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A giant 7 foot Dalek screaming ‘selfie’ is stalking Southport

A giant 7 foot Dalek screaming ‘selfie’ is stalking Southport A giant 7 foot Dalek is prowling the town centre screaming ‘selfie’ – both terrifying and amusing party goers. The dalek is

10th September 2017

Dozens of police scramble to Pontins to deal with rioting residents

Dozens of police scramble to Pontins after what one resident described as a riot erupting. Police have been called to Pontins Ainsdale after staff frantically called 999 fearing a riot was set

9th September 2017

UPDATE | Appeal for information after man is killed by TK Max wagon in Southport

UPDATE | Appeal for information after man is killed by TK Max wagon in Southport Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision in Southport this afternoon, Saturday

9th September 2017

Match report | Southport get thumped at home to Kidderminster Harriers

HARRIERS put in one of their showings of the season to see off highly-fancied Southport 3-0 on Saturday. After withstanding some pressure at the start of the game, Harriers were good value

9th September 2017

Traffic warning as Emergency services attend serious RTA

Traffic warning as Emergency services attend serious RTA Emergency services have cordoned off part of Scarisbrick New Road, Southport after a pedestrian was struck by a delivery truck at around 4pm (Saturday

9th September 2017

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Back to school

Woodlands – Back to school September is quite a significant month for most people, whether it’s because you are starting a new year at nursery, school or uni, you’re a proud, nervous

9th September 2017

Southport salon introduces revolutionary Purebeau Fibroblast

Southport salon introduces revolutionary Purebeau Fibroblast Christopher Maerevoet is introducing the revolutionary Purebeau Fibroblast non invasive lifting treatment. If your looking a bit tired, becoming consious of your laughter lines or falling

9th September 2017

Damien Moore MP welcomes £2million investment into Southport’s coastal economy

Damien Moore MP welcomes £2million investment into Southport’s coastal economy This week, the government announced a further £40 million to support communities along Britain’s coastline, in addition to the £2million already guranteed

9th September 2017

MATCH PREVIEW | Southport v Kidderminster Harriers

MATCH PREVIEW | Southport v Kidderminster Harriers Southport have the opportunity to atone for Tuesday’s mauling at the hands of Stockport County when they welcome Kidderminster Harriers to the Merseyrail Community Stadium

9th September 2017

#SeftonInMind: Accessing Mental Health Support

#SeftonInMind: Accessing Mental Health Support Good mental health is really important and there are many things you can do to improve it. So, from World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) to World

9th September 2017

Southport’s Taxi Truck stolen in early hours of this morning

A van belonging to a much loved Southport Taxi Truck has been stolen. The iconic Taxi Truck white van, belonging to popular removal man Jeff Hughes was stolen in the early hours

9th September 2017

Lib-Dem Councillor’s claims denied by Ovington Drive Park campaigners

Lib-Dem Councillor’s claims denied by Ovington Drive Park campaigners A leading campaigner trying to save Ovington Park playground has denied reports of being involved in talks with local business to save the

9th September 2017

1000 Free Or Discounted Southport V Harrogate Match Tickets Available

1000 Free Or Discounted Harrogate Match Tickets Available Next Tuesday the 12th September we host Harrogate Town in a top of the table clash at the Merseyrail Community Stadium. Kick off 7.45pm.

8th September 2017

Ex Marine helps launch Sefton In Mind campaign

Ex Marine helps launch Sefton In Mind campaign Sefton Council is working alongside ex-marine Andy Grant to support veterans in the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday September 10.

8th September 2017

Feedback on Your Leisure Centre & You Could Win a Prize!

Feedback on Your Leisure Centre & You Could Win a Prize! We’d really like to hear your views about your local leisure centre in Sefton. By completing a short survey online, your thoughts

8th September 2017

Displaying foods hygiene rating must be made mandatory after brexit

Council environmental health teams score food outlets from zero to five based on factors such as kitchen cleanliness, cooking methods and food management. Businesses in Wales and Northern Ireland are legally required

8th September 2017

Southport shoppers delighted with Chapel Street outdoor Market

Southport shoppers delighted with Chapel Street outdoor Market Hundreds of intrigued shoppers have been taking full advantage of the outdoor Chapel Street markets this week. Running till Sunday, the plethora of delicatessens,

8th September 2017

Bootle Bosses Ignore Southport and Will Paint Lord Street Black, Regardless

Bootle Bosses Ignore Southport and Will Paint Lord Street Black, Regardless Bootle Labour Bosses have shown once again that they are essentially an ‘occupying power’ in Southport, unwilling to listen at all

8th September 2017

Commemorative stone laid to honour a war hero from Southport

Commemorative stone laid to honour a war hero from Southport A commemorative stone has been laid at Southport Cenotaph in honour of a war hero from the town. British Legion members and

8th September 2017

Sluice room fire at Southport property

Sluice room fire at Southport property Firefighters were called to a fire at a building on Chase Heys in Southport at 9.28am on Thursday, September 7. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was

8th September 2017

‘Violent Sex Offender’ Is on the Loose in the North West

Appeal to trace wanted violent sex offender We are urgently trying to locate a man with a history of violent and sexual offending recently released from prison. Keith Russell, also known Trevor

8th September 2017

Bike & Go offers registered users free bike hire for Cycle to Work Day

Bike & Go offers registered users free bike hire for Cycle to Work Day A bike hire scheme is offering Southport users free bike rentals to mark Cycle to Work Day. Bike

8th September 2017

Vote for your favourite Southport park to be one of the nation’s best loved

Residents across Sefton have a chance to vote for their much loved local park to become one of the nation’s favourites. Nominations are now open for the annual Green Flag People’s Choice

7th September 2017

Sefton Council tackle dangerous parking outside Southport Schools

Sefton Council tackle dangerous parking outside Southport Schools Sefton Council are tackling inconsiderate and dangerous parking outside a number of schools during drop-off and pick-up times. Following the start of the school

7th September 2017

Southport FC re-launch discounted season tickets following the 6-0 defeat

Southport FC re-launch discounted season tickets following the 6-0 defeat Southport FC are board of Directors are delighted to announce the re-launch of the discounted season tickets following the 6-0 defeat away

7th September 2017

Mum fears metal post could hurt young footballers

Mum fears metal post could hurt young footballers A concerned mum is worried her children will be hurt playing football after finding a metal post in the middle of an Ainsdale pitch.

7th September 2017

Child Abuse Report Lets Suspended City Boss Off The Hook

Child Abuse Report Lets Suspended City Boss Off The Hook Critics have blasted the latest review into the Rotherham child exploitation scandal as a whitewash after it failed to name a single

7th September 2017

September Events At Formby Library

September Events At Formby Library Formby Library is set to host a variety of exciting events over the coming weeks. During the week commencing September 11, you are invited to take part

7th September 2017

New Sefton scheme to improve Southport private landlord standards

New Sefton scheme to improve Southport private landlord standards Standards of management and property conditions in the private rented sector in parts of Sefton are set to improve with the introduction of

7th September 2017

Merseyside Police Commissioner announces preferred candidate to be next Deputy

Police Commissioner announces preferred candidate to be next Deputy Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today announced the preferred candidate to be her next Deputy. Jane Kennedy has confirmed that, following an open selection

7th September 2017