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Southport Air Show 2026 flying programme set for 29 and 30 August

The main flying programme for Southport Air Show 2026 includes the Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and an RAF Typhoon, with displays due over the seafront.The show ta…

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Transport Yesterday

Southport Road closed after burst water main floods properties in Scarisbrick

Southport Road in Scarisbrick is closed in both directions after a burst water main caused flooding at a small number of propertie…

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Health Yesterday

Virtual wards bring hospital care closer to thousands across the region

Thousands of people across Cheshire and Merseyside are now able to receive hospital-level care in the comfort of their own homes, …

What's On Yesterday

Southport’s Scarborough trip: ticket prices and entry details

Southport travel to Scarborough Athletic on Saturday, 29 August, for a 3pm National League North kick-off. Tickets are available o…

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Crime 2 days ago

Police appeal for footage after drivers use M6 slip road wrong way near Lancaster

Police are appealing for dashcam and mobile phone footage after motorists turned around and drove the wrong way up a slip road fol…

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Emergency Services 2 days ago

Southport rescue team helps find two missing people in early-morning beach search

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust’s quad team helped Merseyside Police find two missing people during an early-morning search on Sou…

Business 2 days ago

Vue Southport introduces audio streaming technology for hearing loss

Vue Southport takes the next step in accessible cinema for people with hearing lossA new technology that allows audiences to strea…

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Environment 2 days ago

Why thousands of pink-footed geese return to WWT Martin Mere each autumn

Tens of thousands of pink-footed geese are expected to return to WWT Martin Mere this autumn, after travelling from Iceland and ea…

Smiling woman standing at a blue promotional display for Belong Birkdale autumn 2026 with a bouquet of flowers on the table.

Health 2 days ago

Southport Flower Show visitors hear about new Belong Birkdale village

Southport Flower Show welcomed the return of Belong over the weekend, as the not-for-profit dementia specialist fostered connectio…

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What's On 3 days ago

Justin Fletcher draws full crowds at Southport Flower Show. Video

Children’s entertainer Justin Fletcher attracted full crowds to the Garden Theatre at Southport Flower Show on Sunday, August 23, …

Sport 3 days ago

Southport beat Bedford Town 4-1 to claim first win of the season

Southport earned their first three points of the 2026-27 National League North season with a 4-1 win over Bedford Town at Haig Ave…

Transport 4 days ago

Southport line suspended between Southport and Hall Road after Freshfield incident

Train services between Southport and Hall Road were suspended on Saturday, August 22, after reports that a person had been hit by …

Crime 4 days ago

Formby man one of 12 arrested for various crimes

Police arrested 12 people, carried out 70 stop searches and seized weapons, including a machete, during increased policing activit…

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What's On 5 days ago

Sunshine follows Thursday rain at Southport Flower Show’s Ladies Day

Sunshine replaced Thursday’s heavy rain as visitors enjoyed Ladies Day at Southport Flower Show on Friday, August 21.Thousands of …

Environment 5 days ago

Fly-tippers could face 20 hours of unpaid clean-up work under plans

Fly-tippers will be forced to clean up our communities and pay the costs of clearing up their mess under government plans for ‘cle…

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What's On 6 days ago

Umbrellas out as Southport Flower Show begins in wet weather

The 2026 Southport Flower Show opened at Victoria Park on Thursday 20 August in heavy rain and a chilly breeze, with visitors reac…

Sport 6 days ago

Southport host Bedford Town at Haig Avenue on Saturday

Southport host Bedford Town at Haig Avenue on Saturday, August 22, in the Enterprise National League North. Kick-off is at 3pm.Tic…

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Culture 19 Aug 2026

More than 15,000 people attend 2026 Salt and Tar Festival in Bootle

More than 15,000 people attended the 2026 Salt and Tar Music Festival in Bootle, according to organisers.The five-day festival ran…

Politics 19 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham pledges route off streets for rough sleepers by Christmas

One month after making his first instruction as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham today (Wednesday 19 August) has announced the next st…

Missing person alert for Abdul Almuirjini with blue and yellow Merseyside Police banner and photo

Emergency Services 19 Aug 2026

Police appeal for help to find missing 16-year-old in Southport

Police are appealing for help in finding a 16 year-old who is missing.Abdul Almurjini, who lives in south Liverpool, was last seen…

Crime 19 Aug 2026

Man arrested after £3,000 bike stolen in Southport is found in Preston

A man has been arrested after a bike was stolen from a house in Southport and found hours later at an address in Preston.On Monday…

What's On 19 Aug 2026

New MySefton podcast launches with Southport Air Show ticket competition

Join us in celebrating the launch of a new Sefton Council news podcast!There's another good reason to listen to our first episode,…

Sport 19 Aug 2026

Southport score twice in added time to draw at Hednesford

Southport came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Hednesford, scoring twice in added time to rescue a point.Anyone who left early,…

