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Health 2 May 2022

Chief Vet urges bird keepers to maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures lifted

The mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across the United Kingdom to help stop the spr…

Crime 2 May 2022

MP backs Labour’s pledge for a crackdown on community crime with new Police hubs in every local area

West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper is backing Labour’s call for action to tackle antisocial behaviour, as new analysis from the party…

Emergency Services 2 May 2022

Southport Lifeboat respond to incident at the end of the Pier

Southport Quads called to assist with an incident on Southport beach. The quads quickly located the casualty close to Southport Pi…

Other 1 May 2022

MP visits the HSBC branch in Southport to learn more about their new Safe Space initiative

Damien Moore commented after his visit... I recently visited the HSBC branch on Lord Street to learn more about their new Safe Spa…

Health 1 May 2022

Southport MP working hard to get services returned to the Hospital

Southport MP Damien Moore commented... I have been speaking regularly since the start of the Covid-pandemic with Southport Hospita…

Sport 1 May 2022

Southport FC final home game of the season takes place on Monday against AFC Telford at 3.00pm

Southport's final home game of the season takes place on Monday against an AFC Telford side still fighting to retain their place i…

Education 1 May 2022

Platinum Jubilee book to arrive in Southport primary schools from mid-May

Children in state-funded primary schools across the United Kingdom will, from mid-May, begin to receive a free commemorative book …

Sport 1 May 2022

Gateshead 3 Southport 1

It was always going to be a tough afternoon for The Sandgrounders and going 2-0 down after 12 minutes gave us a mountain to climb.…

Sport 1 May 2022

Gateshead 3 Southport 1

A Jordan Archer goal was not enough for Southport as they lost 3-1 at league leaders Gateshead. Report later.

Crime 30 Apr 2022

Mindless vandals set fire to plant holder on Lord Street Southport

Mindless vandals have set fire to plant holder on Lord Street in Southport during the night. Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service qu…

Emergency Services 29 Apr 2022

Great video of Merseyside Police at the Aintree Grand National

A video posted Youtube shows the efforts of Merseyside Police at the Grand National meeting . What a waste of valuable resources w…

Environment 29 Apr 2022

Plan your trip to Southport and Sefton’s natural coast this Bank Holiday weekend

Our environmentally protected coastline stretches for 22 miles and is a nature haven that offers something for everyone. If you’re…

Politics 29 Apr 2022

Will Partygate sink Tory AND Labour in council elections?

Will Partygate sink Tory AND Labour in council elections? Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: The shock revelation today th…

Community 29 Apr 2022

Southport Lifeboat supporter Kath Wilson honoured by Sefton Council

A spokesperson for the Lifeboat said... We’re delighted that Kath Wilson’s hard work and dedication has been recognised by Sefton …

Business 29 Apr 2022

Contents of Southport Theatre And Convention Centre to be auctioned off

The remaining contents of the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre are being listed for auction. Full Bar Units, Air Conditioni…

Crime 29 Apr 2022

Woman sexually assaulted on train between Freshfield and Southport

Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating a sexual assault on a train between Freshfield and Southport station are today r…

Health 28 Apr 2022

Getting healthcare help in Southport and Sefton this May Bank Holiday

As residents in Sefton make plans for the May bank holiday, NHS leaders are sharing advice for getting healthcare help should you …

Council 28 Apr 2022

Customer service delays likely due to high volume of calls at Sefton Council

We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls to our Contact Centre and requests to our Council Tax Teams in part due to th…

Council 28 Apr 2022

Sefton Council energy rebate scheme now underway

Sefton residents eligible for the Government’s Energy Rebate Scheme are being recommended to look out for the one-off, £150 paymen…

Council 28 Apr 2022

Bin collections in Southport 27% of drivers off sick

A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “We would like to reiterate our apologies to residents who have been impacted by some dela…

Health 28 Apr 2022

Joe's Giants Darkness into Light Walk in Southport

Darkness into Light Walk 21st May 2022 @ 3:00 am – 9:30 am On the morning of the 21st of May, Joe’s Giants will be holding a “nigh…

Council 28 Apr 2022

Southport MP says missed bin collections are "Unacceptable"

