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Sefton residents invited to help shape future home care services

People who currently receive home care, have received care in the past, or support someone who does can help shape future Care and…

Crime 3 days ago

Scammers pose as Merseyside Police officers in spoofed calls

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after reports calls had been received from people purporting to be from Merseyside Pol…

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Transport 3 days ago

Pugh says proposed Southport cycle scheme could send cars ‘round the houses’

The prospect of spending a lot of money on a cycling scheme that ticks none of the right boxes is causing concern in many quarters…

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Transport 3 days ago

Missed your train at Manchester Airport? You can now catch the next one

Customers who miss a train from Manchester Airport because their flight was delayed no longer need to worry about buying another t…

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Community 3 days ago

Southport FC restocks Remembrance poppy badges

Southport FC has restocked its Remembrance poppy badges, priced at £4 each.One pound from every sale will go to the Royal British …

Environment 3 days ago

Sefton warns residents about rogue waste traders during campaign

Sefton Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’, a campaign warning residents about criminal…

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Business 4 days ago

Support organisations unite at United Utilities summit to help customers in need

United Utilities brought organisations that interact with vulnerable customers and those experiencing financial difficulty for its…

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Community 4 days ago

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary seeks permanent home for Tabella

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary is appealing for the right person to give long-termindependent cat Tabella a permanent home. After 173 …

Sport 4 days ago

Southport FC host Radcliffe at Haig Avenue on Saturday

Southport FC host Radcliffe at Haig Avenue on Saturday, October 17, with the National League North match kicking off at 3pm.Ticket…

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Health 6 days ago

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 Th…

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What's On 9 Oct 2026

Vue Southport announces family film line-up for October half-term

Monster-sized family adventures arrive at Vue Southport his October half-termFamilies can make the most of the October half-term w…

Sport 9 Oct 2026

Southport to host Ashton Town in Liverpool Senior Cup preliminary round

Southport will host Ashton Town in the preliminary round of the Liverpool Senior Cup on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.The tie will kic…

Car flipped on its roof with emergency vehicles, police and fire appliances at accident scene.

Emergency Services 9 Oct 2026

Vehicle overturns in Hillside crash as Waterloo Road closes

A vehicle overturned at the junction of Sandon Road and Waterloo Road in Hillside this afternoon, closing Waterloo Road over Hills…

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Environment 9 Oct 2026

First whooper swans arrive at Martin Mere for winter

The first whooper swans of the season have arrived at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough. With approximately 40 birds now…

Transport 9 Oct 2026

Class 350 trains to bring air conditioning and more space to Northern services

Air conditioning, more space and more features: Northern to upgrade North West journeys with longer, better trainsTrain operator N…

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Community 8 Oct 2026

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 8 Oct 2026

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 8 Oct 2026

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 8 Oct 2026

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 8 Oct 2026

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 7 Oct 2026

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 7 Oct 2026

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 7 Oct 2026

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 7 Oct 2026

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…

Transport 7 Oct 2026

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 7 Oct 2026

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 6 Oct 2026

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 6 Oct 2026

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…

Two workers in high-visibility vests install or inspect solar panels on a sloped roof.

Education 6 Oct 2026

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 6 Oct 2026

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 Oct 2026

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 Oct 2026

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 Oct 2026

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 Oct 2026

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.