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Meet the team at Fylde Fish Bar Birkdale Village Southport

Meet the team at Fylde Fish Bar Birkdale Village Southport Fylde Fish Bar has opened their second outlet in Birkdale Village, Southport, today (Wednesday 11th February 2015). The new fish bar can

11th February 2015

RTC Liverpool Avenue Ainsdale Southport

RTC Liverpool Avenue Ainsdale Southport The emergency services were called to Liverpool Avenue, Ainsdale, Southport, at approximately 3:45pm this afternoon (Wednesday 11th February 2015) following reports of a RTC. A Mercedes and a

11th February 2015

FLOODING FEARS FOLLOWING CLOSURE PLANS OF CROSSENS PUMPING STATION SOUTHPORT

FLOODING FEARS FOLLOWING CLOSURE PLANS Warning of a flooding catastrophe has been made by UKIP parliamentary candidate David Gallagher. He fears that this will result from the proposed ‘switching off’ of the

11th February 2015

BIRKDALE VILLAGE CONSERVATION AREA HOUSE DEMOLITION MEETS OPPOSITION IN SOUTHPORT

BIRKDALE VILLAGE CONSERVATION AREA HOUSE DEMOLITION MEETS OPPOSITION A proposal to demolish 59 Alma Road, one of three substantial neighbouring Victorian houses within the Birkdale Village Conservation Area, is encountering increasing opposition

11th February 2015

VIDEO: Miracle driver survived horrific crash on Duke Street Southport

Miracle driver survived horrific crash on Duke Street Southport A sports car was involved in a horrific collision at 7:30pm tonight (Monday 9th February 2015) and it is a miracle the driver survived,

10th February 2015

Police crackdown on scrap metal vans in Southport

Police crackdown on scrap metal vans POLICE have been showing their mettle in a crackdown against rogue scrap dealers in the Southport. Some dealers are driving vans in such a poor condition

10th February 2015

Headway elects two new committee members from Fletchers Solicitors Southport

Two solicitors from Southport-based medical negligence and serious injury law firm Fletchers Solicitors have been elected to sit on the committee for the UK-wide charity, Headway. Julia Eyton and Kirsty Nickson, from

10th February 2015

Byng house Southport outreach

Byng house Southport outreach The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may need help.

10th February 2015

MAN CHARGED OVER SEXUAL ASSAULT IN SOUTHPORT

Photo: Fox and Goose pub in Cable Street Merseyside Police can confirm a 59-year-old man was charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident in Southport on Wednesday, 4 February. At approximately 3am,

9th February 2015

HMRC map pinpoints tax crime

HMRC map pinpoints tax crime An online map pinpointing tax cheats around the country together with their crime and sentence has been launched recently by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The map

9th February 2015

RTC Pedestrian struck by vehicle on London Street Southport

RTC Pedestrian struck on London Street Southport The emergency services were called to London Street, Southport, at about 1:00pm this afternoon (Monday 9th February 2015) following an emergency call. Paramedics arrived at

9th February 2015

Cllr John Dodd’s ADVICE CENTRE Saturday 14th February 2015

Cllr John Dodd’s ADVICE CENTRE Saturday 14th February Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 14th February. They will be

9th February 2015

Lancs Police to host Facebook Q and A session to support Safer Internet Day 2015

Lancashire Police to host Facebook Q and A session to support Safer Internet Day 2015 LANCASHIRE Constabulary is reminding internet users of the importance of staying safe online ahead of Safer Internet

9th February 2015

Southport Model Railway Society Newsletter No 39: February 2015

Southport Model Railway Newsletter No 39: February 2015 Deputy Editor – Allan Trotte The Southport MRS February 2015 newsletter still has a temporary editor this month due to our esteemed editor Peter

9th February 2015

Two million more homes and businesses in the UK can now get superfast broadband

Two million more homes and businesses in the UK can now get superfast broadband Rollout has reached 272,894 homes and businesses in the North West • 4 out 5 UK properties can

9th February 2015

Warning after spate of burglaries in Hillside Southport

Warning after spate of burglaries in Southport Residents are being warned in Southport to be on their guard after a spate of burglaries continue in the town. The latest crimes happened over

8th February 2015

Break-in Travelodge Southport

Break-in Travelodge Southport Police were called to Travelodge, Lord Street, Southport, over the weekend following reports that a number of rooms were broken- into and robbed. Police investigations are ongoing. A spokesperson

8th February 2015

Police cordon off Ditchfield Formby

Police cordon off Ditchfield Formby Police cordoned off Ditchfield, Formby, at 9:00pm on Sunday night (8 February 2015) and conducted the search of gardens trying to locate the driver of a stolen

8th February 2015

Travellers Descend on Kew Park & Ride Southport (February 2015)

Travellers Descend on Kew Park & Ride Southport Although faster and more effective enforcement powers have come into force regarding unauthorised Gypsy / traveller’s sites, it still hasn’t stopped a number of

8th February 2015

Seven out of ten kids car seats do not meet minimum fitting standards

Seven out of ten kids car seats do not meet minimum fitting standards Seven out of ten car seats for children tested in 2014 in England and Wales do not meet minimum

8th February 2015

Southport Hesketh round Table Mad Dog 10K run February 8th 2015

Southport Hesketh round Table Mad Dog 10K run February 8th 2015 Over 2,500 runners took part in today’s Southport Hesketh round Table ’Mad Dog 10K run’ The route took runners along Southport’s

8th February 2015

The Merseyside Champions of Champions at Scotties Snooker club in Liverpool

By: Chris Gill The Merseyside Champions of Champions at Scotties Snooker club in Liverpool Last week’s ‘Champion of Champions’ snooker competition was won by Southport’s very own Gareth Hibbott, though on this

8th February 2015

RTC Formby Bypass Southport

RTC Formby Bypass Southport The emergency services were called to the A565 Formby Bypass at 11:30pm on Saturday night (8th February 2015) following reports of a RTC. A car left the road

8th February 2015

Southport FC Battered by Alfreton Town 4 – 2

Result Alfreton Town 4 Southport 2 Alfreton Town came back from 0-1 down to beat Sandgrounders in the Vanarama Conference. Richard Brodie opened the scoreline on 10 minutes with a left footed

7th February 2015

Trailer unhooked from car at Kew roundabout Southport

A trailer became unhooked from a car while approaching Kew roundabout Southport on Saturday afternoon (7th February 2015). The trailer ended up against the kerb at the entrance to Kew retail park.

7th February 2015

Roadworks Preston New Road Southport

Roadworks Preston New Road Southport Signs are in place along Preston New Road Churchtown, Southport, warning motorists of future roadworks beginning Wednesday 11th February for up to three evenings. Submit News Contact

7th February 2015

RTC Scarisbrick New Road Southport

RTC Scarisbrick New Road Southport The emergency services were called to Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, at 1:00pm this afternoon (Saturday 7th February 2015) following reports of a RTC. A Ford Focus crashed

7th February 2015

Preparing for Valentine’s Day 2015 at June the Florist Southport

Preparing for Valentine’s Day at June the Florist Southport Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and like many other florists, the orders have already started coming in! It takes over a

7th February 2015

TNT delivery van wedged under metal canopy Dunelm Southport

TNT delivery van wedged under a metal canopy Dunelm Southport A TNT delivery van became wedged under a metal canopy outside Dunelm on Ocean Plaza, Southport, on Saturday morning (7th February 2015).

7th February 2015

Management at Morrisons Southport know their fate in 9 weeks time

Staff at Morrisons Southport are worried about losing their jobs at the end of March due to the restructuring of management. The management will all have to reapply for their jobs and

7th February 2015