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Watchdogs call for vigilence on Home Care quality Local Government watchdogs are encouraging people and their relative to not be afraid to complain about the quality of Social Care. A report released

Traders host Birkdale Victorian Christmas Fayre Traders in Birkdale will hold their annual Christmas Fayre on Thursday December 1 culminating with a switch on of the village’s Christmas lights. Running from 4pm

A Motorbike rider who was knocked off his bike in a freak accident on Cambridge Road, luckily only suffering broken bones as a result, has thanks all his well wishers while he

Biker injured in Cambridge Road smash A biker has been knocked over on the junction of Cambridge Road and Hesketh Road, Wednesday 9 November 2016. His condition is not life threatening and

A pedigree rag doll cat has gone missing in Birkdale. There are fears that the cat, named Harry, may have been stolen. His owner says: “He is nowhere to be seen ,

In the past 14 days sheds and garages have been broken into in the following locations: Larch Street, Verulam Road (2) Hillside Road (2) Southbank Road, Cavendish Road, Crescent Road, Dover Road

Victory over Bedroom Tax for people with severe disabilites is welcomed A Southport Councillor has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court over the imposition of the Bedroom Tax (Spare Room Subsidy)

Transport police issue urgent warning to vandals British Transport Police officers fear a death could be imminent if graffiti vandals continue to risk their lives venturing onto the railway. They say that

Youths caught committing anti social behaviour are now being forced to sign special ‘good behaviour’ contracts with Merseyside police A number of young teens in Southport have been made to sign special

As the temperature continues to drop the amount of hay and straw that we get through for our residents is immense. This year we are asking if you would like to support

Hospital bosses promise £600,000 funding for A&E Over £600,00 has been promised in additional funding for Southport Hospital’s Accident and Emergency unit. Iain McInnes, interim Chief Executive at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospital

The Atkinson has won the Most Family Friendly Award The Atkinson, Sefton’s family arts venue won the Most Family Friendly Venue award at the 2016 Southport Ambassador Awards. The venue, run and

Tributes paid to firefighter who died at Southport station The Fire service have this week marked the 60th anniversary of A Southport Fire crew member who died in a tragic accident. As

FA CUP Replay| Fleetwood Town V Southport  Fleetwood Town can confirm the ticket prices for the Emirates FA Cup 1st Round Replay against Southport FC at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday 15th November

Santa Claus is coming to town for his ASDA shopping Reindeer and elves will be stationed outside Santa’s Grotto at the Derby Road shopping complex with ASDA, Outfit and Range just some

Southport hospital to suffer death by a thousand cuts? Southport Local health watchdog Councillor Tony Dawson is warning that our local hospital may be suffering death by a thousand cuts. Already suffering

Severe weather alert for North and Midlands roads Drivers are being urged to take extra care on motorways and major A roads overnight and tomorrow morning following a severe weather alert for

Southport man sacked from his job because he had cancer Southport man Terry Foster was sensationally sacked from his job because he had cancer. Now, following a court case where Terry, 58, successfully

Merseyside Police is appealing for information after spectators at the Southport vs Fleetwood Football Match on (Monday 7 November) disrupted the match, by throwing flares and smoke canisters onto the pitch.  Officers

New sexual health services for South Sefton New arrangements for sexual health service and advice are now in place across Bootle. This follows the unexpected news that the service had to leave

But for a twist of fate, it have all been oh, so different, for semi-pro footballer, John Cofie. For while John plies his trade for Southport in the Vanerama National League, his former

It’s unlikely Marks & Spencer Southport will close. High footfall and a prime retail spot mean that it is unlikely Southport’s Marks and Spencer store is one of those earmarked for the

A Flare thrown onto the pitch by a Southport fan stopped a potential goal scoring opportunity for the yellows in their 0-0 draw with Fleetwood. The yellows earned an FA Cup first-round replay

FIRE Crews are tonight at the scene of a blaze at Sahara Takeaway on Manchester Road (Monday November 7) updated: Firefighters were called to a fire at a food outlet on Manchester

Image released after man assaulted – Liverpool Central British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information after a man was punched in the face outside a shop in Liverpool Central station.

SOUTHPORT MP John Pugh has welcomed the Liberal Democrat nomination for the role of Metro Mayor in Liverpool next year. The party announced that Prescot Councillor, Carl Cashman will be their candidate