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Woman hit by car on London Street, Southport

Photo: Emergency services on London Street, Southport Woman hit by a car London Street, Southport Emergency services were today called to London Street, Southport following a 999 call. North West Ambulance Service confirmed that

8th July 2016

Image released after homophobic incident on Liverpool train

Image released after homophobic incident on Liverpool train ♦ Victim subjected to torrent of abuse. ♦ Incident happened at around 2.45pm on Tuesday, 14 June. ♦ Officers are releasing an image of

8th July 2016

Vehicle fails to stop after collision with parked car in Southport

Photo: Car badly damaged on Balmoral Drive with no information left Vehicle fails to stop after collision with parked car in Southport A Southport woman has asked for the public’s help after a her car

8th July 2016

Escaped Southport man found and returned to prison

Photo: Keith John Knight, 26, from Southport Escaped Southport man found and returned to prison A Southport man who absconded from prison has been found. Lancashire Police began searching for Keith John

7th July 2016

Southport’s Bandstand Grandstand Once more

Photo: Southport’s Lord Street bandstand Southport’s Bandstand Grandstand Once more The iconic bandstand on Lord Street, Southport has finally been restored, Wednesday 6 July 2016. A OTSNews.co.uk Dukes ward Cllr : “Having originally raised the issue

6th July 2016

Merseytravel approves its contribution to Ainsdale Station re-build

Merseytravel approves its contribution to Ainsdale Station re-build Merseytravel’s contribution to the re-build of Ainsdale Station has been confirmed this week, with work on the project due to start later in the

5th July 2016

WATCH: Southport resident sparks national campaign

Southport resident sparks national campaign. Michele Martin (38 Degrees member) has sparked a national campaign for our governments promise to ensure that the £350 million a week that was promised goes to

4th July 2016

1908 – 2016 Railex Ltd (Southport)

Photo: Railex Lts, Crossens Way, Marine Dr, Southport 1908 – 2016 Railex Ltd (Southport) An employee at Railex UK has reveled that the 108 year old company has closed down today (Friday 1 July).

1st July 2016

Crosby’s Proms in the Park 2016

Proms in the Park 2016 This fantastic concert is one of the real highlights of the Crosby events calendar and takes place at the St. Mary’s College Games Field, Blundell Park, this

30th June 2016

Beagle dog Killed by car on Southport Coastal Road

Photo: Damaged Audi A6 Beagle dog Killed by car on Southport Coastal Road A resident this morning was travelling to work along coastal road when a large dog (thought to be a

30th June 2016

Cock & Rabbit set to open this July in Southport

Photo: Cock & Rabbit, Manchester Road, Southport Cock & Rabbit set to open this July in Southport The newly revampped ‘Cock & Rabbit’ will be open in July 2016. The successful owners already

30th June 2016

Nathan: I love Monochrome Photography

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30th June 2016

Kew Mcdonalds are the new proud sponsor of Hesketh Bank AFC Under 9s

Kew Mcdonalds (Southport) are the new proud sponsor of Hesketh Bank AFC Under 9s. Hesketh Bank AFC Under 9s team has put there £300 sposorship to good use with much needed new equipment

29th June 2016

Appeal for information after robbery at Formby store

Appeal for information after robbery at Formby store Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a robbery at a store in Formby last night, Tuesday 28 June. Officers were called to the

29th June 2016

Sefton to Axe Southport’s abused Kerbside Recycling

Photo: The Co-operative car park, Ainsdale Sefton to Axe Southport’s Kerbside Recycling The recycling bins like the ones above in Ainsdale Village will soon become a thing of the past. Cllr John Fairclough claims “people

29th June 2016

Southport & Ainsdale’s Paul Howard books his place at The 145th Open

Photo: Paul Howard (left) with Caddy Mark Rabone pictured after qualifying for The Open at the 4th extra hole. Southport & Ainsdale’s Paul Howard booked his place at The 145th Open at Royal Troon

29th June 2016

WATCH: 2 men rob ‘Southport Pier Pavilion’

WATCH: 2 men rob ‘Southport Pier Pavilion’ Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a break-in (Monday 27 June) 2016 on Southport Pier Pavilion at around 9.35pm(whilst England played Iceland). The two men

28th June 2016

Concern for Safety of a Female in Walnut Street Southport

Concern for Safety of a Female in Walnut Street Southport Merseyside Police can confirm officers were called to a property on Walnut Street, Southport at around 4.10pm this afternoon following reports of concern

28th June 2016

Local MP’s Alarmed Over Southport to Manchester Rail Link

Photo: Southport MP John Pugh MPs alarmed at Freedom of Information revelations in drive to save direct train services to Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport MPs with constituencies served by the Southport

28th June 2016

Get into the Wimbledon spirit this weekend!

Get into the Wimbledon spirit this weekend! North Meols Tennis Club, which is situated in Mill Lane Crescent, Churchtown, Southport is hosting an Open Day this Sunday, 3rd July, from 2-4pm. Everyone

28th June 2016

40% of people make mistakes on their divorce papers

40% of people make mistakes on their divorce papers. Magnus Legal explains why you should get an expert involved from the beginning: The first step people take when they wish to get

28th June 2016

Uk Junior Fashion Festival

Uk Junior Fashion Festival Formby, Southport, Liverpool is to play host this year to the first ever UK JUNIOR FASHION FESTIVAL on Sunday 11th September @ Formby Hall Golf & Spa Resort

28th June 2016

Southport care bosses refuse to comment after shocking facebook posts

Southport care bosses refuse to comment after shocking facebook posts Southport care home bosses say they will not comment after their staff were caught posting derogatory pictures of infirm patients to Facebook.

27th June 2016

Southport MP Tries to Deal with Brexit Outfall

Southport MP John Pugh Tries to Deal with Brexit Outfall “….I have never known such a shambles in my lifetime” Southport MP John Pugh has been deluged with the enquiries and concerns

27th June 2016

Story From Solders After World War: Historic View

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27th June 2016

Update: Armed Police at Southport flat after gun threat

Photo: Police remain at the Stanley Street address 6.45pm Updated Merseyside Police can confirm that a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm in Southport this evening (Sunday,

26th June 2016

Appeal on behalf of Lancashire Police to trace missing sex offender

Appeal to trace missing sex offender – Paul Hope, 31 We are appealing for help to trace a registered sex offender who is thought to be in the Preston or South Ribble area.

22nd June 2016

Southport man missing from home

Photo: Tom Walker – Missing from home A Southport mum has launched a desperate social media appeal to find her missing son who has mental health problems. 25-year-old Tom Walker is believed

22nd June 2016

Southport College Performing Arts students securing places at universities across the country

Southport College Performing Arts students securing places at universities across the country Performing Arts students at Southport College have just completed their summer productions with a high number achieving excellent grades and

21st June 2016

Taxpayers fail to get their bins collected in Southport

Full green bins on Churchgate, Southport, Tuesday 21 June Green wheelie bins on Churchgate, Southport have yet to be collected despite residents logging the missed collection earlier this week. A Churchgate resident quoted: “I

21st June 2016