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Sefton councillors to scrutinise proposed 70% cut to Macmillan support

The cuts to the local Macmillan Cancer network are to come before Sefton’s Adult Care and Heath Scrutiny Committee this Tuesday The service provides necessary, non-clinical support…

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Community 2 days ago

RIP Gary Bates

Gary Bryan BATES sadly passed away peacefully on Monday 21st September 2026, aged 55 years.Loving son to Bryan and Gill, step son …

Transport 2 days ago

West Coast Main Line passengers urged to check journeys before travel

Passengers reminded to check before travelling on West Coast Main Line ahead of railway improvements across two weekends. Passenge…

Health 2 days ago

Free NHS flu vaccinations extended to more people across Sefton

Thousands more people across Sefton can now get their free NHS flu vaccination as the national flu programme expands.Flu can be a …

Transport 2 days ago

254 taxis inspected in Lancashire safety operation involving nine councils

Police and licensing officers inspected 254 taxis during a two-day safety operation covering Preston, Chorley and Blackpool.The ch…

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Crime 2 days ago

Southport man arrested after nail salon burglary linked to three others

A man has been arrested following a burglary at a nail salon in Southport which is believed to be linked to three other shop burgl…

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Food & Drink 3 days ago

Dolce Vita marks 40 years on Ainsdale’s Station Road

Dolce Vita is celebrating 40 years at the heart of Ainsdale, having first opened on Station Road in 1986.The Italian restaurant at…

Health 3 days ago

Helicopter Hero lesson brings CPR skills to primary classrooms

NWAA invites schools to get involved with Restart a Heart Day Primary schools across the North West are being encouraged to take p…

Crime 3 days ago

Man fined and given five-year order over hare coursing in Lancashire

A man has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after being caught hare coursing in West Lancashire and Chorley.Last y…

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Transport 3 days ago

UK airports to upgrade every eGate to contactless system by early 2027

Passengers arriving in the UK will soon pass through airport eGates securely without showing their passport, as a new cutting-edge…

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Transport 3 days ago

Manchester Airport station to close for one day during £115m upgrade

A major £115 million investment into Manchester Airport station will start this Winter to improve future connectivity at one of th…

Crime 3 days ago

Merseyside Police launches cyber security month at Anfield

Businesses across Merseyside gathered at Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium on Tuesday 6 October as Merseyside Police launched its Cyb…

Fireworks celebration poster for Southport F.C. with ticket prices and event details.

What's On 4 days ago

Southport FC fireworks night returns to Haig Avenue on 6 November

Southport FC will host a family fireworks night at Haig Avenue on Friday 6 November 2026. Gates open at 6pm, with the Bright Spark…

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Council 4 days ago

Sefton highlights Southport and Bootle projects at Manchester conference

Stephen Watson, Sefton Council’s Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Assets at Sefton Council, recently showcased the…

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Education 4 days ago

Liverpool City Region joins plan to prepare workers for clean energy jobs

The Liverpool City Region has joined leaders from across the North West and North Wales in agreeing a shared plan to ensure local …

Environment 4 days ago

Hand feeding paused at WWT Martin Mere until at least Monday, 12 October

Hand feeding has been suspended at WWT Martin Mere until at least Monday, 12 October, while the centre gives its birds their annua…

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Health 5 days ago

New Birkdale care village prepares to open under Southport leader

Not-for-profit dementia specialist, Belong, has appointed Kathryn Dee as general manager of its multi-million-pound new Birkdale c…

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Council 5 days ago

Sefton Council invites community groups to shape four local assets

Sefton Council's Cabinet last week approved a Community Assets Policy, along with the identification of the next phase of opportun…

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Environment 5 days ago

Sefton Council cuts carbon emissions by 43% since 2019

The headline of this year's Annual Report is that we're sewing the seeds for really positive progress in the near future.Since dec…

Sport 5 days ago

Southport FC make first trip to Harborough Town on Saturday

Southport FC return to National League North action on Saturday, October 10, with a first-ever trip to Harborough Town. Kick-off i…

A collage showing proposed civic square redevelopment with people in a plaza, a grand building, and a fountain area.

Council 5 days ago

John Pugh calls for longer consultation on Town Hall Gardens plans

A call has been made for the Council to extend the consultation on the new plans for the Town Hall Gardens or at least allow late …

Three people stand on a street in front of a red-brick building under a blue sky.

