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Local Lib-Dem Leader accused of having “stolen the silver” from Sefton Council through cuts

Former MP and now councillor for Dukes ward, John Pugh, has come under fire after his recent comments welcoming Government restrictions on local authority spending. The new rules will limit the ability

24th January 2018

Formby is literally buzzing with volunteer opportunities!

An appeal has been launched, via B 4 Biodiversity & the Sefton Year of the Volunteer campaign, to find fresh faced volunteers who would love to get involved with Formby’s very own

24th January 2018

‘Bionic Man Michael’ banks three golden medals!

A Banks teacher has overcome a severe shoulder injury to scoop three gold medals – in one weekend – after having received specialist surgery from a professor at Ormskirk Hospital. It was

24th January 2018

Formby Clinic, booking problems persist

People seeking to book appointments at Formby Clinic are apparently ongoing. Many are saying that the phone is not answered when ringing and that other difficulties exist. Reviews give evidence of the

24th January 2018

Police warning after spate of burglaries in Southport

Three burglaries have occurred in Southport, in close proximity to each other, between Saturday21st and Tuesday 23rd January 2018. The burglaries were in Preston New Road, Longacre and Cambridge Road and with

24th January 2018

Funeral details announced for Cassie Hayes

HAYES CASSIE Southport, formerly Alnwick Tragically our beautiful Cassie Hayes was taken from us far too soon on the 13th January 2018. Our hearts are broken. For all those who would like

24th January 2018

A leading Southport medical negligence law firm becomes first sponsor of Rugby League video referee decision

Patient Claim Line, the UK’s highest rated medical negligence specialist according to consumers, has partnered up with the Rugby Super League (Europe) in an innovative two-year sponsorship deal. Patient Claim Line is

24th January 2018

New changes for Southport’s Private Rented Landlords & Tenants

From March 1, 2018 landlords who privately rent out their properties will be required to obtain a new licence from Sefton Council if their properties are located within selected areas in the borough.

24th January 2018

Plaque commemorating Jean Alexander to be installed in Southport

A plaque commemorating the life of one of Southport’s most famous faces is set to be installed in her honour in The Atkinson. Plans to install a plaque at the town’s library

24th January 2018

Building work starts on £11.5m retirement community in Southport

Work is now underway on a multi-million pound retirement scheme in Southport. Building firm Bardsley Construction is delivering the £11.5m project on Alexandra Road for property company Adlington. The development will comprise

24th January 2018

Council’s £32 Million Offshore Purchase of Bootle Strand to Come Under Scrutiny

Sefton Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee for Regeneration will be meeting at 5.00 pm on 31st January at Bootle Town Hall to put the Cabinet’s £32 million purchase of the Bootle Strand

23rd January 2018

Southport Conservatives Pay Tribute to former Dukes Ward Councillor Pat Ball

It is with great sadness that it is announced that former Councillor Pat Ball has died. Councillor Ball, the former proprietor of the Shelborne Hotel, was twice elected as the Conservative Councillor

23rd January 2018

Popular Southport restaurant Bistrot Pierre reopens after water leak

The temporary closure of the restaurant, which opened in November last year, was a result of a water leak in the premises. The manager of the Lord Street venue said that there

23rd January 2018

Something fishy about Cambridge Road pothole

Shop owners are wondering what the catch is as they beg United Utilities to fix potholes left after emergency repair work. The junction of Cambridge Road and Preston New Road is littered

23rd January 2018

Bootle Trish takes dad’s hot seat for vote to take £700,000 from the poor

Sefton Council’s Cabinet meetings are well-known for taking only a few minutes from start to finish. The £200,000-per-year’s worth of Cabinet Members who attend usually finish before their coffee gets cold and

23rd January 2018

Police Cash for the Many or for the Few?

This week, Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy is asking Southport residents to pay more council tax to keep police on the streets. She is going to spend council tax payers’

23rd January 2018

Body found in Preston ‘believed to be Michael Brooks’

Preston police this afternoon recovered a man’s body from the River Ribble. It comes as officers have been searching for 19-year-old Michael Brooks for more than three weeks. VIDEO: Search continues to

23rd January 2018

SOUTHPORT: Winter Wilson hit the road with the legendary Fairport Convention

Friday 26h January, 2018, The Atkinson, Southport TICKETS Winter Wilson are preparing to hit the road with the legendary Fairport Convention – but they could very easily be on the dole. This

23rd January 2018

Councillor Patricia Ball – “Dukes Woman” tribute

Councillor David Barton, the local District Councillor for Dukes Ward has provided his own tribute at the recent Sefton Council Meeting to Councillor Patricia Ball, also affectionately known as the “Dukes Woman”

23rd January 2018

Appeal after designer bags and cash cards stolen from Southport car

A designer nappy bag has been stolen from Sussex Road. The Gucci bag along with a ted baker purse were swiped from a car around 6am on Saturday morning. They have yet

22nd January 2018

Damien Moore MP welcomes ‘significant’ fall in attempted suicides on visit to The Samaritans

Damien Moore MP has today welcomed a ‘significant’ fall in the number of people attempting to take their own lives in the town as he visited volunteers and workers at The Samaritans

22nd January 2018

SOUTHPORT Step up to the challenge

Step up to the challenge A national charity which has its head office in Merseyside is urging locals to sign up today to walk for autism – 10,000 steps a day for

22nd January 2018

Corridor Bar & Eatery forced to close TODAY following break-in

Due to a break-in at Corridor Bar & Eatery on Lord Street, Southport in the early hours of this morning has forced the popular establishment to close. A spokesperson for the Bar

22nd January 2018

Plumbing Merchants open the taps on new headquarters

A popular Southport plumbing merchants have said a massive thanks to the hundreds of customers who helped celebrate their move to a brand new headquarters this morning. AMS plumbers made the historic

22nd January 2018

Merseyside Police crackdown on cash point skimming device

Merseyside Police is warning the public in Maghull to be extra cautious when using ATM machines following claims that one in the area has been tampered with. It has been reported that

22nd January 2018

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Councillors Advice Centre – Meols Ward (Thursday 25th January)

Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Nigel Ashton and will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 25th January. They will be available from 10.30am-11.30am at BoxTree Kitchen for Queenscourt café,

22nd January 2018

Could you help someone with dementia keep doing the things they love?

Alzheimer’s Society will be holding a drop-in volunteer recruitment event to encourage people to sign up and help Sefton residents in need of support. Side by Side is a new free service

22nd January 2018

Search continues to find missing Preston man

Police are continuing to appeal for information after a 19-year-old man went missing from Preston. Michael Brookes was last seen around 2am on Sunday (January 14) in Avenham Park with a friend.

22nd January 2018

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Dovehaven Care Homes’ Mark and Luke Gilbert’s 150km Ski Challenge – Support The Cause!

Dovehaven Care Homes’ Mark and Luke Gilbert (along with two good friends) are embarking on a two day, 150km ski challenge in aid of the charity Snow Camp on 26th January. 150km

22nd January 2018

MCS Group celebrating our 30th birthday / Recruiting IT Support Technician!

Established in January 1988, MCS Group are proud and excited to be celebrating 30 years in business! We are very thankful to the people who have supported us over the years and

22nd January 2018

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