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Police search for vandals after damage to minibus used to transport vulnerable children

Police have launched an investigation after three individuals vandalised a minibus used to transport vulnerable children. Travel Co Buses holds contracts to transport vulnerable children and adults to school day centres. On

24th July 2020

Birkdale blighted by laughing gas canisters as safety campaigners call for ban

Laughing gas canisters which have plagued Southport as a constant reminder of anti social and potentially dangerous drug use may now be banned. The sight of used up metal canisters scattered on

24th July 2020

Secret gem is Southport’s coolest new hideaway bar

Southport’s newest and most exclusive secret bar has opened its doors this week in a much-needed boost to the local economy. The New Hideout Bar is now open for business on Hoghton

23rd July 2020

Sozzled in Southport! Pair wake up 80 miles from home after cab cock up

Two drunk pals are paying for the ride of a lifetime after ending up nearly 100 miles away from home after a taxi dropped them in Southport instead of Leeds. The stunned

22nd July 2020

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Planning permission changes could see empty Southport shops turned to housing

Empty stores and desolate business premises that have been closed across Southport for years could be turned into homes and residential spaces thanks to proposed relaxed government rules. The government are taking

22nd July 2020

Reckless dog owner risks life after jumping level crossing

A reckless dog owner has put his life and the life of his pet in danger after jumping a live level crossing in Southport. The male was caught on camera by stunned

21st July 2020

EXCLUSIVE: Pop star Pixie Lott shows off stunning views from Southport hotel

International superstar Pixie Lott is currently staying at the exclusive Vincent Penthouse in Southport The All About Tonight star, who has had a string of major hits around the world, posted an

21st July 2020

Fears for M&S Southport as company announces 950 job cuts

Fears for the future of the M&S superstore in Southport have begun once more after a swathe of job cuts were announced by the upmarket food and clothing chain. It’s been revealed

20th July 2020

Signalling problems at Southport causing major rail disruption

A signal fault at Southport station is causing major disruption on the Southport to Hunts Cross line. The disruption began at approximately 11.30 this morning. All services between Southport and Hillside are

20th July 2020

12-year-old Sarah Beck found after search in Burscough

Update: Sarah has now been found safe and well. A 12-year-old girl has been reported missing in Burscough. Sarah Beck set out from Red Cat Lane this morning to purchase milk from

18th July 2020

MP welcomes extra £2.5m for Sefton Council to support services during coronavirus

Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement that Sefton Council will receive a further £2,569,782 from the Government to help pay for its response to coronavirus, as part of a £500

18th July 2020

Car crashes after losing control in Morrisons car park

A driver has smashed into a trolley park at a busy town centre supermarket this morning. The driver, who required medical attention following the incident, lost control of their vehicle in Morrisons

17th July 2020

Drugs and stolen goods seized during Leyland Road search

Sefton Police arrested a 29-year-old male for drug offences following an arrest and search of an address on Leyland Road on Thursday. Large amounts of cannabis, amphetamine, crack cocaine and heroin were

16th July 2020

Concern grows for father missing since Sunday

Concern is growing for missing father Chris Molyneux. Chris, 40, was last seen at 2pm on Sunday 12 July at his home address in Orchard Hey, and extensive enquiries are being carried

16th July 2020

Southport and Formby patients positive about GPs

Results from the latest national GP Patient Survey published by NHS England last week show that patients in Southport and Formby overall are positive about the care they receive from their GP

16th July 2020

Caught in the act! CCTV shames filthy alleyway antics

A Southport town centre resident is hoping CCTV will shame filthy people who use an alleyway by his apartment as a makeshift toilet. Shocking stills from CCTV cameras fixed to an alleyway

16th July 2020

Council warns residents over barbecues after bin lorry fire

Sefton Council has warned residents to be cautious disposing of barbecues after a bin lorry fire on Southport’s coast road yesterday. The driver was forced to eject the recycling load over the

16th July 2020

228 people stop searched as part of County Lines activity

This month, Merseyside Police joined forces with British Transport Police (BTP), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Cheshire Police to crack down on those involved in County Lines drugs supply and associated criminality.

