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Southport Auto Centre Blood Bikers Charity Day 2019

A popular blood bike charity day is being held for the second time by Southport Auto Centre. After the successes of the previous fundraiser which raised nearly £2000 for charity. Southport Auto

26th January 2019

Appeal to locate missing 13 year old Southport girl

The family of a thirteen year old girl who has disappeared from her Southport home are growing increasingly worried for her safety. Gareth Lang says his diabetic daughter has not returned home

25th January 2019

The body of Adam Seaton – who went missing in August – has been found

Police on Merseyside have revealed the body found in the Ribble Estuary on Friday 18th January is that of missing student Adam Seaton. Adam, 20, went missing from his home address in

25th January 2019

Merseyside cinemas show film encouraging viewers to ACT if they see suspicous activity

Cinema-goers in Merseyside will be encouraged to ACT if they see suspicious behaviour with a new 60-second film based on real-life foiled plots. On Wednesday (23 January 2018) Counter Terrorism Policing highlighted

25th January 2019

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

Two arrested in Southport on suspicion of drug offences and possession of offensive weapons

Officers in Sefton have (Thursday, 24 January) arrested two people on suspicion of drug offences and possession of offensive weapons. Officers were due to carry out a search warrant at an address

25th January 2019

Sefton Labour Party Vote Down Proposals for a Southport Town Council

Last night, Sefton Labour Councillors voted down a proposal submitted by the Conservative Party to establish a Southport Town Council. The proposal submitted by Councillor Terry Jones and seconded by Councillor Harry

25th January 2019

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 28 January to Sunday 3 February

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 25 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

25th January 2019

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Health commissioners have a chat to mark ‘Brew Monday’

On Monday, 21 January people across Sefton were urged to put the kettle on, sit down and take the time to have a chat with friends, family and colleagues for ‘Brew Monday’.

25th January 2019

Liverpool backs Tinnitus Week 2019

Liverpool backs Tinnitus Week 2019 People from Liverpool who suffer with tinnitus are being invited to a special event as part of Tinnitus Week 2019. The Aintree Tinnitus Support Group, one of

25th January 2019

New crime figures expose Southport MP’s “posturing” says Labour’s Liz

New crime figures have exposed the awful reality of the government’s failings and the “posturing” of Southport’s Tory MP, it’s been claimed. Latest statistics show that nationally violent crime has jumped yet

25th January 2019

Defeat for call to give Southport its own all-purpose council

Labour and Conservative councillors have combined to defeat a call for Southport to be given its own all-purpose council. At last night’s Sefton Council meeting Labour and Conservative councillors voted together

25th January 2019

Police warn of HMRC tax scam

Police chiefs are warning people to be on the alert following an increase in the number of reported malicious calls, voicemails, text messages and emails to members of the public purporting to

24th January 2019

Worries over Tory plan for £98 extra on Council Tax for new Southport Parish Council

Tory calls for a Parish Council to be set up in Southport have provoked concern on the part of Birkdale Lib Dem councillor Simon Shaw. He has expressed fears that all the

24th January 2019

Southport Access For Everyone Meeting

The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 28th January at 7pm. The meeting will begin with

24th January 2019

New cameras given the go ahead to detect ‘Speed on Green’ for speed awareness month

As part of speed awareness month, the Merseyside Road Safety Partnership (MRSP) will be introducing a number of ‘speed on green’ cameras at various junctions across Merseyside from Monday, 28 January 2019. This trial

24th January 2019

Tunnel tolls set to drop to £1 for Liverpool City Region residents

Delivering on a pledge made during his election campaign, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has recommended that the cost of Mersey Tunnel tolls for Liverpool City Region residents is cut to £1. The

24th January 2019

Lord Street cake store confirmed to CLOSE

Southport’s premier cake shop is shutting down after months of uncertainty. Auditors KPMG, which was appointed on Tuesday evening, said the number consists of 27 standalone stores, 19 Druckers outlets and 25

23rd January 2019

Merseyrail Platform Upgrades 2019: All you need to know

Information about the next three phases of platform upgrades to prepare the Merseyrail network for the arrival of new, state of the art trains in 2020 is now available to help people

23rd January 2019

UPDATE | CCTV Appeal after woman hit with a bottle outside Ormskirk nightclub

Police want to identify this man in connection with an assault outside a bar in Ormskirk. Police were called around 2am on Friday (January 18) after reports of an altercation outside the

23rd January 2019

Disruption on Southport to Liverpool train service

Alterations to services to Southport Due to ice preventing trains getting electricity from the third rail the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 12:00 23/01. Impact:Train services

23rd January 2019

Vital repair work to get underway at Southport church

A Southport town centre landmark is finally ready for vital repair work to get underway. The striking steeple at St George’s United Reform Church on Lord Street will be re-pointed as early

23rd January 2019

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23rd January 2019

Appeal to locate ladies bike stolen from Lord street

A town centre worker who finished her shift to find her beloved bike had been stolen. Dana Wojcik said she left her Ecosmo Wheel Folding Ladies Bike outside Wayfarers Arcade on Sunday

22nd January 2019

Body recovered from Ribble Estuary, near Southport

Merseyside Police can confirm that a body has been recovered from the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve in Banks, near Southport. The discovery was reported to police shortly after 2.35pm on Friday

22nd January 2019

Aerial pictures of the Southport Lifeboat Station

These aerial pictures show the fully erected steel framework of the new Southport Lifeboat Station. From the images you can see just how big the building will be, in fact it will

22nd January 2019

Robert White brings his Tank Top Tour to Southport

Robert White wowed the judges and viewers alike with his fast-paced comedy routines when he made the finals on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent. He is now set to bring all that

22nd January 2019

Reduce your risk of cervical cancer by getting a regular smear test

Health commissioners and Sefton Council are supporting Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (Monday 21 January – Sunday 27 January) which aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and the importance of screening. NHS South Sefton

21st January 2019

Police, fire and ambulance crews called to Guildford Road crash

A accident blackspot has claimed another victim after a Range Rover collided with a family car during this evenings rush hour. Police and fire crews were called to the junction of Guilford

21st January 2019

Phoenix Pub flats plan transforms derelict site

An ex nightclub in Southport town centre could be turned into 16 new residential apartments if new plans are given the green light. Applicant Shimon Rudich from Prestwich, submitted a planning application

21st January 2019

CCTV images released as part of investigation into reports of items being thrown onto pitch at Anfield

CCTV images of 12 males we would like to speak to following Liverpool v Everton game in December We have released CCTV images of 12 males we would like to speak to

21st January 2019