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Pupils practice their Putting skills ahead of the Open Primary school pupils from across the borough got into full swing ahead of the Open Golf Championship heading to Southport later this month.

The County Group wins Insurance Broker of the Year 2017! The British Insurance Awards 2017 took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday evening (5th July 2017). The County

Santander to close its Churchtown branch in September. Santander on Preston New Road bank will close for good on the 28th September. The Natwest and  Lloyds TSB has already closed leaving both buildings empty. Santander

Writer Richard Houghton is researching a new book on the lives of the psychedelic rockers and is delving deep into the archives from the band’s early unknown days – especially two gigs

Preserving Southport’s Historic Verandahs Sefton Council is leading the way in the preservation of Southport’s famous verandahs with the publication of a brand new maintenance and repair guide. The guide has been

The Chief Constable of Merseyside Police has paid tribute to the bravery of three police dog handlers and three police community support officers (PCSOS) who saved a man who had jumped into

Byng House call in the army! Byng House in Southport, a hotel owned by the Royal British Legion, is holding its annual Summer Fayre on Saturday July 22 (1-4pm). The break centre,

Southport Councillor calls for cross-party support after suspension Southport’s Independent Councillor says ‘Let’s Work Together’ Southport’s newly-independent councillor, former Lib Dem deputy leader Tony Dawson is calling for greater cohesion among people

A pedestrian footbridge has been built over Waterloo Road in anticipation of heavy foot traffic for the upcoming Open at Royal Birkdale The local and regional economy is expected to receive a

Is your community group worth £10,000? New company Multilotto is appealing for good causes in and around Southport to be nominated to stand a chance of receiving a whopping £10,000 towards their

Lib Dems respond to councillor fall out news A spokesperson for the Southport Liberal Democrats has today stated their views on the suspension of a town centre party member. Cllr Nigel Ashton

Warning sign tells drivers there’s no ‘poading’! Confused drivers may be wondering why they’re not allowed to lark on the Esplanade. But if that’s not confusing enough, they’re also told they’re not

Dukes Ward councillor Tony Dawson has become the second Dukes representative without a party after he was temporarily suspended by the Lib Dems Cllr Dawson has been listed as an independent on

Plea to find stolen bike in Hillside A distraught youngster had his expensive bike stolen from him outside a newsagents in Hillside yesterday (Wednesday 5 July). His mum has now launched an

Volunteers are needed for a project to capture memories of a military hospital on Merseyside which pioneered treatment for soldiers with ‘shell-shock’ during the First World War. If you are interested in

Police were led on a Benny Hill style chase after a group of youths were caught smoking marijuana on Hoghton Street. An eye witness who was enjoying an evening drink at Reuters

Galloway’s left devastated after having to cancel flagship Morecambe Bay Walk Fundraising Event. Local sight loss charity, Galloway’s, had to cancel its flagship fundraising event this weekend, the Morecambe Bay Walk, at

A new piano bar and cocktail lounge will launch for the first time tomorrow on Coronation Walk Exclusive Piano Bar, the creation of Exclusive Media boss Neil Wilson, will open on Thursday

Man arrested at Formby Station with four legs of lamb under his t shirt A suspected thief wont have a leg to stand on in court after he was arrested at Formby

Young Artist Poppy Carries Off Top Prize in Tesco Shopping Bag Design Competition A young school pupil’s picture showing why she loves Burscough is to be seen by thousands of shoppers after

Pine Pixies Pre-School gardening fun The children at Pine Pixies Pre-School in Formby have been working hard on their gardening skills. Sunflowers, potatoes, radishes, runner beans, herbs are just a few of

Do you know these men? CCTV Appeal | Men wanted in connection with vehicle interference in Burscough Police are looking to speak to them in connection with vehicle interference on Oak Drive,

Sefton 4 Good Appeals for Support for Free Summer Holidays Meals for Children Scheme A Sefton charity is appealing for community groups and individuals to support a scheme to provide free summer

N.W in Bloom visit Birkdale Village and Station Ralph Gregson, Chairman of Birkdale Civic Society, has praised the volunteers who have for many years tended  the floral displays in Birkdale Village and

Man in Southport has car seized due to being banned on medical grounds TODAY a vehicle was seized from a male in Southport. He did not hold a valid driving licence. Refused by

Uninsured Southport driver has van seized by Police Roads Policing Unit TX20 has completed a hat trick of seizures in Southport with this Vauxhall Combo van, seized for being driven by a

New balls please – Southport tennis ball amnesty this Saturday Pets at Home Southport is to hold a tennis ball amnesty this Saturday to celebrate the first weekend of Wimbledon 2017. The

Woodlands –  Hedgehogathon If you are a follower of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary on social media you will be aware of the large amounts of animals they have taken in over the last