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Police crackdown on scrap metal vans in Southport

Police crackdown on scrap metal vans POLICE have been showing their mettle in a crackdown against rogue scrap dealers in the Southport. Some dealers are driving vans in such a poor condition
10th February 2015

Byng house Southport outreach

Byng house Southport outreach   The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may need help.
10th February 2015

MAN CHARGED OVER SEXUAL ASSAULT IN SOUTHPORT

Photo: Fox and Goose pub in Cable Street Merseyside Police can confirm a 59-year-old man was charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident in Southport on Wednesday, 4 February. At approximately 3am,
9th February 2015

HMRC map pinpoints tax crime

 HMRC map pinpoints tax crime An online map pinpointing tax cheats around the country together with their crime and sentence has been launched recently by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The map
9th February 2015

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