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Damien Moore MP on Brexit and the withdrawal agreement

Last week, Members of Parliament cast their vote on the Withdrawal Agreement on the terms of our departure from the European Union and the Political Declaration on our future relationship. I voted

2nd February 2019

SOUTHPORT Writers Search for Love

Looking for an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s day this year? Southport Writers’ Circle are continuing their annual tradition of hosting a ‘Valentine’s Verses’ evening, where all are welcome to share romantic

2nd February 2019

Appeal to locate missing Southport man Paul Stranmore has been found

UPDATE – Paul has now been found, thanks you for sharing MISSING | Paul stanmore 56, 5ft 9 bald head Paul has not been since Sunday 27th February at around 5pm, friends reported that he

1st February 2019

Merseyide Police stall on chop shop investigation

No arrests have been made despite police uncovering one of the largest chop shops in Merseyside Police history. A number of cars stolen from hard working Southport families led to the discovery

1st February 2019

Kew Woods win special award for Wellbeing

Kew Woods Primary School has been named as the first school in Sefton to win a special award for wellbeing. The school on Ovington Drive in Southport was one of five in

1st February 2019

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 4 to Sunday 10 February 2019

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 1 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

1st February 2019

Liberal Democrat Councillors Advice Centre

Liberal Democrat Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 11th February. They will be available from 2pm – 3pm

1st February 2019

The Central Club Open Day – Saturday 16th February

The all-new ‘The Central Club’ on bath Street in Southport town centre (previously known as Southport Conservative Club) will be holding an open day on Saturday, February 16th, from 3pm until 7pm

1st February 2019

New chronic pain management service to be delivered for West Lancashire residents

THE NHS in West Lancashire has developed a new specialist service to support patients living with chronic pain. The service, iHELP Pain Management service, has been designed by local clinicians and patients.

1st February 2019

Southport bus concerns as fares soar and passengers decline under Tories, says Labour’s Liz

New analysis from Labour reveals how bus fares are set to soar over the next few years, while at the same time private companies operating bus routes are raking in billions of

1st February 2019

FTSE 100 Recovers on Tuesday in Week of Uncertainties

London’s markets continued to struggle to start the week as Brexit decisions continue to weigh down stocks. The markets started the week much like they ended the previous week down. The FTSE

1st February 2019

Funding For Heritage Lottery Project in Southport

Further funding is set to be approved by Sefton Council to submit a second round application for Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) for a major project in Southport town centre. Development funding of

1st February 2019

Solar Halo spotted over Southport Pier

Known as a 22 degree halo or a sun halo, the ring is caused by sunlight passing through ice crystals in cirrus clouds within the Earth’s atmosphere. Sometimes a higher/larger sun halo

31st January 2019

How To Pursue A Career In Fitness

Have you ever considered what steps you need to take in order to pursue a career in health and fitness? If you are passionate about physical activity, working out, and most importantly

31st January 2019

Formby: road accident by the Grapes Hotel

A black Ford car was involved in a road accident this morning in Formby. This happened shortly before 9.00 am at the roundabout of Church Road and Piercefield Road, near to the

31st January 2019

Hawk’s freedom flight ends in disaster

Fire crews in Southport were given the odd task of helping rescue a hawk from a TV aerial last night. The RSPCA drafted in fire fighters from Manchester Road after a homeowner

31st January 2019

Car crashes into front garden in Southport

A car spun out of control on Cemetery Road this morning crashing through a wall and into a parked car. The driver of the black Peugeot lost control after skidding on Black

31st January 2019

Missing: David James Halpin

Police are appealing for help in finding a 21 year-old man who is missing from home. David James Halpin, who is from the Litherland area, was last seen in Eaton Avenue on

31st January 2019

Southport Conservatives announce first four candidates for May’s Local elections

Southport Conservatives have announced their first four candidates for the local elections in May. Amongst those standing are Cllr Terry Jones (Ainsdale) and Cllr Harry Bliss (Cambridge), two current councillors seeking re-election.

31st January 2019

Home Secretary announces new police powers to deal with knife crime

The Home Secretary is radically stepping up the government’s response to knife crime and will be introducing new orders to prevent criminals carrying blades. As part of decisive action to enhance police

31st January 2019

Reward offered for return jewelly stolen in Ormkirk

A resident in the Ormskirk area has been the victim of a burglary recently where items of jewellery, see pictures, were taken. The victim would like the items returned and is willing

31st January 2019

WARNING | Doorstep selling in Ainsdale with an aggressive attitude

6.55pm AINSDALE Police are receiving calls about a number of males doorstep selling in Ainsdale with an aggressive attitude. Officers are in the area. Should anyone call at your home in this

30th January 2019

Get to know more about your tablet – At The Atkinson

Include-It Mersey, a project that aims to reduce digital exclusion across the Liverpool City Region, has teamed up with The Atkinson to provide technical support to local people. Alongside the usual free

30th January 2019

Dental Care in the Past

For most of us, brushing our teeth is part of our early morning routine. We brush our teeth with a soft bristled brush using fluoride toothpaste, floss, gargle mouthwash, and then head

30th January 2019

UPDATE | Appeal following a fatal road traffic collision in Southport

POLICE are appealing for information after a pedestrian died following a collision involving a car in Southport this morning (Wednesday 30 January 2019). A report was received shortly before 10.55am that a

30th January 2019

Sefton council slammed for not gritting Southport roads

Motorists have slammed Sefton for not gritting AGAIN. The roads around Southport were a total disgrace this morning and a number of cars collided with each other due to black ice. Roads

30th January 2019

Pedestrian killed in Town Lane RTC

Emergency services have closed off Town Lane after a pedestrian was knocked down and killed by a car. Paramedics and doctors from Southport hospital ran to the aid of the victim but

30th January 2019

UPDATE | Town Lane house fire

Sunday, 27 January 2019 Town Lane, Southport . Fire crews dealt with a house fire in Town Lane, Southport on Sunday 27th January. Crews were alerted at 10.05pm and on scene at

30th January 2019

High visibility patrols stepped up to combat Bedford Park yobs

Officers from Southport Community Police Team will be on High Visibility patrol in the area of Bedford Park this evening. This is in direct response to concerns raised by residents, involving a

30th January 2019

Violent male arrested after smashing doors a Southport Hotel

At approximately 01:30 hrs this morning, officers attended The Scarisbrick Hotel, Lord Street, Southport in response to a report of a violent male causing damage at the location. The male had left

30th January 2019

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