Detectives are investigating a break-in at a house on Stamford Road that happened in the early hours of Sunday, April 15 between 1.20am and 4.50am. The 83-year-old victim was woken up by a noise downstairs. When he investigated he found that his kitchen door had been forced and a...

Geoffrey Roland Hazeldon "Little Geoff" 16-06-39 to 30-04-12 Peacefully went to sleep whilst in hospital. He will be a great loss to his family and friends and will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Funeral service will be held at Southport Crematorium on Wednesday 9th at 2.00pm.Then...

Merseyside Police Authority is holding a meeting for members of the public to attend and speak about policing issues in the Southport North East neighbourhood. The meeting, which will be chaired by Val Davies, independent member of Merseyside Police Authority, will be held on Tuesday, May 15th...

Statement from the Chairman of Governors: "Following the OFSTED inspection in December 2011 that led to the school being placed into special measures, Gary Loveridge, our Headteacher, has decided to step down from his post. This decision is effective immediately. We wish to record our grateful...

The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has been given a glowing report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a routine inspection. The CQC is the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England and is tasked to ensure that NHS trusts and other care ...

Residents in Sefton planning a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee have until the end of the week left to contact Sefton Council about it. Following a recent surge in applications, Sefton Council has extended the date for applications. Party organisers now need to get...

THERE'S now just one month to go until the London 2012 Torch Relay arrives in the county. And the Chairman of Lancashire County Council is urging people to line the route and provide a warm welcome. The Torch Relay visits the county three times during its tour - on Friday 1 June, Friday 22...

Last night at approximately 7.10pm a woman placed a small child on the automatic barriers at Upper Aughton Road crossing.The child was held with one hand as the train sped past. After endangering the child's life the woman calmly turned around and did not cross the tracks. What a...

The Stanley High School Class of 1986 held a reunion in July last year at the St Patricks Social Club and over eighty ex pupils attended. There was money left over after paying for the food and the hire of the club. Class of 1986 It was decided that this money should be used to plant a...

Motorists trying to travel along Marshside Road today are confused. This morning new road works signs suddenly appeared informing motorists that Marshside Road was closed near to the traffic lights at Churchtown junction. They were advised to go the opposite way and use Fleetwood Road/...

by Sally Edgar Burscough Wharf's playing host to a range of activities and live entertainment for all ages this Bank Holiday weekend. Organised by resident professional musician and music teacher Adam Christopher, visitors on Saturday will see live performances from over 40 students and...

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Southport Lost and Found Pets was set up in the form of a Facebook page in January 2011 with the website going live in February 2011 http://facebook.com/southport lostandfoundpets www.southportlostandfoundpets .co.uk. The website has had 6700 unique visitors to date averaging at 110...

WOODLAND experts are urging people to be on the lookout for a disease which is killing larch trees. Spring and summer is the vital time of year to spot the problem as new shoots appear black or withered. Phytophthora ramorum is currently spreading from the south and has already led to...

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has confirmed Phil Garrigan as its Deputy Chief Fire Officer. The announcement was made by the Authority's Appointments Committee yesterday following a recruitment process. Tony Newman, Chair of the Authority, said: "We are pleased to...

A new workshop is taking place at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May with longbow specialist Tony Saunders, learning how to manipulate and craft wood into one of the most important weapons in British history. The two day course will include wood craft...

Southport’s Mike Stafford wins International Masters Title belt in style! It was a fantastic night for Mike Stafford boxing fans as they travelled up the M62 to Manchester last night (Saturday 28th April 2012) to witness Mike winning the International Masters Title belt from Martyn Grainger, at...

Disgraceful behaviour by Southport FC Stewards See http://www.portchat.net/viewto pic.php?t=28691 To quote a Port Chat user:- Completely disgusted. Stewards of our football club victimising a lad in a vulnerable position with disabilities. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Are you a nifty fifty, sassy sixty or swinging seventy? Or what about an eager 80yr old? Do you know anyone who would like to join in some fun and games and get ready for the biggest sporting event of the year...the Sefton Older People's Olympics? Taking place on Friday 28th September at...

