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Small business Saturday – 2nd December

In the next few weeks, Damien will be supporting small businesses across Southport as they prepare for Small Business Saturday 2017. Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights
15th November 2017

Fellow schoolchildren left shocked to the core

Southport policeman admits possessing 1,500 child porn images Darren Wright, who was suspended from Merseyside Police, admitted making (downloading), possessing and sharing images of child abuse. The offences were committed over a
15th November 2017

Horse rescued from ditch in Southport

Firefighters rescued a horse from a ditch near to Moss Lane in Southport at 3.36pm on Sunday, November 12. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 3.26pm and crews were alerted
15th November 2017

Oil spill London/Lord Street, Southport

Cars are skidding like bambi on ice after an oil spill on London Street Street. An arriva bus is thought to have leaked litres of oil while waiting at the traffic lights
14th November 2017

Nurse recruitment open evening at Southport hospital

Nurse recruitment open evening at Southport hospital – Wednesday 22 November Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is hosting a recruitment event for nurses interested in working at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals. 
14th November 2017

MATCH PREVIEW: Brackley Town v Southport

Southport make the midweek venture to Brackley Town in the hope of finally turning one point into three, on the back of four draws on the spin. It is a fairly remarkable
14th November 2017

Major rail disruption to and from Southport

Alterations to services from Southport Due to signalling problems at Southport the Southport line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 09:30 14/11. Impact: Train services from Southport may be suspended between Formby
14th November 2017

Barton takes up Pro gloves for stadium showdown

Southport Fighter Jake Barton, Former WBC Muay Thai Champion and ISKA Intercontinental K1 Champion will be making the switch to Professional Boxing at the DW stadium on December the 2nd. The 23yr
13th November 2017

MP Moore Meets with Southport’s Blue Cross

This afternoon, Damien Moore MP met with Blue Cross representatives, Becky and Anna, to discuss the treatment and welfare of animals in the UK, following several emails from concerned constituents. Blue Cross
13th November 2017
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Sefton Council Sharing Advice During #FraudWeek

Sefton Council is helping to raise awareness of the impact of crimes and how people can protect themselves during International Fraud week, 12-18 November. It is estimated that fraud costs UK citizens
13th November 2017
Merseyrail passengers will once again have to endure industrial action, as the RMT announces it will stage further strikes on 1, 3 and 4 September.  

Another bus and rail strike today

People travelling in the North West are being urged to plan their journeys and check before they travel ahead of planned industrial action by members of Unite, GMB on Arriva bus services.
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