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Study to track coronavirus infection and immunity launched with 20,000 households to take part

Some 20,000 households in England are being contacted to take part in a study to track coronavirus in the general population. The study aims to improve understanding of infection levels and how

23rd April 2020

Sefton Council and local NHS helping people to be Kind to Your Mind during the Coronavirus outbreak

A new campaign ‘Kind to Your Mind’, to help lift people’s people spirits during the Coronavirus outbreak, has been launched in Sefton. Designed to support mental wellbeing of people living and working

23rd April 2020

Coronavirus: UK to have ‘socially disruptive measures’ until at least the end of the year

The UK is going to have to live with some form of “socially disruptive measures” for at least the rest of the year, England’s chief medical officer has said. Speaking at the

23rd April 2020

Appeal to locate missing Merseyside girl

Police are appealing for help to locate a 16-year-old girl from Birkenhead who is missing. Lilly Rose Alcock, also known as Wallace, was last seen in Brassey Street on Monday, 20 April.

23rd April 2020

Can you help us find missing man Andrew Brighouse?

Can you help us find missing St Helens man Andrew Brighouse? Andrew last made contact with family and friends yesterday, Tuesday 21 April, and we’re increasingly concerned. He is 31 and lives

23rd April 2020

NATIONAL LEAGUE | Remaining Games Cancelled

National League Clubs were asked to support an ordinary resolution on 9 April to end the Playing Season for all fixtures scheduled up to and including 25 April 2020. With almost 90%

22nd April 2020

UPDATE collecting items from Argos during COVID-19 pandemic

Hi, I wanted to write to you to let you know about steps we have taken to keep you and our colleagues safe when you’re collecting items from Argos. Over the past few

22nd April 2020

Coronavirus testing facilities supports Southport key workers to return to work

A pilot mobile testing site in Southport is now offering tests to key workers, and the people they live with, if they have Coronavirus (Covid-19) symptoms. Over the next two days, key

22nd April 2020

Police seize another uninsured car

Another uninsured vehicle off the road, this time in Hesketh Bank. Police have had patrols out all day covering all the local villages aswell as Ormskirk. That’s one more uninsured driver off

22nd April 2020

MPs back new Hillsborough law to help families affected by major incidents

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson is one of the sponsors of The Public Advocate Bill, which would establish a public advocate to provide advice to families of the deceased after major incidents.

22nd April 2020

Shoreline Church on Mornington Southport

A Southport Church open to help those in need of food

Shoreline Church on Mornington Road in Southport may have closed its doors on Sundays for worshippers, but the doors are wider open than ever on weekdays to keep the food bank running

22nd April 2020

Playtown Southport cook and deliver free meals to key workers

A huge thank you to Playtown Southport, who are working incredibly hard during these difficult times to cook and deliver free meals to NHS workers, key workers, vulnerable people and anyone that

22nd April 2020

Sefton Open 2020 – Digital Exhibition

Date: Saturday 18 April 2020 – Saturday 6 June 2020 The Sefton Open is an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and artistic talent across the borough of Sefton. For the first time, The

22nd April 2020

Sefton Council and local NHS helping people to be Kind to Your Mind during the Coronavirus outbreak

A new campaign ‘Kind to Your Mind’, to help lift people’s people spirits during the Coronavirus outbreak, has been launched in Sefton. Designed to support mental wellbeing of people living and working

22nd April 2020

Popular resort entertainer dies of Coronavirus complications

Tributes have been paid to a famous Southport entertainer who has passed away as a result of complications due to Coronavirus The famous Gary Melia has sadly passed away at Broadgreen Hospital

22nd April 2020

Aldi joins Free School Meal voucher scheme

Aldi has confirmed (Tuesday 21 April) it has signed up to the national voucher scheme, which is one of the ways the Government is supporting children on free school meals during the

22nd April 2020

Merseyside Police supports National Stalking Awareness Week

Merseyside Police is continuing to support stalking victims as part of National Stalking Awareness week. The theme for the week, which runs until 24th April 2020, is See Stalking Clearly – to

22nd April 2020

Policing continues as normal despite lockdown

Over the past 24 hours officers have continued to make arrests, recover cannabis farms, seize weapons and protect the public despite lockdown. In Aigburth, officers recovered a cannabis farm with approximately 115

22nd April 2020

Sefton Council business grants update

Following extensive communication and engagement, Sefton Council has received 3,100 applications for Business Grants over the last few weeks. We are pleased to confirm that all these have been processed and any applications which are eligible and have yet to receive payment will do

22nd April 2020