Southport School Children Plant Time Capsule at new look Play Area
Pupils at Kew Woods primary school in Southport have planted a time capsule to help mark the planned opening of a new look play area they helped design. The time capsule
Northern Rail to punish fair dodgers in clampdown
More and more penalty fare routes are to be introduced across the Northern Rail network in a bid to clamp down of fare dodgers. They will be implemented next month and will
Appeal after smash and grab at Dobbies
A callous thief has bricked a car window in and stolen a woman’s handbag from her vehicle outside Dobbies garden centre, Tuesday 27 November 2018. CCTV is being explored but the owner
Appeal to locate missing Southport woman
A Southport woman with dementia has gone missing on her way to see her son. Police and the family of the woman, known as Mrs Palmer, are growing increasingly concerned for her
Man sentenced to nine years behind bars following armed robbery in Southport
Merseyside Police have today (Wednesday 28 November 2018) welcomed the sentencing of a 20 year old man from the Liverpool area following an armed robbery at the Flannels Store in Southport earlier
Council’s ambitions for Sefton recognised in independent review
Sefton Council has shown it demonstrates real ambition for Sefton and has a strong track record of partnership working and place leadership, according to the Local Government Association’s (LGA) peer review team.
Coastal road closed after 6 car smash
Police have closed off part of the coast road after a car smash in Ainsdale. Officers have closed off the stretch of coastal road between Pontins and Liverpool Road following a serious
News from your Community Policing Team
An elderly householder, residing in the Smithy Green area of Formby had a leaflet pushed through her door on Thursday 22nd November advertising a service of buying old gold and silver jewellery.
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 13th November and the 27th November burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Alexandra Road (2 sheds), Claremont Road, Lathom Road (garage), Sidney Road, Arbour
Cyclists urged to stay safe on dark winter roads
Cyclists in Southport are being urged to stay safe on the road and make sure they are highly visible during the darker winter days ahead. A campaign by local authorities, including Merseyside
Locals raise £7,400 St Joseph’s
Friends of St Joseph’s were delighted to be given a boost of more than £7,400 which was raised by customers from a local supermarket. Ainsdale’s Co-Op manager Richard Henderson presented a cheque
WANTED Southport man arrested in Hillside
Officers from Sefton Tactical Team arrested a wanted male in the Hillside area this morning. Dane Ellard (24-years) was also a Named Suspect in connection with a number of theft and related
Outstanding paramedic work helps NWAS Trust achieve Good rating
England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has welcomed improvements at North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust following its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission. A team of inspectors from the Care Quality
Can you make a difference to a vulnerable teenager’s life?
Sefton Council has launched a recruitment campaign to attract foster carers interested in looking after teenagers. The Council has created new specialist teen foster carer roles and is looking for people who can
Renewed appeal following a theft in Southport
Merseyside Police are today, Tuesday 27th November, continuing to appeal for information following a theft in Southport on Saturday, 10 November. On Sunday, 11 November, a report was received of a Children
HMICFRS report – Policing and Mental Health – Picking up the Pieces
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy said: “The police will never turn away from someone who needs their help, and officers are very often the first to respond to those in crisis. But,
Damien Moore’s week in Parliament
My weekly article on my activity in Parliament. Last week the Government put forward the agreement that it had reached with the European Union on the terms of the United Kingdom’s departure
Reds legend to open Chapel Street hospice store
Liverpool Football Club legend and broadcast pundit, Mark Lawrenson will officially open Queenscourt Hospice’s new retail shop in his hometown of Southport, this coming Saturday, 1st December, just in time for the
Volunteers needed for Queenscourt Hospice Santa Sprint
Volunteers with lots of festive spirit are needed to help out at Queenscourt Hospice’s annual Santa Sprint. The fun run, which will take place on Sunday 16th December, needs volunteers to marshal
Week 10 Review – Southport Hockey 2018/19
This week sees a mixed bag of results for Southport Hockey. 2 wins and 2 losses may seem adequate yet plenty of positives to take away from this weekends hockey. M1 travelled
Happy Lancashire Day – Tuesday 27 November
The Friends of Real Lancashire would like to wish all LANCASTRIANS a very happy LANCASHIRE DAY, November 27. On this day in 1295 the first elected representatives from Lancashire were called to Westminster
Chance to work on your wellbeing
Living Well Sefton, in partnership with Sefton Public Health, is offering to boost the wellbeing of workers by awarding Sefton businesses a Workplace Wellbeing Grant of £500. Karen Nolan, Living Well Sefton
40 reasons to back the Brexit deal
Here are the reasons why the deal negotiated by the Prime Minister is the right deal for the UK. From: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Theresa May MP Free
Stolen car recovered in Southport
Stolen car recovered in Southport, Sunday 25 November 2018. A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: “Stolen Honda located in Southport by our eagle-eyed Synd1 officer. Recovered to be returned to the owner.
UPDATE | Two men arrested following serious collision in Birkdale
Merseyside Police have arrested two men following a serious road traffic collision in Birkdale yesterday (Saturday 24 November 2018) involving a cyclist and three cars. A report was received shortly before 7.50pm
Police update on Lulworth Road smash
Motorists are being told to avoid Lulworth Road in Southport after a serious RTC. Police are on the scene near to the junction of Grosvenor Road and Weld Road following a collision
Appeal to locate Merseyside burglar
Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace 24-year-old Joseph Moran from Liverpool. Moran is currently wanted in connection with a number of burglary offences. He is described as being
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 26 November to Sunday 2 December 2018
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 23 November but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Group launch festive charity meal plea
Volunteers behind an annual festive meal campaign are inviting people lonely at Christmas to join them for their seventh annual event. David and Pam Nickson, who are holding the ‘Cherish Christmas’ meal
Southport MP Damien Moore takes up new seat!
Foundation stone is laid as countdown to opening of new Birkdale care village gets underway Southport MP Damien Moore swapped the backbenches for the driving seat of a heavy-duty forklift truck, as