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Golf volunteers wanted for The Open!

A Sefton volunteer organisation is looking to recruit people to welcome visitors and promote the borough during next month’s British Open golf championship at Birkdale. Volunteer Centre Sefton – part of Sefton

9th June 2017

New care provider to look after Southport community NHS services

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is now providing community services to residents in Southport and Formby, since the beginning of May 2017. The Trust is providing services in the area after NHS

9th June 2017

Police warn Southport residents to shred sensitive documents

Police are warning people in Southport to shred classified and potentially sensitive documents before throwing them out If a document contains any financial or personal information such as bank or credit card

9th June 2017

Next Of Kin Appeal - Stephen Anderson of Southport

Housing Licensing in Sefton Consultation

Housing Licensing in Sefton Consultation. Further to recent meetings held as part of the consultation on the proposals to introduce Selective and Additional Licensing in parts of Sefton, further FAQs to include

9th June 2017

Tories win Southport as Lib Dems are pushed into third place by Labour

Tories win Southport as Lib Dems are pushed into third place by Labour. Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Damien Moore, aged just 37, was elected the new Conservative MP for Southport

9th June 2017

Volunteer Ambassadors wanted for Open Golf Championship

Volunteer Ambassadors wanted for Open Golf Championship. A Sefton volunteer organisation is looking to recruit people to welcome visitors and promote the borough during next month’s British Open golf championship at Birkdale.

8th June 2017

Britons got talent sensation at LOL Comedy Club Southport

Britons got talent sensation at LOL Comedy Club Southport. Andy Askins is an accomplished performer who has spent the past 15 years travelling the world as a professional musician. He now

8th June 2017

Southport man to face jail after sexually abusing young boys

Southport man to face jail after sexually abusing young boys. A gay ex guest house owner in Southport will now face jail for his part in sexually abusing young boys. John Aspin

8th June 2017

Southport FC sign Jack Sampson on a free transfer

24-year-old striker Jack Sampson becomes latest addition for Southport FC. Southport have completed the signing of 24-year-old Striker Jack Sampson on a free transfer. Jack spent the latter part of last season

8th June 2017

Southport residents invited to bring and share community picnic

Southport residents are being invited to a community picnic later this week. The Bring and Share Picnic event takes place at Southport Community Centre on Norwood Road between 12 noon and 2pm this

8th June 2017

Hero Simon Weston calls on Southport to nominate their Brave Britons

Hero Simon Weston calls on Southport to nominate their Brave Britons FALKLANDS war veteran Simon Weston is calling on the people of Southport to help find the unsung heroes who represent ‘The

8th June 2017

The Allotment gin bar and restaurant officially opens Friday 16 June

The Allotment is coming to Birkdale Village. The gin bar and restaurant is set to open in the former HSBC bank in Birkdale. Birkdale will never be the same again after the

8th June 2017

Crime Alert issued for Southport residents

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police (Thursday 7 June) Burglaries Recently burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in King Street, Aughton Road, Treen Close and Tulketh Street.

8th June 2017

Gary Player supports build-up to the open with visit to Southport School

Gary Player supports build-up to the open with visit to Southport School. Three-time Champion Golfer of the Year Gary Player was reunited with the famous Claret Jug trophy today on a surprise

7th June 2017

Southport’s Sean Towndrow is Lancashire golf champion after fightback

Southport’s Sean Towndrow is Lancashire golf champion after fightback. Sean Towndrow was crowned Lancashire county champion at Lancaster seven years after last lifting the trophy at Hesketh. The Southport and Ainsdale player

7th June 2017

High visibility patrols to visit polling stations across Southport

High visibility patrols to visit polling stations across Southport. High visibility police patrols will be visiting polling stations across Merseyside throughout the day and night tomorrow, Thursday 8 June, to reassure members

7th June 2017

Concern for missing elderly Blackpool woman

Concern for missing elderly Blackpool woman (has links to Preston and Blackburn) We are appealing for information to find a missing elderly woman from Blackpool. Theresa Currie, 83, was last seen at around

7th June 2017

Health commissioners invite public for a ‘Big Chat’

Health commissioners invite public for a ‘Big Chat’ Sefton residents are invited to book a place at their local Big Chat 8 event to discuss health services and give their views on

7th June 2017

Alzheimer’s Society Southport Cupcake Day 15th June

Alzheimer’s Society Southport Cupcake Day 15th June. June 15th is Cupcake Day this year and there will be lots of events around the country to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. The local

7th June 2017

Liverpool Legend Opens Sefton’s New Star Centre

Liverpool Legend Opens Sefton’s New Star Centre. Anfield legend Jamie Carragher was the VIP guest this week when a Bootle-based charity launched its new positive mental health service for children and young

7th June 2017

Lib-Dems attacked for “misleading” Southport voters

Lib-Dems attacked for “misleading” Southport voters. The Liberal Democrats are facing heavy criticism for their campaigning in Southport after releasing leaflets that have been described as “a cynical and shoddy attempt to hoodwink”

7th June 2017

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre. Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 10th June. They will

7th June 2017

Andy White And Alex Fletcher Sign For Southport FC

Andy White And Alex Fletcher Sign For Southport FC. Southport’s Head of Development Mark Wright has this evening confirmed the signings of 24-year-old left back Andy White and 20-year-old central midfielder Alex

7th June 2017

Southport man wins £53k muscle car with BOTB just nine months after best friend won, too!

Southport man wins £53k muscle car with BOTB just nine months after best friend won, too! Phil Wakefield and Nick Anders have been friends for more than 50 years but now share

7th June 2017

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Tory Damien Moore on course for election victory, say polls

Tory Damien Moore on course for election victory, say polls Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Conservative candidate Damien Moore has a 68% chance of winning Southport in tomorrow’s general election, according

7th June 2017

Resident hits out after asbestos dumped in ditch near Southport

Resident hits out after asbestos dumped in ditch near Southport. Asbestos was found dumped in a ditch in Bolton’s Cop this week and has been reported to the Council by multiple concerned

7th June 2017

UPDATE | Body found on Southport beach

Body found on Southport beach. UPDATE – 11AM TUESDAY 27 JUNE The man is believed to be a 59 year-old from the Sefton area.His next of kin have been informed but formal

7th June 2017

Southport Hesketh Round Table Celebrate a successful fundraising year

Southport Hesketh Round Table Celebrate a successful fundraising year. It’s been a bumper year for Southport Hesketh Round Table. The local lads are grateful for the tremendous support they’ve received this year

7th June 2017

Gypsies set up camp at United Automation, Southport

Gypsies set up camp at United Automation, Southport. Gypsies have set up camp today at United Automation Southport Business Park Wight Moss Way, Southport. A convoy of caravans arrived at the car park earlier

6th June 2017

A Southport company discusses energy innovation with Councillor James Noakes

RADWRAPS company discuss energy innovation with Councillor James Noakes. Radwraps recently had the opportunity to meet with Councillor James Noakes, Mayoral Lead for Energy & Smart Cities in Liverpool. James Maddocks, director at

6th June 2017