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FSA releases advice to help consumers have a less stressful and wasteful festive season Christmas is often a busy and stressful time. While 43% of people feel that buying presents is the

Southport’s Mecca Bingo to host bargain party packages Get into the Christmas spirit with a fab party at just £6.49 a head With the Christmas party season just around the corner, many

RTC Roe Lane Southport The emergency services were called to Roe Lane, Southport, at approximately 8.15 this morning (Monday 5 Descember 2016) following a report of a RTC. Two vehicles collided at

Southport’s Xmas parade returned to the resort this year. Local resident Adam Brown was behind this fun-filled festive event. The celebration is being used to deliver toys for disabled children at Ainsdale’s

A huge blaze has engulfed a warehouse which handles hazardous waste, sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky. Explosions have been heard coming from the Remondis site on Carr Lane, Prescot,

Photo: Police outside a Compton Road home Police Called to a disturbance on Compton Road Southport  Emergency services were called to a disturbance on Compton Road, Southport this afternoon, Sunday 4 December

Sefton second in Safeguarding Children  Sefton Council and partners were announced as runners-up for a top prize at this year’s prestigious Guardian Public Service Awards. The Sefton Multi Agency Child Sexual Exploitation

Nuisance and scam calls are a problem for people in Southport NEW research has revealed that nuisance and scam calls are still a problem for people in Southport. Even moreso, two out

Sefton open to businesses of all shapes and sizes While supporting local businesses, we also encourage people to shop in the borough and spend their hard earned money locally. Not only will

When are the last posting dates for Christmas 2016? It’s time to get organised and make sure you post your cards and presents in time for Christmas day. Royal mail has announced its recommended

Popular family owned Southport cafe has closed C’espresso has closed for the final time today (Saturday 3 December 2016) The family business has closed today, C’espresso on Lord Street has closed after

Birkdale restaurant closes  Carlos & Marco’s Brasserie in Birkdale Village has cease trading, Saturday 3 December 2016. A member of the public who wishes to remain anonymous said: “We have paid a deposit

Hillside lights up! Hillside traders have clubbed together to pay for Christmas decorations this year to brighten up the area. A working party of volunteers gave up their day on Monday to

Head on crash Hillside At 1.50pm Emergency services were called to Lynton Road, Hillside, Saturday 3 December 2016. Two car crashed head on at the junction of Lynton Road/Drive. Occupants of both

Big well done to Tesco Southport for saving Christmas at Southport A&E! Staff and patients are delighted after local supermarket staff donated some fairy lights and decorations for the tree at the

Christmas hope for vandalised phone kiosks A complex sub-letting scheme appears to be giving some hope that the two vandalised derelict phone kiosks outside the town hall in Southport are going to

You can now pay to spy on your partner. A new private investigation initiate, formed by an unknown Southport man, offers worried men or women the chance to spy on their loved

Ainsdale Christmas Switch On Success  Joan Major (Secretary of the Ainsdale Civic Society) reflects on the Ainsdale Christmas switch on. Joan said: “Well what a wonderful night Ainsdale had….The Ainsdale Civic Society

Domino Pizza delivery driver jailed after high speed chase around Southport A motorist, whose car insurance had run out just hours earlier, panicked on seeing a police vehicle and led officers on

Richard Fraser appointed Trust Chair Richard Fraser has been appointed Chair of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. He succeeds Sue Musson who becomes chair of Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

FLETCHERS SOLICITORS EXPANDS CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE OFFERING WITH TRIO OF SENIOR APPOINTMENTS Fletchers Solicitors, one of the UK’s leading serious injury and clinical negligence law firm, has bolstered its dedicated clinical negligence team

Photo: Kingsman Tom Halsall Southport soldier deploys to Iraq A soldier from Southport is deploying to Iraq to help train Iraqi Security Forces in their fight against Daesh.  Kingsman Tom Halsall, of

The Synagogue on Arnside Road is set to make way for new homes Plans have been submitted to Sefton Council to redevelop the place of worship, which plays host to Southport’s Hebrew

The photo shows: Sue Long: President, Southport Meols Rotary, Pauline Morris: Lord Street in Bloom, John Woodward: General Manager Best Western Royal Clifton Hotel along with Lord Street in Bloom Volunteers. Working Together

Local company Right at Home yesterday beat household names and the biggest brand names in the Franchise sector to win the highly prestigious Best Franchise Award. The homecare provider, which delivers high

Renowned Southport martial artist completes a lifetime dream of publishing a book Pete McDowell renowned as one of Southport’s foremost martial artists, has completed a lifetime dream of publishing a book. His

Missing: Leslie Gorman Southport man Leslie Gorman missing from home Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help in finding a Southport man who was last seen on Saturday, 26 November. Leslie