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Photo: Driver assesses the damage Woman rear-ends parked car on Scarisbick New Road, Southport Emergency service were called to scarisbrick new Road shortly after 10am this morning to a report of an

John Pugh has today congratulated Dr. Carrie Duckworth of the University of Liverpool, who he met last week. Dr. Duckworth was selected to take part in the SET for Britain event which

Southport woman Jackie Hilton watched her daughter run a half-marathon, it was a life-changing experience. “I was in awe of her,” said Jackie, 57, from Brinklow Close. “I was unfit and overweight

Merseyside Police is extending a warm welcome to thousands of visitors heading to the Aintree festival this week (April 7 – 9) and is offering advice to make sure they have a

Shop staff wanted for Lavitta takeover Lavitta, a women’s clothing brand have decided to open their fifth shop in Southport. Lavitta Womenswear will now takeover what was formerly Sayers and Watson Pickard

Football fans promote the gift of life Southport FC is backing a campaign that promotes organ donation. Across the UK there are around 10,000 people who need a transplant. Three people a

Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the family of a man who died at home on Tuesday, 29 March. 52-year-old James Wilson was found at his home

Photo: Stolen from The Co-operative, Station Road Ainsdale, Station Rd, Southport Two push bikes(above) have been stolen from outside The Co-operative in Ainsdale today, Wednesday 6 April 2016. The theft of both bikes; a red

Jonathan Cunningham, the man behind the resurrection of the Sefton Chamber of Commerce has announced he is resigning from his post. Jonathan Cunningham, the chair of Plan B – the natural successor

The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Break Centres have recently won an award for the excellent service they offer to their guests despite considerable challenges. At this years Cost Sector Catering Awards, held

Fletchers Solicitors has launched a new legal apprenticeship scheme, in partnership with The University of Law (ULaw), to offer aspiring lawyers an alternative route into the profession. The six-year Trailblazer solicitor apprenticeship aims

Junior doctors plan to hold two further strikes in April in their dispute with the Government. The first will run from 8am on Wednesday 6th April to 8am on Friday 8th April.

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Photo: Damaged Suzuki Emergency services were called to Kew road shortly after 5pm following a collision near to the Bedford Road, Tuesday 5 April 2016. One of the vehicles was left in unroadworthy

Southport has a real issue with Lost Dogs, get your Dogs CHIPPED…. WIN YOUR OWN DOGGY RADWRAP… As of the 6th April it is now compulsory to have your Dogs Micro Chipped….

Robert Schofield, also known as Robert Wilding, was last seen at about 2.30am on Sunday (April 3rd) at the Accident and Emergency Department at Chorley Hospital. He is described as 29, white,

Miss Southport Contestant Keeley Riley is hosting a Charity Variety Evening for Variety Childrens Charity on 16th April 2016. The event will have performances from Jibba Jabba Dance, Stella Mac and Southport Dance Academy

Photo:  Southport Family Centre Police were called to the Southport Family Centre, St Andrews Place, Southport after a resident reported youths trying break into the building at 8:30pm, Monday 4 April. A witness said “A group

Photo: A glass of Birkdale ‘drinking’ water / Credit Peter Bailey Filthy Birkdale tap water  Residents around Birkdale have been experiencing dirty water since early February. Jamie Hind: “It’s tasted funny for

Merseyside Police is joining police forces from across the North West in appealing for people to ‘Give up the Gun’ with a two week surrender of firearms and ammunition, which started at 7am today (Monday

A stunning new book celebrating the natural and cultural treasures of the Sefton coast has just been published. ‘Sandscape – the cultural and natural heritage of the Sefton coast’ looks at everything

Photo: Stab wounds sustained in Ainsdale attack Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following an attack in Ainsdale last night, Saturday 2 April 2016. It has been reported that two 16-year-old boys

Photo: Inspector Graham Fisher Message From Southport Neighbourhood Inspector Graham Fisher I’d like to take this opportunity to correct some inaccurate information circulating on social media and reassure local residents that Southport Police Station

Photo: Moda Boutique Expanding London based ladieswear retailer will be opening up in the old Wallis store that closed in February. A sign was today posted in the window inviting interested applicants to send

Photo: Members of the public comfort unwell woman Woman taken ill at the wheel in Southport Emergency services were called the junction of Hesketh Drive and Roe Lane at 1.45pm, Monday 4

Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 9th April. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,

Photo: Santander, Chapel Street, Southport Police warning as thieves target Santander bank cash machines  A number of Santander cash machines have been shut down due to “potential criminal activity and vandalism”, the