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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 10 hours 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…

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Council Yesterday

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…

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Community Yesterday

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 Yesterday

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…

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Council Yesterday

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 2 days ago

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 2 days ago

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…

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Community 2 days ago

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 2 days ago

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 3 days ago

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…

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Crime 3 days ago

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 4 days ago

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 5 days ago

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 5 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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…

Emergency Services 6 days ago

Police seek witnesses after fatal crash leaves four dead

Police are appealing for more information after four men sadly died in a collision in Huyton in the early hours of this morning (F…

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Crime 6 days ago

Merseyside police arrest 66 people after 45 warrants across region

A total of 66 people were arrested and weapons, cash and drugs seized after 45 warrants were executed across Merseyside as part of…

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Community 23 Jul 2026

Sefton LGBTQIA+ community invited to share views in new survey

People who identify as LGBTQIA+ and live, work, study or socialise in Sefton are being invited to take part in a survey designed t…

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Crime 23 Jul 2026

Police issue seven civil orders after West Lancashire shoplifting operation

Police have issued seven civil orders and charged a Liverpool man with five shop theft offences after a co-ordinated operation tar…

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Crime 23 Jul 2026

48 arrested in Merseyside crime crackdown as 39 warrants executed

There have now been a total of 48 arrests made during 39 warrants executed today (Thursday 23 July) across Merseyside as part of O…

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Property 23 Jul 2026

Former Sands pub site on Ainsdale’s Shore Road set for redevelopment

Sefton Council is set to take a significant step forward in delivering its Ainsdale on Sea Eco-Vision, having agreed Heads of Term…

Community 23 Jul 2026

Southport to hold three-minute silence on July 29

An Open Letter to Southport:As we approach July 29th, 2026, our thoughts remain with the families of Alice, Bebe & Elsie, everyone…

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Emergency Services 23 Jul 2026

Missing man Nathan Yearsley may have links to Southport and Blackpool

Police are appealing for help to find missing 33-year-old Nathan Yearsley from St Helens.Nathan, was last seen on Thursday 16 July…

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Crime 23 Jul 2026

More than 300 Merseyside officers involved in region-wide crime operation

Today (Thursday, 23 July) more than 300 Merseyside Police officers and staff are involved in the third Operation Vanguard – the bi…

Crime 22 Jul 2026

Merseyside Police used antisocial behaviour powers 118 times in three months

Merseyside Police used antisocial behaviour prevention powers 118 times across Merseyside between 1 April and 30 June 2026, the fo…

Transport 22 Jul 2026

Single bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

The government is today (22 July 2026) announcing single bus tickets will be capped at £2 in England outside London from 1 January…

Health 22 Jul 2026

University and college starters in Sefton urged to book MenB jabs

Young people in Sefton can now book an appointment at a community pharmacy for a vaccination to protect them against meningitis B.…

Transport 21 Jul 2026

Northern line services through Moorfields return to normal after track inspection

Merseyrail Northern line services through Moorfields are returning to normal after a safety inspection of the track.Some trains ma…

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Environment 21 Jul 2026

Eleven larger bins installed around Crosby coast in Sefton litter trial

Eleven larger bin units have been installed around Crosby Coastal Park and nearby beach areas as Sefton Council examines whether b…

Two elderly women outdoors, one steering a wheelchair-bound companion who is about to putt a golf ball on a green.

Sport 21 Jul 2026

Birkdale Tower residents celebrate The Open with golf day

Residents at Birkdale Tower Care Home in Southport swapped the grandstands of Royal Birkdale for their own putting green as they s…

What's On 21 Jul 2026

North West Air Ambulance Charity announces 2027 golf day at Royal Birkdale

NWAA Announces Exclusive 2027 Charity Golf Day at Royal BirkdaleNorth West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has announced that its 202…

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Business 21 Jul 2026

Wren Kitchens to open Southport showroom at Kew Retail Park on 22 July

Wren Kitchens will open a new showroom at Kew Retail Park in Southport on Wednesday 22 July 2026, creating 14 jobs and bringing th…

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What's On 21 Jul 2026

Mr Motivator to appear at this year’s Southport Flower Show

Mr Motivator is heading to Southport!We’re thrilled to announce that Derrick Evans MBE will be joining us at this year’s show on S…

Southport Airshow returns in August after improved 2025 event

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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

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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

Police seek witnesses after fatal crash leaves four dead

Merseyside police arrest 66 people after 45 warrants across region

Sefton LGBTQIA+ community invited to share views in new survey

Police issue seven civil orders after West Lancashire shoplifting operation

48 arrested in Merseyside crime crackdown as 39 warrants executed

Former Sands pub site on Ainsdale’s Shore Road set for redevelopment

Southport to hold three-minute silence on July 29

Missing man Nathan Yearsley may have links to Southport and Blackpool

More than 300 Merseyside officers involved in region-wide crime operation

Merseyside Police used antisocial behaviour powers 118 times in three months

Single bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

University and college starters in Sefton urged to book MenB jabs

Northern line services through Moorfields return to normal after track inspection

Eleven larger bins installed around Crosby coast in Sefton litter trial

Birkdale Tower residents celebrate The Open with golf day

North West Air Ambulance Charity announces 2027 golf day at Royal Birkdale

Wren Kitchens to open Southport showroom at Kew Retail Park on 22 July

Mr Motivator to appear at this year’s Southport Flower Show