Northbound M6 closed near Knutsford
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Dogged criminal abandons pooches in quick escape
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Dodgy drip blamed for childs knee shattering slip at Southport Station
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KGV College Celebrates A Level Success
KGV College Celebrates A Level Success Staff and students at King George V College in Southport are celebrating another year of outstanding A Level results. An impressive 66% of the College’s Advanced
Train services to and from Southport disrupted after body found near tracks
Train services to and from Southport disrupted after body found near tracks Rail services to and from Southport have been disrupted after a body was found near the tracks in Crosby (Thursday
Hurricane Gert Set To Tear Through Southport This Weekend
Hurricane Gert Set To Tear Through Southport This Weekend Hurricane Gert is set to visit Britain once it’s finished causing chaos in the United States, and it’s status has been upgraded to
Brooke Vincent honours soap legend Jean Alexander
Brooke Vincent honours soap legend Jean Alexander By Lisa French, 15 August 2017 Coronation Street favourite Brooke Vincent honoured soap legend Jean Alexander by unveiling a memorial in the late star’s home
Man escapes jail after assaulting Southport taxi driver
Man escapes jail after assaulting Southport taxi driver Joel Verite from Southport has pleaded guilty to assaulting a taxi driver and police officers during an altercation earlier this month. Verite was arrested
Hesketh Captains day raises in excess of £8,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust
Hesketh Captains day raises in excess of £8,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust The weather was perfect on Sunday when Hesketh Golf Club Captain Jeff Watkins hosted his Charity Golf Day in aid of
206 people arrested for drink and drug driving in four week crackdown
Police arrested 206 people on suspicion of drink and drug-driving during a month long summer campaign. A total of 1,995 breath tests were conducted during the four week crackdown in June to help
Merseyside Police appealing for information after a burglary in a Formby shop
Merseyside Police appealing for information after a burglary in a Formby shop Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a motor business in Formby reported yesterday, Tuesday 15 August.
Ten friends from Southport are set for 4 hour excerciseathon
Ten friends from Southport are set for 4 hour excerciseathon Ten friends from Southport are set to take on the endurance challenge of a lifetime when they take on a 24 hour
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Exclusive | Ex Southport chair rocked by mansion burglary
Exclusive | Ex Southport chair rocked by mansion burglary Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Southport today (Wednesday, 16 August 2017). A report was received at around 11.45am
Litter warning issued to motorists after successful prosecution of cab driver this week
Litter warning issued to motorists after successful prosecution of cab driver this week Sefton Council is warning motorists that they are not above littering laws after a taxi driver was caught on
Exclusive | Ex Southport chair rocked by mansion burglary
Exclusive | Ex Southport chair rocked by mansion burglary Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Southport today (Wednesday, 16 August 2017). A report was received at around 11.45am
Double blow for Southport as two key players suffer fractures
Kissock and Martin Injury Update Liam Hynes putting pen to paper on his deal with Southport FC (Image: Southport FC) Following injuries sustained last night by Liam Martin and John Paul Kissock,
Attempted burglary Knob Hall Lane, Southport
Attempted burglary Knob Hall Lane, Southport Attempted burglary/theft from vehicle between 03:00 – 04:00 this morning on Knob Hall Lane. Two males, one captured on CCTV. Victim visited, CCTV viewed & Smartwater
Spike in bike thefts in Southport
Spike in bike thefts in Southport Bike thefts have spiked this week with yet another report of teenagers being assaulted as they have their bikes stolen. A group of young boys were
Why are Labour lefties so racist and sexist? – questions for Jeremy
Why are Labour lefties so racist and sexist? – questions for Jeremy Lifelong socialist Trevor Phillips has given Southport voters a question to ask Jeremy Corbyn when he comes here on
Aquathlon challenge is coming to Southport – and it’s open for everyone
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Go Wild this September with Knowsley Safari Park and The Atkinson!
Go Wild this September with Knowsley Safari Park and The Atkinson! Don’t stay indoors this autumn – get your boots on and brave the weather – you will be in for a
A’Level Results – Everything you need to know!
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Merseyside Roads Policing Unit arrest driver in Banks
Merseyside Roads Policing Unit arrest driver in Banks. Officers from Merseyside Roads Policing Unit stopped a suspicious car travelling from Southport into Banks during in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday
‘GREEN MONDAYS’ protesters step it up at Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site
‘GREEN MONDAYS’ Monday 14 August, saw the official launch of a series of ‘Green Mondays’, as part of a peaceful campaign to bring a large number of protesters to Cuadrilla’s fracking site
Litterazzi help make Southport sparkle ahead of flower show
Southport’s litter heroes donned their Rubbish Friends jackets and sprang into action to make the resort sparkle for this year’s Flower Show. Local Lib Dem councillors turned out to swell the ranks of
Trek bontrega road bike stolen from Birkdale Village
Trek bontrega road bike stolen from Birkdale Village An expensive bike has been stolen from outside a Birkdale coffee shop. The black and orange trek bontrega road bike was swiped from outside
Macmillan’s fundraising artists showcase at Wayfarers Arcade, Southport
Macmillan’s fundraising artists showcase at Wayfarers Arcade, Southport Macmillan’s regular fundraising artists who hail from all over Sefton and West Lancashire will be joined by artists from the London and Glasgow art
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service warns of water dangers during summer holidays
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service warns of water dangers during summer holidays With the summer school holidays in full swing Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging people to take extra
Royal Birkdale to stage 2017 Simpson Cup in late September
Royal Birkdale to stage 2017 Simpson Cup in late September Southport, England – On the back of a memorable 146th Open Championship, Royal Birkdale Golf Club will be adding to its impressive