16th July 2020

Rat infested flytipped menace plagues resort street

Furious homeowners on a busy town centre street have condemned filthy shopkeepers who have dumped their rubbish outside their homes. Piles of industrial equipment, signage, fixtures and fittings have been dumped along

15th July 2020

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre reopens for watersports and actvities

Water lovers are encouraged to dive right into a series of fantastic events at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre over the coming months. The popular open air lake at the Waterloo based adventure

15th July 2020

Young local author to donate all book sales to Queenscourt Hospice

Budding local writer Noah Warren is donating all the sales of his book to Queenscourt Hospice. Noah’s mother Shorna is a doctor in Queenscourt and explained: “Last Autumn Noah created puppet shows

15th July 2020

A peek into the life of a professional gamer: how are eSports athletes different than conventional athletes?

Over the past few years, there’s been a major shift in the sports arena. While footballers, basketball players, cricketers were the only sportspersons until a decade ago, a new wave of professional

15th July 2020

Suspected drugs suppliers hunted by police

Cumbria Police are requesting the public’s help in locating two men. Kyle Annett, 25 and Liam Benfield, 25 are both wanted by Cumbria Police in connection with suspected supply of class A

14th July 2020

Pair sentenced for sex act outside Southport College

A court has heard how a lewd couple were caught by a stunned family in the middle of a shocking sex act outside Southport College. 33-year-old Shaun Anderson and 44-year-old Jenny Beresford

14th July 2020

Youngster shocked after touching exposed wires at town centre car park

Angry parents have complained to NCP after their young child got an electric shock from exposed live wires at a town centre car park. A broken security keypad at the NCP car

14th July 2020

Assured Care seek part-time and full-time staff

A Southport-based care agency are seeking part-time and full-time staff. Assured Care are the largest private domiciliary care agency in the North West and have grown from three staff to over a

14th July 2020

‘Southport is back open for business’ says Conservative Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling MP as lockdown eases

Originally posted: https://www.damienmooremp.com/news/southport-is-back-open-for-business-says-conservative-party-co-chairman-amanda-milling-mp-as-lockdown-eases Southport is back open for business with shops, restaurants, pubs and tourist attractions all welcoming visitors back as lockdown restrictions ease. After the Prime Minister announced the next steps

14th July 2020

Police search for vandals after damage to minibus used to transport vulnerable children

Birkdale blighted by laughing gas canisters as safety campaigners call for ban

Secret gem is Southport’s coolest new hideaway bar

Sozzled in Southport! Pair wake up 80 miles from home after cab cock up

Planning permission changes could see empty Southport shops turned to housing

Reckless dog owner risks life after jumping level crossing

EXCLUSIVE: Pop star Pixie Lott shows off stunning views from Southport hotel

Fears for M&S Southport as company announces 950 job cuts

Signalling problems at Southport causing major rail disruption

12-year-old Sarah Beck found after search in Burscough

MP welcomes extra £2.5m for Sefton Council to support services during coronavirus

Car crashes after losing control in Morrisons car park

Drugs and stolen goods seized during Leyland Road search

Concern grows for father missing since Sunday

Southport and Formby patients positive about GPs

Caught in the act! CCTV shames filthy alleyway antics

Council warns residents over barbecues after bin lorry fire

228 people stop searched as part of County Lines activity

Rat infested flytipped menace plagues resort street

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre reopens for watersports and actvities

Young local author to donate all book sales to Queenscourt Hospice

A peek into the life of a professional gamer: how are eSports athletes different than conventional athletes?

Suspected drugs suppliers hunted by police

Pair sentenced for sex act outside Southport College

Youngster shocked after touching exposed wires at town centre car park

Assured Care seek part-time and full-time staff

‘Southport is back open for business’ says Conservative Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling MP as lockdown eases

BREAKING: Patient climbs dangerous scaffolding after escaping mental health unit

Tickets now on sale for Victoria Park drive-in cinema

Crosby Library confirmed for mobile coronavirus testing