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A relaunch meeting is to be held to organise the ‘relaunch’ of Birkdale Civic Society on Wednesday (March 6). The meeting will be held at Birkdale Conservative Club on Liverpool Road at

While Southport residents are being hit by a massive council tax rise, the town’s MP was nowhere to be seen. Damien Moore, whose opposition call him the invisible man, was actually thousands

Police are hunting two young men after a vicious assault and robbery in Ainsdale. A young boy and his friend were viciously attacked by two young men on Liverpool road yesterday. in

Reports by Southport Conservatives that the town won’t receive any money from a Sefton Council community fund have come under fire for “blatant misinformation”.  Local Labour councillors say the reports containing glaring

A southport lotto ticket holder is sitting on £1million and they don’t even know about it. National Lottery players in Southport are being urged to check and double-check their tickets to see

Due to a person being struck by a train in the Freshfield area, services on the Southport line are suspended. Buses have been requested, more information will be announced once available.

Sefton residents are being asked for views about a number of local health policies, being reviewed to make sure NHS resources are used on the most effective treatments. NHS South Sefton (CCG)

Drivers should avoid Town Lane next month as it shuts for roadworks. The knock in effect will cause big tailbacks on Kew Roundabout. The council say diversions are in place to ensure

As Parliament descends into pandemonium, amidst backbiting over Brexit (and the Universal Credit fiasco), the salaries of our MPs are due to rise by more than £2,000 from April next year. This

Fast food lovers are rejoicing after Mcdonalds Kew announced they will start delivering to homes. Only available on Uber Eats the service will now send out piping hot Mcdonalds to thousands of

A dog owner has been landed with a fine and costs of £626 after failing to respond to an order from Sefton Council to get her dog microchipped Leighanne Inglis, of Tulketh

Southport mum of two Emma Hawksworth, says her life has been turned upside down after she opted to have vaginal mesh after the traumatic birth of her daughter. But just weeks after it was

The extremely pleasant February weather has resulted in a few striking sunsets. This was the scene at Ainsdale beach this evening. The last moments of the sinking sun mark the end of

emergency services have closed part of Lord Street following a horrific accident this afternoon involving a bus and a pedestrian. The incident took place near to the zebra crossing on Lord Street

Safety signage should be erected around Southport’s coastal marshes to warn people of the possible dangers of venturing out there. The call follows the tragic death of Adam Seaton, the student who

An enlarged photo of the teenage ISIS bride has been used as a target by the Ultimate Airsoft Range in Wallasey, in Merseyside. Some posters on social media have expressed concerns, yet

POLICE are appealing for help in finding a 14 year-old girl who is missing from Cumbria. Morgan Foster was last seen at around 7.50pm on Friday, 22 February at Penrith Railway Station

UPDATE – Following a collision in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, 27 February) on the East Lancashire Road, the female passenger of the private hire taxi has now died. The

An innovative and award winning programme for pre-school children has been re-launched in Southport and Formby. The Creation Station’s hands-on art and craft exploration sessions giveeven very young children the chance to

The Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing – Councillor Trish Hardy (LitherlandWard), recently awarded grants from the Community Transition Fund to the following organisations – Marine Football Club, Sefton Community Carers Centre,

Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its first ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 14th March at the Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport and anyone

After Saturday’s league draw, Southport head into midweek action in the Semi-Final of the Lancashire FA Partners Foundation Challenge Trophy. The goalless draw against FC United of Manchester is something Liam Watson

Fears are growing for a much loved family cat after it disappeared from its Lord Street home. The black and white moggy called Tiddles failed to come home from her normal nightly

babyballet® Southport, Formby & Crosby celebrate their ninth year of business with a magical babyballet Party held at Argyle Road Tennis Club, Southport on Friday 22nd February 2019. The tiny tutu wearing

Loving Husband and Devoted Father, Francis Till lost his battle with lymphoma on the 15th February at the young age of 57. His funeral will take place at West Lancashire crematorium (L407SP)

POLICE have today (Tuesday 26 February 2019) arrested seven men and seized cocaine, cannabis and alcohol as part of a planned operation following incidents of disorder ahead of recent away football fixtures.

The cursed Falstaff pub has shut down just days after a failed re-opening. The King Street pub has opened and closed down again five times in recent years as hopeful pub landlords

POLICE are urging people in Formby to be vigilant following reports a woman has tried to persuade people to give her small quantities of cash under false pretences. A report was received

Labour must actively campaign for public vote, say campaigners Left wing activists hail “huge step forward” for Labour after Corbyn backs fresh public vote on Brexit Labour must make good on its