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When he laid out his nine principles of Modern Policing in 1829 Sir Robert Peel said this: “The police are the public and the public are the police’ – police officers are

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service have issued the following safety advice ahead of bonfire night: DO attend public bonfires and firework displays rather than planning your own individual events DO store fireworks

A film has been launched for schools across Merseyside advising children and young people about the dangers around Bonfire Night. The bonfire safety film, launched by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, has

Free wi-fi is now available at five underground stations on the network, in response to passenger demand and as part of our commitment to continue enhancing the customer experience. The stations are

Photo: Michael Bakerman with player manager Craig Johnson Player manager Craig Johnson said: “All the lads at fleetwood hesketh would like to thank Michael bakerman of travel money direct for sponsoring their new

Southport’s up-and-coming bands and musicians delivered spirited performances at a special Halloween gig at the weekend. The Devastation event was held in the resort’s Temperance Institute in London Street and was organised

Photo: Winner Steve Dickson who walks away with £1000 The 16th 600 Club Draw took place today by Sally from Tienne, one of our sponsors. We am please to announce that the winners

Photo: Award winning Lord Street in Bloom volunteers The 2015 NWIB Awards were held at the Southport Theatre on Thursday October 29. Lord Street in Bloom volunteers were awarded Level 5 Outstanding

Photo: Alleged bike thief on Eastbank Street This male attempted to steal two bikes from Eastbank Street last Sunday at 7pm (October 24). He was spotted outside the The Volunteer Arms, he went

Photo: Southport Road (1am) In the early hours of Sunday morning (1st November 2015) at around 12-45am a drunk driver collided with another driver on Southport Road.  After the incident the drunken

Photo: Southport resident, Mrs Rodwell(93) Sefton Council is asking people to show some good old-fashioned neighbourliness this winter. The winter weather is expected to hit Southport and the Council is asking people to ‘have

Luke Foster’s second-half header helped Southport secure a point against Aldershot Town at Haig Avenue. Jim Stevenson gave the visitors the lead as Max Crocombe unconvincingly punched away Cheye Alexander’s curling cross

Photo: Barracuda Draco bike was stolen from outside the town hall A Southport mum has made an appeal after her sons bike was stolen from outside Southport town hall, Saturday 31 October 2015.

Photo: RTC Seabank Road (3.30pm) The driver of Ford fiesta lost control of the vehicle that they were driving and smashed into a wall on Seabank Road, Saturday 31 October 2015. A

Photo: Bentham’s Way (2:45pm)  There was an RTC on Bentham’s Way, Southport, this afternoon, Saturday 31 October 2015. The collision involving a car and a cyclist happened at the roundabout travelling, Southbound. Police

Photo: A565 Southport to Preston bypass (1pm) A temporary style Funfair ride has fallen from a lorry in the second lane on the A565 Southbound travelling towards Southport. Police have closed bypass and

Photo: A rat outside Bispham Road takeaway Experts are warning of an invasion of rats this Christmas when a combination of icy conditions and over-flowing dustbins could lead to a huge spike

Photo: A police officer investigates the crime scene (8pm) Smash and grab thieves make off with pay and display machine from the Southport Theatre promenade car park, Thursday October 29 2015. One of

A daughter of a Southport woman whose dog was viciously attacked in the town centre last weekend has made the following appeal find the owner of the two dogs. Leanne wrote: “This was

Photo: Scene(5.30pm) The emergency services were called to the building of John Bell Jewellers on King Street, Southport, Friday 30 October 2015. A member of the public said: “I seen smoke coming out

On Saturday 21st November, Sam Bailey will officially begin the Christmas season, by switching on the Christmas lights. She will be joined by cappella group, and winners of BBC 2’s The Naked Choir, Sons of

By Pat Regan I was lucky enough to get a brief chance to photograph this one at the local canal. A sun dog or sundog (also called a parhelion, plural parhelia, for

Photograph shows: Cllr Ian Moncur, Cabinet Member Health and Wellbeing and Cllrs Paulette Lappin and Kevin Cluskey try out the new outdoor gym equipment at Lonsdale Park, Litherland. Lonsdale Park, Litherland is the

For the 2nd birthday of McGuire Estates, owner Gavin McGuire organised a hog-roast and party to celebrate all the achievements the business has accomplished in the past 2 years.  Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has seen the return of approximately 15,000 starlings at the Centre. The birds disperse during the day but return to the Centre from 4pm onwards everyday with