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Police called to the Salvation Army on Shakespeare Street at around 11:12 am this morning (Thursday 25th June 2015). The police were called to the Salvation Army when a member of the

A new website which showcases iconic historical photographs from Sefton’s past is set to be launched. The project, called Sefton Looking Back, has been set up by Sefton Council’s Library Service using

At around 10:50 this morning (Thursday 25th June 2015) a man was rescued from the marine lake by the police and the Southport sailing club by using one of there boats.  It

Police conducting an investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation offences are trying to identify a man who may hold vital information.  Officers believe that the man pictured is known as Arum and

Members of Lancashire County Council’s Development Control Committee have voted to defer consideration of applications relating to a site at Preston New Road, Little Plumpton, until 10am on Monday 29 June 2015.

Yet another shop in Ainsdale village is set to close this July. The local news agents lease is set to run out on 18th July. The manager of the news agents Sue

A meeting was held by the Friends of Brookdale group yesterday (23.6.15) with Cllr Paul Cummins; also in attendance was Marcus Roberts from Sefton. Many questions were raised by the carers present.

Fifteen King George V  College (KGV) English Language students explored the way the English language has changed over the years while visiting the department of Linguistics and English Language at Lancaster University

Photo: The Grandstand Bar Trust in Yellow would like to thank all members who attended Tuesday night’s meeting in the Grandstand Bar. There was an excellent turnout of members and a very

Firefighters attended 94 suspected deliberate fires involving rubbish and wheelie bins in Merseyside in a two-week period. In the first half of the month, between June 1 and June 14 this year,

Photo (left to right): Abbey Wood Lodge in Ormskirk pledged its support to national Care Home Open Day on Friday 19th June 2015. Photo shows Ron Snowdon (resident), Janine Carney (care assistant at Abbey Wood Lodge) and Harry

Loading & Un-loading Loading and Un-Loading is permitted at the front of Southport Town Hall. Vehicles should not be left at the front of the building and if attending a meeting as

Photo: Mark Poole OTSnews fitness blog: 5 Minute Abs Toning Workout (you can do at home) Transform Fitness Training is a mobile personal training & boot camp service designed specifically for women who are

Vehicle Technician  In order that we maintain our high standard of customer care we are looking for a highly motivated person with proven organisational ability and communication skills.   Reporting to the

Photo: Orange Day 2013 The Merseyside Orange Order March will once again take place in Southport on Saturday July 11th despite expressions of concern from residents, traders and councillors.  Last year there

A train had broken down at the station in Birkdale Village at around 9:45 this morning ( Wednesday, 24th June 2015).  The broken train caused around 30 minute delays but is now

Fulfilling his pre-election pledge on the issue*, on Monday John Pugh voted with other Lib Dem MPs to support an EU referendum. The vote was won and a referendum on Britain’s membership

The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its annual Open Day event on Sunday 12th July to raise funds for the upkeep of its fleet of over 50 historic vehicles. This

Photo: Stranded officer Police were to the Pinfold Lane searching for female who was promptly found safe and well. However, a female officer from British Transport Police was left stranded this evening

Photo: East, Lord Street Ladies fashion store East on Lord Street has now closed after the company that owns it went into administration. The store shut its doors for the final time

Photo: Unmarked Police Southport Officers from Merseyside Police were operating in an unmarked silver ‘Hyunda I30’  police car today, Tuesday 23 June 2015. The Photograph above shows a motorbike getting pulled over on

Photo: Gormley’s ‘Iron Men’ Moves in the European Parliament which could mean iconic views such as Gormley’s ‘Iron Men’ could no longer be photographed without permission have been slated by local MEP Paul

Despite the best efforts of local campaigners the Woodvale eyesore on Sandbrook Road/Way corner, that is the old forsaken Brook building, remains.  In fact the monstrosity is now more treacherous than ever

The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Mark FW Blundell Esq DL will be in attendance to cut the ribbon that will officially launch the plane on its’ journey around the schools. School

UPDATE: TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 36-year-old Brett Marrs from Bootle has been arrested and charged with three counts of burglary. He remains in police custody. ORIGINAL Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s

Photo: Speeding taxi, Southport New Road Neighbourhood police are clamping down on speeding motorists across Southport. Police have launched a crackdown on speeding drivers as they say they are putting lives at risk. Officers

Sefton Council has commissioned a range of partner agencies to help provide services to people who find themselves in the unfortunate position of being homeless. In the last year Sefton Council’s Housing

There is so much wildlife to see at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre at this time of year, but it is often forgotten that it is also an amazing time to come