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Southport woman jailed for 14 years for sex offences and child cruelty

Sentencing of Sandra Jones and Michael Miszczak Merseyside Police welcomes the sentencing of Michael Miszczak, 54 of address Acorn Street Newton le Willows and Sandra Jones, age 52 of Promenade, Southport, who were

23rd February 2017

Pleasureland staff work around the clock ahead of a bumper summer

Pleasureland staff work around the clock ahead of a bumper summer A HUGE scheme of safety checks, refurbishments and decorating are underway at Pleasureland Southport in order to get the park up

23rd February 2017

Storm Doris causes destruction across Southport

Strong winds bring tree down on Beresford Drive Strong winds over the last two days have brought down a tree on Beresford Drive, Churchtown, Southport, Thursday 23 February 2017 A Beresford Drive resident

23rd February 2017

Chief executive appeal flatlined as trust uphold sacking decision

Jonathan Parry – Outcome of executive disciplinary appeals Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust confirmed today that the disciplinary appeal hearings in respect of allegations against the former Chief Executive, Jonathan Parry,

22nd February 2017

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre – Thursday 23rd February Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre

22nd February 2017

The Amazing Learning Rooms Awarded £375,000 Grant

Photo: The Learning Rooms, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, The Learning Rooms awarded £375,000 grant. The Learning Rooms which supports young people with learning difficulties has been awarded a £375,000 grant. The Learning Rooms

21st February 2017

Trees destroyed after deliberate fire on Formby Squirrel Walk

Photo: Trees destroyed after deliberate fire on Formby Squirrel Walk A large area of the National Trust Squirrel Walk at Formby was set alight by vandals on Saturday night (18 February 2017). Many

21st February 2017

Formby MP writes to Health Secretary about proposed closure of A&E

Formby MP, Bill Esterson has written to the Health Secretary about government plans to shut A&E at Southport and Formby Hospital. The plans were highlighted in national media reports and are part

21st February 2017

The brushes have dried out at a popular Southport painting emporium

Photo: Paint Pots The brushes have dried out at a popular Southport painting emporium. Paint Pots, based in the town centre, announced this week that they have shut down their centre near to

20th February 2017

Last Chance for Community Groups in Merseyside to Enter Awards

Last Chance for Community Groups in Merseyside to Enter Awards Time is running out for community projects in Merseyside to enter Yorkshire Bank’s Spirit of the Community Awards 2017 for a chance

20th February 2017

Southport surviving relatives of John and Anita Rimmer sought

Photo: This a pic of the house and it says John Rimmer and sons furniture cartage. The woman in the pic is supposed to be the HouseKeeper Southport surviving relatives of John

18th February 2017

Southport Councillor calls for closer liaison with taxi drivers after complaints prompt tree u-turn

Photo: Councillor David Barton Southport Councillor calls for closer liaison with taxi drivers after complaints prompt tree u-turn A councillor has called for Sefton Council to consult Southport’s taxi drivers before planting

17th February 2017

An Evening Celebrating the Music of John Denver supporting Queenscourt Hospice

An Evening Celebrating the Music of John Denver The music of John Denver still brings joy to music lovers all over the world. We are absolutely delighted that on Thursday 23rd February,

17th February 2017

Helping hands needed at SOUTHPORT charity shop

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is appealing for local animal lovers to lend a paw and volunteer at its Southport shop to help raise vital funds for sick and injured pets. PDSA Shop Manager,

16th February 2017

Kim joins Southport Family team

Photo: Family law executive Kim Busby Kim joins Southport Family team Napthens solicitors has expanded its team in Southport. Family law executive Kim Busby has joined the firm’s office in the town

15th February 2017

Last call for Southport singles

Photo: Speed dating event at The Falstaff, King St, Southport Last call for Southport singles tonight at The Falstaff, February 14 2017 Event organiser Adam Brown said: “We are looking for singles of all

14th February 2017

Man kicks police car window through in arrest rage

Photo: Police remain outside Sainsbury’s on Lord Street Man kicks police car window through in arrest rage Merseyside Police were called to Sainsburys on Lord Street, Southport this afternoon after a man

14th February 2017

Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty Awarded Guinot’s Prestigious Crown Status 2017

Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty Awarded Guinot’s Prestigious Crown Status 2017 Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty, Southport has been awarded the status of Guinot Crown Salon 2017. This coveted title celebrates the highest

14th February 2017

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

WATCH | Armed police arrest male in pre planned operation in Southport

WATCH | Armed police arrest male in pre planned operation in Southport Armed police swooped on an unsuspecting male in broad daylight this afternoon, Sunday 12 February 2017. The suspect was arrested

12th February 2017

Merseyside Police Enforcement Operations target road safety offences

Photo: Police speed check on Rotten Row Merseyside Police Enforcement Operations target road safety offences Merseyside Road Safety Partnership’s Safer Roads Problem Solving Team has been working in partnership with all the

10th February 2017

Sefton organisation hosts European virtual mobility conference

Liverpool Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Malcolm Kennedy and Regenerus Chair Cllr John Fairclough pictured (front) with UK and European partners at this week’s Connect conference. A Sefton organisation hosted a major European

10th February 2017

John Pugh MP encourages schools to go sky high with national rocketry competition

Southport’s MP John Pugh has encouraged local schools to take part in the UK’s largest youth model rocket competition, the UK Rocketry Challenge. John Pugh joined the 2015 and 2016 winning teams

9th February 2017

Southport electrical engineers spark new new generation in national apprenticeships

An electrical engineers in Southport are looking to put the spark into a new generation as part of national apprenticeship week. EFT Systems Ltd are a local family business who have been

9th February 2017

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

Two iPhones stolen on train between Liverpool Central & Hunts Cross – Liverpool

Can you help BTP officers investigate a bag theft in which two new iPhones were stolen on a train in Liverpool? The incident happened at approximately 6pm on Monday 16 January. The

8th February 2017

CEO of a Southport solicitors recognised in legal hot 100

CEO, Ed Fletcher The CEO of the UK’s leading medical negligence and personal injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has been named in the prestigious Hot 100 UK lawyer list. Ed Fletcher beat off

6th 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

VIDEO | CAR CRASH DRAMA one person, rushed to hospital after horror in Southport

Photo: Head on collision with a tree VIDEO | CAR CRASH DRAMA One person, rushed to hospital after horror in Southport Emergency services were called to Guilford road, Southport this evening following reports of

5th February 2017

Appeal after teenage girl was assaulted in Southport

A teenage girl was assaults near to Silcocks Amusements last night after three youths punched her in the face with an egg. She was on her way to start a shift at

4th February 2017