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Appeal for information following theft of scooter in Southport

News from Southport Community Policing Team

Police are appealing for help in finding a distinctive orange Vespa scooter which was stolen in Southport on Tuesday 18th June. The bike was stolen from outside Dunes Splash World on the
24th June 2019

CCTV appeal after attempted burglary in Southport

Do you regocnise these men? On Saturday 22 June 15:20hrs four men where caught on CCTV attempting to commit burglary and criminal damage on Crowland Street Southport. Any details or further CCTV
23rd June 2019

Formby cricketer pens book on Zimbabwe life

Formby cricketer Tatenda Taibu, who was brought up in Zimbabwe, but now lives in Sefton, has brought out an autobiography about his eventful life, which tells of what it was like to
23rd June 2019

Road Closure, Marine Drive

It’s a beautiful day in ‘Sunny Southport’ and that means the roads are busy with traffic on two wheels and four, coming into the town. *ROAD CLOSED ON MARINE DRIVE (NORTHBOUND) AT
23rd June 2019
Merseyside Police Commissioner not seeking re-election

Special task force will combat roots of violence

A crack task force will be created made up of specialists in police, health and local gov- ernment who will work to tackle the causes of serious violent crime. Merseyside’s Police Commissioner,
22nd June 2019

Missing from Southport – Katharine Pouncey

Concerns are growing for the safety of a young Southport woman who has been missing from her family home for a considerable amount of time. Carol Pouncey is asking as many people
20th June 2019

Tribute paid to the late Tom Glover

Former Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton has paid tribute to the late Tom Glover.  Former Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton has paid tribute to the late Tom Glover. It is with deep
20th June 2019

WATCH | Grace’s musical treat on Mighty Live Sounds

Southport teenager Grace Maude performed some outstanding live sets on this week’s edition of Live Sounds on Mighty Radio 107.9FM. The Tuesday night show provides a much-appreciated platform for our local (Southport,
20th June 2019

Hunt is on to find lost dog Boo

A loveable puppy has gone missing from Southport town centre. Boo, a mastiff style dog, has not been seen officially since she managed to escape her owners garden on Duke Street on
20th June 2019

Meet the nurses of the future

A group of young people from Liverpool are among the first in the country to receive training as nursing associates, a new role designed to bridge the gap between more junior health
20th June 2019

Horror house landlord risked lives of tenants

A woman who ran a Southport horror house filled with tenants has been found guilty in court of putting lives at risk. Heather Jackson of Church Street in Southport, eventually plead guilty
20th June 2019

Latest update | Listeria cases being investigated

An investigation is underway into cases of listeria linked to sandwiches. Public Health England, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the NHS confirmed that, following a retrospective analysis of Listeria cases, an
20th June 2019

Tips to Get Started with Your Charity Auctions

Charity auctions can range from the mundane to the marvelous. Make sure your next event is one for the books with a guide for finding the best auction style. Getting people interested
19th June 2019

Care bosses SLAMMED for failing disabled children

An urgent review has been ordered into why a joint service run by Sefton Council and local NHS commissioners to meet special educational needs and disability provision in the borough, has failed
19th June 2019
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