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Eastbound M62 closed near Warrington following serious collision

Eastbound M62 closed near Warrington following serious collision Drivers using the M62 in Cheshire and Merseyside are being advised the eastbound carriageway is closed near Warrington following a serious collision between 2

25th May 2017

How to help children emotionally deal with Manchester terror attack

How to help children emotionally deal with Manchester terror attack. In the wake of the recent terror attack in Manchester, a leading child psychiatrist with Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is advising

24th May 2017

Police stop and search on Lord Street, Southport

Police stop and search on Lord Street, Southport. Three males traveling in a Mercedes were stopped and searched by police officers on Lord Street, Southport this evening (Wednesday 24 May). A witness told

24th May 2017

Multiple vehicles involved in Coastal road crash, Ainsdale

Multiple vehicles involved in Coastal Road crash, Ainsdale. The emergency services was called to the Coastal Road at around 5pm this evening following a report of a collision (Wednesday 24 May). As

24th May 2017

Phil Stafford announced as Bootle FC Joint Manager

Phil Stafford announced as Bootle FC Joint Manager. Former player and captain Phil Stafford has agreed to work alongside Joe Doran becoming joint manager of Bootle FC. Phil and Joe will be

24th May 2017

Southport’s Prospective parliamentary candidates to battle it out in Hustings event

Southport’s Prospective parliamentary candidates to battle it out in Hustings event Christ church (Lord Street) are pleased to be able to host this event on Monday 5 June. A spokesperson from Christ church

24th May 2017

Shoplifter caught after London Street chase

Have a go heroes tackled a suspected shoplifter to the floor, causing the suspect to suffer nasty cuts to his knee. Staff from nearby shops on Chapel Street chased the male through

24th May 2017

Southport duo rally residents to help Manchester terror attack families

Southport duo rally residents to help Manchester terror attack families. Donors are currently queuing outside a house on Ruddington Road, Southport to leave food and gifts for the families of the Manchester

24th May 2017

Churchtown library to open Jean Alexander reading room

Churchtown library to open Jean Alexander reading room. A library group from Churchtown are to open a special reading room dedicated to Jean Alexander. The group say they will incorporate the space

24th May 2017

Portland St Church, 55 Portland St, Southport, PR8 1HN

Memorial service in respect of the 22 fallen in Manchester bombing

Memorial service in respect of the 22 fallen in Manchester bombing. Manchester Memorial Service- 14.45- Today (Weds 24 May) – Portland Street Church, 55 Portland St, Southport, PR8 1HN Memorial service in

24th May 2017

Appeal to locate Tush tush the missing cat, Churchtown

Appeal to locate Tush tush the missing cat, Churchtown. ‘Tush tush’ the cat has gone missing from Botanic road Churchtown. He is well known in Churchtown Village so hopefully someone has seen

24th May 2017

Merseyside Police CCTV Appeal After Cigarettes Theft, Maghull

Merseyside Police CCTV Appeal After Cigarettes Theft, Maghull. Merseyside Police today (24 May 2017) released CCTV images of two men we want to question in connection with the theft of a large quantity of cigarettes

24th May 2017

Make It Workshop Bazzar Sale in Southport

Make It Workshop Bazzar Sale in Southport. Don’t miss the massive Make It Workshop community bazzar sale in Southport on Saturday 27 May. Mark this date in your diaries. A date not to

24th May 2017

Unmissable 90’s night at the Metro in Southport this Friday

Unmissable 90’s night at the Metro in Southport this Friday. Unmissable 90’s night fun at the Metro Hotel & Bar this Friday 26th May, featuring 2 funky 2 live “brothers and sisters”

24th May 2017

Wanted Southport – Graham John Abram in connection with pedal cycle theft

Wanted Southport – Graham John Abram in connection with pedal cycle theft Merseyside Police are looking to speak to this man in connection with the theft of a pedal cycle from a

23rd May 2017

Vigil to honour the victims in last nights terror attacks to take place in Southport

Vigil to honour the victims in last nights terror attacks to take place in Southport. A vigil to honour those killed in last nights terror attacks will take place outside Southport Town Hall

23rd May 2017

Manchester bombing victim named as Saffie Rose Roussos, eight

Tributes paid to bombing victim from Tarleton – Saffie Rose Roussos, eight

A “beautiful little girl” has been named a victim of the suspected suicide attack at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester which has left at least 22 people dead and 59 injured.

