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Police arrest man in new UKIP offices Southport

Police arrest man in new UKIP offices Southport Police arrested a man who took refuge in the new UKIP offices on Lord Street, Southport on Friday afternoon (6th February 2015). Security staff
6th February 2015

‘Facebook envy’ associated with symptoms of depression

‘Facebook envy’ associated with symptoms of depression “Facebook can cause depression in people who compare themselves with others,” The Independent reports. A new study has examined the relationships between Facebook use, feelings
6th February 2015

Post Box Damaged in Belmont Street Southport

Post Box Damaged in Belmont Street Southport Residents in the Belmont Street area of Southport are getting a new post box next week after the original cast iron Victorian post pox was
6th February 2015

E-cigarettes may make lungs vulnerable to infection

E-cigarettes may make lungs vulnerable to infection “Vaping may not be as safe as smokers think, research suggests,” The Guardian reports. New research found that mice exposed to e-cigarette vapours comparable to
6th February 2015

Trinity to close Formby Times and Crosby Herald

Trinity Mirror confirmed today that it is to close two of its Merseyside titles, the Formby Times and Crosby Herald at the end of next month. It is planning to replace the newspapers
5th February 2015

Minor RTC Formby Bypass

Minor RTC Formby Bypass There was a minor RTC on the A565 Formby Bypass at about 5:30pm tonight (Thursday 5 Feb 2015). Both drivers exchanged insurance details at the scene. There were
5th February 2015

SEXUAL ASSAULT – SOUTHPORT

 SEXUAL ASSAULT – SOUTHPORT Detectives are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was sexually assaulted in a car in Southport. The 30-year-old victim and a friend got in a car
5th February 2015

RTC Lord Street Southport

RTC Lord Street Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport, at approximately 2:30pm this afternoon (Wednesday 4th February 2015) following reports of a collision. A Central Cab Taxi and
4th February 2015

LABOUR SEX EDUCATION PLANS “A DISGRACE”

 LABOUR SEX EDUCATION PLANS “A DISGRACE”  Labour plans for sex education lessons beginning when children are just five are “a disgrace,” said UKIP deputy leader Paul Nuttall. “Children deserve their innocence, which
4th February 2015

Hello, my name is Simon

Hello, my name is Simon Trust’s new Director of Nursing begins first day signing up to #hellomynameis campaign. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust welcomes new Director of Nursing, Simon Featherstone, as
4th February 2015

RTC Southport Road Scarisbrick

 RTC Southport Road Scarisbrick The emergency services were called to Southport Road, Scarisbrick, tonight (Tuesday 3rd February 2015) following reports of a RTC. A Hackney Cab was involved in an accident outside
3rd February 2015

Southport FC sign Louis Almond

Southport FC sign Louis Almond Sandgrounders have signed former Blackpool forward Louis Almond from Hyde on an undisclosed contract. The 23-year-old  is ineligible to make his debut in Saturday’s clash with fellow
3rd February 2015

Labour’s plan to eradicate LGBT bullying in schools

Labour’s plan to eradicate LGBT bullying in schools Commenting on the plans outlined by the Shadow Education Secretary, Tristram Hunt, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest
3rd February 2015

Woman collapses Water Lane Crossens Southport

Woman collapses Water Lane Crossens Southport Members of the public and passing motorists went to the aid of a woman who collapsed in Water Lane, Crossens, Southport, at 10:15am this morning (Tuesday
3rd February 2015

Stroke Association encourage people to act FAST !

 Stroke Association encourage people to act FAST The Stroke Association has launched a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment. The charity is calling for people
3rd February 2015

VIDEO: Michael Portillo in Southport

Michael Portillo in Southport British journalist and broadcaster Michael Portillo was at ‘The Atkinson’ Southport on Sunday afternoon 1st February 2015 promoting his latest books. Michael did a Q&A session in front
1st February 2015

Bon-Ton Churchtown to become an Estate Agents

Bon-Ton Churchtown to become an Estate Agents OTS News.co.uk understands that a local estate agent is in talks with reference to purchasing the former Bon-Ton Off licence and Convenience Store in Botanic
31st January 2015
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