Transport 18 Aug 2026

Southport trains recovering after signalling problems at Liverpool Central

Services on the Merseyrail Northern line, including trains to and from Southport, were disrupted on Tuesday, August 18, after sign…

Emergency Services 18 Aug 2026

Police 101 set for AI overhaul to free handlers for urgent calls

New AI software will slash waiting times for reporting crimes to the police, helping to unclog the 101 service amid huge levels of…

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What's On 18 Aug 2026

2026 Southport Flower Show to open at Victoria Park on August 20

The 2026 Southport Flower Show opens at Victoria Park on Thursday, August 20.The four-day event runs until Sunday, August 23, and …

Transport 18 Aug 2026

Disabled people to gain round-the-clock free bus travel nationwide

Eligible disabled people across England will get free bus travel all day, every day, after the Prime Minister announced today (Tue…

Sport 18 Aug 2026

Southport drawn away to Garstang in Lancashire Challenge Trophy

Southport will begin their Lancashire Challenge Trophy campaign away to Garstang on Wednesday, September 23.The first-round match …

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Business 17 Aug 2026

Tourism visitor numbers rise 7.8% to more than 61.5 million

Visitor numbers rise 7.8% to more than 61.5 millionTourism supporting 57,591 jobs across the City RegionVisitor spending increases…

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What's On 17 Aug 2026

Sony to sponsor wildlife photography activities at North West festival

Wildlife photographers from across the UK are being invited to capture one of Britain's greatest natural spectacles as the North W…

New Aircraft! A26 Invader aircraft in midflight with USAF markings against cloudy sky.

What's On 17 Aug 2026

A-26 Invader announced for Southport Air Show 2026

A Douglas A-26 Invader has been announced as the latest addition to the Southport Air Show 2026 line-up.The twin-engined aircraft …

A person rinses a glass at a modern kitchen sink with chrome faucet and white subway tile backsplash.

Business 17 Aug 2026

United Utilities submits £1.4bn North West water investment plan

United Utilities has submitted plans for about £1.4 billion of additional investment in water and wastewater infrastructure across…

Business 17 Aug 2026

Nearly 7.8 million people visited Sefton in 2025

Nearly 7.8 million people visited Sefton last year as the borough’s tourism sector once again saw strong growthThe local visitor e…

Two young women sit on a sofa looking at a tablet together, with a yellow circular design and text about Child Benefit.

Other 17 Aug 2026

Parents have two weeks to extend Child Benefit for teenagers

Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds have just 2 weeks left to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) whether their child will continue in no…

Emergency Services 17 Aug 2026

Southport Lifeboat responds to five incidents on Sefton coast

Southport Lifeboat crews responded to five incidents along the Sefton coast between August 3 and August 16, including searches, mu…

Sport 17 Aug 2026

Southport travel to Hednesford Town for Tuesday league fixture

Southport travel to Hednesford Town on Tuesday, August 18, for a 7.45pm kick-off in the National League North.The match takes plac…

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Southport Road closed after burst water main floods properties in Scarisbrick

Virtual wards bring hospital care closer to thousands across the region

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Southport Flower Show visitors hear about new Belong Birkdale village

Justin Fletcher draws full crowds at Southport Flower Show. Video

Southport beat Bedford Town 4-1 to claim first win of the season

Southport line suspended between Southport and Hall Road after Freshfield incident

Formby man one of 12 arrested for various crimes

Sunshine follows Thursday rain at Southport Flower Show’s Ladies Day

Fly-tippers could face 20 hours of unpaid clean-up work under plans

Umbrellas out as Southport Flower Show begins in wet weather

Southport host Bedford Town at Haig Avenue on Saturday

More than 15,000 people attend 2026 Salt and Tar Festival in Bootle

Andy Burnham pledges route off streets for rough sleepers by Christmas

Police appeal for help to find missing 16-year-old in Southport

Man arrested after £3,000 bike stolen in Southport is found in Preston

New MySefton podcast launches with Southport Air Show ticket competition

Southport score twice in added time to draw at Hednesford

Southport trains recovering after signalling problems at Liverpool Central

Police 101 set for AI overhaul to free handlers for urgent calls

2026 Southport Flower Show to open at Victoria Park on August 20

Disabled people to gain round-the-clock free bus travel nationwide

Southport drawn away to Garstang in Lancashire Challenge Trophy

Tourism visitor numbers rise 7.8% to more than 61.5 million

Sony to sponsor wildlife photography activities at North West festival

A-26 Invader announced for Southport Air Show 2026

United Utilities submits £1.4bn North West water investment plan

Nearly 7.8 million people visited Sefton in 2025

Parents have two weeks to extend Child Benefit for teenagers

Southport Lifeboat responds to five incidents on Sefton coast

Southport travel to Hednesford Town for Tuesday league fixture