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Half term camps return to Dunes Splash World Southport

Half term camps return to Dunes Splash World Southport Be Active has prepared a ‘spooktacular’ line-up of activities for Sefton’s youngsters this October Half Term (October 22-26). Registration is now open and

8th October 2018

Southport Laurel and Hardy screening this month

Laurel and Hardy screening this month There will be a black and white classic double bill on Saturday 27 October, when Trinity Arts screens two silent movies with organ accompaniment. Come and

8th October 2018

Appeal: Car destroyed in Bankfiekd Lane smash

The hunt is on to find a white Ford KA driver after they smashed into another car and drove off in Churchtown. The hit and run happened just after 4pm on Saturday

7th October 2018

Southport walking and social group need new members

Southport walking and social group need new members Southport walking and social group are looking to recruit more members for their club. Come and join us for a fabulous autumn walk. We

7th October 2018

Southport FC | Free School Tickets

Southport FC | Free School Tickets As the build-up to Non-League Day continues, Southport Football Club are encouraging as many new ‘Mini Port’ fans as possible to witness the action at the

7th October 2018

Firefighters use jaws of life to cut free driver

Emergency services have closed off Kensington Road in Southport following a horrific car smash. The red hatchback struck another vehicle at the junction of Kensington Road and Mornington Road shortly after 5.30pm

6th October 2018

Pop-Up Shop to fill former BHS building

Pop-Up Shop to fill former BHS building Could a high flying clothing chain be set to move into the ex BHS Store? Rumours are flying that high end clothing giant Zara is

6th October 2018

Southport FC Volunteer of the Month

Volunteer of the Month As 2018 is Sefton’s ‘Year of the Volunteer’, we think it’s only right to continue recognise our superb volunteers once again this season. That is why the Southport Football

6th October 2018

Southport Santa Sprint 2018

Southport Santa Sprint 2018 Join in the festivities with hundreds of Santas and help raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice. This is our 9th year and to celebrate there will be a 5K

6th October 2018

Reminder: Plan your Giants journey in advance

Reminder: Plan your Giants journey in advance Check timetables and plan your journeys a few days before the event – don’t leave it until the last minute. These are important messages from

6th October 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 8 to Sunday 14 October 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 8 to Sunday 14 October 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 5

6th October 2018

Southport Santander raise a staggering £500 in cake sale

Southport Santander raise a staggering £500 in cake sale A staggering £500 has been raised by staff at Southport Santander following a charity cake sale. Hungry staff and customers helped to raise

5th October 2018

Top court rules UK mass interception of fiber-optic cable traffic violates the right to privacy: a victory, but how big?

Top court rules UK mass interception of fiber-optic cable traffic violates the right to privacy: a victory, but how big? Five years ago, the Edward Snowden’s revelations about the scale of surveillance by the

5th October 2018

People in Southport now have access to primary care services 7 days a week

People in Southport now have access to primary care services 7 days a week New services have launched this week to offer a range of routine, pre-bookable, appointments with GPs, practice nurses

5th October 2018

Local children’s pop group helping to grant magical wishes

Local children’s pop group helping to grant magical wishes CD Music Academy unleashes the amazing talent of a local children’s pop group called Kaleidoscope, launching their first single in aid of Make-A-Wish

5th October 2018

HSBC staff cycle 8 hours for Sefton Women’s and Children’s Aid

HSBC staff cycle 8 hours for Sefton Women’s and Children’s Aid HSBC Staff are today midway through a grueling 8 hour cycling marathon to raise funds SWACA, Friday 5 October. SWACA’s dedicated

5th October 2018

Devoted Southport fundraiser honoured for more than thirty years of support for cancer research

Devoted Southport fundraiser honoured for more than thirty years of support for cancer research Devoted cancer research fundraiser, Olive Cutts has been honoured for her dedication and four decades of support at

5th October 2018

Trattoria 51 to host Southport Comedy Festival for fifth consecutive year

Trattoria 51 to host Southport Comedy Festival for fifth consecutive year Trattoria 51 has once again joined forces with Big Comedy UK for this year’s Southport Comedy Festival. After enjoying sell-out success

5th October 2018

Return of nursing bursary demanded as Labour Liz’s petition rapidly hits nearly 14,000

Return of nursing bursary demanded as Labour Liz’s petition rapidly hits nearly 14,000 A parliamentary petition calling for the reinstatement of nursing bursaries started by Labour’s candidate for Southport, Liz Savage, is

5th October 2018

Grange Avenue residents left in the dark

Residents say they have been literally left in the dark by out of work street lights. Homeowners on Grange Avenue say they have been complaining for months to have the out of

4th October 2018

Sefton Cycle Chat returns to discuss cycling issues across borough

Sefton Cycle Chat returns to discuss cycling issues across borough Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road,

4th October 2018

Sefton Corporate Learning Centre launches e-learning programmes

Sefton Corporate Learning Centre launches e-learning programmes Sefton Corporate Learning Centre (CLC) has launched brand new e-learning packages that are open to the public for the first time. The CLC has offered

4th October 2018

People in Southport now have access to primary care services 7 days a week

People in Southport now have access to primary care services 7 days a week New services have launched this week to offer a range of routine, pre-bookable, appointments with GPs, practice nurses

4th October 2018

News from Southport Community Policing Team

News from Southport Community Policing Team To owners of vans in the Hawkshead Street/Tithebarn Road area. Thieves are targeting vans to steal tools. Please keep vehicles secured and alarmed. If anyone behaving

4th October 2018

SCAM ALERT | Recent Scams in SOUTHPORT

Recent Scams in SOUTHPORT A resident was invited to invest in a named Financial Services business. In order to streamline the process the victim was told to set up a standing order.

4th October 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 20th September and the 3rd October burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Knowsley Road, Hartwood Road,

4th October 2018

Ormskirk student got death threats after being injured in Westminster terror attack

Travis Frain was among the injured not called to give evidence at the inquest in London. A Lancashire student who was injured in the Westminster Bridge attack has recalled how “lines of

4th October 2018

Statement on upcoming Liverpool v Manchester City match

Statement on upcoming Liverpool v Manchester City match Superintendent Dave Charnock said: “As with any match, we have prepared a comprehensive and appropriate policing operation ahead of Sunday’s game and have liaised

3rd October 2018

Police to attend OLDER PEOPLES DAY at Southport DGH

Police to attend OLDER PEOPLES DAY at Southport DGH Your Southport Local Policing Team will be at the ‘Older People’s Day’ event at Southport District General Hospital today from 10:30 AM to

3rd October 2018

Police get kits to respond to Acid Attacks

Police in Merseyside responding to victims of corrosive substance attacks and other incidents involving hazardous chemicals, are being supplied with special acid attack medical kits so that they can respond quickly to

3rd October 2018