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Air ambulance called to multi-vehicle crash on M6 southbound One lane is closed and there are long delays due to the multi-vehicle accident at junction 22 for Winwick Link Road, Newton Le

FA CUP DRAW | Robins Return Southport have been drawn at home to Vanarama National League North rivals Ashton United in the fourth round qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup. The tie,

BHS bombshell turns into a bargain bin whimper Shoppers hoping for a designer outlet opening in the former BHS store have been left disappointed. Staff for a pop up discount store on

Eastbank Street, Southport will undergo overnight carriageway maintenance works from October 15, which will last for approximately two weeks. Sefton Council’s Highways team will be issuing letters to residents and businesses on

Gagged Southport campaigners to protest against government plans to allow frackers to frill at will Local campaigners wearing gags will protest in Lord Street, Southport on Saturday 13th October against government plans

Smart road lights to prevent lane drifting at major motorway junction LED road studs light up when traffic lights turn green Technology switched on at Merseyside’s Switch Island Smart lights in the

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre – Saturday 13th October           Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Yaso Sathiy, Focus Editor will be holding their next Advice

Formby Chapel Lane Trees update Sefton Council has agreed to let Formby Parish Council carry out pruning works on two dangerous trees set to be removed in Formby. Last month Sefton Council

Year of the Volunteer: Become a Clean-Up Champion this Autumn We love volunteers who continue to keep our borough beautiful – especially during the Year of the Volunteers. Everybody knows Sefton has

Community marks centenary of the women’s vote at One Vision Housing’s Older Person’s Day One Vision Housing (OVH) tenants and local community groups came together to celebrate Older Person’s Day with a

A multi-million pound contract which will help provide a safe, reliable, and resilient road network for drivers across parts of the North West has been awarded by Highways England. The Maintenance and

Vandals strike again to target Southport pier cafe Vandals have struck again and thrown bricks at the Victorian style verandahs on Southport Pier. This is the second time in just a few

Disabled man derailed by Southport station staff Staff at Southport station have been slammed for disabled shaming a man with a walking stick. Commuter Matthew Jones has hit out at merseyrail guards

Southport dog walkers fear new Council rules Dog walkers in Southport have been warned about new rules in force after signs went up around parks and green spaces to make them aware

Police thank public following Giants success Merseyside Police has thanked the public for helping to make the Giants event a success on Saturday. Superintendent Mark Morgan said: “We recognise that the ‘Liverpool’s

Public opinion in Southport is swinging behind a People’s Vote. Campaigners for a ‘People’s Vote’ were out in force in Southport and Formby at the weekend trying to persuade local people of

Merseyside Police says a man has been shot dead by a cyclist in the Belle Vale area of Liverpool. Emergency services were called to Cornwood Close shortly before 11.30am to reports a

The hunt is on to find a white Ford KA driver after they smashed into another car and drove off in Churchtown. The hit and run happened just after 4pm on Saturday

Southport FC | Free School Tickets As the build-up to Non-League Day continues, Southport Football Club are encouraging as many new ‘Mini Port’ fans as possible to witness the action at the

Emergency services have closed off Kensington Road in Southport following a horrific car smash. The red hatchback struck another vehicle at the junction of Kensington Road and Mornington Road shortly after 5.30pm

Pop-Up Shop to fill former BHS building Could a high flying clothing chain be set to move into the ex BHS Store? Rumours are flying that high end clothing giant Zara is

Volunteer of the Month As 2018 is Sefton’s ‘Year of the Volunteer’, we think it’s only right to continue recognise our superb volunteers once again this season. That is why the Southport Football

Southport Santa Sprint 2018 Join in the festivities with hundreds of Santas and help raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice. This is our 9th year and to celebrate there will be a 5K

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 8 to Sunday 14 October 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 5