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Police appeal for info on Southport teen missing for a week

Police have launched an appeal for information regarding a missing Southport teenager. 16-year-old Paul Pilson-Campbell was last seen on Monday 2 August in the Southport area. Paul is white, 5ft 7in tall,

9th August 2021

Landmark report stresses urgency of climate crisis

The latest report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published today [Monday 9 August, 2021] stresses the urgency to protect the most ambitious target of the Paris Agreement for

9th August 2021

Southport RFC mourn loss of Club President Robin Porter

It is with great sadness we report the passing of former Southport RFC Club President, Robin Porter. Robin served as a player and on the club committee, notably as honorary treasurer, before

8th August 2021

New North West directory launched to support sexual violence survivors

A new digital directory of services has been launched across the North West last week to help survivors of sexual violence find support. The website – www.sexualviolencesupport.co.uk – features a postcode search

8th August 2021

Youth Community Partnership and Labour councillors hold Portland Street family fun day

Last week dozens of local families flocked to Portland Street Field for a free family fun day. The well-attended event was organised by the Youth Community Partnership, a Community Interest Company based

8th August 2021

Merseyside firefighters among those deployed to help Greece with devastating wildfires

Merseyside firefighters are among those being deployed to help Greece as wildfires continue to devastate parts of the country. The team is made up of firefighters from Merseyside, Lancashire, London, South Wales,

8th August 2021

Eight Reasons Why Social Media Marketing Is a Must for Small Business

Most small businesses with a limited budget are always careful when it comes to investing in marketing strategies. As they have a lower budget, spending and getting the most of their money

8th August 2021

How to Make Maximum Use of Your Marketing Degree After College

The marketing major is one of the popular courses students study in college. It shows how lucrative the course can be if one leverages the knowledge and skills learned in school. If

8th August 2021

The Ever-Growing Challenges For UK Scale-ups

With Brexit pushing forth many economic reforms and the Coronavirus Pandemic dropping additional strain against economies worldwide, several challenges arose for British scale-ups. These jumpers have been an integral part of the

8th August 2021

Pub punters shocked after witnessing lewd broad daylight sex act

Shocked Churchtown pub garden punters were left crying with laughter into their drinks after catching a broad daylight tryst in action. Customers at Peaky Blinder’s Churchtown were stunned after a passionate couple,

7th August 2021

Shakespeare Street businesses forced to close after drain overflows with raw sewage

A number of businesses on Shakespeare Street have temporarily closed after raw sewage erupted from an overflowing drain. Early morning downpours have flooded utility drains along the street, pumping out raw waste.

6th August 2021

RIP Charlie Brown

A message from the family of Charlie Brown: Beloved Husband & Father Charlie Brown sadly passed away on Tuesday 3rd August at 9am Charlie was a massive part to the biker community

6th August 2021

Trio brave the Mudder for Southport Baby Bank

Three local ladies braved the mud, hills and an array of challenging obstacles at the weekend to complete the Tough Mudder to raise vital funds for Southport Baby Bank. Kirsty Pennington, Jenny

4th August 2021

Southport OCG receive 110 years in prison for drug supply conspiracy

Detectives in Sefton are welcoming the sentencing of 15 members of a Southport Organised Crime Group (OCG) to a total of over 110 years in prison for conspiracy to supply drugs. The

4th August 2021

Southport Crematorium to partially close this weekend for essential maintenance

Southport Crematorium’s grounds will be partly closed to the public this weekend (Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th August) while essential tree maintenance works are carried out. Health and safety works have been

4th August 2021

Tory Councillors deal with “growing problem”

Dukes Ward Councillors, Sir Ron Watson and Mike Prendergast, are seeking to address the problems of overhanging trees which in some areas are really obstructing pedestrians to an unacceptable degree. Sir Ron

4th August 2021

Sefton Council commissions artist Paul Curtis for Toad Hall transformation

Award-winning street artist Paul Curtis starts work on his largest ever mural this week, to brighten up Ainsdale’s Toad Hall. Sefton Council has commissioned Paul, who last year created a huge image

4th August 2021

Places still available for Summer Fest holiday club

Local charity, Compassion Acts, are hosting a free holiday club this month – Summer Fest. For children aged 7 – 11, the two week club will feature a schedule of exciting and

4th August 2021

Summer Holiday offers at Southport Footgolf

Southport Footgolf have a fantastic offer for under 16’s running all summer long. Get 2 rounds of footgolf for just £5 on weekdays and £6 at weekends! Get your session booked now

4th August 2021

No BBQs reminder for Sefton beaches after toilets burnt down at Crosby beach

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton officers, alongside Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, are reminding beach goers that BBQs and fires are not allowed anywhere at the Sefton coast. Last week two portaloos were

4th August 2021

Lib Dems say Government to double down on cycle lane backing

A new hard line adopted by Boris Johnson’s government is going to make it harder to address the very real issues created by Sefton’s planned cycle lanes. That’s the view of Cllr

4th August 2021

Major RTC closes Queens Road

Police have closed off Queen’s Road this evening after a car crash that saw a vehicle end up on its side. Such was the impact of the collision, which happened just after

3rd August 2021

Police investigate baffling Birkdale storefront car crash

Shocked and distraught village regulars were left aghast after a car ploughed through the front of a Birkdale wine shop. The silver Peugeot 107 crashed through the glass panels of the front

2nd August 2021

In Pictures: UK Hot Cars meeting today

UK Hot Cars team met today by the Marine Lake Southport. The static event was well-marshalled and successfully organised, with a good turnout. Photos by Jason Regan. The Dip Monkey Garage https://www.facebook.com/TheDipMonkeyGarage

1st August 2021

War memorial cleaned after intervention from councillors

Dukes Ward councillors, Mike Prendergast and Sir Ron Watson, have been working with officers at Sefton Council to get plaques at the War Memorial on Lord Street repaired which had faded. After

30th July 2021

Ambulance service reveals week of bizarre calls

Paramedics in the region say they have been barraged by dozens of 999 calls for bizarre injuries and ailments. In some cases emergency call-handlers were forced to listen as would-be patients asked

29th July 2021

Southport Market traders serve up nearly 15,000 meals during first 48 hours

More than ten thousand excited and hungry customers passed through the doors of the brand new Southport Market in its first 48 hours of opening. After much excitement, Sefton Council opened the

29th July 2021

Damien Moore advice surgery today at The Atkinson

Southport MP Damien Moore will be holding his next Advice Surgery on Friday 30 July 2021. Southport residents can drop-in to Room 1 at The Atkinson between 11:00 and 14:00 on Friday

29th July 2021

Dates confirmed for Southport Food & Drink festival 2021

Sefton Council has sent tastebuds tingling with the news that Southport Food & Drink Festival will return this coming September. The popular three day smorgasbord of food vendors, pop up drinks stalls

28th July 2021

Damien Moore MP calls for Southport residents to celebrate British Heart Foundation’s 60th birthday

Damien Moore MP is urging Southport residents to support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) on the charity’s 60th birthday year. Since launching on 28th July 1961, the BHF has funded ground-breaking discoveries,

28th July 2021

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