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Fracking at the UK’s only active shale gas site has been suspended after the largest earthquake since the process started in October. The tremor with a magnitude of 1.5 was measured by

Armed officers have stormed a house in Southport following multiple 999 calls. Armed officers and Merseyside Police were seen entering a house on Eastbourne Road in Southport today. Detectives on scene remained

Southport residents who hire rogue waste disposers who then fly-tip the rubbish, could now be fined up to £400. The government has brought forward legislation needed to introduce new financial penalties of

The Metro proudly presents the Tom Jones Tribute show. When: Saturday 15th December 3 course meal and show costs only £35:00 per person Location: The Metro – bookings@themetrosouthport.com https://www.metrosouthport.com/en-gb Tel: 01704 536836

£21 million of capital investment from Government for Lancashire and South Cumbria will see the development of an Integrated Acute Mental Health Hub for Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is

Merseyside Police are is becoming concerned for the whereabouts of 14-year-old Josh Brady. Josh was last seen at Switch Island at 4.10pm on Friday, 30 November and has not been seen since.

The ruling by the European Court of Justice that the UK can cancel Brexit without the permission of the other 27 EU states has been greeted with anger by local MEP Paul

Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for information to find the next of kin of a woman who recently died in Southport. Jacqueline Stone, 77 years, of Duke Street, Southport died at her

Merseyside Police’s continuing fight against knife crime has been given a boost thanks to a new partnership set up with the region’s five local authorities. We’ve asked colleagues from Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral,

Sefton’s leading adult social care provider has a new man at the helm. Mark Fox has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Bootle-based New Directions. Mark joins the organisation from

Stephen Murphy age 38 of Forest Road, Southport has been arrested for shoplifting and going equipped for theft. Murphy was charged with the offences and received 12 weeks imprisonment at court and

Three young fencers from Scarisbrick Swords fencing club have been awarded their Northwest colours and selected to fence for the region at the Cadet Winton Cup.  This competition is British Fencing’s annual

We are still collecting non-perishable food to help sustain the Sefton foodbanks and we are asking that you kindly support the continuation of them by donating anything from the list below and

Merseyside Police can confirm enquiries are underway following the discovery of a man’s body in water in Southport this morning (Monday, 10 December 2018). Emergency services were called at around 10.10am to

Merseyside Police can confirm enquiries are underway following the discovery of a man’s body in water in Southport this morning (Monday, 10 December 2018). Emergency services were called at around 10.10am to

Rescue crews are working to remove a family car that skidded off Jacksmere Lane and ended up trapped in a deep muddy field this morning. The white saloon came spinning off the

A major incident has been declared as police have closed off part of the road around Banks Pumping station. Locals have been told to avoid the area or stay in doors while

New laws will see drink-drivers automatically banned from driving for three months are now in place. This afternoon, Minister for Transport Shane Ross announced that the drink-driving provisions of the Road Traffic

The snow is coming … and the good news is it’s bringing a feast of comfort food with it! The Potting Shed Bar & Gardens in Southport has launched its new menu,

People living in Lancashire can access mental health care, support and treatment closer to home, through a new inpatient mental health unit which has opened in Central Lancashire. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation

New road-map sets out next steps to support thousands of people off the street for good as government works to end rough sleeping by 2027 £11 million fund opened for councils across

Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jordan Goode. Jordan, who lives in North Wales, was last seen on Monday, 3 December in the New Ferry area. He

Fire crews have rushed to the Scarisbrick Hotel after a danger pipe came loose. OTS reported yesterday how residents in Scarisbrick Avenue fear for their lives after the drainpipe came loose from

This evening marks the 132nd anniversary of the Mexico disaster, where 14 lifeboat men from Southport and 13 from St Annes lost their lives. The Southport Offshore Rescue Trust have laid a

Southport Model Railway Society enjoyed a detailed look at the construction of the Merseyrail Loop and Link lines, which revolutionised travel in Liverpool 40 years ago. The talk was given by John

Southports good form continued this afternoon with a 2-2 draw at Bradford PA, Saturday 8 Decemember 2018. The result means Southport are now unbeaten in their last 10 games. Bradford (Park Avenue)

Residents in Scarisbrick Avenue day they are risking their life day after day after the Scarisbrick Hotel continues to fall apart. After strong winds last night piping is now dangling by a

Three Southport mums have each received an award hailing them as community champions for working “tirelessly” to save a local park. The women were given the recognition for their “outstanding contribution” to