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Photo: One male arrested, Talbot Street (4.30pm) Merseyside police officers officers executed a warrant in Talbot Street Southport this afternoon, Wednesday February 10 2016. One male was arrested and taken into custody. Shouting could

Sports Direct have acquired the former Waitrose building on Tulketh Street – but as one retail giant moves in, the future of another town centre giant – BHS – has been thrown into

Merseyside Police have confirmed that ‘Hook & cane’ attempted burglary on Sussex Road was reported, Tuesday February 9 2016. A cane left in letterbox, Police have advised to Ensure keys etc kept

Wallpaper John has Ronseal Woodland Colours paint available for Less than half the RRP 2.5 ltr – £12 OR 5 ltr – £20 Currently available in 9 colours available to buy in

Photo: Nick White Southport BID We’d like to offer huge congratulations to our Operations Manager, Nick White who will sadly be leaving us at the end of the month to take up

On February 4th – 7th Charlie Brown and The Original Cruisers hosted their annual Rally With A Chalet at Pontins in Southport,  Over 2000 Bikers from all over the country made their

(Pic: Councillor Keith Little, Cumbria County Council’s cabinet member for highways  – left – with Andy Withington, Highways England’s north west asset delivery manager) Construction work has started on a vital project to

If you are thinking about what to do when you leave school then Southport College Open Evening on Thursday 11 February 2016 is the perfect place to visit. Southport College recommends you

R.I.P John Jackson (Southport) Photo: John Jackson (1957 – 2016) It is with deep sadness to announce that local man John Jackson passed away suddenly on the 29th January at the young age

A Popular Lord street shop ‘STATUS’ closed on Tuesday February 9 2015. Members of the public reported that the shop was being cleared of it stock and fittings during Tuesday evening. Status

Photo: Disturbance, Portland/Princess Street 8pm Police were called to an address on the corner of Portland and Princess Street afternoon following reports of a disturbance, Tuesday 9 February 2016. A member of the

A Southport care home resident who survived three separate Nazi bombings and gave birth during the Blitz turned 100-years-old today, Tuesday February 9 2016. Centenarian Hilda Collins was joined by close family, friends

A beaming Southport mum says the birth of her naturally conceived triplet girls is: “A miracle”. Sarah Johnson, 31, gave birth to Darcie, Macy and Bobbie-Ann at Ormskirk hospital on 21 January.

A man who pushed a broken bottle into a teenager’s face leaving him scarred for life was today (Wed) starting a six year jail sentence. A court heard that Michael Halsall attacked

Southport MP John Pugh has warned that Southport has a fight on its hands to retain a direct train route to Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, following discussions with new Northern Rail

MP John Pugh and Southport Lib Dem Councillors met last week with representatives of United Utilities in an attempt to get to the bottom of Southport’s recent flooding issues. According to the

Junior doctors’ industrial action – Wednesday 10 February The public is being asked to use NHS hospital services responsibly again ahead of industrial action by junior doctors planned for Wednesday (10 February).

On 1st April 2016 the government is bringing in the ‘National Living Wage’ for over 25’s. What does this mean? Well it means that employees who are paid the current minimum wage

Merseyside Police are continuing to warn motorists of the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs. On 2 March 2015 the drug driving law changed. It is now an offence

Consider NHS walk-in services at this busy time for A&E Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are experiencing very high demand for services again this week. A&E attendances were up 17% on Sunday against

Photo: Morrisons, Southport Morrisons in Southport is to install Parking Eye ANPR in their car park. This will replace the old ticketing system. The maximum stay will be three hours with no return

A ‘FitBit’ was found on Lord Street next to the taxi rank earlier today, Monday February 8 2016. If you think it could be yours or you know someone who has lost

Photo: Cath Regan When I started in the nursery business in April 2001, I’d just had my third child. She is now almost fifteen years of age and a lot of the

Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 13th February. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,