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Teachers across Southport and Sefton are facing the prospect of yet another pay cut this year, despite government claims that “austerity is over”. Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds MP, has

The UK government has announced that it has earmarked £2million to help councils tackle the problem of rogue landlords. Councils can apply to have some of the fund allocated to them before

Southport agents go for gold in National award Anthony James Estate Agents team has been awarded The British Property Lettings Awards for Southport. ‘Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period,

Southport residents are being urged to play their part in a campaign to ‘keep antibiotics working’. Public Health England want to remind patients that taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts

NEW Bye-law prevents cars being sold from Southport road Following complaints from local residents about cars being sold as commercial business on the main arterial routes into/out of Southport, Sefton Council introduced

Grants to help reduce social isolation Local groups have been given a boost now that wellbeing organisation Living Well Sefton has launched the fifth round of the Community Resilience Grant. Community groups

Southport businesses raise hundreds of pounds to protect neglected and abused animals Southport, Ormskirk and District Animal Centre received a welcome £445 boost for its vital work to protect neglected animals thanks

Southport Snooker Ace Makes two 147 breaks on the spin Southport snooker legend Gareth Hibbot stunned fellow players when he cleared up two maximum 147 breaks on the bounce during practice last

Southport MP meets with church leaders MP Damien Moore has met with church leaders at Leyland Road, Southport. Damien said: “I recently met with church leaders and volunteers at Leyland Church in

Join The Ukulele Rebels for Lancashire night, as we focus on tunes by Lancashire musicians. On the 27th November The guest house in Union street celebrate Lancashire night with Ukulele Rebels featuring

Hereford 0-3 Southport Bulls Goals: Port Goals: 23′ Charles (penalty), 45+1′ Winnard, 66′ Archer Bulls Subs: 57′ Symons for Roberts, 74′ White for Finn, 78′ O’Sullivan for Murphy Port Subs: 37′ Archer

Do you know him? Is this you? Shameless thief swipes Poppy Appeal cash This is the moment a brazen thief steals a collection tin full of money intended for military veterans. The

Safety warning following seven gritter crashes in North West “I didn’t want to get back in a wagon for a few weeks” Motorway drivers are being urged to take extra care around

Next of kin appeal – David Clark We are appealing for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a 61 year-old man from the Southport area. David Clark died at his home address

Triathlon participant raises funds for Southport charity Michael Barlow ran the Chester Triathlon recently and fundraised £690 for the Southport and Ormskirk Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrine Fund charity. Dr May Ng ,

Children from Sefton get involved in anti-bullying awareness workshops This week, November 12 – 16, is National Anti-Bullying week focusing on the theme of Respect. During the week, the Bullybusters team will be

Do you know who this man is?  Officers investigating an attempted fraud at Liverpool Central station are today releasing a CCTV image in connection. At 3pm on 1 November, a man attempted

St Teresa’s Super Sports Days! St Teresa’s Year Two children spent a thoroughly enjoyable day at Rock and River in Ormskirk taking part in Archery, climbing and den building activities. All of

Local residents fighting to retain use of Southport Hospital’s hydrotherapy pool have won an apology and reversal of its closure decision. The campaign, which was backed by Labour activists in the town, saw

SOUTHPORT – TV License Scam Reported  At least two incidents have been reported supposedly from TV Licensing who contacted residents stating that their TV License has expired and could not be automatically

AINSDALE – Suspicious Cold Caller A white male 5’8” in height, approximately 30 years of age, wearing a blue/green jacket and blue trousers called at a house in Ainsdale. He asked the

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 31st October and the 13th November burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Upper

Health commissioners introduce new policy in self care week During self care week (12 – 18 November 2018) health commissioners in Sefton are launching a new policy which follows national guidance, explaining

SPAR shoppers raise an impressive £1156 for Marie Curie SPAR Cambridge Road would like to thank everyone who supported their SPAR Spooktacular campaign over the Halloween period. Karl Wildman, Store Manager of

Labour Politicises Armestice Day The guns may have drawn to a halt 100 years ago to the day but the Labour Party in Southport has insisted on keeping up party skirmishes even

This reminder comes after a UK resident sadly died after becoming infected with rabies following a cat bite during a visit to Morocco. There is no risk to the wider public in

CCTV Appeal after mobile phone theft from The Metro Bar & Hotel Merseyside police are investigating a theft of a mobile phone which took place at the Metro Bar & Hotel in