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TRAIN STRIKE GUIDE : Merseyrail strike today, what are the October dates for the walkout and which routes are affected?

When is the next Merseyrail strike? Merseyrail workers a staged a strike in September – the eighth day of industrial action so far this year. They walked out on the day of

3rd October 2017

Make sure you give ‘Paws For Thought’ when buying puppies

Make sure you give ‘Paws For Thought’ when buying puppies Sefton Council is asking residents to give ‘Paws for Thought’ to ensure they don’t buy illegally imported puppies, following the culmination of

3rd October 2017

Man charged following Cemetery Road attack

Man charged following Cemetery Road attack Dale Tennant has been remanded in custody until Tuesday, 31 October. Merseyside Police detectives investigating an assault in Southport on Sunday, 1 October have charged a man

3rd October 2017

Help required after car leaves the scene of Southport RTC

Motorists and residents in Southport are being urged to be on the lookout for a black car with front bumper damage. A black car, model unknown, smashed into the back of a

2nd October 2017

Hikers needed to join local walking group

Members of a walking club are urging South- port residents to join them to get fit and make new friends at the same time! The Southport Ramblers meet up each Sunday to

2nd October 2017

Thousands enjoy Southport fireworks spectacle

Crowds in their thousands visited Victoria Park, Southport at the weekend to watch an incredible three day fireworks spectacular. The Champion of Champions competition saw seven previous winners of the popular British

2nd October 2017

Lit cigarette causes bin blaze on Nevill Street, Southport

Lit cigarette causes bin blaze on Nevill Street, Southport Fire-fighters from Southport Community Fire Station were called to Nevill Street, Southport on this afternoon following an emergency call. They arrived on scene

2nd October 2017

Learn how to feel good about yourself

Learn how to feel good about yourself To coincide with its first anniversary, Living Well Sefton – the local wellbeing organisation – is supporting a World Mental Health Day event at Hugh

2nd October 2017

UPDATE: Two arrested for attempted murder after attack at Southport home

UPDATE Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, following a frenzied attack at a house in Southport. The arrests come after police were called to an address on Cemetery

2nd October 2017

King George V College Open Evening

King George V College will be holding their first Open Evening of the academic year on Wednesday 11 October 2017 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the

2nd October 2017

Councillor urges pubs and clubs to keep the noise down

Businesses operating in Southport’s nighttime economy have been urged to keep the noise down after a series of complaints from town centre residents. Cllr David Barton, who represents Dukes Ward on Sefton

2nd October 2017

Jazz Musical Afternoon raises £1000 for charity

A jazz musical afternoon in Southport has raised £1000 for a cancer charity. Members of the West Lancs and Merseyside myeloma support group recently held a special fundraising musical on Saturday 30th

2nd October 2017

Monarch Airlines go BUST – what to do if your flight is cancelled

It’s been a rough few weeks for the British aviation industry. First, Ryanair announced they were cancelling 50 flights per day for six weeks, displacing 400,000 customers. Now, Monarch Airlines has gone

2nd October 2017

Patchwork quilt of bizarre tarmac stains Lord Street

A patchwork quilt of bizarre tarmac stains have taken over the pavement along Lord Street. Controversial Road resurfacing works, which have already seen bus stops shattered and bollards run over, has now

1st October 2017

Labour cllr claims children’s centre closure denounced as “fake news scare story”

A media report which claimed children’s’ centres in Bootle were to be kept open in favour of those in Southport has been dismissed as “deliberately misleading fantasy” by a Sefton Council Cabinet

1st October 2017

UPDATE | Man fights for life after frenzied golf club attack in his Southport home

Update A Southport man is fighting for his life after an intruder broke into his home and assaulted him with a golf club. Emergency services were called in the early hours of

1st October 2017

Police cordon off Southport house after serious incident

Merseyside police have cordoned off an address in Cemetery road, Southport this morning. Police forensics are currently on scene, 7am (Sunday 1 October 2017). Police are currently questioning a number of people

1st October 2017

Southport MP visits Stanley to discuss GCSE success

This week Damien Moore visited Stanley High School in Southport to speak with the Head Teacher, Neil Moore, about their recent GCSE success and to see how the school is progressing. Damien

1st October 2017

Ethan Jones has contract terminated by Southport

TRANSFERS | Ethan Jones Released Southport FC can confirm that striker Ethan Jones has had his contract terminated by mutal consent and has been released from the club. Ethan joined the club

30th September 2017

Huge pot hole opens as Council ignore safety fears

A huge pot hole has opened up on the access road between Pleasureland and Princes Park this evening, Saturday 30 September. The hole, which is estimated to be around two foot across,

30th September 2017

Tommy Fleetwood celebrates birth of first child

Tommy Fleetwood and partner Clare Craig are celebrating after the birth of their first child. The 26 year Southport revealed the good news on Twitter, announcing that baby Franklin had been born on

30th September 2017

Little princess donates her hair to help sick children

A little princess from Southport will be donating her long locks to help sick children today. Danielle Burnett’s nine year old daughter will have her hair cit at the Hoghton Arms today

30th September 2017

Furious mums launch petition to save children’s centres

Hundreds of worried parents have signed a petition to keep children’s centres open after OTS revealed council plans to close them down. Currently, there are ten Children’s Centres in the Borough of

30th September 2017

Councillor David Barton- COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN

Earlier this week at the Bootle Town Hall putting forward several notions pertaining to a variety of Community Concerns that have been raised with me across the District. Having formally requested the

30th September 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 2 to Sunday 8 October 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 2 to Sunday 8 October 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as

30th September 2017

Resident stabbed over alleged drug debt in Southport town centre

A man in his 50’s has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed numerous times over a reported drugs debt. The male, who was cycling down Princes Street earlier today, was accosted

29th September 2017

The Old Ship Macmillan cancer support day – get itself a down!

So today’s the big Macmillan day at the old ship, we have raffles, tombolas, fancy dress competition, guess the name of the bear, cake stalls, face painting from 4pm (feel free adults),

29th September 2017

The Vincent Awarded AA 2 Rosette Plate for culinary excellence

The Vincent Hotel was today awarded the AA 2 Rosette Plate for culinary excellence General Manager, Andi Mosson said:“I’m delighted for everyone at the venue, find us in the 2018 Best Restaurant

29th September 2017

Applications Sought For First Team Manager, Assistant Manager & First Team Coach

Southport Football Club is entering the most exciting time in its history. With a new Board of Directors, substantial investment and a forward-thinking approach, the club is poised to implement its blueprint

29th September 2017

Vicious attack leaves woman almost totally bald

A furious attack on a defenceless Southport woman has left her without the majority of her hair. The shocking attack, launched on Southport woman Jo Tedin has left her fearing more attacks

29th September 2017