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Sefton Council has signed a declaration to show its dedication to promoting healthy weight across the borough through improved food and drink provision. The declaration shows a commitment to reducing overweight and

Thursday’s Arriva bus strike is OFF after the company agreed to last-ditch talks with unions. Drivers were out on strike yesterday and were also due to go out on strike on Thursday

A plaque has been unveiled at Booths Supermarket, Hesketh Bank to commemorate the life of Georgina Callander who was tragically killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May. Georgina lived locally

Do you know this man? Police are looking to speak to him in connection with harassment offences around the Kew area of Southport. Police are asking for anyone who may know who

A smash and grab biker gang who are believed to have already targeted businesses in Southport have struck again. This time two lads on push bikes were seen riding up to the

Southport suffered another embarresing defeat, this time Widnes smashed them 5-1 in the Liverpool Senior Cup. Josh Hine scored for Southport their 1000th in cup football. Southport line up: Matty Lavelle, Gary

LAST weekend, 1 – 3rd December, Hillside had a very special visitor. Santa Claus came to the village. The annex at The Grasshopper Micropub was Santa’s grotto for the day and boys

Following the examples of Sefton and Warrington Councils getting tax benefits through buying up commercial property offshore, another Labour council has been warned to invest some its pension funds offshore to protect

• Highways England is gearing up for Christmas by lifting hundreds of miles of roadworks for drivers • Hauliers and Christmas shoppers already benefitting from 18 large scale road improvement schemes A £15bn investment

Sefton residents turned out in force to enjoy a Christmas market with a difference in Southport at the weekend. The event at the New Leaf garden centre on Rotten Row featured festive

The club would like to take the opportunity to clarify several policies regarding behaviour, communication and online abuse. Southport Football Club is fortunate to have passionate and dedicated supporters who care a

Southport head to the Select Security Stadium on Monday night to take on Widnes in the Quarter Final of the Liverpool Senior Cup. Kick off 7.45pm Managed jointly by Kev Toway alongside

If you are having money troubles this Christmas then don’t be tempted to borrow cash from loan sharks. Loan sharks are illegal money lenders who often target families on low income. They

Sefton Council Coast and Countryside staff are urging dog walkers and beach goers along the Sefton coast to keep reporting any discoveries of potentially harmful palm oil. There appears to be less

The supermoon of December 2017 illuminated the UK skies last night as it moved nearer to Earth, appearing 14% bigger and 30% brighter than usual. The December full moon, traditionally known as

A 47-year-old man from Southport was arrested on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of theft from a town centre shop, criminal damage & a Public Order offence. A town centre PCSO responded to

Residential Burglaries Recently burglaries or attempted burglaries took place in the following locations: Portland Street(2), Nelson Street, Talbot Street, Lytham Road, Vulcan Street, Blair Grove, Park Road, Cemetery Road, Hall Street(garage) Insecure

Once again, the ever-popular Xmas Parade hit Southport’s streets tonight. Delivering donated toys to Springbrook Children’s Home in Ainsdale… https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/ Traffic in the Parade forced over as ambulance had to push its

By Elliot Foster Mike Stafford was brave in defeat as he was pulled out in a challenge for the Commonwealth crown. The Southport man, who dropped to 16-4 at the Leicester Arena

Lord Street in Southport after the Xmas light were switched on… Pat Regan ©  http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/ 

The chief executive of a charity which runs respite holidays is Southport is aiming to highlight the effects of isolation and loneliness by launching a festive fundraising appeal. Chris Simmonds, head of

Another point for Southport as star signing Jason Gilchrist scored all three goals this Afternoon away at Tamworth. Kevin Davies has still not won a match in his role as Southport manager.

MP Damien Moore was today showing his support local businesses around the town on Small Business Saturday. Damien said “Proud to be supporting Small Business Saturday – and the fantastic villages that

Following the use of the Dispersal Zone authority in Southport town centre recently, a number of young people have attended Southport Police Station with parents/guardians this week. As a result, Acceptable Behaviour

Mike Stafford was in perfect condition at the weigh in ahead of tomorrow’s cruiserweight title fight. Stafford Weighed in bang on at 14.3 stone. Tomorrows fight will be screened live on TV. If

The emergency services were called to Roe Lane, Southport this evening, Friday 1 December. Witnesses at the scene told our reporter that the rider was travelling along Roe Lane at around 6pm

Ormskirk hospital’s maternity unit has been nationally recognised for detecting a condition which can lead to babies being stillborn. Last week the Wigan Road maternity unit had confirmation it was ranked in