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Lee Slattery pipped at the post in Czech Masters Haydn Porteous overcame Lee Slattery in a thrilling final-day battle to win his second European Tour title at the D+D REAL Czech Masters.
The Ministry of Justice is taking advantage of new technology to chase old debts ‘Historic Debt project’ has already clawed back around £9 million for taxpayer Many people have complained they are
All aboard with Rubbish Friends Southport’s Rubbish friends donned their distinctive orange jackets and got to work to make everything shipshape in time for Southport’s prestigious 24 hour race. This year the
Teens in stolen car arrested – after asking stranger how to turn the lights on Two boys aged 13 and 15 were arrested in Southport on Friday night after stealing a car.
Southport MP Damien Moore has written to Sefton Council regarding the plans to tarmac Lord Street black. Southport’s Lord Street to undergo resurfacing works Sefton Council has sent out letters to residents
Southport’s Lee Slattery in pole position in Prague Southport’s Lee Slattery fired an excellent 67 to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the D+D REAL Czech Masters after a
Result | Southport 2 Darlington 0 Southport continued their decent start to the season with a 2-0 win at home to Darlington this afternoon (Saturday 2 September 2017). Report to follow later.
**UPDATE 5.45pm: Cyril has been found safe and well in Southport, thanks for sharing this appeal** Merseyside Police is appealing for information to find an 81-year-old man who went missing today (Saturday, 2
Burglaries In the past fortnight burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in Knob Hall Lane, Knowsley Road, The Promenade. Bogus caller In the Albert Road area of Southport a female described
Southport man accused of stealing De Walt power tools worth £1000 during burglary Steven Ball from Southport man stands accused of breaking into a shed and stealing £1000 worth of power tools.
Southport man charged with multiple offences after Janes Brook burglary Adam Stock aged 27 of Hampton Road, Southport has been arrested in connection with a burglary on Janes Brook Road, Southport. He
Steven Weare search: Barbados police find body Police searching for a missing British businessman Steven Weare in Barbados say they have found a body. Lancashire businessman Steven Weare, 49, from Kirkham, Lancashire, was
A mob of angry parents and upset children have scared away councillors who planned to meet at Ovington Drive park today. Sefton Council have closed down the play area because it’s deemed
A giant 16 foot spider is all set to spark thrills and fear amongst Southport shoppers this Halloween as it meanders through the streets looking for a playmate. Arachnobot, the giant spider
BOS Musical Theatre Company are excited to present our latest show ‘9 to 5’, which will be staged at The Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport, from Saturday 7th – 14th October 2017.
Residents rally to save playground closure – Sign the Petition Resident Nat Glennon has started a petition to save Kew Estate playground. Nat said: “Following the recent news regarding the playground on the Kew
Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach MESSAGE FOR DOG OWNERS: We have had some reports of a suspicious person who has been seen around the Formby and Southport beach
The 2017 Southport Air Show is set to be as spectacular as ever The skies over Southport are set to thunder with the roar of jet engines, the thrum of propellers and
Boy lost causes frantic police search in Botanic Gardens A search for a boy missing in Botanic Gardens in Churchtown today was ended after he was found elsewhere. The boy had become
Unfortunately due to strike action by guard members of the RMT union, a reduced train service will run across the Merseyrail network on Friday 1st September, Sunday 3rd September and Monday 4th September.
The Mount Pleasant pub is hosting MacMillan Coffee Afternoon The Mount Pleasant is set to host its latest MacMillan Coffee Afternoon – after raising over £750 at last year’s event. The Mount
Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ running day event on Sunday 10th September to raise funds for the upkeep of its’
Council Leader attacks critics for “hypocrisy” in Red Tarmac Row Sefton Council Leader Ian Maher has rounded on critics in the Lord Street red tarmac row describing their protests as “shameless”. The
Sefton Council close Southport playground deemed ‘not fit for purpose’ Sefton Council have taken the decision to close down a deteriorated playground to protect the safety of park visitors. The playground on
Sefton Council have taken the decision to close down a deteriorated playground to protect the safety of park visitors. The playground on Ovington Drive has seen rapid deterioration and decline in recent
Formby library to hold online banking masterclass Residents across Sefton are being invited to a special online banking masterclass and information session next month at Formby library. The event, which is designed
Shoreline Food Bank given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation Julie Woods, who runs the Shoreline Food Bank was given the Lord Mayor’s ‘Citizens 4 Good’ commendation at a ceremony at Bootle Town Hall by
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is recruiting for the next generation of firefighters in Merseyside. The Service has a number of firefighter posts on offer for its 2018 training course and is seeking
Three years and four months for failed Southport armed robber Warren Debnam, 31, who attempted to rob a Southport jewellery store wearing a wig and glasses has been sentenced to jail. Dabnam, burst
Woodlands – Family Fun Day: Bring your family to meet the Woodlands Animal Sanctuary family Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s Family Fun Day is fast approaching – an action packed day aimed at raising