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Local News: Liverpool City Region

Knife crime up to highest level in 10 years on Merseyside
Figures up 18% on previous year - and victims' families say things must change
CONFIRMED: Nearly fifty green belt sites WILL be opened to developer as Peel admits it could build 11,000 fewer homes than hoped at Wirral Waters
Wirral Council has made the difficult decision while slamming major developer Peel about its Wirral Waters plans
Yob who broke girlfriend's nose in front of her two-year-old daughter walks free from court
Owen Fairclough shouted "I want to kill you" then "phone the bizzies, I'll wait for them"
Missing pensioner Jack Platt is found safe and well
Family launched Facebook appeal after 88-year-old went missing on Saturday

Local News: Southport & Sefton

Gangland shifts as police land blows on city's underworld
Gun and gang trouble has continued in 2018 but Merseyside Police has enjoyed notable successes on the frontline of the battle against serious organised crime
New look Ainsdale Station opens - four months later than planned
New train terminal boasts redeveloped car park, new ticket office - and a police station
Roads which residents said would flood if built on have flooded - just as builders move on to site
Redrow said water main burst had nothing to do with them
200,000 illegal cigarettes found after raid in Southport town centre
The seized goods were worth more than £40,000

National & International News

Molinari becomes Italys first major golf champion
Francesco Molinari became Italys first major champion after firing a closing two-under-par 69 to win the Open at Carnoustie on Sunday..
Three arrested after attack at Manchester hotel
Armed police have been at the Hilton Hotel on Deansgate in Manchester after a woman was attacked inside the hotel..
Three men arrested following suspected acid attack in Worcester
Police investigating a suspected acid attack on a three-year-old boy in Worcester have arrested three men in London..
Gunman dead after shooting 14 and killing one in Toronto
Fourteen people, including a young girl, were shot near downtown Toronto, police in Canadas biggest city said on Sunday, with one person killed and the gunman also dead..

Local Events

Social Inclusion Drop In Sessions
A copy of our weekly social inclusion drop in sessions, most are free or a small nominal fee to cover cost. From Computers, Digital Cameras, Mens Group, Never too Late weigh in and chair exercise group, Art & craft, Institches knit and natter, walking group, swimming sessions, Tea Dances and more call the office on 0151 330 0479
23rd Jul at Sefton O.p.e.r.a
Smart Southport
Smart Southport is a resource for adults experiencing challenges in one or more important areas of life. It provides you with knowledge, information, and other tools to improve the quality of your life. "Smart Southport values, recommends and actively promotes all parts of the SMART Recovery 4-Point Programme however; we are not part of UK SMART Recovery or the SMART Recovery Organisation and have no business connection with either entity.
25th Jul at Ambition Sefton
Waterloo World Dance Party
Liver Drummers are hosting a free party of world dance music at The Ferndale Lodge function room, Waterloo. Salsa and Afro-beat, Soukous, Highlife, Bachata and more. Party starts at 10 after the dance classes. West African Dance Class (with Liver Drummers) 8-9 £5 Salsa Dance class 9-10 (with live percussion) £5 Both Classes will start promptly Party from 10 till late (Free Entry) lots of other good tunes to get those feet moving accompanied by live percussion. For further details contact Gafro 07931474767 Special guest appearance from The Liver Drummers. There will also be freshly cooked vegetarian and vegan foods Masala Dosa and Vegan Tortillas
27th Jul at The Ferndale Lodge
Breathe-Easy Sefton North, Monthly Meeting
Breathe Easy Sefton North is a group for people with all types of lung disease. 1 in 5 people have some form of lung disease. We are here to provide support and education for their wellbeing. We are a friendly bunch who enjoy social events like meals out and day trips. New members are always welcome plus their partners, friends, carers etc. Feel free to make contact anytime
1st Aug at Dove Centre