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Doctors could be told to sign off fewer patients under proposals to reinvigorate the economy

18/02/2023 18:59

DAYS after the International Monetary Fund said that the UK was on course to be the only major economy to shrink this year, all eyes will be on this y...

The Big Model & Hobby Show 2023 - Tickets now live!

18/02/2023 18:41

TICKETS are on sale now! This year it will be held at:- Formby High School, on:- Saturday, 5 August 2023, but don't think this will make it any less i...

£2 bus fare cap to be extended and bus services protected with new funding

17/02/2023 17:18

MILLIONS of passengers across England will benefit from £155 million in Government support to cap bus fares at £2, maintain services and ensure people...

MP requests Home Office to give concrete guarantee they have scrapped plans to house asylum seekers within Southport Pontins

17/02/2023 17:17

ON 17 February 2023, Southport MP, Damien Moore, has again brought up the issues over plans to house 3,000 asylum seekers, at Southport Pontins, that ...

New Comedy Bingo Spring Socials launch at Southport Market

16/02/2023 17:52

NEW Comedy Bingo Spring Socials are launching at Southport Market as a way for people to have fun and form new friendships. The events have been cr...

North West Ambulance Service reminds the public of strike action next week

16/02/2023 17:16

NORTH West Ambulance leaders are once again reminding the public of another round of industrial action affecting the service. GMB members will stri...

Police Commissioner invites public to attend special budget meeting

16/02/2023 16:54

MERSEYSIDE Police’s Commissioner and Chief Constable will host a special public meeting next week at which the police’s budget will be set for the yea...

Southport Man remanded into custody following robberies of convenience stores

16/02/2023 10:01

MERSEYSIDE Police have charged Marcus Jones, 32, of Portland Street, Southport, with 2 counts of robbery. He has also been charged with possession ...