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Cleansing Temporarily Suspended Sefton Council is advising residents that due to the adverse weather conditions cleansing has been temporarily suspended. We will be reviewing the situation throughout the day and restarting the

Strong winds bring tree down on Beresford Drive Strong winds over the last two days have brought down a tree on Beresford Drive, Churchtown, Southport, Thursday 23 February 2017 A Beresford Drive resident

Woman hit by car on Duke Street  A woman had to be taken to hospital last night after she was struck by a car on Duke Street( Wednesday 22 February). It’s believed

 Chris makes a butchers of viral video It’s not just the meat that drives fans of Graham Eyes butchers crazy. If serving up award winning butchery wasn’t enough, the team are now

Storm Doris alert issued to drivers Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on journeys tomorrow (Thursday 23 February) after Highways England issued a severe weather alert for the

Give a toss about fire safety this Pancake Day Traditionally Shrove Tuesday marks the beginning of Lent, when many people throughout the country make pancakes before they begin a 40 day fast.

Jonathan Parry – Outcome of executive disciplinary appeals Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust confirmed today that the disciplinary appeal hearings in respect of allegations against the former Chief Executive, Jonathan Parry,

Burglary in Mere Brow We are appealing for information following a burglary at an address in Mere Brow. It happened between 6pm and 8pm on Monday, February 20 when a house on

Photo: Taken from inside the train (credit Person hit by train at the Fisherman’s Path crossing was 42-year-old man The person hit by a train in Freshfields yesterday was a 42-year-old man,

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre – Thursday 23rd February                Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre

Photo: CID carry out enquires on Grundy Close (Tuesday 5pm) Forensic officers search Grundy Close gardens  Police and forensic officers remain on Grundy Close in Southport. On Tuesday evening (21 February) forensics

Byng House, The Royal British Legion Join Byng House on Tuesday 28th February between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone to discover what the Poppy Break Centre

Photo: Shaun Colin Walmsley Police appeal to trace escaped prisoner Shaun Colin Walmsley At about 3.05pm a report was received from prison officers that Shaun Colin Walmsley, 28 years, originally of Wallace

Photo: VW Beetle 8:45pm Vintage VW Beetle crashes into Lord Street lamppost Emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport this evening following a report of an RTC, Tuesday 21 February. A witness

British Transport Police are currently on scene in Formby after a person was struck and killed by a train travelling towards Southport. The Northern Line is currently blocked between Formby and Ainsdale

Photo: The Learning Rooms, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, The Learning Rooms awarded £375,000 grant. The Learning Rooms which supports young people with learning difficulties has been awarded a £375,000 grant. The Learning Rooms

Photo: Police officers on Knowsley Road, Southport Four people were arrested after a suspected class A drugs bust in Southport yesterday (Monday 20 February). Police confirmed officers raided a property on Knowsley Road

Photo: Trees destroyed after deliberate fire on Formby Squirrel Walk A large area of the National Trust Squirrel Walk at Formby was set alight by vandals on Saturday night (18 February 2017). Many

Photo: RTC Park Crescent 9.50pm Two car collision on Park Crescent, Southport  The emergency services were called to Park Crescent shortly after 9:45 this morning following a report of an RTC. Tuesday 21

Young drivers risk losing their licence if caught using their mobile behind the wheel, when a new legislation comes into force. Six-points and a £200 fine will be given to anyone found

Formby MP, Bill Esterson has written to the Health Secretary about government plans to shut A&E at Southport and Formby Hospital. The plans were highlighted in national media reports and are part

Photo: Virginia Street closed (Tuesday 21 February 2017) Virginia Street sink hole finally fixed after 3 years For years drivers were warned of a sink hole the bottom of a speed bump outside

Photo: Air ambulance 3.30pm Air Ambulance lands on Carr Lane recreation ground Air ambulance was this afternoon circulating above Southport and later landed on Carr Lane recreation ground (Monday 20 February 2o17).

Photo: CID carry out enquires on Grundy Close Man bailed following attack that left Southport woman in hospital with serious head injuries. Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman was

Photo: Paint Pots The brushes have dried out at a popular Southport painting emporium. Paint Pots, based in the town centre, announced this week that they have shut down their centre near to

Every other year Formby Choral Society combines with Birkenhead Choral Society and Merchant Taylors’ school to sing a major choral classic in Liverpool’s world-famous Philharmonic Hall. This joint venture, a sell-out success in

Last Chance for Community Groups in Merseyside to Enter Awards Time is running out for community projects in Merseyside to enter Yorkshire Bank’s Spirit of the Community Awards 2017 for a chance

Do you want to be the next Miss Liverpool or Mr Liverpool?   Sefton area auditions to be held in Formby… IF you live in South Sefton, your address has an ‘L’