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Special toolkit helps people kickstart volunteer life

A brand new toolkit has launched part of the Year of the Volunteer– packed with information about local volunteer opportunities and creative ideas for fundraising events and activities! This pack has been

24th July 2018

Appeal to identify man following fraud offences

Do you know this man? Merseyside Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify the man featured in these CCTV images. Merseyside Police would like to speak to him as we

24th July 2018

Folk in the Park Hesketh Park Sunday 5th August 1pm – Free Event

Folk in the Park Hesketh Park Sunday 5th August 1pm – Free Event Folk in the Park is back again for the seventh year. Sunday 5th August on the green at Hesketh Park,

24th July 2018

Merseyside Police launch week two of ‘Operation Hunted’

Merseyside Police launch week two of ‘Operation Hunted’ Merseyside Police is again appealing for the public’s help in tracing a number of wanted individuals as part of ‘Operation Hunted’. After a successful

24th July 2018

Woodlands – Not a happy holidays for hedgehogs

Woodlands – Not a happy holidays for hedgehogs Woodlands , an independent animal sanctuary based in Holmeswood, Rufford, is well known for its work with hedgehogs. It started in a very small

24th July 2018

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre -Thursday 26th July

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre -Thursday 26th July Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Yaso Sathiy, Focus Editor will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 26th July. They

24th July 2018

Furious dad hunts club wielding grandad who abused child

Furious dad hunts club wielding grandad who abused child A distraught dad is appealing for information after his three year old was abused by a mystery man at Botanic Gardens Crazy Golf Course,

23rd July 2018

Police close Preston New road after car crash

Police close Preston New road after car crash Police have closed off a busy Southport road after a two car smash this evening, Monday 23 July 2018. Recovery vehicles are on scene

23rd July 2018

Merseyside Fire and Rescue supports ‘Escape the Control’ campaign to help tackle domestic abuse

Merseyside Fire and Rescue supports ‘Escape the Control’ campaign to help tackle domestic abuse Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with Knowsley and Sefton Councils to support a new campaign

23rd July 2018

Southport MP Celebrates Edge Hill University Graduation

Southport MP Celebrates Edge Hill University Graduation Damien Moore MP was delighted to attend a graduation ceremony at Edge Hill University on Friday, where degrees were awarded to graduates from the Faculty

23rd July 2018

Boxer braves audience assault in the name of charity

Boxer braves audience assault in the name of charity A Southport boxer turned referee got more than he bargained for after being attacked by angry ringside fans. But luckily for Jon Lund

23rd July 2018

Fun Open Day behind the scenes at Southport hospital

Fun Open Day behind the scenes at Southport hospital WHAT? Southport and Formby District General Hospital is holding a family friendly, community Open Day WHERE? North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre Sports

23rd July 2018

Nominate your Southport and Ormskirk hospitals People’s Health Hero

Nominate your hospital People’s Health Hero Do you know a member of staff working at our hospitals who deserves special recognition? Members of the public are being invited to nominate a member

23rd July 2018

Newly Refurbished Ainsdale Station Opens

The newly refurbished Ainsdale station on Merseyrail’s Southport line re-opened this morning with an official ceremony. Ainsdale station has been a collaborative effort between Merseyrail, Merseytravel, Network Rail and the Department for Transport,

23rd July 2018

Volunteers needed to help feed Southport children

A scheme providing free summer school holiday meals for children in Sefton is appealing for volunteers. Sefton Council and charity Sefton CVS, who are working together on the initiative, say that many local

23rd July 2018

Off the scale! Brits to SIZZLE in 37C African roast with hottest day EVER

BAKING Britain will sizzle in an African roast this week that it set to deliver an “off-the-scale” school holidays heatwave hotter than Jamaica. Sweltering temperatures could bring Britain its hottest ever July

23rd July 2018

Fletchers Solicitors bolsters headcount with 13% increase in staff

Fletchers Solicitors bolsters headcount with 13% increase in staff Leading medical negligence and serious injury law firm Fletchers Solicitors, has boosted its workforce with 50 new hires over the past 12 months. The

23rd July 2018

Man and woman arrested after town centre brawl

Man and woman arrested after town centre brawl An adult male and an adult female were arrested yesterday, (Sunday 22nd July) on suspicion of affray, after Southport Local Policing Team officers attended

23rd July 2018

CCTV released after car stolen during SOUTHPORT burglary

CCTV released after car stolen during SOUTHPORT burglary Merseyside police are looking to identify the four men pictured in the CCTV images below. At around 7 pm (Sunday 22 July) these men

23rd July 2018

Major railway disruption after person struck by train

Cancellations to services at St Michaels Due to a person being hit by a train at St Michaels the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Train services running through this station

23rd July 2018

Mental health at the forefront in Sefton

Mental health at the forefront in Sefton Sefton’s Director of Public Health, Matthew Ashton, is delighted to release this year’s Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) which focus’s on children and young people

23rd July 2018

Opportunity to complete a Duke of Edinburgh Award through Sefton Council

Opportunity to complete a Duke of Edinburgh Award through Sefton Council An exciting opportunity has arisen for young people in Sefton who will be in year 9 + from September! Sefton Council’s

23rd July 2018

Children arrested on suspicion of AINSDALE burglary

police say they have arrested two young children on suspicion of burglary in ainsdale. a third youth was also arrested. officers today, Saturday 22nd July, announced they had arrested a 13 and

22nd July 2018

Police want to raise £10k for Princes Trust

Merseyside Police is pledging to raise £10,000 for the Prince’s Trust, to help disadvantaged young people in the local community. The campaign, called #Millioncoppers, was launched on Monday, July 2, with buckets

22nd July 2018

Charity Garden Party in Ainsdale celebrates Myeloma UK’s 21st Birthday

Charity Garden Party in Ainsdale celebrates Myeloma UK’s 21st Birthday Members of the West Lancs and Merseyside myeloma support group held a garden party in Ainsdale on Saturday 21st July to help

22nd July 2018

Dentists host fundraiser for South Africa trip

A charity family fun day is being held on August 27th August at Mawdesley cricket club to help send two dentists to South Africa. The fundraiser is set up for Claire Uttley

22nd July 2018

Southport Trinity Football Club to run GIRLS Only team

Southport Trinity Football Club to run GIRLS Only team Southport Trinity Football Club are delighted to confirm that from the success of the sessions run by Walsh sports coaching on a Sunday

22nd July 2018

Merseyside Police Fraud WARNING

Merseyside Police Fraud WARNING Merseyside Police have received numerous reports from residents in the community about fraudsters contacting them via telephone, Facebook or other social media with news that people have won

22nd July 2018

Grand Opening, ‘The Residences at European House’ – Saturday 28th July

Grand Opening, ‘The Residences at European House’ – Saturday 28th July After almost 3 years in planning and 15 months ofconstruction local developer Fireguard Developments Ltd are excited to announce the Grand

22nd July 2018

Southport Police make arrests this week

Southport Police make arrests this week A male wanted on warrant was arrested after presenting himself at the Enquiry Office at Southport Police Station on Wednesday 18th July. A 28 year old

22nd July 2018