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Merseyside Police hold naming ceremony to commemorate the life of Dianne Oxberry

Merseyside Police Mounted Section is today (Friday 26 April) holding a naming ceremony to commemorate the life of Dianne Oxberry. Dianne, a much loved BBC presenter for more than 20 years, sadly

26th April 2019

Bypass light failure chaos

Traffic lights have failed at the Formby Bypass approaching Liverpool Road. Motorists are risking their lives by driving through the junction in heavy rush hour because the lights are not working. One

25th April 2019

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service urges public to be water aware

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is joining a call by UK fire chiefs to warn people of the dangers of drowning when involved in activities either in or near water. Statistics

25th April 2019

Sexual assault on board train to Southport

BTP officers investigating a sexual assault on board a Hunts Cross to Southport train are today releasing CCTV images. The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Thursday 11 April. The victim boarded

25th April 2019

Southport teen flying high after becoming youngest Briton to pilot solo

Despite having to wait almost three years before he can legally drive a car, a 14-year-old teen from Southport, Merseyside, has become the youngest person in the UK, and one of the

25th April 2019

8 Budget-Friendly Simple Home Security Plans

Property crime is going down. In fact, it’s been falling for the last 15 years in a row in the US. Between 2016 and 2017, for example, it fell by a respectable 3%.

25th April 2019

Planning to improve your bathroom but afraid your finances won’t allow? Worry not! Just try these pocket-friendly bathroom upgrade ideas.

Bathroom Upgrade Ideas You Can Implement on a Small Budget

The average bathroom remodel can cost between 11,116 to 13,339 euros. Even seeing those numbers makes your eye bug out and heart sink, we have good news for you. What if we told

25th April 2019

UK blocks Sainsbury’s-Asda supermarket merger

A mega-merger of British supermarkets Asda and Sainsbury’s collapsed on Thursday after regulators blocked the deal on the grounds it would spark higher prices and damage competition. The Competition and Markets Authority

25th April 2019

Say Goodbye to the 9 to 5: The Top Benefits of Self Employment

More than 15% of Brits are currently working for themselves. In 2018, this number reached 5 million people, which is an increase of 1.7 million from 2001. If you’ve always wanted to work for yourself,

25th April 2019

Hesketh Colts Girls Win Hightown U13’s League Championship

Hesketh Colts Girls JFC junior girls football club based in Southport recently won the Hightown U13’s League Championship. Teams from Wigan, liverpool and through to the Wirral play in this league at a

24th April 2019

Bootle Strand Shopping Centre drops 8% in value in first year

Lib Dem councillor Simon Shaw has expressed his concern at how much the Bootle Strand Shopping Centre has fallen in value since it was controversially purchased by Labour-controlled Sefton Council in April

24th April 2019

Teenager arrested in connection with stabbing at Crosby Marina

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a 14-year-old male at Crosby Marina on Friday (19 April) have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with the offence. At 5.45pm emergency services were called to

24th April 2019

Southport Festival returns with more art, music and dance in Southport streets!

Southport Festival returns in just over two weeks bringing a full weekend of music, art and colour to the town centre! The festival, funded by Southport BID with Sefton Council, boasts a

24th April 2019

Government publishes new action plan to improve police forensics

The Home Office today publishes a 13-point action plan to improve police forensics. These commitments are designed to improve public confidence, support the criminal justice system, and ensure the quality and stability

24th April 2019

Lib Dems respond to Tommy Robinson event in Manchester

Responding to Tommy Robinson’s BBQ in Manchester this Thursday (25th April) Lib Dem leader John Leech said: “The Liberal Democrats stand united against the hatred that Tommy Robinson and his followers spread.

23rd April 2019

Police warn of sharp rise in burglaries

Southport Householders have been warned to be on their guard against callers who try to con their way into properties. Police received two reports of residential burglaries in Bath Street North in

23rd April 2019

Fire crews fighting Formby blaze

fire crews are still fighting a major blaze in Formby pine woods. heavy traffic meant fire fighters couldn’t get to the fire for hours after it broke out just before 3pm this

22nd April 2019

Lifeboat unable to access beach due to parked cars

A spokesperson for Southport rescue said: Whilst we want everyone to be able enjoy our coastline during this lovely weather, we rely on people parking sensibly, especially around the Marine Drive slip

22nd April 2019

Lazy council leave overflowing bins to put off tourists

Southport residents are furious at the messy state of the town this weekend after hundreds of bins were pictured overflowing. One furious woman said her proud Town had been left to ruin

21st April 2019

Travellers invade deserted Tesco car park

opportunist travellers have invaded Kew Tesco car park taking advantage of no security on Easter Sunday. Terrified Southport residents said they had been left too scared to walk their dogs near to

21st April 2019

Traveller Bonfires and danger dogs terrify Kew residents

Terrified Southport residents have been left too scared to walk their dogs near to Kew Park and Ride after the return of more travellers. The disused bus and car park is a

21st April 2019

Creation Station brings Arts into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathsto inspire preschool children

Creativity is too often squeezed out of education even though it develops a wide range of skills within all areas of children’s learning and life. This is why The Creation Station has

20th April 2019

Campaigners welcome anti drugs busts across Southport

Anti drug campaigners say they welcome recent police crackdown on dealing in Southport. Recently police stopped a suspected drug dealer carrying 58 bags of heroin. 23 year old Thomas Cole, appeared by

20th April 2019

Birkdale Park Nursing Home Southport chosen as an outstanding home for ITV social care feature

Birkdale Park was the exciting venue for an ITV film crew filming for a feature on the state of social care in England. Registered Care Manager Jonathan Cunningham MBE was delighted to

19th April 2019

Dave’s Tyres & Exhausts (Southport) Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Dave’s Tyres & Exhausts (Southport) Dave’s Tyres & Exhausts on Norwood Road, Southport, is open this Bank Holiday weekend. So if you have a problem with your tyres etc you can pop

19th April 2019

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Southport Hospital hit with diarrhoea and vomiting virus

Southport hospital continues to have 3 wards affected with Norovirus, the virus that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It is evident that Norovirus continues to circulate in the community which is why the

18th April 2019

Sefton Council want your ideas for our Borough of Culture 2020 programme

Sefton will be named Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture in 2020 and wants ideas from communities, partners and businesses to ensure next year’s programme reflects the cultural diversity of the borough.

18th April 2019

Anthony James Win The British Property Awards for Southport

Gold Winners After previous success winning Gold for Lettings Agent in Southport, Anthony James Estate Agents have gone onto win the Sales equivalent, The British Property Awards for Southport. Press Release from

18th April 2019

MP visits Southport College to see specialist training facilities

Damien Moore MP visits Southport College to see specialist training facilities that are available to students Following his recent visit to an Apprenticeship Guidance Event Damien Moore MP returned to Southport College

18th April 2019

Support available for people to stress less!

Stress Awareness Month is held every year in April, in order to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for modern stress. This Stress Awareness Month, health professionals from Lancashire

18th April 2019