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Photo: Ocean Plaza(8pm) An car was seized by police on Ocean Plaza, Southport, Saturday 3 October, for having no valid insurance. The vehicle was taken to a secure compound until the owner

Liberal Democrats have responded fiercely to the prospect of beat patrol cuts as a result of potential further reduction in government cash to Merseyside police. Southport Councillor Tony Dawson, deputy leader of

The shop manager who worked in B&M Bargains in Southport for almost 20 years was caught after stealing £11,500 worth of Lottery scratchcards. Michael Fay who is aged 40 pocketed at around 1,100 National

This year the Southport Comedy Festival and The Atkinson have been putting their Halloween heads together to offer lots of events as part of the first Southport Children’s Comedy festival, which coincides

Two Southport takeaways have been awarded a zero star food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency. The Golden Dragon takeaway on Shakespeare Street, was also awarded the lowest rating of zero out of

Merseyside Police has teamed up with partners to take part in a national day of action to tackle rogue traders and doorstep crime. Rogue traders often target vulnerable or elderly members of

Today I was walking on the Ainsdale sand dunes, close to the old Lido site, when I spotted a rabbit with what looked like Myxomatosis symptoms. It was apparently almost blind with

A number of new initiatives which help unemployed 18-24 year olds into work will be launching today as part of the Liverpool City Region’s Youth Employment Gateway. The programme has been running

​New trains for the Merseyrail network are a step closer after Members of the Merseytravel Committee today (Thursday 1st October) approved the plans going out to bidders. The procurement process will start

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Smokers in Sefton are being given one more reason to quit as new Government laws come into force today (October 1) which make it illegal for anyone to smoke in vehicles with

Merseyside Police have revealed the increased burden of cutting costs could spell the end for their 364 community support officers and the mounted division. Deputy Chief Constable Andy Cooke said: “Since April

Photo: RTC, The Promenade, Southport(10.30pm) The emergency service were called to The Promenade, Southport this morning following a report of a collision, Thursday 1 October 2015. The accident happened near the Ramada Plaza Hotel and

Picture shows presenter Steve Mitchell (seated) with Mighty Southport radio co-owner Trevor Ford (centre) and Live Sounds presenter Martin Hovden. Southport’s very own internet station is now broadcasting after its official launch

Police are warning Southport residents to be vigilant after 105 were broken into between 1st August and 18th September as well as a large number of bikes being stolen. Merseyside police officers

Many Sefton residents and partners including local faith communities have been in touch with Sefton Council to offer support to the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis and to ask how they can help.

Photo: A disappointed Charlie Clapham  Southport were knocked out of the Lancashire Senior Cup last night with a 1-2 defeat at Haig ave Fleetwood Town, Wednesday 30 September. Declan McManus scored either

Spice normally used to describe the laboratory-created cannabis substitute. Police in the region are warning youths to avoid smoking “spice” after a number of teenagers have become ill in the borough. While

Thieves ransack camper van only days after doing cars in the same car park Four cars outside a block of apartments on Roe Lane were broken into over the weekend. All cars

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging residents to only put out their wheelie bins on the day of collection and to bring them in immediately afterwards. Stickers are being placed on

We’ve launched the EyeCan Awards – a first for Lancashire and Sefton – celebrating the achievements and inspiration of visually impaired people. There are an estimated 46,000 people living with sight loss

Large crowds are expected at the British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport this weekend. The spectacular three-night event will be held at Victoria Park in Southport on Friday, October 2; Saturday, October

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 11.36am on Wednesday, September 30. The Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Marine Rescue Unit and firefighters responded to the call-out. Station Manager Sean McGuinness

The Learning Rooms are now open for business at The Four Seasons Garden Centre and Honeypot Coffee Shop and we would like to welcome everyone to come in and meet us and

Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of 14 year-old Leon Johnson who is missing from home. Leon, who is also known by the surname of Hyde, and lives in

Thank you to everyone who attended our McMillian Coffee Morning where we raised nearly £300 for McMillan Cancer. Nearly 50 people attended the recent McMillan Coffee Morning organised by ladies from Southport

Mersey Care NHS Trust , one of the leading mental health providers in the country, has launched a call to action for everyone to join together and make a statement against stigma.