Damien Moore said... It is unacceptable that Labour-controlled Sefton Council continue to miss bin collections across Southport, i…

Sport 28 Apr 2022

Southport make the long trip to Gateshead on Saturday

Southport make the long trip up to Gateshead on Saturday for a game against the current league leaders. Kick Off is at 3pm and adv…

Sport 28 Apr 2022

Southport win the Lancashire Trophy Cup Final

Southport came away from Leyland with the Lancashire Challenge Trophy after a 2-1 win against West Didsbury & Chorlton. Goals from…

Politics 27 Apr 2022

Sefton Council in disarray as 5 Labour Cllrs defect to form their own political group

The Labour Party have lost five of their Councillors who have defected to form their own political grouping on Sefton Council We b…

Crime 27 Apr 2022

Merseyside Police helping in search for missing woman after man arrested on suspicion of her murder

A man arrested on suspicion of the kidnap of missing mum Katie Kenyon has this afternoon (Tuesday, April 26th) been further arrest…

Politics 27 Apr 2022

Damien Moore MP on the sad passing of Lady Madeline Percival wife of Former Southport MP Sir Ian

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lady Madeline Percival, the wife of my late predecessor Sir Ian Percival, aged 10…

Politics 27 Apr 2022

Southport MP Damien Moore welcomes 629 extra police officers for Merseyside.

Newly released figures show that 629 extra police officers have been recruited in Merseyside as part of the Conservative Governmen…

Politics 27 Apr 2022

Damien Moore MP for Southport has been sanctioned by Russian Government.

Damien Moore MP has today been sanctioned by the Russian Government, in addition to 265 of his serving Parliamentary colleagues. R…

Crime 27 Apr 2022

Police stop and search on Lord Street in Southport

Officers from Merseyside Police pulled over a suspicious vehicle on Lord Street in Southport this afternoon. The vehicle was stopp…

Environment 27 Apr 2022

£750,000 Proposals for Southport’s Green Spaces - Including Botanic Gardens

Fully costed plans have been announced by Southport Conservatives to invest £750,000 in the town’s green spaces. The funding, whic…

Community 27 Apr 2022

Licensing hours extended to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The extension will provide the opportunity for people to continue their celebrations of this historic milestone over the bank holi…

Politics 27 Apr 2022

Southport Conservatives are calling for Liberal Democrat’s to be honest and upfront

Southport Conservatives are calling for John Pugh, Ian Brodie Browne, Simon Shaw and other local Liberal Democrat’s to be honest a…

Sport 27 Apr 2022

Southport in Cup Final action tonight at Leyland

Southport are in Cup Final action tonight with a short trip to Lancashire FA HQ in Leyland where they will play West Didsbury & Ch…

Business 27 Apr 2022

The Big Wheel At Princes Park in Southport sees new website launched and prices revealed

Situated on the shoreline of Marine Lake next to the Pleasureland park, the 35-metre tall wheel offers visitors unparalleled 360-d…

Crime 27 Apr 2022

British Transport Police crack down on ASB at Hillside Station in Southport

Southport LPT have been providing reassurance at the end of school time due to recent ASB issues at Hillside Station. Officers wil…

Council 26 Apr 2022

Southport MP confirms that Council will be issuing £150 rebate for energy in the next few days

The Government is committed to supporting people as much as it can in the current climate. As part of this, the Chancellor recentl…

Community 26 Apr 2022

Thousands of pounds raised for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary near Southport

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary would like to thank everybody who has supported them with their fundraising activities over the past co…

Crime 26 Apr 2022

Merseyside Police chasing a stolen van on Easter Sunday through residential streets-Video

Merseyside Police MATRIX chasing a stolen van through Prescot on what is meant to be a quiet Easter Sunday. Along with air support…

Transport 26 Apr 2022

Passengers reminded to ‘travel either side’ of early May bank holiday

Region & Route: North West & Central West Coast main line passengers are urged to travel either side of the early May bank holiday…

Crime 26 Apr 2022

Southport man jailed for sex offences with a 15 year old girl

A waiter who worked at a Chinese restaurant in Southport has been jailed for having sex with a 15 year old girl. Christopher Chan …