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Wounded Southport woman Friends of a Southport woman who had her face bitten have set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds so that Kate can buy some good make up and
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Man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving A man has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in Scarisbrick last year. Kenneth Grisedale, 58, of Hartwood
Councillor David Barton has spoken of his pride at being involved in the Southport Town Project which will be marked with a parade on Lord Street this coming March. The event has
Photo: Successful Birkdale Lib Dem Cllr Simon Shaw A campaign started by the local Citizens Advice Bureau back in 2009 asking for Sefton Council to consider cheaper alternatives to its 0845 140
Photo: The Highfield on Southport Road – Credit Geograph Police are appealing for information after a safe and watches were stolen during a late-night robbery at a pub in Croston. The incident took
Karen Potter Results Week Ending 14th February 2016 Under 12 Joseph Jackson Cup S&A Blue 9-0 Formby Athletic Trinity Blue 0-7 S&A Red Under 12 Redgate Rovers 4-3 Phoenix Under 13
CALL OUT Southport Lifeboat was paged to a report of 3 people north of Southport pier in possible difficulty, Saturday 13 February. With the tide on the way in the quads were
Sefton Council is changing its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) from April 1, 2016. By law each financial year Sefton Council must consider whether to revise or replace its Local Council
It is with deep sadness to announce that local man Peter Creegan passed away suddenly today at the young age of 48 years, Thursday February 4 2016. Peter was a well-Known and popular taxi
Photo: 3 car RTC Roe Lane, (2.30pm) The emergency services were called to Roe Lane following a report of a three car collision shortly after 2.15pm, Thursday February 4 2016. Paramedics arrived
Photo: Lord Street RTC scene (8am) An 81 year-old man was taken to hospital after colliding with a car on Lord Street in Southport. The emergency services were called to a stretch of Lord
Photo: Concetta @ Peaches, Botanic Road, Churchtown A number of independent businesses in Churchtown Village have experienced mindless vandalism over recent weeks. One independent business owner said: “A number of businesses along Botanic
No Mystery surrounds The Metro that has reopened on the 18th January The Metro Bar and Hotel Ltd ceased trading as a Limited Company shortly after Christmas Martin Holgate from the Metro said:
R.I.P Keith Redmond Keith Redmond born 19th June 1952 sadly passed away on the 8th January, surrounded by his close loving family after a 19 month battle against pancreatic cancer complicated by
Photo: Wight Moss Way, Southport (2pm) The emergency services were called to Wight Moss Way shortly after 1.30pm this after following reports of driver colliding with a lamppost. Fortunately no other vehicles or
The needs of victims of crime are set to be put at the centre of the justice system in Sefton with the launch of Community Justice Panels. The service, launched by Sefton
Photo: Missing Mark King We are getting increasingly concerned about a man who is still missing from Preston. Mark King, 44, went missing from the Priory Hospital on Rosemary Lane in Bartle at
UPDATE: Manager of ‘Fun 4 Kidz’ arrested on child porn is dead (Farnbrough Road School Southport) Farnbough Road parents have today been notified that the manager of ‘Fun 4 Kidz’ arrested on
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Photo: Empty Enterprise forecourt, Norwood, Southport Merseyside Police were called to Enterprise Rent-A-Car on Norwood road following reports of a burglary in the early hours of this morning, Sunday January 1o 2015 Thieves gained
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Photo: Councillor Pat Keith A community skip arrived on Preesall Close for the first of four quarterly appearances. Councillor Pat Keith said: “I am delighted that we have been able to provide a
Photo: St Patrick’s – Ofsted outstanding school Parents are being urged by Sefton Council to apply for a place at the primary school of their choice before time runs out. If your
The team are all Southport residents, led by Paul Gilchrist(left). These new premises give our clients easier access than ever from a prime central location in Southport. Providing mortgages, life insurance, sickness
George Huyton was arrested yesterday, Tuesday 29 December, at an address in Liverpool. He was arrested for failure to attend court in relation to charges of witness intimidation/ damage, and possession of
Southport Past (OTS News) SOUTHPORT GASHOLDER (1960 – 2009) THE tallest landmark on the Southport skyline was demolished in 2009. The infamous Crowland Street gasometer was gradually dismantled over 10 months after
Photo: Haig Ave (Credit SouthportF.C Facebook Page) Dino Maamria is aiming high over the Christmas festive fixture period with the Port boss taking his inform squad into the Christmas spell looking to
Photo: RTC Cross Green, Formby UPDATE (Monday 14 Dec 12hrs) A Formby Granddad who died from a heart attack following a fatal road traffic collision on Saturday has been named as Stephen McCambridge.
Photo: Anne Marie Cropper Ian Gordon, 51, of Royal Terrace, Southport, is charged with her murder. Today Gorgon appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via video link from Walton Prison. Gordon pleaded not guilty