Eye on Southport
Southport local briefing: market costs, travel disruption and Bonfire Night safety
Here is your Southport briefing, with the latest updates on council spending, transport, community safety, policing and local sport.
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Watchdog could stop forces using facial recognition over breaches
New safeguards are planned for police facial recognition, including independent testing for bias, a legal code of practice and oversight from a new watchdog. The regulator could seek court action to stop forces using the technology if they fail to comply. Separate guidance will also cover responsible private-sector use.
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Councillors seek answers over Southport Market’s £435,000 running costs
Councillors are seeking a detailed explanation of the £435,000 spent running Southport Market last year, including £41,000 paid for consultancy services. The food hall continues to make six-figure losses despite earlier profit projections. Opposition councillors are calling for a new business plan, clear milestones and quarterly reports.
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Passengers warned of major rail disruption in Liverpool on Sunday
Rail passengers travelling through Liverpool on Sunday 8 November are being urged to check their journeys because track maintenance near Mossley Hill will disrupt services. Many trains will terminate elsewhere, with replacement buses and Merseyrail providing alternatives. Extra staff will be available at Lime Street, but passengers should allow additional time.
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Clive Grunshaw praises Ormskirk Street Pastors after night patrol
Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw joined Ormskirk Street Pastors and police during a Friday night patrol, praising volunteers who support vulnerable people in the town centre. The trained volunteers work with police, door staff and CCTV operators, carrying trauma kits and providing practical assistance during busy nights.
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Ambulance crews issue Bonfire Night safety warning over fireworks
Ambulance teams are warning people not to hold or throw fireworks, approach bonfires, mix fireworks with alcohol or return to used fireworks. For burns, stop the burning, cool the injury under running water for 20 minutes and avoid ice, creams or butter. Call 999 for severe burns.
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Southport FC travel to National League North leaders South Shields on Saturday
Southport FC visit National League North leaders South Shields on Saturday 7 November for a 3pm fixture. It will be new manager Calum McIntyre’s first away match. Southport supporters should use turnstiles 3 and 4, with away fans expected in the Black Block if segregation is in place.
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Southport man charged over business burglaries in Southport and Birkdale
Joshua Johnson, 30, of West Street, Southport, has been charged with three business burglaries and one attempted burglary involving premises in Southport and Birkdale. He was remanded into custody after appearing at Wirral Adult Remand Court and is due at Liverpool Crown Court on 30 November.
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£26m Royal Daffodil officially enters service with Mersey Ferries
The £26m Royal Daffodil has officially joined the Mersey Ferries fleet, operating commuter services, sightseeing cruises and evening cruises. The new vessel includes accessible features, open decks, panoramic windows, catering facilities, USB charging points and cycle parking. It was built at the APCL Balaena shipyard in Birkenhead.
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