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A number of drivers were stopped in London Street, Southport today (Thursday 5th November) as part of the on going Merseyside Police road safety campaign targeting drivers who disregard road traffic signs

The Halloween and firework season is a fun and exciting time. However, the actions of a small minority can cause upset within the community. This is called anti-social behaviour or ASB for

This really is a special one off opportunity specifically for women in Southport (and surrounding areas) who want to drop a dress size, burn fat, tone up and get in great shape

Lancashire police are appealing for information after an assault in Preston. The victim, aged 27, and a group of his friends were walking along Friargate at about 1am on Sunday, November 1st when

Prog Rock, Psych, Beatlesque Power Pop, Folk Rock or even the precursors of Britpop? And that’s not even including their early 80’s skinny tie New Wave stint in the UK and USA

Applications for Southport’s 2016 Mad Dog 10k race are open The event is organised every February by Southport Hesketh Round Table with all the proceeds going to local charities. Runners World Magazine

Photo: Helen Jones, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre Manager The NHS is joining forces with Macmillan Cancer Information at a free health and well-being clinic in Southport on Thursday 12th November. The

Heavy rain and wind are set to plague bonfire night in Sefton and West Lancashire. According to the Met Office Thursday afternoon is set to bring persistent rain which will be heavy

Zoe Lyons is a regular on a whole host of shows on your telly screen and no doubt you’ll have seen her as a regular on Mock The Week (BBC 2) and

A teenager from Kirkby whose clothes caught fire after an aerosol was thrown on to a bonfire is urging young people to stay safe over the bonfire period. Following his ordeal, Curtis

Detectives in Sefton have arrested two people following a number of incidents of criminal damage against cars on Monday night. The first incident took place just before 10pm, when officers were called

The warm summer weather and tropical rainstorms this year have helped our gardens to bloom and flourish, but summer is well over and the time has come to prune, trim and prepare

A new winter road safety campaign is being rolled out in the North West warning drivers they could be putting their lives at risk if they use the hard shoulder to undertake

By Anton Dolders, Regional Chair of Arts at Macmillan Cancer Support John West is one of Art For Macmillan Cancer Support’s founder members and has proved an invaluable asset to the organisation

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MF&RS) was called out to 38 deliberate secondary fires on October 30 and Halloween. Firefighters were called out to 22 incidents on Friday, October 30 and 16

Remembrance Day services are taking place across the borough which will be attended by the Mayor of Sefton, councillors and council officers. They will all remember those who died in conflict at

The owner of The Corner Shop which seems to be a hotspot for cars crashing.  The owner of the shop placed 3 large tractor tyres to aid in the protection of her

Right now, the government has the power to rifle through your emails and private messages without having a warrant from a judge.  But over the next 24 hours, ordinary people have a

The shortlist for the prestigious Educate Awards 2015 has been announced. Five Sefton schools are amongst the shortlist, including Formby High School, Birkdale High School, Bishop David Sheppard Primary School, St Oswald’s

42nd Street brings to the stage the era of the 1930’s when a girl from Allentown could come to Broadway & become a ‘star’. Filled to the brim with songs & musical

The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may need help. This also includes: signposting

Matthew Campbell (pictured fifth from right), a second year student at King George V College, recently celebrated his graduation from the British Explorers programme, following a gruelling expedition to Iceland. The three

Comedians, celebrities and even the Royal Household have helped Tom Heyes write a joke book and raise £840 for charity in memory of his two late grandads. Tom, aged 11, presented half

The Halloween weekend may have been a fun and frightening weekend for some but for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), 999 calls soared making the weekend just as busy as the traditionally

This unannounced inspection of Rowan Tree Lodge took place on 26th August 2015. Rowan Tree Lodge is a large detached house converted into a nursing and care home for up to 16

Photo: Crime scene, Part of Mill Lane cordoned off after serious incident Part of Mill Lane in Churchtown has been cordoned off with police tape after an alleged serious assault with witnesses stating there was