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RTC St Lukes Road Southport The emergency services were called to St Lukes Road, Southport, at 9:45am this morning (Tuesday 17th February 2015) following reports of a crash. Two vehicles collided
Police members say yes to pay offer UNISON police staff in England and Wales have voted to accept the latest pay offer from the employers. The union’s consultation saw 87% of those
UKIP ‘hangman’ says he is hanged if he will obey the law He challenges the Council to take him to court over ‘criminal acts’ on Lord Street. Southport UKIP ‘hangman’ Gordon Fergusson
Police officer injured during arrest Eastbourne Road Southport Police were called to Eastbourne Road, Southport, at approximately 2:30pm on Sunday afternoon 15th February following reports of a disturbance. Officers using riot gear
Photo/Video Credit: Shane Wright Fire Pleasureland car park Southport Fire-fighters were called to the Esplanade Southport, at 1:45pm this afternoon (Sunday 15th February 2015) following reports of a fire. A number of bales
Another Lord Street shop closing down ‘Molloys’ ONE of Southport’s longest established businesses is closing its lord Street outlet. Molloys (Lord Street) is to close its doors for the final at the
How not to pay Southport car parking charges – UKIP issue council with £500 notice Southport UKIP candidate, Gordon Ferguson, has just issued Sefton Council with a notice demanding £500 charges after
RESULT Southport 1 Macclesfield Town 1 Sandgrounders played host to Macclesfield Town this afternoon in the Vanarama Conference. Danny Whitaker (Macclesfield Town) smashed home a header from the right side of the
RTC Lord Street Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport, at approximately 1:40pm this afternoon (Saturday 14th February 2015). A Fiat and a Renault collided on Lord Street at
Fred Talbot Found Guilty Of Indecent Assaults Former weather presenter Fred Talbot has been found guilty of indecently assaulting two boys when he was a teacher. Talbot showed little emotion in response
St John Ambulance welcomes ‘heroism’ law St John Ambulance and the British Red Cross have welcomed the new British ‘Good Samaritan’ law, designed to reassure people who step in to help in
New guide aids fight against mosquito-borne diseases in the UK Academics from Edge Hill University are playing a vital role in the UK’s front line defence against mosquito-borne diseases. Biology Lecturer Dr
National conference of UNISON’s women members’ Southport 2015 Motion against UKIP The national conference of UNISON’s women members’ self-organised group, are holding their annual conference at Southport Theatre & Convention Centre this
Update After discussions between Southport manager Paul Carden and James Gray they have decided that relegation battling Southport team is not the right move for the Accrington Stanley striker. On the club website Paul
Warrant executed Abbey Gardens Birkdale Village Southport Update Officers from Merseyside Police Matrix and Dog unit team executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at a property on Abbey Gardens, Birkdale Village, Southport,
Southport business Radwraps in the final of ‘Young Business of the Year’ Awards Southport business Radwraps in the final of ‘Young Business of the Year’ Awards and need public votes! If
Long-term smoking ‘may cause’ brain shrinkage Smoking has been linked with dementia and similar conditions Tobacco smoke may damage brain tissue over time “Smokers have thinner brain cortex and could have impaired
The use of hidden cameras in health and social care settings The Care Quality Commission The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is today (Thursday 12 February) publishing information for families, carers and those
SCORN FOR MILIBAND’S SCHOOL CLASS SIZE PLEDGE UKIP’s deputy leader has reacted with scorn at Ed Miliband’s announcement of capping school classes for five-to-seven-year olds “I got a distinct sense of deja
UPDATE A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Our officers were called to Hillside railway station, Southport, at around 7.55pm on Tuesday, 10 February, following reports of a person being struck by a
Nominate your NHS hero in the 2015 Pride Awards Do you know a member of staff working at our hospitals or in our community health services who deserves special recognition for their
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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.
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,