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“Charity Sesh at the Chesh” will raise vital funds for Queenscourt Hospice

“Charity Sesh at the Chesh” will raise vital funds for Queenscourt Hospice Our friends at the Cheshire Lines are hosting an event called “Charity Sesh at the Chesh” on Saturday 25th August,

12th August 2018

Lifeboat in search for missing Adam Seaton

Lifeboat in search for missing Adam Seaton CALL OUT – 11/8/18 – 09:39 – Southport ILB paged to resume search for missing Male from Southport. Searched along with Southport Coastguard, Lytham ILB

12th August 2018

WARNING | After Distraction Burglaries In Southport

WARNING | After Distraction Burglaries In Southport Distraction Burglaries Two incidents have occurred in Southport recently where 2 elderly ladies have been victims of bogus callers visiting their premises. Two men called

12th August 2018

Southport musician chosen for train station gig

Southport musician chosen for train station gig A young Southport musician has been chosen to take part in a project to develop the careers of promising artists – and will perform in

11th August 2018

RESULT | Southport 0-1 Stockport County

RESULT | Southport 0-1 Stockport County Southport’s disastrous start to the new season continued as PORT went down 0-1 to Stockport this afternoon, Saturday 11 August 2018. Connor Dimaio’s late goal proves

11th August 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 13 to Sunday 19 August 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 13 to Sunday 19 August 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 10

11th August 2018

PREVIEW | Southport V Stockport County

After a winless start to the season, the Port will be hoping to turn things around as they take on Stockport at the Merseyrail Community Stadium tomorrow (Saturday 11 August). With two

11th August 2018

Lucky’ driver escapes accident which left car on roof in field

‘Lucky’ driver escapes accident which left car on roof in field A DRIVER walked away from a crash uninjured after their car ended up on its roof in a field. The crash

11th August 2018

Put Southport’s A&E in Skem says Labour Chief

With the coming battle between Ormskirk and Southport as to which town will have the last hospital standing, Labour has chimed in with a plan to make Southport and Formby residents travel

11th August 2018

Figures reveal Strand is MAKING money for Council

Sefton Council’s takeover of the Strand Shopping Centre appears to be already bearing fruit with the Bootle site generating £1million in 2017/18, which will be spent on local services. The figure has

10th August 2018

UPDATE | 19 year-old Adam Seaton from Southport still missing

19 year-old Adam Seaton from Southport still missing Merseyside police are appealing for help in tracing 19 year-old Adam Seaton who has gone missing in Southport. Adam is believed to have gone

10th August 2018

None of us are invincible

None of us are invincible Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Never, ever take your health for granted. I had a “funny turn” recently when boarding a train at Ainsdale. I became lightheaded

10th August 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport and Ainsdale Ward from Merseyside Police.

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport and Ainsdale Ward from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between 26th of July and the 8th August burglaries took place in St Johns Road (shed), Saunders

10th August 2018

Police search marshland in hunt for missing Adam

Police and emergency services are searching marshland to the north of Southport to try and find a missing man. adam seaton has not been seen since yesterday evening at 6pm and his

10th August 2018

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

MP pleads for more hospital cash

Calls are being made for the government to give Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust a £100million funding boost to build a new hospital between the two towns. Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson

10th August 2018

Popular sports shop in Southport has now closed

Popular sports shop in Southport has now closed Another shop has closed in Southport town centre this week. Taskers Sports outlet shop in Corporation Street has now closed down. All stock has

10th August 2018

Enjoy Southport Vs Stockport County in style

SPONSOR | Stockport County Now Available! The main match sponsorship package for Saturday’s home league fixture against Stockport County has now just become available. The following package for £750 and a table

10th August 2018

Professional footballer helps convict a thug after SOUTHPORT attack

Professional footballer helps convict a thug after SOUTHPORT attack A professional footballer who helped to convict a vicious thug has been praised by a judge. Liverpool Crown Court heard that the evidence

10th August 2018

RAIL disruption for SUNDAY rail users

RAIL disruption for SUNDAY rail users Rail passengers using Northern rail services had to endure yet more disruption last Sunday when staff ‘made themselves unavailable to work.’ The company was the subject

10th August 2018

Southport thug ‘BIT HEAD’ of victim in vicious pub assault

Southport thug ‘BIT HEAD’ of victim in vicious pub assault A vicious attack on a pub landlords son has been exposed in court. Magistrates heard yesterday how a 52 year old Southport

10th August 2018

Deadline for post-16 Child Benefit looms

Students who collect their GCSE results in two weeks and plan to stay in full time education or unpaid training are still eligible for child benefit – but their parents must inform

9th August 2018

RIP Terry McDonald, 1947 – 2018

RIP Terry McDonald, 1947 – 2018 We are saddened to learn of the death of our former player, Terry McDonald, who passed away this week, aged 71. Terry, who was part of

9th August 2018

Smart motorway work set to increase M62 capacity by a third

Smart motorway work set to increase M62 capacity by a third. Construction work to increase the capacity of one of the North West’s busiest stretches of motorway by a third is due

9th August 2018

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Southport Fire Station to open its doors to public this weekend

Southport Fire Station to open its doors to public this weekend Residents in Southport will be able to go behind the scenes at their local fire station this weekend as part of

9th August 2018

Inspiring pictures of breastfeeding mums at Hesketh Bank ‘Big Latch On’ event

Inspiring pictures of breastfeeding mums at Hesketh Bank ‘Big Latch On’ event. New Mumma photography was on hand to capture the event supporting local breastfeeding mums. The Big Latch On is now an annual

9th August 2018

Tests prove Botanic Gardens lake is SAFE after man’s rare bacteria death

Tests prove Botanic Gardens lake is safe after man’s rare bacteria death Ben Smith-Crallan (37) sadly died in June after being placed in an induced coma and having a leg amputated as

9th August 2018

Southport & District Amateur Football League raise £1000 for local charities

Southport & District Amateur Football League raise £1000 for local charities The Southport & District Amateur Football League’s 50th-anniversary dinner in June raised £900 for 2 local charities. The League Committee enhanced

9th August 2018

WATCH | Drunk hero lights up Birkdale with musical cheer

A happy football fan has been caught on camera spreading joy to people in Birkdale Village. The happy go lucky middle aged man was caught on film at a bus stop on

8th August 2018

Mystery object on beach terrifies dogs

A mysterious object which has caused terror in dogs has washed up on Ainsdale beach. A border collie out walking with its owner this morning was left shaken and visibly in fear

8th August 2018

Matrix officers raid Birkdale property

Matrix officers raid Birkdale property. Matrix officers have raided a property in Crescent Road in Birkdale this morning, Wednesday 8 August 2018. Officers remain at the scene whilst they carry out investigations.

8th August 2018