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Break-in Travelodge Southport

Break-in Travelodge Southport Police were called to Travelodge, Lord Street, Southport, over the weekend following reports that a number of rooms were broken- into and robbed.  Police investigations are ongoing. A spokesperson
8th February 2015

Police cordon off Ditchfield Formby

Police cordon off Ditchfield Formby Police cordoned off Ditchfield, Formby, at 9:00pm on Sunday night (8 February 2015) and conducted the search of gardens trying to locate the driver of a stolen
8th February 2015

RTC Formby Bypass Southport

RTC Formby Bypass Southport The emergency services were called to the A565 Formby Bypass at 11:30pm on Saturday night (8th February 2015) following reports of a RTC. A car left the road
8th February 2015

Southport FC Battered by Alfreton Town 4 – 2

Result Alfreton Town 4 Southport 2 Alfreton Town came back from 0-1 down to beat Sandgrounders in the Vanarama Conference. Richard Brodie opened the scoreline on 10 minutes with a  left footed
7th February 2015

Roadworks Preston New Road Southport

Roadworks Preston New Road Southport Signs are in place along Preston New Road Churchtown, Southport, warning motorists of future roadworks beginning Wednesday 11th February for up to three evenings. Submit News Contact
7th February 2015

RTC Scarisbrick New Road Southport

RTC Scarisbrick New Road Southport The emergency services were called to Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, at 1:00pm this afternoon (Saturday 7th February 2015) following reports of a RTC. A Ford Focus crashed
7th February 2015

Police arrest man in new UKIP offices Southport

Police arrest man in new UKIP offices Southport Police arrested a man who took refuge in the new UKIP offices on Lord Street, Southport on Friday afternoon (6th February 2015). Security staff
6th February 2015

‘Facebook envy’ associated with symptoms of depression

‘Facebook envy’ associated with symptoms of depression “Facebook can cause depression in people who compare themselves with others,” The Independent reports. A new study has examined the relationships between Facebook use, feelings
6th February 2015

Post Box Damaged in Belmont Street Southport

Post Box Damaged in Belmont Street Southport Residents in the Belmont Street area of Southport are getting a new post box next week after the original cast iron Victorian post pox was
6th February 2015

E-cigarettes may make lungs vulnerable to infection

E-cigarettes may make lungs vulnerable to infection “Vaping may not be as safe as smokers think, research suggests,” The Guardian reports. New research found that mice exposed to e-cigarette vapours comparable to
6th February 2015

Trinity to close Formby Times and Crosby Herald

Trinity Mirror confirmed today that it is to close two of its Merseyside titles, the Formby Times and Crosby Herald at the end of next month. It is planning to replace the newspapers
5th February 2015

Minor RTC Formby Bypass

Minor RTC Formby Bypass There was a minor RTC on the A565 Formby Bypass at about 5:30pm tonight (Thursday 5 Feb 2015). Both drivers exchanged insurance details at the scene. There were
5th February 2015

SEXUAL ASSAULT – SOUTHPORT

 SEXUAL ASSAULT – SOUTHPORT Detectives are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was sexually assaulted in a car in Southport. The 30-year-old victim and a friend got in a car
5th February 2015
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