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UPDATE Police have arrested a man on suspicion of fraud after a resident on Kingston Crescent, Southport was tricked out of thousands of pounds. The incident occurred on the 10th January  when at approximately 9am a man knocked

 Police officer injured during arrest Eastbourne Road Southport Police were called to Eastbourne Road, Southport, at approximately 2:30pm on Sunday afternoon 15th February following reports of a disturbance. Officers using riot gear

Another Lord Street shop closing down ‘Molloys’ ONE of Southport’s longest established businesses is closing its lord Street outlet. Molloys (Lord Street) is to close its doors for the final at the

How not to pay Southport car parking charges – UKIP issue council with £500 notice Southport UKIP candidate, Gordon Ferguson, has just issued Sefton Council with a notice demanding £500 charges after

OFFICERS are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision on the M65 last night. The incident happened at around 8.10pm on Friday 13 February on the M65 westbound, about one

Rachel McDonald, 12, from Wrightington reported missing A missing 12-year-old girl was found safe and well in the Merseyside area this afternoon. Rachel Mcdonald, from Wrighington, was last seen on Friday evening

RESULT  Southport  1  Macclesfield Town 1 Sandgrounders played host to Macclesfield Town this afternoon in the Vanarama Conference. Danny Whitaker (Macclesfield Town) smashed home a header from the right side of the

RTC Lord Street Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport, at approximately 1:40pm this afternoon (Saturday 14th February 2015). A Fiat and a Renault collided on Lord Street at

HAVE YOU SIGNED YET? The Friends of Brookdale group are urging everyone to sign our petition to help save this essential facility. Time is rolling on and we shall be presenting the

Residents are urged to not to let their meal plans go up in smoke on Valentine’s Day and Shrove Tuesday.  When preparing a romantic meal for Valentine’s Day, on Saturday, February 14,

Merseyside Police can confirm four men were arrested yesterday (Thursday, 12 February) in Birkdale on suspicion of drugs offences as part of an on-going operations tackling serious and organised crime in Sefton.

Fred Talbot Found Guilty Of Indecent Assaults Former weather presenter Fred Talbot has been found guilty of indecently assaulting two boys when he was a teacher. Talbot showed little emotion in response

Above: Lib Dem councillors Tony Dawson and Simon Shaw Continuing delays over the road closure in Birkdale Village – caused by United Utilities dealing with a collapsed sewer – have come under attack

St John Ambulance welcomes ‘heroism’ law St John Ambulance and the British Red Cross have welcomed the new British ‘Good Samaritan’ law, designed to reassure people who step in to help in

 New guide aids fight against mosquito-borne diseases in the UK Academics from Edge Hill University are playing a vital role in the UK’s front line defence against mosquito-borne diseases. Biology Lecturer Dr

National conference of UNISON’s women members’ Southport 2015 Motion against UKIP The national conference of UNISON’s women members’ self-organised group, are holding their annual conference at Southport Theatre & Convention Centre this

Taking a stand against hate crime this Valentine’s Day Sefton Council is supporting a new campaign urging people to take a stand against hate crime in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

Child Safety Online The internet can be a fantastic place for children and young people to talk to friends, be creative and have fun. However, just like in the real world, parents

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia Environmental Services have launched their £110,000 Community Fund to find the best ideas for reducing, recycling and reusing household waste across Merseyside and Halton

Update After discussions between Southport manager Paul Carden and James Gray they have decided that  relegation battling Southport team is not the right move for the Accrington Stanley striker. On the club website Paul

Warrant executed Abbey Gardens Birkdale Village Southport Update Officers from Merseyside Police Matrix and Dog unit team executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at a property on Abbey Gardens, Birkdale Village, Southport,

A senior Royal Navy officer is returning to his roots to become the new regional commander for northern England and the Isle of Man. Commodore Gary Doyle, 55 and a Scouser, has

Southport business Radwraps  in the final of  ‘Young Business of the Year’ Awards Southport business Radwraps  in the final of  ‘Young Business of the Year’ Awards and need public votes!   If

The use of hidden cameras in health and social care settings  The Care Quality Commission The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is today (Thursday 12 February) publishing information for families, carers and those

SCORN FOR MILIBAND’S SCHOOL CLASS SIZE PLEDGE UKIP’s deputy leader has reacted with scorn at Ed Miliband’s announcement of capping school classes for five-to-seven-year olds “I got a distinct sense of deja

UPDATE A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Our officers were called to Hillside railway station, Southport, at around 7.55pm on Tuesday, 10 February, following reports of a person being struck by a