutes to exit the Lancashire County Cup. PENALTIES – Southport V Blackburn Rovers – Lancs County Cup https://t.co/5uQYDblMXy — Southport FC
9th February 2017

FOOD REVIEW | The Hesketh Arms (Churchtown)

The Hesketh Arms, Botanic Rd, Southport Churchtown is a place steeped in history. Everything here is vintage – from the iconic brilliant white cottage rows to the cobbles! So it stands to reason
6th February 2017

You’re never too old to care

Photo: Peter Dooley, Debbie Darby, Community Engagement Co-Ordinator, and Joyce Kelly Joyce Kelly (80) and Peter Dooley (74), caregivers at Home Instead Senior Care in Southport, Formby and Crosby are wonderful examples
3rd February 2017

Bold staff jet off around the world

Pictured, left to right: Tomasz Grosz, Tracey Booth, Andrew Mikhail and Joanna Balcius. The Bold Hotel is sending members of their staff jetting off around the world thanks to an employee incentive
2nd February 2017

Jaeger on Lord Street has finally closed….

Another shop on Southport’s Lord Street is closing its doors for good Another Lord Street store has finally closed. Jaeger has now closed down.  The nearest store to Southport is located on
2nd February 2017

G4S Security Van Robbery, Santander, Churchtown, Southport

G4S Security Van Robbery, Santander, Churchtown, Southport POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery at Santander, Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, at approximately 8.25pm tonight (Tuesday 31 January 2017). There were
31st January 2017

Southport college students shine for radwraps

A number of students from Southport College have recently showcased their creative skills as part of a project involving Radwraps. The Southport College students were given a graphic design brief for a
31st January 2017

Southport trust staff mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Picture shows Trust chaplain the Rev Martin Abrams; John Flannery; and Unison branch officers Lin Douglas and Trevor Jarman. Trust staff mark Holocaust Memorial Day  Holocaust Memorial Day was marked with the
30th January 2017

Southport Family Fundraise in Memory of a loved one

Southport Family Fundraise in Memory of a loved one. The Harbottle family from Southport are aiming to promote the awareness of Suicide Prevention Charity, Papyrus. In January 2015, the Harbottle family sadly lost
27th January 2017

R.I.P May Redmond

May Redmond  January 16, 2017 Peacefully in hospital, aged 65 years. Dearly beloved Wife of Paul Much loved Mum of Katie, Michael and Daniel. Loving Nana to her seven Grandchildren. Dear Sister
27th January 2017
You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport

Public welcome at Southport NHS Trust board meeting

Public welcome at Trust board meeting Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 1st February at 9am. The meeting will be held in the Clinical Education
25th January 2017
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