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“We are delighted to say that together with the paper copies of the petition we now have enough signatures to present to the Sefton Council Area Committee (Southport) – however what we

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 16 October and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

Just over a year ago Southport Beach played host to the largest human poppy in the world made by 5,821 children from schools in Southport, Formby and across Sefton. The huge poppy

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has joined forces with the region’s police federation to launch a petition urging the Government to end the cuts to Merseyside Police. Jane Kennedy and the Merseyside Police Federation

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s Training Centre is hosting its annual Bonfire and Firework display on Thursday 5th November. The gates at the Washington Hall Training and Development Centre, on Westway, Euxton,

Following a series of Misuse of Drugs Act warrants in Sefton and Knowsley yesterday (Thursday, 22 October 2015) nine people have now been charged. They are: Kyle Shiels, aged 25, of no

During this weeks Matrix raids throughout Merseyside, police raided a house in Southport belonging to a mother of 2 only to then realise that the house they me meant to be raiding was

Southport MP John Pugh is encouraging employers in the area to work with universities and schools/colleges to tackle the engineering skills gap. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) published a report which revealed 61

The emergency services were called to Lord Street following a 999 call this morning, Thursday 22nd October 2015. An MPV rear-ended a vauxhall  just outside The Scarisbrick. The vauxhall had a green ‘P’ plate

Chris Riddell is an outstanding illustrator and author, and he is the current Children’s Laureate.  We have some great new books from him in stock now at Broadhursts Bookshop in Market Street,

By Pat Regan A Woodvale resident, who does not currently wish to be named, recently litigated successfully against Sefton Council for an undisclosed four-figure amount.  The Sandbrook Road gentleman had tripped and

Merseyside Police has arrested six people people in dawn raids in Sefton and Knowsley this morning as part of a major investigation into drug dealing and organised crime in the borough.  Five

Bonfire Night is creeping up and there are plenty of places you can join in the fun across Southport. We’ve already looked at where fireworks displays are taking place in Southport, and now

A Merseyside police constable has been nominated for a regional and national police bravery award. The Police Federation Bravery Awards, which this year will mark their 20thanniversary, are presented annually to honour

Police in the area have been noticing a large amount of young people riding their bikes during the hours of darkness without any lights. Contrary to regulation 23(1) of the Road Vehicles Lighting

Liverpool coroner’s office is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the family of a man who was found dead at his home in Liverpool. Andrew Metcalfe, 38, was discovered in a

“Stuart was a much loved father of two children aged 9 and 13. He had recently moved from Blackpool to Tarleton to progress his career as a chef. The family would like

Criminals looking to target shops and homes in the run-up to Christmas are being warned to think again as Merseyside Police launches its successful ‘Operation Aquila’ campaign on Wednesday 21st October. The

One of the busiest streets in Southport has been transformed like never before, as Southport BID launched a campaign to reduce gum litter in the town centre. Partnering with Sefton Council and

There carpark on Tulketh Street that was occupied by ‘Travellers’ on Sunday 18th October 2015 and which was later left in a disgraceful state with rubbish and chemical toilet waste is now open

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has experienced an utterly unexpected arrival of a single Bewick’s Swan – adding to speculation that we are in for a long and bitter winter. The previous

A group of Scarecrows have taken up residence in Wesley Street , including Lord Wesley, Willy Wonky, Fairy Nuff and the Vicar of Wesley, have a look in this quirky street, and

By Anton Dolders, Regional Chair of Arts at Macmillan Cancer Support Art For Macmillan: Artist Demos at Dobbies Garden Centre: Sylvia Alexander Working to raise funds for the provision of care and

Do you recognise this man? British Transport Police (BTP) officers want to speak to him about an incident of indecent exposure directed at a woman who was travelling alone. The incident occurred

Photo: Watch Manager Ian Mullen of Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service.   A team at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MF&RS) is carrying out inspections at shops to ensure they are storing and

This autumn, MPs and peers will discuss the Trade Union Bill which threatens the basic right to strike. For the first time, employers will be able to break strikes by bringing in