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Police appeal after man steals ring from Southport jewellery store

Merseyside Police is appealing for help in tracing a 24 year-old man who detectives believe could assist with an ongoing investigation into thefts and a robbery at jewellery stores in Merseyside. At

22nd March 2018

Southport is cutting it all off for the Little Princess Trust

Jessica Cheung from Southport is donating her hair to donate to the Little Princess Trust. Jessica said: “My hair is something I can grow back where as some people lose their hair

22nd March 2018

Auditors identify Sefton Council’s £32 million Bootle Strand purchase as “significant risk”

Auditors identify Sefton Council’s £32 million Bootle Strand purchase as “significant risk” Sefton Council’s external auditors Ernst & Young have identified the controversial £32 million purchase of the Bootle Strand Shopping Centre

22nd March 2018

Sporting fun in Sefton parks during Easter holidays

Sporting fun in Sefton parks during Easter holidays Sporting fun in Sefton parks during Easter holidays 21 March 2018 Categories: Front Page, Latest News The night’s alright for young people as Sefton’s parks come

22nd March 2018

Animal shelter team up with food banks in Year of the Volunteer

Formby based Freshfields Animal Rescue are working with volunteers at various Sefton food banks to provide additional support to vulnerable animals. Food Banks are fulfilling a vital role in today’s society, providing

22nd March 2018

Damien Moore MP visits RSPCA Southport

Damien Moore MP visits RSPCA Southport Damien Moore MP was delighted to visit the local RSPCA branch in Southport on Friday 9th March to meet the fantastic team and learn more about their

22nd March 2018

CCTV images released following Leyland convenience store robbery

Leyland convenience store robbery We have released CCTV images after two shop workers were robbed during an armed robbery in Leyland. Around 10.00pm on Tuesday (March 20th) the employees were closing up the

22nd March 2018

Southport Race for Life SOUTHPORT

CANCER Research UK’s Race for Life team is celebrating quarter of a century of the popular fundraiser by aiming to visit all 25 race locations in the North West and North Wales

22nd March 2018

Union response to job losses at University of Liverpool

Union response to job losses at University of Liverpool The University of Liverpool has announced plans to get rid of over 200 staff. The University and College Union (UCU) said if the

22nd March 2018

Southport MP accused of misleading constituents over police funding

Southport MP accused of misleading constituents over police funding. Southport MP Damien Moore has been accused of “hiding the bank statement” from Southport residents over his police funding claims. It comes after

22nd March 2018

A paedophile priest who watched videos of children being raped walks free from court

A paedophile priest who watched videos of children being raped walks free from court. A paedophile priest who watched videos of children being raped online today walked free from court. Father Thomas

21st March 2018

Councillor Barton seeks royal approval

Councillor David Barton, a leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Southport Town centre has welcomed imminent restorative works on a central landmark feature along Southport’s beloved Lord Street. The Dukes

21st March 2018

Wesley Street is a world of shopping wonder

Wesley Street is a world of shopping wonder Wesley Street is Southport’s very own ‘Village In The Town.’ A microcosm of shopping, eating and entertaining delights, the colourful street is nestled away

21st March 2018

Princess Diana Memorial Fountain on Lord Street DAMAGED

A Christmas present which Southport could have well done without has left the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain on Lord Street out of order. Unfortunately, the contractors delivering the 2017 Lord Street Christmas tree

21st March 2018

Man, 19, charged with burglary at shop in Southport

Man, 19, charged with burglary at shop in Southport A 19 year-old man has been charged following a burglary at a shop in Southport. Officers were called to the Spar store on

21st March 2018

Merseyside Police issue warning following bogus A Door to Door Caller in Ainsdale

A Door to Door Caller It has been reported that a male visited a property in Burnley Road after the householder had left the house and driven off in his car. When

21st March 2018

Fire crews issue smoke alarm warning

Homeowners are being urged to check their smoke alarms regularly to ensure that they are safe. Crews from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are backing a national campaign, which runs until Fri-

21st March 2018

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

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport and Ainsdale from Merseyside Police. Residential burglaries Between the 7th – 17th March burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations:

21st March 2018

The Sefton Good Dog Code – be a responsible owner

The Sefton Good Dog Code is an informative campaign which encourages good and responsible dog ownership in the borough. For more information about these rules and to learn more about the Good

21st March 2018

Pupils are seeing stars after space project

PUPILS at a Formby school became space explorers on a top secret mission for just one day. TSB chief executive Dr Paul Pester, who is also a theoretical physicist, and space scientist

21st March 2018

Nursery staff sent packing in mass redundancy

Staff at a Southport nursery have been left gutted after being told they’re losing their jobs. Staff at Linaker Treehouse Nursery have been made redundant when the July term ends, a family

20th March 2018

Southport Access for Everyone meeting date announced

Southport Access for Everyone meeting date announced. The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 26th March

20th March 2018

Southport FC release stadium plans

Southport FC are proud to present our vision for our stadium, our season tickets, our community programme and our college academy. Our CEO Natalie Atkinson: “The history books speak for themselves but

20th March 2018

Half Term Roller Skating at the YMCA is Back!

Half Term Roller Skating at the YMCA is Back! Following the success of the February Half Term, Simply Soccer will be hosting Roller Skating, Monday – Friday both weeks of the Easter

20th March 2018

Councillor calls for GUM-BUSTING machine to tackle Southport’s sticky problem

Councillor calls for GUM-BUSTING machine to tackle Southport’s sticky problem. A leading councillor has issued a plea for a gum-busting machine to remove the chewing gum which is blighting Southport’s streets. Cllr

20th March 2018

Red Arrows jet carrying two crew crashes at RAF Valley air base in North Wales

RAF ‘CRASH’ RAF confirmed they are investigating an incident involving a Hawk aircraft at the North Wales base A RED Arrows plane has crashed at an RAF base in north Wales, according

20th March 2018

The Kizuna brotherhood raise £1149.00 for the marie curie

LIVERPOOL BASED MARTIAL ARTS FOUNDATION, THE KIZUNA BROTHERHOOD, SUPPORT THE MARIE CURIE HOPSICE IN WOOLTON FOR 3RD YEAR RUNNING WITH DONATION OF OVER £1000 On Sunday March 4th, 51 senior martial artists

20th March 2018

Who’s In Court: Southport residents hit with fines for dropping litter

Who’s In Court: Southport residents hit with fines for dropping litter. Stephanie Lewin, 28, of Lytham Road, Southport was found guilty in her absence and fined a total of £222. A 23-year-old

20th March 2018

Record breaking Open means big business for Southport

More than £20m of business was generated for the Sefton economy by hosting The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale last year. Businesses the length and breadth of the borough benefited from staging

20th March 2018

Celebrate the music of Whitney Houston next week

Thursday 29 March, Southport Theatre Celebrate the music of Whitney Houston next Thursday, 29 March, as Whitney – Queen of the Night, returns to Southport: a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes,

20th March 2018