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Call to bring back the glory of lord street’s angels

A campaigning councillor has called for action to return the choir of angels along Southport’s Lord Street shopping area. Cllr David Barton says the cherubs were an internal part of the street

10th December 2017

Call for Councillors to back extra Promenade cleanups

A campaigning councillor is urging fellow district representatives to support extra clean-up work on Southport’s Promenade. Cllr David Barton has called on fellow councillors to back the use of local funding to

10th December 2017

Surfs up for Southport Santa’s today

Santa’s sleigh will be floating to Southport this year as he hitches a ride on a paddle board. The Southport Stand Up Paddle Board are holding two Christmas themed paddle races, the

10th December 2017

Liverpool v Everton fixture

Merseyside Police is working closely with Liverpool Football Club ahead of tomorrow’s derby fixture at Anfield. Chief Superintendent Chris Markey said: “We will be working closely with the club over the next 24

9th December 2017

S&B to host Lancashire’s Specsavers County Championship Division 1 match

SOUTHPORT & Birkdale Cricket Club is to host Lancashire’s Specsavers County Championship Division 1 match with newly promoted 2017 Division 2 Champions Worcestershire, at Trafalgar Road, next August. Read more: SOUTHPORT |

9th December 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – from Monday 11 December 2017

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 8 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

9th December 2017

Adam Dawson Joins First Team Squad

Southport have added midfielder Adam Dawson to the squad on a non-contract basis. Adam was most recently at Tranmere Rovers for a second spell. Adam has youth experience with Liverpool and Wigan

9th December 2017

Bottle Nosed Dolphin washed up on Ainsdale Beach

In the wild conditions of Storm Caroline it is hardly surprising that large amounts of tidal debris are washing up along the Sefton coast at the moment. Sefton Coast Landscape Parnership team

9th December 2017

Appeal after theft of SHOTGUNS in Formby

Police is appealing for information following the theft of two licensed firearms in Formby. A report was received at about 10pm on Thursday, 7 December that a Browning shotgun and a Beretta

8th December 2017

Southport FC Stadium Development Agreement With Frank Whittle Partnership

Southport FC are delighted to announce that we have formally engaged the services of the Frank Whittle Partnership, to oversee and manage the development of the Merseyrail Community Stadium, as well as

8th December 2017

Southport’s only sex shop closes it’s doors

Nice ‘N’ Naughty on London Street, Southport has closed down. Sadly the store which has been trading for over thirteen years in the town centre has now closed. A note posted in

8th December 2017

Lancashire Care awarded for innovation in mental health services

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust was awarded for its improved quality community mental health services at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) National Healthcare Finance Awards. The local health and wellbeing provider

8th December 2017

Sefton Council services at Christmas and New Year

During Christmas and New Year, Sefton Council will provide restricted services as most staff are required to take unpaid leave as part of a series of cost-saving measures. But residents can still

8th December 2017

Resounding Win for Liz Savage in Southport Labour Selection Contest

Liz Savage has been selected again to stand as Labour’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Southport at the next General Election. Standing against one other local candidate and three from further afield, the

8th December 2017

Lancashire Care awarded Disability Confident Employer Status

A local health and wellbeing provider has been listed as a Disability Confident Employer for its work in increasing understanding and challenging attitudes towards disability. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has been

8th December 2017

Nathan Moore from brother beyond is coming to Southport this Friday

Nathan Moore from Brother Beyond is at the Office Bar this Friday (December 8) Few tables left for this, so book quick. Nathan Moore First coming to prominence by joining the boyband Brother

8th December 2017

Rush hour chaos after Preston New Road smash

Traffic is in chaos on Preston New Road after a Kia driver pulled out of a petrol station forecourt and instantly smashed into an oncoming car. The accident happened just after 7am

8th December 2017

Chaos and Confusion as Childrens Centre Cuts Plan Gets Knocked Back

Chaos and Confusion as Childrens Centre Cuts Plan Gets Knocked Back – but cuts are coming regardless! For the second time in six years, a proposal to save almost a million pounds

8th December 2017

Southport: The Runners And Riders For Popular North-West Target Seat

A series of experienced Labour activists will tonight battle it out for the right to take on the Tories in a key marginal in north west England. Labour officials hope Southport can

7th December 2017

There is more than meets the eye with local war hero

An heroic centenarian was recently recognised for his exploits during World War Two in a special ceremony at Bootle Town Hall. Cyril Askew, 100, late of the King’s Regiment, now the

7th December 2017

Snow alert issued in North West and West Midlands

Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on journeys on Friday, 8 December, after Highways England issued a severe weather alert for the North West and West Midlands major

7th December 2017

Palm Oil found washed up at Bird Sanctuary

A dog walker has discovered palm oil washed up at RSPB Marshside. Graham Sarson was walking his dog near to the reserve at Marshside when he came across the boulder sized oil.

7th December 2017

Police weather warning issued for Southport

Merseyside police has issued the following warning due to the adverse weather conditions: Care needed on coastal roads and Formby by-pass by drivers of high sided vehicles. Motorcyclists and cyclists are advised

7th December 2017

Make Merseyrail Off-Peak annual travel affordable again

To: ‏Merseytravel and Steve Rotheram, Liverpool metro mayor Without notice or consultation, Merseytravel have put the All Zones Off Peak Trio travelcard up from £457 a year to an incredible £1,294, representing an

7th December 2017

Firefighters help horse trapped in gate, Southport

Firefighters helped rescue a horse trapped in a gate at a farm in Crossens, Southport, on Tuesday, December 5. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called to the location at 2.56pm and

7th December 2017

Formby man wanted on recall to prison

Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 46 year old man from Formby who is wanted on a recall to prison. Sean Page, whose last known address was

7th December 2017

Southport Royal Bank of Scotland Branches safe, says MP

Damien Moore MP has today spoken to RBS representatives to seek reassurances that both branches in Southport will remain open. The news follows the decision by RBS to close a third of

6th December 2017

Biker fights for life in Canning Road smash

Paramedics are dealing with a life or death incident on Canning Road as a RTA victim fights for his life. UPDATE 11:30PM, Tuesday 6 December. The road has now re-opened, thanks to the

6th December 2017

Man arrested after police execute warrant in town centre

Merseyside Police can confirm a man has been arrested following a warrant in Southport this morning (Wednesday, 6 December 2017). A 29-year-old man from Southport was arrested from a dwelling above shops

6th December 2017

Woodlands – Woodlands Winter Market

Woodlands – Woodlands Winter Market December’s here, advent calendars are opening, Christmas songs are on the radio, the decorations are up and Christmas nights out are in the diary, so why not

6th December 2017