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Fire tore through the upper sections of a building on the St Mark's site in the Northwood area of Kirkby

'We can only hope that the same power that gave us one Elliott, will give us another in the near future'

Six fire engines are at the scene as firefighters try to control the blaze

Six people have been questioned so far - but no-one has been brought to justice

Five Sefton schools have been shortlisted for this year’s Educate Awards. Stanley High, Formby High, Maricourt Catholic High, Netherton Moss Primary and St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary are the schools on the shortlist for the awards, which showcase the work of schools and colleges which are delivering outstanding education and helping students achieve their full potential.   Stanley High School is shortlisted […] The post Educate Awards 2021 sees five Sefton schools shortlisted for honours appeared first on Stand Up For Southport.

Southport is losing its direct rail service to Manchester Piccadilly.  It follows a loaded consultation which was launched in January 2021 and had the support of both government and Northern leaders.  The consultation presented three options for the future of Southport to Manchester services – all of which involved the loss of the Piccadilly service.  The new timetables, which will […] The post Southport to lose direct rail service to Manchester Piccadilly appeared first on Stand Up For Southport.

Southport FC bowed out of the FA Cup after a 3-2 home defeat to Vanarama National League side Altrincham but they could hold their heads high after a valiant performance. As early as the second minute Chris Doyle had a header cleared off the line with the ‘keeper beaten. It was a fairly quiet start but the game burst in […] The post Southport FC knocked out of FA Cup in 3-2 thriller with Altrincham appeared first on Stand Up For Southport.

The final few tickets are remaining to see two superb headline acts as Southport Comedy Festival finished in style this Sunday (17th October).  Reginald D Hunter and Jo Caulfield present The Best Of The Fest, in a luxury marquee at Victoria Park.  Tickets £15. Doors 6pm, Show 8pm. Age Restriction 18+ Book your tickets at: www.southportcomedyfestival.com   Reginald D Hunter  […] The post Reginald D Hunter and Jo Caulfield present The Best Of The Fest at Southport Comedy Festival appeared first on Stand Up For Southport.

Ryan also runs a boxing gym with his dad called Davies Boxing Gym on Mitcham Road in Blackpool

Schemes could include using CCTV, simple changes to the design of streets and increased street lighting.

The Metropole Hotel's restaurant received a rating of '1' - Major Improvement Necessary - because they failed to ensure the food preparation areas were kept clean

These images are a real trip back in time and showcase Blackpool as it was more than 60 years ago

The House of Commons is going to pay tribute to Sir David Amess today.

At 11.45am on Friday, Sir David Amess took part in a Zoom call with his colleague Richard Hillgrove - moments later a fatal attack took place.

Former US vice president Al Gore has said the Queen is right to feel "irritated" at climate change inaction and those who "talk but don't do".

The first five £1 million winners of Prince William's Earthshot Prize have been announced at a star-studded ceremony in London, with a country, a city and a host of innovative projects among the recipients.