23rd May 2017

Southport police say, station closure posts on social media are not true

Southport has again been forced to deny social media posts that the resort’s station is closing. They have hit out at rumours that the site on Albert Road will close down or

23rd May 2017

Abandoned vehicle Seabank Road Southport

Abandoned vehicle Seabank Road Southport. A car has been abandoned on Seabank Road Southport blocking the pavement. It has no MOT and hasn’t been taxed since 2015 but it appeared on the road

23rd May 2017

Back by popular demand during the October half term, Sefton Council is delighted to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at sessions in Litherland and Southport. The events have a very high success rate and staff from the Council’s highway safety team will offer a range of practical advice to young riders and their parents. Sessions are free but pre-booking is essential. Join in the fun at Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Lane on Tuesday, October 24between 9am-12pm or Southport’s Shoreside Primary School, Westminster Drive on Thursday, October 26 from 9am to 12pm. Parents of youngsters that have taken part in previous sessions have said: “Thank you to you and your team for this morning’s cycling session. “It was brilliantly run and the positive attitude and enthusiasm of you and your team was evident from the start. Great tips, great advice, and great results. “We have absolutely loved the session learning skills to carry this on and enjoy cycling together as a family!” Pre booking is essential due to popularity. To register, call Sefton Council, on 0345 140 0845.

Half term fun for Sefton’s children and young people

Sefton half term holiday, Southport will be a hive of fun, affordable things to do for children, young people and families. Be Active Sefton half term Active Sefton will be causing “Mayhem”

23rd May 2017

You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport

Southport be prepared if you get sick over the bank holiday

Southport be prepared if you get sick over the bank holiday With the second bank holiday in May fast approaching, local health professionals are reminding people to examine their options should they

23rd May 2017

Mark Wright appointed as Head of Development at Southport FC

Former club manager, Liverpool captain and England captain returns to oversee club development. Southport FC’c new Board have announced Mark Wright as the new Head of Club Development. In a highly prestigious

23rd May 2017

LIVE UPDATES | Manchester Arena attack: 22 dead and 59 hurt

Southport Residents caught up in Manchester Arena blast. 8.30am At least twenty people from Southport and Formby are safe after being caught up in last nights terror attacks. A suicide bomber left at

23rd May 2017

Rueters Bar has its own named premium Gin!

Rueters Gin has arrived. 28 eager Gin aficionados descended on Rueters Bar to help Sinclair and his team select the blend that has now become Rueters Gin. The spacious dining area in

22nd May 2017

Meols ward cllr’s advice centre

Meols ward cllr’s advice centre Meols Ward Councillors (Southport) John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 25th May. They will be available from

22nd May 2017

KGV annual music showcase

KGV annual music showcase. KGV College, Southport recently held their annual Music Showcase for Advanced Level Music Technology students. The showcase took place in the Colleges Performance Theatre, part of KGV’s new

22nd May 2017

Musical memories hit the note at Brookdale

Musical memories hit the note at Brookdale Dementia week event. A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia turned back the clock this week to join in with a

22nd May 2017

Woman horrified to find fly eggs in McDonalds meal

Woman horrified to find fly eggs in McDonalds meal. A Southport woman says she was sickened to find fly eggs in her McDonalds double cheeseburger meal. Louise Wilkinson was accused of being

22nd May 2017

No cash to prevent the NHS Cybermen

No cash to prevent the NHS Cybermen. A Southport Health Watchdog has asked the Information Commissioners to look into the ramshackle anarchy of NHS data management which has been revealed in the

22nd May 2017

Southport’s Armed Forces Day – Sunday 25th June

Southport’s Armed Forces Day – Sunday 25th June. Local SSAFA Veterans are organising Southport‘s Armed Forces Day which is to be held on Sunday 25th June in the Town Hall Gardens, Southport.

22nd May 2017