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July 2026 sets UK records for dryness and sunshine

Provisional Met Office figures show that July 2026 set records for rainfall, temperature and sunshine across parts of the UK.Engla…

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Sport Yesterday

Southport start 2026-27 campaign with first visit to Hebburn Town

Southport FC begin their 2026-27 Enterprise National League North campaign away to newly promoted Hebburn Town on Saturday, August…

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Health 2 days ago

More than 20,000 adapted oral health packs given to children with SEND

More than 20,000 adapted oral health packs have been distributed to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND…

Three adults stand by a metal fence with a banner in the background reading, Please don't park outside our school.

Transport 2 days ago

Sefton Council to investigate parking problems at Marshside Primary School

Complaints by residents about car parking at and around Marshside Primary School have been taken up by Lib Dem Councillors who hav…

Formation of red aerobatic aircrafts in a blue sky with smoke trails above a Southport Air Show 2026 sign

What's On 3 days ago

Southport Air Show announces Red Arrows and Typhoon displays

The Red Arrows will appear on both days of the 2026 Southport Air Show, which is now less than four weeks away.The show takes plac…

construction workers in orange overalls lay down large black piping in a trench near a railway underpass

Transport 3 days ago

Parbold railway upgrade completes on Wigan to Southport route

Pictures have been released of a major project to upgrade railway lines between Wigan and Southport.On Saturday 1 August the route…

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Crime 4 days ago

Police appeal after wanted man leaves custody outside Liverpool Magistrates’ Court

Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a wanted man made off from prisoner transport staff outside Liverpool Magist…

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Council 4 days ago

Duke Street Park in Formby gets new path and wildlife mural

A popular park in Sefton has seen the first in a list of planned improvements completed with the introduction of a new pedestrian …

Large historical painting showing a battle around a hilltop town with smoke, cannons, and soldiers in foreground.

Culture 5 days ago

Southport exhibition explores Sefton’s historic link with Mons

A famous painting linked to one of the most remarkable stories of the First World War is now on display at The Atkinson in Southpo…

Council 5 days ago

Government announces funeral sector crackdown after Hull funeral director sentencing

The government has announced urgent plans to crack down on rogue operators in the funeral sector and ensure better protection for …

Crime 5 days ago

Axel Rudakubana charged with four offences over alleged HMP Belmarsh incidents

Axel Rudakubana has been charged with four offences linked to separate incidents at HMP Belmarsh, including two alleged assaults o…

Sports car off the course on a grassy bank adjacent to undulating putting greens.

Transport 5 days ago

Action secured for clearer traffic warning after cars crash onto golf course

A new stop sign is to be erected by Sefton Council on Fleetwood Road at the junction with Hesketh Road after action by Cambridge W…

What's On 6 days ago

Southport Airshow returns in August after improved 2025 event

Southport Airshow returns to the seafront on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026, with the Red Arrows scheduled to appear on bot…

Health 6 days ago

UCR services managed 62,607 referrals across Cheshire and Merseyside in 2025/26

Urgent Community Response (UCR) services across Cheshire and Merseyside managed 62,607 referrals during the 2025/26 financial year…

Sport 6 days ago

Southport FC’s Hereford fixture selected for live DAZN coverage

Southport FC’s home match against Hereford on Monday, August 31, 2026, has been selected for live coverage on DAZN.The Bank Holida…

Education 6 days ago

Sefton early years leaders train to reduce hidden costs for families

Leaders from 11 of Sefton’s Early Years’ settings recently took part in training to help reduce financial pressures on parents and…

Think before you pack: assortment of luggage and home appliances lined up against a blue background.

Transport 6 days ago

Rail passengers urged to check luggage rules before summer travel

Millions of passenger journeys are expected across the rail network this summerFrom wheelie bins to shopping trolleys and everythi…

Small red squirrel sitting on ground with pinecones and pine needles

Environment 6 days ago

Squirrel pox outbreak confirmed among red squirrels in Formby

Sefton Council has joined its partners in drawing attention to the spread of squirrel pox and highlighting how to protect Sefton's…

Three children sitting cross-legged, reading colourful illustrated books over their faces.

Education 6 days ago

More than 2,000 children join Sefton Libraries’ summer reading challenge

Cllr Liz Dowd, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for Libraries has welcomed the news that just one week into the…

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Health 6 days ago

Belong at Home Southport retains place among UK’s top 20 home care groups

Dementia specialist home care service, Belong at Home Southport has retained its crown as the UK’s only not-for-profit operator to…

Cartoon snail with blue shell and red exclamation marks over a construction site behind a wire fence

Council 29 Jul 2026

Sefton councillors seek answers over Marine Lake Events Centre costs

Opposition Sefton councillors have not given up on their attempts to find out the full story behind the 40% increase in the cost o…

Group of people seated outdoors with pink balloons and a heart-shaped foil balloon

Community 29 Jul 2026

Southport remembers Alice, Bebe and Elsie two years on. Video

Hundreds of people gathered outside Southport Town Hall today to remember Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe…

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Emergency Services 29 Jul 2026

Rail industry launches campaign after more than 19,000 trespass incidents

Rail industry’s new safety campaign reminds public of life-threatening risk of trespass Dinusha Ilanperuma shares her story of how…

Busy street scene with pedestrians walking along a sunny promenade.