West Lancashire Light Railway Station Road, Hesketh Bank PR4 6SP 01772 815881 www.westlancs.org Teddy Bears’ Outing 2012 The West Lancashire Light Railway will be holding its annual Teddy Bears’ Outing on Sunday May 6th from 11.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Fancy learning to play the card game BRIDGE ? Southport Bridge Club are having a "free taster session" on Friday 4th May at 10.00 a.m. - 11.15 a.m. At Southport Bridge Club, 12 Albert Road Southport PR9 0LE Free tea/coffee free car park at rear of club To reserve your place contact Malcolm...

UK Border Agency raid Acacia Court Care Home, Southport Story By News Editor www.carersdirectory.com The UK Border Agency made an unexpected visit to a Southport Care Home at 1:00pm this afternoon (Friday 27th April 2012). Acting on intelligence, UK Border Agency Officers entered Acacia...

Real ale drinkers will be raising their glasses to royalty this afternoon as west Lancashire's biggest 'royal beer festival' celebrates its first anniversary. It's being held at Mere Brow Village Hall and staged by the Rotary Club of Southport Links - last year, it made a handsome £7,000 for...

WITH May Bank Holiday just over a week away, police in the region are urging motorcyclists to clad-up appropriately as part of a new safety initiative for riders. The BikeWatch campaign was launched in April by the constabulary, in conjunction with the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety and...

Mike Stafford fights for International Masters Title on 28th April 2012 Southport cruiser-weight boxer, Mike Stafford fights for the International Masters Title over 10x3 rounds against the holder, Martyn Grainger, at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, on the 28th April 2012. Mike...

Vascular services are changing nationally and patients and the public in Sefton will be able to give their views on proposed changes to the way that specialist vascular services are provided across Cheshire and Merseyside. The proposals, which involve the transfer of the most specialist...

New appeal calls for donors of all blood groups to make an appointment now via www.blood.co.uk or 0300 123 23 23 NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) today launched an appeal for donors to help boost stocks to 30% above usual levels by the start of the Olympic Games in July. The increase is...

Two men from Southport and Formby will appear at Ormskirk Magistrates Court today after drugs raids in Ainsdale. Police PR officer Jenna Flanagan told QLocal: "Officers from Lancashire Constabulary have over the last two days carried out searches at addresses in the Sefton area of Merseyside as...

Work starts on £1.3m cancer centre refurbishment The £1.3m refurbishment and extension to a cancer treatment centre for patients across north Sefton and West Lancashire is under way. Representatives of the two charities who gave £500,000 each towards the cost of the work officially got...

For only the third time in 35 years, WWT Martin Mere has welcomed a wild crane to the reserve. The last time a crane was seen at Martin Mere was in 1999 and previously to that was in the 70s. The adult crane has been on the reserve for 2 days now and is showing well from the Ron Barker Hide....

Parents are being advised to check on limousine operators to make sure that they are safe and legal before booking vehicles for their children’s school prom nights. The advice comes from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) which, along with local councils and the police,...

People are being asked for their views on the first Sefton Economic Strategy for more than 10 years. The draft strategy is a statement of the borough's long-term assets and opportunities and sets out a number of aims and actions to drive the economy. It also includes five strategic...

An ambulance was left stranded for over an hour yesterday teatime after 'losing' its transmission on Meols Cop Road. A pool of fluid outside Meols Cop High School told its own sorry tale; the crew had to sit tight before help arrived in the form of an AA man, between them they pushed it to...

At 00.15am today Thursday April 26 2012 a Vauxhall Astra travelling from Southport towards Preston swerved to avoid an animal in the road. The car hit the central reservation barriers and then crashed into a hedge just before the junction with Moss Hey Lane.The occupants of the car were not injured.

This Saturday 28th April 2012 from 8.30am till 1.00pm. All tables are £6.00 inside the school or outside in the grounds. Refreshments will be available in the school foyer and will include toast,hot dogs and hot and cold drinks at reasonable prices.All proceeds go to school funds. Please support...