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R.I.P Keith Redmond Keith Redmond born 19th June 1952 sadly passed away on the 8th January, surrounded by his close loving family after a 19 month battle against pancreatic cancer complicated by
Photo: Wight Moss Way, Southport (2pm) The emergency services were called to Wight Moss Way shortly after 1.30pm this after following reports of driver colliding with a lamppost. Fortunately no other vehicles or
The needs of victims of crime are set to be put at the centre of the justice system in Sefton with the launch of Community Justice Panels. The service, launched by Sefton
Photo: Missing Mark King We are getting increasingly concerned about a man who is still missing from Preston. Mark King, 44, went missing from the Priory Hospital on Rosemary Lane in Bartle at
UPDATE: Manager of ‘Fun 4 Kidz’ arrested on child porn is dead (Farnbrough Road School Southport) Farnbough Road parents have today been notified that the manager of ‘Fun 4 Kidz’ arrested on
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Photo: Empty Enterprise forecourt, Norwood, Southport Merseyside Police were called to Enterprise Rent-A-Car on Norwood road following reports of a burglary in the early hours of this morning, Sunday January 1o 2015 Thieves gained
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Photo: Councillor Pat Keith A community skip arrived on Preesall Close for the first of four quarterly appearances. Councillor Pat Keith said: “I am delighted that we have been able to provide a
Photo: St Patrick’s – Ofsted outstanding school Parents are being urged by Sefton Council to apply for a place at the primary school of their choice before time runs out. If your
The team are all Southport residents, led by Paul Gilchrist(left). These new premises give our clients easier access than ever from a prime central location in Southport. Providing mortgages, life insurance, sickness
George Huyton was arrested yesterday, Tuesday 29 December, at an address in Liverpool. He was arrested for failure to attend court in relation to charges of witness intimidation/ damage, and possession of
Southport Past (OTS News) SOUTHPORT GASHOLDER (1960 – 2009) THE tallest landmark on the Southport skyline was demolished in 2009. The infamous Crowland Street gasometer was gradually dismantled over 10 months after
Photo: Haig Ave (Credit SouthportF.C Facebook Page) Dino Maamria is aiming high over the Christmas festive fixture period with the Port boss taking his inform squad into the Christmas spell looking to
Photo: RTC Cross Green, Formby UPDATE (Monday 14 Dec 12hrs) A Formby Granddad who died from a heart attack following a fatal road traffic collision on Saturday has been named as Stephen McCambridge.
Photo: Anne Marie Cropper Ian Gordon, 51, of Royal Terrace, Southport, is charged with her murder. Today Gorgon appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via video link from Walton Prison. Gordon pleaded not guilty
It was a successful night for Sefton at the recent Merseyside Sporting Champions Dinner with winners in three categories. Local residents Holly Hibbert and Dominic Batty beat off competition from across Merseyside to be
Photo: RTC scene, Marshside Road The emergency services responded to a 999 call shortly 5.15pm this evening, Monday 7 December 2015. Two appliances from Southport Community Fire Station attended the scene, along
Photo: Skating rink, Southport Ice Skating on real ice on Southport’s beautiful tree-lined shopping boulevard, Lord Street. Protected from the elements by a marquee the rink is fully accessible (disabled skaters should contact
The former head teacher of a Southport primary school will face a professional conduct hearing, 24th to 27th November 2015. Colin Coleman, from Southport, was the head of Linaker Primary School for more than 13 years before he
City Look on Lord Street will close for the final time at the end of the month. City Look also has a mens outlet on Chapel street which will remain open. Staff in the
Photo: Crime scene in Southport town centre. (May 2014) The official figures reveal arise in violence and sexul offences in Southport town centre. September 2015 53, August 2015 42, July 2015 45, June 2015 44, May 2015 40, April 2015 41, March 2015 46 Click on the map below
Photo: Vauxhall Corsa that was involved (6pm) RTC Sussex Road Southport, Thursday November 12 2015 The emergency services were called to Sussex Road, Southport, at approximately 5.45 pm following reports of a
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Photo: Two men caught on CCTV at Huyton and Prescot GC Hesketh Pro shop hit by Dumb and Dumber Do you recognise these two men who stole a number of items from
Photo: Broken down after bad bus driving on Garstang Road, Southport A bus broke down on Garstang Road this morning after the driver stalled whilst reversing back after missing a turn, Friday 6
A number of drivers were stopped in London Street, Southport today (Thursday 5th November) as part of the on going Merseyside Police road safety campaign targeting drivers who disregard road traffic signs
Applications for Southport’s 2016 Mad Dog 10k race are open The event is organised every February by Southport Hesketh Round Table with all the proceeds going to local charities. Runners World Magazine
Right now, the government has the power to rifle through your emails and private messages without having a warrant from a judge. But over the next 24 hours, ordinary people have a
Photo: Alleged bike thief on Eastbank Street This male attempted to steal two bikes from Eastbank Street last Sunday at 7pm (October 24). He was spotted outside the The Volunteer Arms, he went