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Passengers warned to plan ahead during October West Coast works

Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line are being advised to plan ahead and check before they travel as railway improvements will mean changes to journeys across two week…

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Transport Yesterday

Bereaved military families offered free rail travel for Remembrance weekend

Bereaved military family members can travel for free on National Rail services to attend Remembrance events between 7 and 8 Novemb…

Crime Yesterday

Lancashire prison to gain 240 extra places

HMP Lancaster Farms adds four new houseblocks to keep streets saferPrison will see places go from 584 to more than 800Part of Gove…

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Transport Yesterday

Maritime Corridor Phase 2 works set to begin on Bridle Road

Phase 2 of Maritime Corridor works are anticipated to start next week. This will take place on Bridle Road, with junction improvem…

Sport 2 days ago

Southport beaten 2-0 at Worksop Town after second-half goals

Southport lost 2-0 at Worksop Town on Saturday, September 12, three days after their 2-1 win over Morecambe.Worksop were the bette…

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Sport 3 days ago

Southport 24 Hour Race starts in blustery conditions

The West Lancashire Yacht Club 24 Hour Race started at noon on Saturday, September 12, with sailors setting off in blustery condit…

Health 4 days ago

Southport FC Foundation launches free memory café at stadium

Southport FC Community Foundation is launching a new opportunity for people experiencing forgetfulness or challenges with a loss o…

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What's On 4 days ago

Families invited to spot colourful geese at Martin Mere trail

Local school children have been celebrating one of Lancashire’s most iconic seasonal visitors by designing their very own geese fo…

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Emergency Services 4 days ago

AI Bobbi aims to reduce pressure on Merseyside Police’s 101 service

What is AI Bobbi?‘Bobbi’ is a virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence which sits on our website to help answer freque…

Commuters boarding a yellow and black London Metro train at a platform, with a digital display showing destination Kirkby.

Transport 5 days ago

Northern Line disruption affects Southport services after trespassers enter railway

Train services between Southport and Liverpool are being disrupted after trespassers entered the railway near Liverpool Central on…

Health 5 days ago

NHS sees record number of A&E patients within four hours

More patients than ever before were seen within four hours in A&E this summer, despite record demand on the NHS.The NHS faced the …

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Health 5 days ago

Adult Social Care outlines support for Sefton residents at risk of suicide

This World Suicide Prevention Day Sefton Council’s Public Health team is reminding people about its We’re Here campaign. Sefton in…

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Health 6 days ago

Sefton residents offered support through local dementia services

As World Alzheimer’s Month gets underway, Sefton Council is reminding people of the support it can provide to people living with t…

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Emergency Services 6 days ago

Sefton Council promotes water safety event with emergency services

Sefton Council is encouraging residents and businesses to make the most of a free water safety awareness session this weekend. Eme…

Environment 6 days ago

Raw sewage discharged along Fylde Coast for more than 35 hours

Raw sewage was discharged into the Fylde coastline for over a total of 35 hours affecting popular tourist locations across Blackpo…

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Education 6 days ago

Record 3,456 children join Sefton Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge

More children than ever before have signed up to Sefton Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge.Read to the Beat A record-breaking 3,4…

Sport 6 days ago

Southport beat Morecambe 2-1 at Haig Avenue

Southport beat Morecambe 2-1 at Haig Avenue on Tuesday, September 8, for a much-needed win after three straight defeats, with care…

Emergency Services 8 Sep 2026

Lancashire PCC welcomes latest State of Policing report

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has welcomed the latest State of Policing report, saying its focus on …

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Council 8 Sep 2026

Southport Pier restoration moves towards steel replacement

Restoration work on Southport Pier is moving towards steel replacement on the landward section, with dismantling and site preparat…

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What's On 8 Sep 2026

Southport to host free Books Alive! festival during October half term

Southport is to become a living storybook for October half term as Books Alive! brings a world of imagination and adventure to the…

Bright orange promotional image with surprised children and a rabbit, featuring 'Fake or Real? Know the Deal' text.

Emergency Services 8 Sep 2026

New Lancashire campaign warns young people about AI deepfakes

Lancashire Police has launched Fake or Real? Know the Deal, a campaign designed to help young people and families recognise and re…

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Council 8 Sep 2026

Sefton Council uses data to help residents claim unclaimed benefits

Sefton Council's Welfare Rights and Transformation teams are working together to help more residents access the financial support …

Emergency Services 7 Sep 2026

Prepare your home and family now for the colder months ahead

It might not be winter yet, but now is the time to prepareThe weather may still feel warm, and winter might seem a long way off, b…

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Transport 7 Sep 2026

New safety cameras to monitor speeding across Lancashire roads

New technology is being introduced to help improve road safety across Lancashire’s road network with the introduction of five new …

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Community 7 Sep 2026

Nominations open for Lancashire Young Citizen of the Year Award

Lancashire Constabulary, in partnership with the High Sheriff of Lancashire, Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC), and th…

Sport 7 Sep 2026

Southport drawn away to Morecambe in FA Cup second qualifying round

Southport FC have been drawn away to Morecambe in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup.The tie will be played over t…

Cartoon boy in cape promotion for FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine, with small virus icons and a superhero in flight.

Health 7 Sep 2026

Parents urged to act as school flu vaccination programme gets under way

Last winter (2025-26) just 55.5% of primary school children - around 2.5 million out of a total of the 4.5 million eligible - rece…

Sport 7 Sep 2026

Southport host Morecambe at Haig Avenue after Neil Danns steps down

Southport host Morecambe at Haig Avenue on Tuesday, September 8, in the National League North. Kick-off is at 7.45pm, and tickets …

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Sport 6 Sep 2026

Southport FC confirms Neil Danns has left managerial role

Southport Football Club can confirm that Neil Danns has chosen to step aside from his position as First Team Manager.Neil will con…

Sport 6 Sep 2026

Southport lose 2-0 at Spalding United for third straight defeat

Southport suffered a third consecutive defeat after losing 2-0 to Spalding United in the National League North on Saturday, Septem…

Crime 5 Sep 2026

New roads policing team to target illegal number plates across England

A new nationwide crackdown on illegal number plates will target drivers who dodge fines and organised crime gangs as the Departmen…

Education 4 Sep 2026

New rules cap branded school uniform items for pupils

Tougher rules close loopholes used to overcharge parents, as Prime Minister's series of 'everyday fixes' make life fairer and give…

Environment 4 Sep 2026

Households urged to build emergency food supplies as weather risks grow

Households in Southport and across the Liverpool City Region are being urged to keep enough food and water at home to cope for sev…

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Transport 4 Sep 2026

Passengers urged to avoid rail travel during Sunday bridge removal near Watford

Passengers travelling between London, the West Midlands, North West England and Scotland are being urged to avoid rail travel on S…

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Council 4 Sep 2026

Tributes paid to three-time Sefton Mayor Maureen Fearn

Sefton Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Mayor Mrs Maureen Fearn.Flags at Sefton Council buildings are …

Health 4 Sep 2026

Eligible people can book flu jabs through GPs, pharmacies and the NHS

Flu jabs for certain groups, including pregnant women and children, started on Tuesday 1st September. They are also available for …

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