Eye on Southport
Southport local briefing: air show weather, rail collision and football
Here’s your Southport update, with the latest on a fatal crossing collision, a weather-hit air show and Southport FC’s weekend results and Bank Holiday fixture.
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Man dies after train collides with van at Burscough level crossing
A man died after a train struck a van at Martins Lane Crossing in Burscough shortly after 3pm on Saturday. Two train passengers suffered minor injuries. British Transport Police said the incident was not suspicious, and enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.
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Thunderstorm cuts short Red Arrows display at Southport Air Show
A thunderstorm brought the Red Arrows’ Southport Air Show display to an early end on Sunday. Heavy rain moved across the seafront, and organisers decided it was unsafe to continue. After conditions improved, the RAF Typhoon completed the programme and closed the two-day event.
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Southport FC host fourth-placed Hereford at Haig Avenue on Bank Holiday Monday
Southport FC host fourth-placed Hereford at Haig Avenue at 3pm on Bank Holiday Monday in the National League North. Tickets are available online until kick-off, with a family package priced at £20. Supporters unable to attend can watch the match on DAZN.
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Train hits vehicle on line between Southport and Burscough
A train has struck a vehicle on the railway line between Southport and Burscough, but details about the location, injuries and disruption have not been confirmed. Passengers travelling on the route, which includes Burscough Bridge, are advised to check Northern or National Rail.
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Video: Highlights from Sunday’s Southport Airshow before the rain arrived
A video shows highlights from Sunday’s Southport Airshow before heavy rain arrived. Flying displays and family activities took place across the weekend on the seafront, with Sunday marking the close of the 2026 event. The footage captures some of the day’s action before conditions changed.
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Southport beaten 5-1 by Scarborough Athletic
Southport suffered a 5-1 defeat away to Scarborough Athletic in the National League North on Saturday. Scarborough led 3-0 at half-time and added two more after the break. Luke Griffiths scored for Southport, while Luke Burgess was sent off in added time.
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Southport Air Show opens as three Saturday displays are cancelled
Three scheduled flying displays were cancelled as Southport Air Show opened on Saturday, because of technical issues and adverse weather outside Southport. The affected performances included the RAF Tutor, AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers and RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Other displays and ground attractions continued.
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