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A total of 46 suspected drug drivers were arrested in Sefton by Merseyside police in March as part of a joint initiative with Sefton Council. Merseyside Police has been working in partnership

A 15-year-old boy is missing from Tarleton. Joshua Oakey was last seen around 1.15pm on April 11 in the Blackgate Lane area. He is described as white, 5ft 2in tall, of slim

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service has joined a call by UK fire chiefs to raise awareness of the dangers of everyday activities near water after statistics show that nearly 50% of people

Merseyside Police has launched a crackdown on car key burglaries in the Sefton area. Starting tonight (Wednesday, 26 April 2017) and running over three evenings, officers will patrol in marked and unmarked

A Southport woman is urging the public to keep their eye out for anyone trying to sell a gold ring engraved with the words ‘I love you forever’ on it. The ring

A London Marathon runner from Southport says her four hour marathon time would have been much quicker… had she not stopped along the route for a selfie with royalty! When the chance

The spice craze keeps taking its toll on Southport. Emergency services were called to the doorway of a disused shop on Eastbank Street, Southport this afternoon after a man believed to be

Revitalise disability charity are currently learning how to be more dementia friendly. Run by Dementia Friend Joe Sherville, the four sessions will help the staff at the promenade site be better prepared

Dave’s Tyres & Exhausts (Southport)  Dave’s Tyres & Exhausts on Norwood Road, Southport, is open this Bank Holiday weekend. So if you have a  problem with your tyres etc you can pop

Southport’s Holly Hibbott is now British Champion Southport’s Holly Hibbott became British Champion on Saturday 22 April. Holly beating double Olympic (Rio,16)silver medallist Jazz Carlin in the process. She also knocked over

Stocking of ‘wonky’ asparagus crop helps supermarket’s customers buy luxury vegetable for less One of Britain’s most expensive vegetables – asparagus – is to be sold in Morrisons Southport for just £1

Radwraps are pleased to have officially taken their business into the Dutch market. The increased expansion and products available for Dutch-based customers comes as Radwraps return from a recent visit to Holland

Charity Fashion Show and Sale On Tuesday 30th May Queenscourt Hospice are hosting a Fashion Show with all the clothes that are modelled available for guests to buy on the night.  The

Photo: Bike stolen from K. Foden News and Greetings Cards (Preston New Road) Thieves steal paper boys bike in Churchtown Police are appealing for help in tracing a bike which has been stolen

CAPTION: The latest Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership events guide is now available The Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership’s latest events guide is out now, and details a host of free events for all

According to a poll of 304 drivers conducted by Marmalade, the specialist telematics insurer for young drivers, almost 60 percent of drivers hitting the road are unaware of the change in speeding fines that

BOSSES at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust have defended the appointment of a new temporary chief executive, despite controversy over her previous role. Karen Jackson was appointed the new interim chief

Community groups given a boost Living Well Sefton has announced it is launching the second round of its Community Resilience Grant to support local community groups and individuals in delivering health and

Fresh from being BBC Radio 2 play-listed, international touring and recording artist Jo Harman is playing The Atkinson on Friday 16 June. She brings her own style of Soul, Blues, Gospel and

Colleagues at Mecca Southport are set to hoist the Jolly Roger and bid customers a hearty ‘ahoy mateys’, as the club launches its new pirate themed event, which takes place from 6.30pm

At any one time there could be up to 350 animals on site in the care of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary.  That is only possible due to the dedicated team of staff, volunteers

Churchtown Cricket Club will host the competition at The Rookery, Roe Lane, on Sunday, April 30, using the unique Last Man Standing tournament format. The format involves 8-a-side cricket teams playing a

The 23rd of April is a patriotic day for the English with it being St George’s Day and for once it actually fell on our annual West Lancs MG Owners Club Sunday

Over £500 has been raised in memory of Southport man Paul Carapanagiotu after he died last year. Paul’s family ‘travelled’ to the island of Kefalonia – one of Paul’s favourite places – and cycled

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre – Thursday 27th April Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 27th April. They will

Good Samaritan who saved pensioner and dog from Rottweiler attack sought A unknown Good Samaritan is being hunted after he helped a Southport pensioner in her traumatic hour of need. Margaret Hall

Do you know these men? Police CCTV appeal after thefts from Ormskirk shops The Neighbourhood Policing Team are looking to speak with them in connection with a theft from W H Smith,

Letter to the editor.  A dog has been kept in the boot of a car whilst the owners are staying in the Remada hotel all weekend. The dog was in boot all

Open Afternoon at local care home HC-One Dale Park in Southport is holding an open afternoon on Wednesday 26th  April 2017, 2 – 5pm. The event is being held to provide an