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Darlington: Port goals: Quakers bookings: ​Port bookings: 42′ Parry, 60′ Platt, 53′ Charles. Quakers substitutions: 45′ Ben O’Hanlon (on for Muggleton), 57′ Saunders (on for Galbraith), 76′ Kneeshaw (on for Nicholson) Port substitutions: 73′ Homson-Smith

Photo: Selfish Parking Lord Street Selfish drivers parking on pavements have come under fire, with pedestrians claiming they are being forced to walk in the road in some of the town’s main

A Tesco delivery driver has been left red faced after destroying a brand new estate after his sat nav took a wrong turn. The massive articulated lorry was forced to drive over

Formby MP Bill Esterson has expressed concern about the town’s village centre after another business closed its doors.   Superdrug on Chapel Lane closed earlier this month (February) leaving yet another unit

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has backed calls for the Parliamentary pension fund to ditch investments in fossil fuels. More than 200 MPs and former MPs have signed the Divest Parliament Pledge, which

Residents in Churchtown & Crossens could be the first communities in Southport to gain power from Sefton Council if a petition is successful. Residents are campaigning for a Churchtown Parish Council and

After two positive results this week Southport will be hoping to continue their good form into this weekends game against Darlington. The 5-3 win over table-toppers Chorley was one of the highs

Tourism and safety bosses are fuming with the Scarisbrick Hotel after they tried to fix a shattered window with black duct tape. The hideous looking window has not been replaced after a

Clients at a Southport adult disability service have been given royal invitations to take part in a special service at Westminster Abbey. Six clients from the Southport Learning Rooms will be treated

Although it was not that warm on the Southport shoreline, a milder than normal Valentine’s Day saw Britain enjoying temperatures in some parts up to 14C. Regardless of the weather, Southport is

Fire crews have rescued a group of bus passengers after an accident near to St Marks Medical Centre this evening. Young pupils and elderly pensioners had to be rescued from the emergency

Plans for public-sector land to be developed, which aim to bring forward 10,000 new homes, 14,000 new jobs and save taxpayers £37million in running costs. Plans for public-sector land to be developed

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 35-year-old man who has breached the terms of his bail. Ashley Bernard McConville, whose last known address was Cambridge Road, Bootle, is

Shadow Business Minister Bill Esterson is backing a new scheme to ensure small businesses are paid on time. The MP for Sefton Central said late payments were a scourge for small businesses

Controversial tree felling in Formby’s Chapel Lane was supposed to result in stump removal. This was previously stated by the council… Q. What will happen to the tree stumps once the trees

Highways England is changing the way it manages major motorway upgrades in the North West to help reduce the impact of roadworks on drivers. Following feedback from road users, the government company

Detectives investigating a ram raid robbery at a jewellers in Southport in 2017 have arrested and charged a Scottish man with handling stolen goods. At around 4.40pm on Thursday, 23 November 2017,

Sir Alex Ferguson says Eric Harrison was “one of the greatest coaches of our time” following the death of the former Manchester United youth coach, credited with developing their ‘Class of 92’.

A Volvo estate was abandoned in a field at the junction of Heathey Lane and Jacksmere Lane this morning, Thursday 14 February 2019. It is still not known if the driver lost

Officers from Southport Community Team responded to a report of Theft from Debenhams Store, Lord Street (Tuesday 12 February) where a well known shoplifter had entered the shop and stolen perfume to

Paramedics have taken a man to hospital after a disturbance on King Street, Southport this evening. Police and paramedics were called to King Street just before 6pm this evening after a man

An award-winning independent business is looking for local talent to join its expanding vibrant team, and is offering attractive rewards including weekend breaks away, discount vouchers, and the potential of having half

Damien Moore MP attended the Southport Bid conference on Friday 8 February to discuss with prominent business leaders how to attribute part of the £675 million fund he secured from the Chancellor

Southport is living up to its reputation as the town that time forgot after the Atkinson clock stopped. Bad weather over the weekend has battered the old clock tower and now panels

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 44-year-old man from Bootle who is wanted on warrant. Stephen Gannon is wanted by officers after he failed to comply with the

The music has faded out at a popular Southport guitar store after it closed its doors for good. Chartered surveyors have been called in to liquidate the remaining stock at Dad’s Guitar’s

A shop with the fast growing reputation of being the easiest to rob in Southport has been hit again. The Or Nearest Offer store on London Street has suffered yet another theft