Council 29 Jul 2026

Council launches consultation on Sefton’s next Local Plan

Residents across Sefton are being asked to give their views on a new Local Plan that will help shape the Borough over the next 15 …

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Crime 28 Jul 2026

Five jailed over vehicle theft conspiracy in Southport and West Lancashire

Five men have been jailed for their roles in a conspiracy to steal around 40 cars, vans and motorbikes across West Lancashire and …

Crime 28 Jul 2026

Task force targets drug crime and speeding across West Lancashire

West Lancashire Task Force – Delivering Results for Our CommunitiesHere's a quick update on some of the work your local Task Force…

Memorial flowers, bouquets and balloons laid along a city pavement with a teddy bear and heart-shaped balloons

Community 28 Jul 2026

Southport prepares to mark 29th July with silence and reflection

An Open Letter to Southport from Sefton Council:As we approach July 29th, 2026, our thoughts remain with the families of Alice, Be…

Crime 28 Jul 2026

Sefton Council urges residents to report signs of modern slavery

Sefton Council is using Thursday’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to encourage people to look out for signs of modern sl…

Business 27 Jul 2026

Southport Ocean Plaza Brewers Fayre to close in early September

The Brewers Fayre restaurant at Ocean Plaza in Southport is due to close permanently in September 2026.Customers with points in th…

Group of four people in a Tesco store lobby holding red and blue leaflets.

Crime 27 Jul 2026

Operation Vulture highlighted during Lancashire retail crime events

Businesses and shoppers across Lancashire have seen increased police visibility as Lancashire Police and partner organisations joi…

Sport 26 Jul 2026

Southport complete winning pre-season double-header with 3-2 win at Warrington Town

Southport completed a winning pre-season double-header weekend with a 3-2 victory at Warrington Town on Saturday, July 25.Christy …

Emergency Services 25 Jul 2026

E-bike seized after reports of unlawful riding near Banks

South Rural Task Force has responded to community concerns regarding an e-bike being ridden on farmland off Marsh Road near Banks.…

Sport 25 Jul 2026

Southport FC beat FC United 2-0 at Haig Avenue

Southport FC beat FC United of Manchester 2-0 at Haig Avenue on Friday, 24 July.Teddy Lavelle put the Sandgrounders ahead in the 3…

Council 24 Jul 2026

Southport Liberal Democrats urge continued support for Queenscourt Hospice

Southport Liberal Democrats are urging people to continue supporting Queenscourt Hospice after Sefton Council backed a motion call…

Transport 24 Jul 2026

Replacement buses to run between Southport and Wigan next week

Rail passengers travelling between Southport and Wigan Wallgate will need to use replacement buses next week while Network Rail ca…

Sefton work experience programme supports 2,824 students

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Bootle-to-Anfield shuttle bus to start for Liverpool home matches

How to watch the 2026 solar eclipse safely in Southport and Merseyside

The Atkinson scores 89% in national tourism agency assessment

Nearly 90,000 receive first dose in NHS MenB campaign

Four-year-old boy taken to hospital after car hits him on Southport Promenade

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July 2026 sets UK records for dryness and sunshine

Southport start 2026-27 campaign with first visit to Hebburn Town

More than 20,000 adapted oral health packs given to children with SEND

Sefton Council to investigate parking problems at Marshside Primary School

Southport Air Show announces Red Arrows and Typhoon displays

Parbold railway upgrade completes on Wigan to Southport route

Police appeal after wanted man leaves custody outside Liverpool Magistrates’ Court

Duke Street Park in Formby gets new path and wildlife mural

Southport exhibition explores Sefton’s historic link with Mons

Government announces funeral sector crackdown after Hull funeral director sentencing

Axel Rudakubana charged with four offences over alleged HMP Belmarsh incidents

Action secured for clearer traffic warning after cars crash onto golf course

Southport Airshow returns in August after improved 2025 event

UCR services managed 62,607 referrals across Cheshire and Merseyside in 2025/26

Southport FC’s Hereford fixture selected for live DAZN coverage

Sefton early years leaders train to reduce hidden costs for families

Rail passengers urged to check luggage rules before summer travel

Squirrel pox outbreak confirmed among red squirrels in Formby

More than 2,000 children join Sefton Libraries’ summer reading challenge

Belong at Home Southport retains place among UK’s top 20 home care groups

Sefton councillors seek answers over Marine Lake Events Centre costs

Southport remembers Alice, Bebe and Elsie two years on. Video

Rail industry launches campaign after more than 19,000 trespass incidents

Council launches consultation on Sefton’s next Local Plan

Five jailed over vehicle theft conspiracy in Southport and West Lancashire

Task force targets drug crime and speeding across West Lancashire

Southport prepares to mark 29th July with silence and reflection

Sefton Council urges residents to report signs of modern slavery

Southport Ocean Plaza Brewers Fayre to close in early September

Operation Vulture highlighted during Lancashire retail crime events

Southport complete winning pre-season double-header with 3-2 win at Warrington Town

E-bike seized after reports of unlawful riding near Banks

Southport FC beat FC United 2-0 at Haig Avenue

Southport Liberal Democrats urge continued support for Queenscourt Hospice

Replacement buses to run between Southport and Wigan next week