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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

Donald Trump is back?

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21st June 2016

Tragic death of young woman working at a Southport Convenience Store

Tragic death of young woman working at a Southport Convenience Store OTSNews.co.uk is saddened to report on a sudden death on Bury Road, Southport Merseyside Police can confirm that they were called to

20th June 2016

Cats: a serious danger to wildlife and our children- UPDATED!

Dangerously irresponsible letters and articles recently appearing in the Southport press concerning cats need addressing. Above: blackbird chicks pulled out of their nests, killed and left to rot by uncontrolled pet cats.

17th June 2016

Miss Southport 2016 set for 15,000ft skydive for children’s charity

Photo: Miss Southport 2016 / Photo credit Yaffe Photography Miss Southport 2016 set for 15,000ft skydive for children’s charity In July, Miss Southport 2016 will jumping from a plane at 15,000ft to raise money

17th June 2016

Councillors seeking steps forward on Southport’s street scene

Councillors seeking steps forward on Southport’s street scene Lib Dem leader Councillor Sue McGuire has met with the Council’s new Head of Planning Stuart Barnes and heritage officers to look at ways

14th June 2016

Today Southport author Carys Bray returns home for book signing

Carys Bray book signing 16th June 2016 – 6pm Coming soon to Broadhursts – Carys Bray Carys will be signing copies of her latest novel at Broadhurst Bookshop on Market Street, Southport. C

14th June 2016

How your pension could be affected if you decide to divorce your partner

How your pension could be affected if you decide to divorce your partner Many people approaching retirement age may be considering a divorce. In fact, over 15,000 of people who separate from

14th June 2016

UPDATE: Arson Attack Sefton Street, Southport

Photo: Fire damaged Sefton Street home Arson Attack Sefton Street, Southport Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following an incident of arson in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, 14

14th June 2016

Southport’s Rosebank Care Home Residents Meet Their TV Heroes – The BBC Hairy Bikers!

Picture: Thomas Anderson – Left. Joseph Sanders – Right (Evertonian) Rosebank Care Home (Southport) Residents Meet Their TV Heroes – The BBC Hairy Bikers! It doesn’t get much better than this! Rosebank Care

13th June 2016

Jilted Katy Colins launches second book at Southport book shop

Photo: Katy Colins at last nights book signing Jilted Katy Colins launched her second book at Broadhursts book shop last night with a packed out book signing, Saturday 12 June 2016. The backpacking Formby bride

12th June 2016

Southport Police step up the fight against anti-social teenagers

Photo: Anti-social behavior, Kings Gardens Southport Police step up the fight against anti-social teenagers Southport police has taken action after another outbreak of anti social behavior in the Kings Gardens. Neighbourhood Inspector Graham

12th June 2016

Sefton to Axe Southport’s Kerbside Recycling

Photo: Morrisons recycling – Cllr John Fairclough claims “people are using the sites for the wrong reasons” Sefton to Axe Southport’s Kerbside Recycling Sefton Council is set to revamp its kerbside recycling

11th June 2016

Councillor calls for more benches on Lord Street Southport

Councillor calls for more benches on Lord Street Southport Councillor David Barton has called for more public benches to be placed around Lord Street to make the area more welcoming for visitors

10th June 2016