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Shoplifter arrested Asda Central 12 Southport

Police were called to Asda, Central 12, Southport, this afternoon (Thursday 19th February 2015) following a call from security staff. They arrived at the scene within minutes and arrested a person

19th February 2015

Resort residents to be made aware of ‘police scam’ targeting elderly victims

Officers warn would like to warn residents after ‘police scam’ targets elderly victims DETECTIVES have issued a warning following a series of telephone frauds targeting the elderly in the Central and East Lancashire

19th February 2015

Mothers Day Gifts At christopher Hair and Beauty Maerevoet Southport

What could be better to give this Mothers Day than the gift of feeling great…. Mothers Day Pamper Packages A – Shape & Polish & Blow dry with Emma/Dom £25/£30 B –

19th February 2015

Police called to a Property on Cemetery Road Southport

Police called to Cemetery Road Southport today 12:00pm ( Thursday 19th Febrruary). Back-up arrives 15 mins later riot vans on scene. Reports coming in that the incident is for concerns for a person’s

19th February 2015

*Competition – Vampire Rocks Ticket Winners

The Winners who correctly answered…. Vampire is played by Who? Correct Answer A. Steve Steinman Winners Mike Radford +1 Karen Malone +1 Richard Rawlings +1 Vampires Rock – The Final Countdown Tour SOUTHPORT THEATRE Saturday

19th February 2015

Appeal on behalf of Lancashire police to locate Kurtis Rowson

Man, 24, wanted for failing to appear at court POLICE are appealing for information about a man wanted after failing to appear at Liverpool Crown Court. Kurtis Rowson, 24, was sentenced in

19th February 2015

Switch Island Link Road entering its final stages of completion

Above: Cllr Peter Dowd (Leader of Sefton Council) The Thornton to Switch Island Link Road is entering its final stages of completion with further surfacing works being carried out. Contractor Balfour Beatty,

19th February 2015

Appeal After 11 Bikes Stolen From Ainsdale Police Station

By: www.southport-businesswatch.com/ Appeal for Bike Theft Information. Mountain bikes were, this week, stolen from Ainsdale police station. Burglars broke into a secure garage adjacent to the station, where the bikes were put

19th February 2015

‘Local business offers absolutely free solar panel systems to Southport residents, reducing household energy bills by up to 50%’

‘Local business offers absolutely free solar panel systems to Southport residents, reducing household energy bills by up to 50%’ Established local business Vasco Carbon has just launched a brand new initiative which

18th February 2015

UPDATE APPLICATION FOR CLOSURE ORDER GARLANDS NIGHTCLUB

UPDATE – APPLICATION FOR CLOSURE ORDER – GARLANDS NIGHTCLUB Merseyside Police can confirm that today (Wednesday, 18 February) a full application was made by the force for a closure order in relation

18th February 2015

Southport’s proposal for a world class concrete skatepark

SOUTHPORT SKATEPARK PROJECT: Proposal for a world class concrete skatepark facility in Southport, Merseyside. This petition will be delivered to: Sefton Council By: Trev Wells A wooden skatepark was provided in Southport in

18th February 2015

Plain packaging ‘may help smokers to cut down’

“Plain packaging reduced unconscious triggers to smoke,” BBC News reports. This claim is based on two related experiments where smokers were either exposed to a picture of a branded pack of cigarettes,

18th February 2015

*Competition – Ticket winners To The Superslam American Wrestling At Southport This Friday

The three lucky winners who correctly answered…. Question: WWE wrestling Stands for…… A. World Wrestling Entertainment Winners 1. Matthew Vurley +1 2. Leisa Porter +1 3. Gary Burgess +1 ALL STAR WRESTLING Southport

18th February 2015

Southport’s John Nolan ‘the Antiquesman’ comes up with the goods yet again – Another interesting find

John Nolan the Antiquesman comes up with the goods yet again-Another interesting find. Up to the 1960’s visiting the theatre was a usual event every month for the British People. The largest

18th February 2015

Merseyside Tories: Latest charitable question to the poor disabled and unfortunate

By: Tom Duffy “Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?” Preston Tory hopeful Moore and the Wirral’s “Scrooge of the Year” MP on the campaign trail together… The usual idea is to grab a

18th February 2015

Residents left to deal with the mess after Hampton Road Car Blaze

Residents left to deal with the mess after Hampton Road Car Blaze Update Car fire was on Southbank Road near the corner of Hampton Road, February 16 2015. The mess left has not been

18th February 2015

Southport’s General Election candidates to have a little debate March 23

Above: Terry Durrance (representing UKIP) Southport’s General Election hopefuls will get the chance to put their cases forward at a special Pre-Election Countdown event at Christ Church on Lord Street, Southport, on

18th February 2015

Lib Dem Norwood Ward Spring Coffee Morning

Norwood will be having their Spring Coffee Morning on Saturday 7th March. We are holding it at a new venue – Holy Family Church, 1 Brompton Road. This is located just off Tithebarn

18th February 2015

Appeal on Behalf of Merseyside Police After man gets ear bitten off in Liverpool

Detectives have released a CCTV image of a woman they believe has vital information about an incident that happened in the city centre on Saturday, 7 February 2015. At approximately 1.15 in

18th February 2015

Council tax debt problems overtake credit card debt

Citizens Advice reveals changing face of debt as consumer credit issues shift into arrears on essential household bills Council tax debt is now the most common debt problem reported to Citizens Advice

18th February 2015

Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust Board Meeting Public Welcome

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 25th February at 9am. The meeting will be held in the Board Room in the Corporate Management Office

18th February 2015

Snake In The Grass comes to the Little Theatre Southport

Southport’s Too Friendly Theatre Company is currently in the last few weeks of rehearsals for their forthcoming production. Alan Ayckbourn’s Snake in the Grass tells the tale of two sisters, reunited after

17th February 2015

Dog Napping Churchtown area of Southport

Dog Napping Churchtown area of Southport There have been confirmed reports of dog napping in the Cambridge Road area of Southport over the past week According to a witness a yellow van

17th February 2015

Public Meeting on Fracking in Halsall near Southport

Public Meeting on Fracking in Halsall A public meeting on the issue of Fracking will be held on 26th February, at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall in Halsall. With the issue of

17th February 2015

RTC St Lukes Road Southport

RTC St Lukes Road Southport The emergency services were called to St Lukes Road, Southport, at 9:45am this morning (Tuesday 17th February 2015) following reports of a crash. Two vehicles collided

17th February 2015

Car Blaze Southbank Road Southport

Firefighters were called to Southbank Road, Southport, at about 10:00pm tonight (Monday 16th February 2015) following reports of a car fire. They arrived on scene within minutes and quickly extinguished the blaze. The

17th February 2015

Ainsdale Beach Closed Thursday 19th – Tuesday 24th

Due to predicted high tides, Ainsdale beach will be closed for car parking on Thursday 19 February and will re-open on Tuesday 24 February 2015. Contact us with your community, business or

16th February 2015

Appeal on Behalf of Lancashire Police to trace Jordan Standing

Preston man wanted in connection with assault POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man who they would like to speak to in connection with an assault. Jordan Standing, 22, from

16th February 2015

Southport Fashion Show To Be The Biggest Fashion & Lifestyle Event The Town Has Ever Seen

SOUTHPORT FASHION SHOW returns to Southport this year on Sunday 29th March – with organisers planning to make it the biggest fashion & lifestyle event the town has ever seen. The event is in its third

16th February 2015

Police members say yes to pay offer

Police members say yes to pay offer UNISON police staff in England and Wales have voted to accept the latest pay offer from the employers. The union’s consultation saw 87% of those

16th February 2015

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