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Photo: Fire crews, Leyland Road Leyland Road property evacuated following a bedroom fire  Two appliances were called to Leyland Road, Southport to reports of a fire within a bedroom of an assisted living property,

Can you help Dessi & Dixie the dog have a nice christmas? Southport resident Gail Rickett said: “I met them last year freezing on Lord street, Southport and then no home. After a year

White van wipes out signs and bollards on Lord Street, Southport.  The driver of a white van lost control of his vehicle on Lord Street, Southport this afternoon (Wednesday 21 December). The

Yuletide/Midwinter Solstice is a vital part of our indigenous, Pagan spiritual heritage. It resides so deeply within us that we cannot possibly resist it. Charles Dickens inadvertently marked it extremely well in

How building a dalek helped my chronic pain A father with chronic pain surprised staff and patients at Southport hospital when he toured the wards with his homemade, life-sized dalek. Kevin Howard

A 16-year-old male from Southport arrested for multiple assaults and criminal damage A 16-year-old male from Southport has been arrested in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) on suspicion of affray, four

Temporary traffic lights set up at the Meadow Lane end of Sandbrook Road in Woodvale earlier this morning have now been cleared. Some delays were experienced as roadworks continued with traffic seeking

MISSING PERSON: Steven Houston maybe in Southport Steven Houston was last seen at around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday, 20 December) on Southwood Road, Aigburth. Extensive enquiries have been ongoing to locate him. Merseyside Police is

Switchback Cafe is officially open Switchback Cafe, 129 Cambridge Rd, Southport officially opened to the public yesterday (Tuesday 20 December 2016) to Dave Sims delight. Dave said “Amazing first day – met so

Recognise this chap? We’d like to speak to him in connection with an incident in which a man calling himself the “Silver Shadow” was spotted on CCTV on top of a train

Domino’s pizza dip at your own risk A customer at Domino’s pizza has been left outraged after receiving bbq dipping sauce which went out of date on the 29th October 2016. A

Last chance to donate to the ASDA Southport Christmas Toy Appeal This years ASDA Christmas toy appeal are working with the Mayor of Sefton and the Salvation Army toy appeals. It is

Police warning of a spike in burglaries We are suffering a spike in burglaries in West Lancashire with Aughton, Burscough and Scarisbrick hit in the last few days. Please make sure your

Shoplifter arrested Asda Central 12 Southport Police were called to Asda, Central 12, Southport, (Tuesday 20 December) following a call from security staff. A witness told our reporter: “Police arrived at the

Age UK: Southport, Be safe on the drive home for Christmas Pauline Edwards of Age UK Lancashire – Southport, said: “Last year over four million cars took to UK roads on Christmas Eve, adding

Sparkle this Christmas with Christopher Maerevoet Party Pamper Package Choose 2 for £40 or 3 for £60 * Shellac Fingers OR Toes * Brow & Lash Tint * Hair Up * Weekend

Photo: Tony Farrington, 1951 – 2016 It is with deep sadness to announce that well known Southport man Tony Farrington passed away on the 14th December, aged 65 years young. The funeral for

JWK Solicitors continues expansion with opening of Southport office. Local law firm JWK Solicitors is celebrating the opening of an office in Southport. 2016 has seen the firm almost double its number

Appeal For Information Following Allegation Of Homophobic Public Order Incident Merseyside Police has issued photographs of two women they believe could help them with their enquiries following an allegation of a homophobic

The perfect Christmas gift for that friend with a “Bump” Christmas is coming…….. What better present than a voucher for a scan? Bump of Churchtown will upgrade the simple 4D package to

Seven North West traffic schemes will be completed in time for Christmas to help people travelling for the holiday season. Highways England will complete the roadworks – on motorways and major A

Photo: Meols Cop High hit for £224,000 cut £3.6 million slashed from Southport school funding Southport schools to lose £3.6 million in funding with KGV and Meols Cop hit hardest Just £3.6

A Southport woman has told of her devestation after losing a huge chunk of her livelihood in a burglary. As Kamil Kaca, 30, appeared in custody at Sefton Magistrates Court on December

Fire At The Fryery Fish Shop Birkdale Firefighters were called to a fire at a premises on Guildford Road in Southport this morning, December 19 2016. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called

Southport & Ormskirk are top of the (Triathlon) world It’s not going to be easy.  We face stiff competition from the likes of The Brownlee Tri and the London Tri with thousands

Hesketh Arms ‘Open Mike Night’ raises £1,041.29 for local charities The ‘Open Mike Night’ is held each year to honour the life of Mike Williams, who died at the age of 28