AN Aughton man is included in an appeal to trace and bring to justice 12 of the UK’s most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain.John James Jones, 31, and a co-accused allegedly assaulted two people by stabbing them numerous times with a knife causing serious injuries on April 28, 2018.It
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Incredible pictures show how 'Tower of Hope' could stand 48-storeys high on Lord Street
by Tom Martin
THESE incredible images show how Lord Street could soon have one of the tallest buildings outside of London as part of ambitious plans to build a 48
Teen stabbed man with a piece of glass found in skip
by Tom Martin
A TEENAGER has been jailed for stabbing a man with a piece of glass.Jamal Adam-Neale, 16, was found guilty of wounding with intent and two counts of
Police constable who had secret sexual relationship with alleged rape victim warned to expect a jail sentence
by Lynda Roughley
A POLICE constable from Parbold has been warned to expect a jail sentence after being convicted of misconduct in public office and attempting to
Champion launches new series of live video interviews with your local MPs
by Danielle Thompson
The Champion has launched our new series of live video interviews with your local MPs – and we want your questions for the next one!Sefton Central MP
Parbold village to receive £200k worth of funding to tackle flooding
by Henry James
PARBOLD village is to benefit from £200,000 worth of funding to help tackle flooding and is one of 10 new projects drawn up to tackle the
Tributes paid to organiser of Bothy Folk Club who has died
by Henry James
TRIBUTES have been paid to a well-renowned organiser of the Bothy Folk Club for 46 years, Clive Pownceby, who died on Tuesday, January 4.A spokesman
MP slams county council for ‘failing to carry out improvements’ to roundabout in Skelmersdale
by Henry James
WEST Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has slammed Lancashire County Council “for failing to carry out the improvements to a roundabout in Skelmersdale
Hair salon nominated for two awards
by Tom Martin
A HAIR salon in south Sefton will be hoping to be a cut above the rest after it was shortlisted in the UK Hair and Beauty awards.ABBIHAIR, on Harris
£3.4m fund to help retrofit poorly insulated homes
by Tom Martin
A £3.4million fund has been released by Sefton Council to retrofit poorly insulated homes in Sefton.The funding, which has been secured from the
Exhibition to focus on famous visitors to town in 19th century
by Tom Martin
A SOUTHPORT student has been awarded funding to launch an exhibition featuring the stories of the town’s most famous visitors from the 19th
MG Owners Club make New Year charity cheque presentations
by Henry James
THE Lathom based West Lancashire MG Owners Club have made their New Year charity cheque presentations.This was as a result of fund raising at their
County Councillor welcomes County Deal for Lancashire but adds she wants to see more detail
by Henry James
SKELMERSDALE County Councillor Julie Gibson, the Labour Group Shadow Spokesperson for Economic Regeneration and Growth, has reacted cautiously to the
Lancashire Police hold conference to focus on targeting rural crime in 2022
by Henry James
LANCASHIRE Police has held a conference with their key stakeholders and partners with the aim of putting the focus on tackling rural crime in
West Lancashire College offering a new start for young people this January
by Henry James
WEST Lancashire College is offering a range of full-time courses starting on January 31 specifically for those aged 16-18 who are looking to take
Anger at plans to roll-out wheelie bins to residents in terraced houses
by Tom Martin
A SCHEME to use wheelie bins for waste collection for streets in Waterloo is being proposed by Sefton Council just two years after a similar plan
Final call issued to take part in consultation on stoke services
by Henry James
THE NHS is reminding people in Sefton and West Lancashire that it’s still not too late to share their views on a proposal to establish a
Tributes paid to former Reds chief after his death in Southport, aged 86
by Tom Martin
TRIBUTES have been paid to Liverpool Football Club’s former secretary and chief executive, Peter Robinson, who lived in Southport, after he passed
Man banned from retail shops after thefts
by Tom Martin
A MAN from south Sefton has been banned from entering a number of retail shops after he was convicted of theft.Sean Clamp, 32, from Bootle, has been
Tree clearance work causes upset among residents in Skelmersdale
by Henry James
RESIDENTS are up in arms that workmen have cleared sections of wooded land at Railway Road in Skelmersdale, which was once the home of cable-makers
Caring for your staff’s mental well-being is vital, says Tezlom's director
by BY OUR ADVERTISING FEATURE WRITER
MENTAL well-being has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years, with companies looking to find ways of embracing better mental health standards for
‘Historic artefacts find should delay homes development’
by Tom Martin
A PARISH councillor who has found historic ‘artefacts’ on land designated for a housing development in Thornton wants the area to be fully
Age Concern Crosby branch becomes part of national charity
by Tom Martin
AGE Concern Crosby, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, has become part of a national charity that works to combat loneliness and
Mawdesley Health Club & Spa celebrates after their manager wins a Manager of the Year award
by Henry James
STOCKS Hall Health Club & Spa in Mawdesley have been celebrating after their manager Mark Donnelly, won a Manager of the Year 2021 award.Mark was
Supermarket plans extension to include 'Market Kitchen'
by Tom Martin
A SUPERMARKET in Southport town centre has revealed expansion plans.A planning application has been submitted for Morrisons, off Esplanade, to extend
Pensioner left 'upset' after she was sent socks by energy firm
by Tom Martin
AN elderly woman in Birkdale was left “confused and upset” after she was sent a pair of socks by her energy provider to encourage her to turn the
New domestic abuse proposal being considered
by Henry James
A PROPOSAL to invest £3.8m to tackle domestic abuse is being unveiled by Lancashire County Council.A new report sets out a fresh approach to
Progress in fight to make misogyny a hate crime welcomed by Police Commissioner
by Tom Martin
MERSEYSIDE’S Police Commissioner has welcomed the “growing pressure” to make misogyny a hate crime after it was discussed in the House of Lords.Emily
Firefighters warn of dangers posed by sunlight reflecting off mirrors
by Tom Martin
FIREFIGHTERS are warning people not to put glass or other reflective items on windowsills after sunlight reflecting off mirrors caused two serious
BBC police drama shot in Liverpool set to air next week
by Tom Martin
A POLICE drama series which had scenes shot in Waterloo is to air on the BBC next week.The Responder, which stars Martin Freeman, was mainly filmed
Inspiring mum hopes to help others to get back into shape - with their tots in tow!
by OUR ADVERTISING FEATURE WRITER
AN EXERCISE entrepreneur has started the New Year with a bang after launching her baby-friendly fitness classes for mums across Maghull, Aintree,
Students make most of new T-level courses
by Tom Martin
HUGH Baird College students from south Sefton have completed their first term studying a new technical qualification called T-levels.T-levels are a
Search to find Southport's best fish or seafood recipe
by Tom Martin
A SEARCH has been launched to discover Southport’s best fish or seafood recipe!The appeal has been made by local fisherman and fish shop owner Kevin
Shop reported to have sold alcohol and cigs to children
by Henry James
A SHOP in Ormskirk town centre could lose its premises licence after reports it sold fake cigarettes and alcohol to children.The Ormskirk Superstore