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Network Rail sends seven leaf-busting trains across the North West

A fleet of special ‘leaf busting’ trains is now travelling across the North West blasting leaves off the railway line to keep pass…

Business Yesterday

Lifeways starts 32-week refurbishment of Abingdon in Southport

Work has begun on a £500,000 improvement project at Lifeways’Abingdon residential care service in Southport, which supports people…

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Council Yesterday

Sefton council press office criticised over Promenade cycle row

Normally Sefton Council’s press department concentrates on telling us useful information about what is happening in Sefton, keepin…

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Council Yesterday

Sefton Council begins early leaf clearance programme after dry summer

Early clearance programmeSefton Council’s annual leaf fall clearance programme has started earlier than usual this year, following…

Crime Yesterday

Police issue 47 warnings over antisocial behaviour across Sefton

Officers in Sefton have used a range of preventative orders and powers over the past 12 months to tackle antisocial behaviour, pro…

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Emergency Services 2 days ago

Emily Spurrell to host second online Merseyside policing Q&A

Merseyside Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell is inviting you to submit your questions on policing ahead of her second online Q&A …

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Council 2 days ago

Sefton Council responds to misleading information on Promenade scheme

Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Highways, Cllr Phil Hart, has responded to a report on cycle lanes issued to local…

Environment 2 days ago

Household recycling centres across Merseyside to close earlier from 1 October

Local Recycling Centres are set to switch to their shorter winter opening hours.From Thursday 1st October the Centres will be open…

What's On 2 days ago

More than 20,000 people attend Southport’s musical fireworks weekend

More than 20,000 people attended the British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport last weekend, with bumper crowds leading …

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What's On 2 days ago

Nine storybook installations coming to Southport town centre

Jolly Postman Book Trail locations unveiled- Dozens of free Festival of Stories events announced.- Runs from October 24th - 31stEx…

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Emergency Services 2 days ago

Police renew appeal for missing 17-year-old from Birkdale

Police are continuing to appeal for help in finding 17-year-old Jevan Moore who is missing from home in Birkdale.Jevan was last se…

Two people stand in a cluttered lot with street cleaning equipment and a red brick wall behind.

Council 3 days ago

Meet Vicky: The Woman Helping Keep Southport Clean, One Street at a Time

From being an operational specialist on the Street Cleansing equipment to building relationships with residents, Street Cleansing …

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Council 3 days ago

One week left to have your say in Southport Town Hall Gardens regeneration

Exciting new images show how Southport’s Town Hall Gardens could look after it’s transformed into a vibrant botanical garden and p…

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Crime 3 days ago

Rail industry and police launch campaign to tackle railway crime

Trespass crime including cable theft, vandalism, and obstruction caused nearly five months of delays to passengers and cost the in…

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Crime 4 days ago

Police renew appeal to identify woman with no teeth found dead in Stanley Park

Police are continuing to appeal for information four weeks on from the discovery of the body of a woman in Stanley Park.We were co…

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What's On 4 days ago

WWT Martin Mere launches scare-free SUPER Natural Halloween adventure

Families can swap the spooky for a SUPER Natural Halloween adventure at WWT Martin Mere this October half term. Running from Satur…

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Environment 4 days ago

Sefton Council climate team to host four public drop-in sessions

A series of four drop-in sessions will give residents the chance to speak to Sefton Council’s Climate team about the environmental…

Transport 4 days ago

Avanti West Coast services to enter public ownership on 7 March 2027

Transport Secretary confirms that the government will take control of Avanti West Coast’s services from 7 March 2027, part of wide…

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Emergency Services 5 days ago

Police appeal for help to find missing Southport teenager Holly Dickinson

Police are appealing for help to find missing teenager Holly Dickinson from Southport.Holly, 14 years, has been missing from home …

What's On 5 days ago

Hocus Pocus, Verity and The Others headline Vue Southport’s October line-up

Spooky season brings new and old frights to the big screen at Vue Southport this HalloweenAlongside the latest horror releases, a …

Sport 5 days ago

Southport held to 2-2 draw after Spennymoor’s late penalty

Southport were held to a 2-2 draw by Spennymoor Town at Haig Avenue after the visitors scored a stoppage-time penalty to complete …

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What's On 6 days ago

British Musical Fireworks Championship starts tonight in Southport

The British Musical Fireworks Championship starts this evening, Saturday 26 September, at Victoria Park in Southport.The event run…

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Emergency Services 6 days ago

Kew Road and Dinorwic Road closed after suspected ordnance found in Southport. Updated

Kew Road in Southport is cordoned off between Brighton Road and Bedford Road after suspected ordnance was found at the rear of a p…

Health 6 days ago

From Southport to Seaforth: where to find Sefton’s Living Well bus

The ‘Living Well’ bus regularly visits Sefton offering:Covid vaccinations (For those eligible)Flu vaccinations (For those eligible…

Crime 6 days ago

Operation Sprint sees nine arrests across Sefton including five from Southport

Police have arrested eight men and one woman across Sefton as part of an operation to locate and detain outstanding suspects.Opera…

Sport 25 Sep 2026

Southport host Spennymoor Town in Saturday ‘six pointer’ at Haig Avenue

Southport return to National League North action on Saturday, September 26, when bottom-of-the-table Spennymoor Town visit Haig Av…

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Business 25 Sep 2026

Crosby Coffee bringing fresh investment to Southport’s Eastbank St as business confidence in town continues to brew

Private sector confidence in Southport’s regeneration continues to grow, with yet another award winning business choosing to inves…

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Transport 24 Sep 2026

Existing Swan Path blocked as Sefton plans new Promenade cycle route

Sefton is intending to spend £14M on a cycle path down the middle of the Promenade to embellish the new Conference Centre. However…

Sport 24 Sep 2026

Southport reach Lancashire Challenge Trophy second round with 4-1 win at Garstang

Southport reached the second round of the Lancashire Challenge Trophy with a 4-1 win away to Garstang on Wednesday, September 23.R…

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Emergency Services 23 Sep 2026

Family pays tribute to mum and three children who died in Bootle fire

The family of a mum and her three children who tragically died following a fire at a home in Bootle have paid tribute.Elisha Brabi…

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Business 23 Sep 2026

£5.5m hotel investment shows huge confidence in Council's growing ambitions for Southport

A £5.5 million investment into Southport Town Centre by pub chain JD Wetherspoon is set to revitalise one of Lord Street’s iconic …

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Crime 23 Sep 2026

Police appeal for help to find missing Birkdale teenager Jevan Moore

Merseyside Police are appealing for help to find 17-year-old Jevan Moore, who is missing from home in Birkdale.Jevan was last seen…

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Council 23 Sep 2026

Sefton Council to reassess future of Southport Esplanade Park & Ride site

Sefton Council is revisiting the future of Southport’s Esplanade Park & Ride site in light of increasing private sector confidence…