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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 Yesterday

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 days ago

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 2 days ago

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 2 days ago

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…

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Emergency Services 2 days ago

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 3 days ago

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 3 days ago

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 3 days ago

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 3 days ago

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 3 days ago

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…

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Health 3 days ago

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 3 days ago

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 4 days ago

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 5 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 …

Health 4 Sep 2026

Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust to hold annual meeting online

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be broadcasting its Annual General Meeting on:Tuesday 29th September …

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Emergency Services 3 Sep 2026

Family remember ‘inspiring’ Southport teacher after tragic death

A man who died following a tragic incident at a level crossing in Lancashire has been named as his family pay tribute to him.Briti…

Crime 3 Sep 2026

Man arrested after knife incident at Southport flats

A 31-year-old man has been arrested after police were called to reports of threats and a concern for safety at a flat on Avondale …

Business 3 Sep 2026

Two Southport employers named for underpaying 25 workers

Latest list of employers who have underpaid workers revealed as Government hands enforcement powers to new dedicated body. Around …

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What's On 3 Sep 2026

Full speaker line-up announced for North West Bird Watching Festival

The full line-up of guest speakers has now been announced for Lancashire’s North West Bird Watching Festival, taking place at WWT …

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Crime 3 Sep 2026

Police say new facial recognition system will target serious offenders

Lancashire Police is to launch the use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR), helping prevent and detect crime, while protecting the mo…

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Business 3 Sep 2026

Southport Air Show delivers boost to town’s visitor economy

Tens of thousands of visitors enjoyed a wonderful weekend of aviation and family entertainment as the Southport Air Show once agai…

Business 2 Sep 2026

£10m Hospitality Grant Scheme opens to support pubs and cafés

Boost for local pubs, restaurants and cafes as £10 million Hospitality Grant Scheme launches for applications Funding aims to back…

Community 2 Sep 2026

Appeal to find next of kin of John Hyland, 88, in Southport

An appeal has been launched to find the next of kin of 88-year-old John Hyland, who died at Lakeside View nursing home in Southpor…

Sport 2 Sep 2026

Southport FC to visit Spalding United for first time on Saturday

Southport FC will visit Spalding United for the first time on Saturday, September 5, when the National League North fixture kicks …

Business 1 Sep 2026

HMRC reminds vaping businesses to prepare for £2.20 duty from October

With Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme starting on 1 October 2026, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding…