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SEFTON COPS RAISE CASH FOR CANCER CARE EQUIPMENT A group of Merseyside Police officers who set up a charity to raise money for the hospital which cared for a colleague’s daughter have

Merseyside Police today, Friday 6 May, welcomed the sentencing of four men for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in the St Helens area. Steven Naylor, 36, of Patterdale Drive, St Helens;

Photo: Ferryside Lane/playing field Travellers set up camp in Crossens A group of “Travellers” have descended on the Ferryside Lane, Crossens, Southport, Friday 5 May 2016. Although faster and more effective enforcement powers have come

Today the 5th of May saw the second of six of our mid-monthly meets and this time we visited the Hesketh Arms Rufford on the A59 in between Burscough and Tarleton. With

Photo: Reception and Year 1 at St. John’s in Crossens A Python and tarantula are special guests at Southport School Children from Reception and Year 1 at St. John’s in Crossens had some

Lib Dems whitewash Southport  Southport Lib Dems have whitewashed all seven wards up for grabs in the town. The party, although first fearing the loss of Dukes ward and a fight on

Southport youths set fire to bin Emergency service were called to Lord Street shortly after 6.20pm following a report of a liter bin on fire, Thursday 5 May 2016. A local reporter

It is with sadness and regret that I write to report the death of Ed Townsend.  Ed died, aged 64, surrounded by his family, at his home in South Wales yesterday.  He

Photo: House of Fashion House of Fashion opens in Southport town centre  House of Fashion has opened in the place of  the London Square cafe that closed in December 2015 Great news –

Photo: Sue Mellor Southport Woman to Climb Snowdon during the night for Charity Southport woman Sue Mellor will be climbing Snowdon on Friday 13 May for the Alzheimer’s Society. Sue said: “I’ve decided

With Southport about to hit 23 Degrees at the Weekend, Call Enviro Cool North West 0n 01704 212322  or visit the showroom at 32 St Luke’s Road , Southport. For a Free

A short film, produced to encourage more people to apply to the Coastguard Rescue Service has just been released.  ‘To Rescue’ shows a cliff rescue from the perspective of a person who has

Photo: Kew Woods Primary School in Southport Worried parents have contacted the police after a young girl was frightened by a man outside Kew Woods Primary School in Southport. Detectives are now looking

UPDATED: KFC Raw chicken basks in the Southport Sun A Southport businessman was angry when he spotted an Audi parked over the disabled bay at KFC Ocean Plaza, Southport, on bank holiday

Segrave Film Supports local Charities At a packed private screening on Wednesday, donations were presented to representatives of two local charites. 152@90 documents the organisation of celebrations in Southport to mark the

17-year-old Miss Southport contestant Robyn Fawcett is hosing a talent show for the charity Variety which helps young children all over the UK with mental health issues and disabilities. The charity will enable

Photo: Virginia Street – foot crossing closed off by police  (7.30am) Body Found under Southport train footbridge A person has been found dead on the railway track near Southport station. Police were called to

A report by thee bbc has said a candidate for Merseyside’s police and crime commissioner was sacked by the former Serious and Organised Crime Agency (Soca), it has emerged. Tory councillor David

Photo: Paramedics – Marine Drive (7:30pm) Driver taken to hospital after falling ill at the wheel on Marine Drive Southport A motorist was taken to hospital after falling ill at the wheel

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Every Tuesday Afternoon 2pm until 4pm ‘Your weekly activity club in the heart of Southport’ The club is open to all veterans, active armed forces personnel and their dependants. We offer health

Photo: RTC Preston New Road (3pm) RTC Preston New Road Southport Emergency services were called Preston New Road shortly after 2.30pm following reports of a RTC, Wednesday 4 May 2016. Police arrived

Sefton Council is looking for views on the borough’s roads and footpaths in a survey that runs until July.  The three-month consultation includes questions on the condition of the roads, street lights, traffic

A record number of volunteers, including staff from fast food outlets, were out in force for Southport’s Rubbish Friends on their latest litter pick. The clean-up campaign, now in its fourth year

Advice following 3 more burglaries in Southport 2/2: Patio doors forced at third location. Please RT and share with friends family who live in ground floor flats https://t.co/unUPW1iE9L — MerPol North Sefton