February 13, 2015

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