Council 3 Oct 2026

Lib Dem councillors press for action over Hesketh Centre disrepair

Local Lib Dems call for action on Hesketh Centre disrepairCambridge Ward councillors are continuing to press for action over conce…

Crime 3 Oct 2026

Merseyside victims offered support as prisoner release changes begin

Support is available for all victims in Merseyside affected by temporary changes to automatic prisoner release dates coming into f…

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Transport 3 Oct 2026

Mersey Tunnels team keeps critical systems operating around the clock

Every day, thousands of journeys are made through the Mersey Tunnels, connecting communities across the Liverpool City Region and …

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Crime 2 Oct 2026

Southport woman jailed for leading £4.3m counterfeit goods operation

Four people have been sentenced following an investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) that exposed a…

Crime 2 Oct 2026

Southport man charged over theft of gold chain, ring and cash

A man has been charged following a report that a gold chain, an engagement ring and cash was stolen from a property in Southport o…

Environment 2 Oct 2026

Martin Mere records 2,433 pink-footed geese in first dawn count

The unmistakable sound of autumn has arrived at WWT Martin Mere, with thousands of pink-footed geese finally touching down after t…

Shattered glass door with broken window, debris on doorstep and pavement outside.

Crime 2 Oct 2026

Barbers’ door smashed in Wesley Street, Southport

Glass in the door of a barbers in Wesley Street, Southport, was smashed during the early hours of Friday, October 2.A rock believe…

Crime 1 Oct 2026

Commissioner backs stronger e-scooter rules after 1,100 vehicles seized

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has renewed calls for police forces to stop reselling seized e-bikes and e-scooters, am…

Emergency Services 1 Oct 2026

Applications open for on-call firefighters in Lancashire

Applications are now open! Do something different. Join an on-call crew.On-call firefighters respond to emergencies in their local…

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Transport 1 Oct 2026

Network Rail sends seven leaf-busting trains across the North West

A fleet of special ‘leaf busting’ trains is now travelling across the North West blasting leaves off the railway line to keep pass…

Business 1 Oct 2026

Lifeways starts 32-week refurbishment of Abingdon in Southport

Work has begun on a £500,000 improvement project at Lifeways’Abingdon residential care service in Southport, which supports people…

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Council 1 Oct 2026

Sefton council press office criticised over Promenade cycle row

Normally Sefton Council’s press department concentrates on telling us useful information about what is happening in Sefton, keepin…

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Council 1 Oct 2026

Sefton Council begins early leaf clearance programme after dry summer

Early clearance programmeSefton Council’s annual leaf fall clearance programme has started earlier than usual this year, following…

Crime 1 Oct 2026

Police issue 47 warnings over antisocial behaviour across Sefton

Officers in Sefton have used a range of preventative orders and powers over the past 12 months to tackle antisocial behaviour, pro…

Two people stand before an orange wall with posters about ASB and community safety.

Emergency Services 30 Sep 2026

Emily Spurrell to host second online Merseyside policing Q&A

Merseyside Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell is inviting you to submit your questions on policing ahead of her second online Q&A …

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RIP Gary Bates

West Coast Main Line passengers urged to check journeys before travel

Free NHS flu vaccinations extended to more people across Sefton

254 taxis inspected in Lancashire safety operation involving nine councils

Southport man arrested after nail salon burglary linked to three others

Dolce Vita marks 40 years on Ainsdale’s Station Road

Helicopter Hero lesson brings CPR skills to primary classrooms

Man fined and given five-year order over hare coursing in Lancashire

UK airports to upgrade every eGate to contactless system by early 2027

Manchester Airport station to close for one day during £115m upgrade

Merseyside Police launches cyber security month at Anfield

Southport FC fireworks night returns to Haig Avenue on 6 November

Sefton highlights Southport and Bootle projects at Manchester conference

Liverpool City Region joins plan to prepare workers for clean energy jobs

Hand feeding paused at WWT Martin Mere until at least Monday, 12 October

New Birkdale care village prepares to open under Southport leader

Sefton Council invites community groups to shape four local assets

Sefton Council cuts carbon emissions by 43% since 2019

Southport FC make first trip to Harborough Town on Saturday

John Pugh calls for longer consultation on Town Hall Gardens plans

Lib Dem councillors press for action over Hesketh Centre disrepair

Merseyside victims offered support as prisoner release changes begin

Mersey Tunnels team keeps critical systems operating around the clock

Southport woman jailed for leading £4.3m counterfeit goods operation

Southport man charged over theft of gold chain, ring and cash

Martin Mere records 2,433 pink-footed geese in first dawn count

Barbers’ door smashed in Wesley Street, Southport

Commissioner backs stronger e-scooter rules after 1,100 vehicles seized

Applications open for on-call firefighters in Lancashire

Network Rail sends seven leaf-busting trains across the North West

Lifeways starts 32-week refurbishment of Abingdon in Southport

Sefton council press office criticised over Promenade cycle row

Sefton Council begins early leaf clearance programme after dry summer

Police issue 47 warnings over antisocial behaviour across Sefton

Emily Spurrell to host second online Merseyside policing Q&A