Other 19 Dec 2023 Update in the search for missing Brian Blakeman It is two weeks since Brian Blakeman went missing from Skelmersdale. We have carried out extensive searches for Brian, 77, with th…
Environment 19 Dec 2023 Wet and very windy build up to Christmas. Video A mix of weather in the run-up to Christmas, including strong winds later this week and then a trend to colder weather at least ov…
Health 19 Dec 2023 John Pugh. Stopping the Decay of NHS Dentistry Following an expert report in the nation media this week showing that NHS dentistry is effectively dying https://www.bbc.co.uk/new…
Crime 19 Dec 2023 Merseyside Police Arrest 446 Drivers in #OpLimit for Drunk and Drug Driving As of yesterday morning Merseyside Police have arrested 446 drivers during #OpLimit (128 drink and 318 drug). This includes 3 of t…
Health 19 Dec 2023 Residents urged to use NHS 111 ahead of Christmas and New Year doctor strikes People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 online for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of indust…
Crime 18 Dec 2023 Thieves target Rufford Old Hall Did you see anything suspicious last night near to the main gates of Rufford Old Hall??? Between the times of 16.30 hours yesterda…
Community 18 Dec 2023 Southport MP Damien Moore Applauds Local Pub Landlord's Contribution to Community Safety Damien Moore MP welcomes Neil Walsh of The Windmill Pub to No. 10 as Southport’s Local Community Safety Champion. Local Member of …
Emergency Services 18 Dec 2023 Liverpool Takes Steps to Counter Serious Violence with Bleeding Control Cabinets The first six emergency ‘bleeding control cabinets’ have been installed in Liverpool city centre in an attempt to save lives Each …
Transport 18 Dec 2023 Revolutionary Public Transport Ticketing System Coming to Liverpool City Region Almost £10m will be invested in revolutionising public transport ticketing across the Liverpool City Region with the development o…
Emergency Services 18 Dec 2023 Police incident on Lord Street this afternoon Officers from Merseyside Police were called to an incident at the north end of Lord Street early this afternoon. Four Police vehic…
Health 18 Dec 2023 Eligible people urged to get vaccinated as flu cases rise This week’s UKHSA surveillance data shows the sharpest weekly increase in flu activity so far this winter, signalling flu season i…
Crime 17 Dec 2023 Police investigating burglary in Churchgate area of Southport Police are investigating a burglary that took place in the Churchgate area of Bibby Road in Southport between 7:00pm and 10:30pm o…
Sport 17 Dec 2023 Tamworth 4 Southport 0 Match Report A dreadful first half from Southport saw the home side romp into a three goal lead with the goals coming in the 6th, 25th and 39th…
Sport 16 Dec 2023 Southport are lambs to the slaughter at Tamworth going down 4-0 Southport are lambs to the slaughter after conceding 4 goals at Tamworth. That's 14 goals conceded in the last three games. Report…
Transport 16 Dec 2023 Operational incident delays trains on Southport line Due to an operational incident between Hightown and Formby the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Disruption is expected…
Crime 16 Dec 2023 25 drink and drug drivers arrested in 24 hours Operation Limit, the national drink/drug drive campaign is now underway.The first 24 hours of the operation saw a staggering 25 dr…
Crime 16 Dec 2023 Police appeal after fatal RTC in West Lancs Police are appealing for information after collision in which a man sadly died.We were called shortly before 9.50pm yesterday (Fri…
Other 15 Dec 2023 Comparing Southport Pier’s Woes with Llandudno and Central Pier Blackpool At Christmas many a resident used to walk off those extra Yuletide calories with a brisk walk along Southport Pier. This year it w…
Health 15 Dec 2023 Southport's Beloved Midwife Robin Rootes Bids Adieu After 51 Years A Southport midwife has retired after 51 years of providing dedicated care and support for patients and colleagues. Robin Rootes s…
Politics 15 Dec 2023 Government pledges never to repeat the injustices of Hillsborough Bereaved families will be better supported in the aftermath of major incidents, as the government commits to making sure the exper…
Environment 15 Dec 2023 Southport Blooms in Success at 2023 North West In Bloom Awards Community groups across the Borough have once again been celebrated for their green-fingered expertise in the 2023 North West In B…
Crime 15 Dec 2023 Increased Police Activity in West Lancashire Yields Several Arrests Understandably, we have been prioritising missing person searches this last week but have also conducted some of our normal day to…
Council 15 Dec 2023 Sefton Council's Redevelopment Plans for Bootle Strand Underway Sefton Council’s plans for the demolition of a small section of Bootle Strand have been given the go-ahead. Approval of the plans …
Crime 15 Dec 2023 Southport Police Clampdown on Road Offenses: 2 Arrests Made Officers from Southport Neighbourhood Policing Team set up stop sites at Queens Road and Argyle Road this morning, stopping driver…
Other 15 Dec 2023 Next of kin appeal after man sadly passes away in Southport nursing home Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens Coroner's office is appealing for help to find the next of kin of a man who has sadly died. Peter T…
Sport 15 Dec 2023 Blackpool FC Defender Joins Southport on One-Month Loan A warm welcome to Blackpool FC defender Will Squires, who joins us on a one-month loan. Will is 19. He signed a professional contr…
Health 15 Dec 2023 Simple Things still count - staying well for Christmas People across Sefton and Merseyside are being urged to remember the Simple Things to avoid getting ill in the lead up to Christmas…
Business 15 Dec 2023 Mighty Radio Acquires License Renewal for Another Five Years Mighty Radio is thrilled to announce the successful renewal of its radio license for the next five years, granted by broadcast reg…
Council 14 Dec 2023 Council tell nuisance drivers on Chapel Street that 'enough is enough' Motorists who are trying to turn a pedestrianised shopping area into their own personal car park are set to be fined. Complaints h…
Sport 14 Dec 2023 Southport's Jim Bentley Wins Vanarama National League North Manager of the Month Award Great news to bring. Manager Jim Bentley has won the Vanarama National League North Manager Of The Month Award for November. Congr…
Business 14 Dec 2023 Why the Market Quarter May Need Some Help Plans to establish a thriving Market Quarter around the newly designed Market Hall may require additional investment to make it a …
Environment 14 Dec 2023 Don’t let gravy be a pain in your drain this Christmas Home cooks across the North West are being warned of the hidden dangers of gravy after more than a third (38%) admitted to pouring…
Crime 14 Dec 2023 Twelve arrested for burglary as Operation Shepherd continues In the last month, twelve hardened criminals have been caught in Merseyside and arrested for burglary and related offences as Mers…
Food & Drink 14 Dec 2023 Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Mix because of the possible presence of moths Risk statementThis product has a presence of insects (moths), which makes it unsafe to eat. Action taken by the company Tesco is r…
Environment 14 Dec 2023 Nearly £21 million invested in fisheries across England through fishing licence sales The Environment Agency publishes its 2022/23 Annual Fisheries Report that shows how rod licence income has been spent. The Environ…
Sport 13 Dec 2023 Southport FC loan players update Brad Holmes loan from Blackpool has been extended until January 28th 2024. Connor Heath and Freddies Sass have both returned to th…
Community 13 Dec 2023 A School football team in Southport is sporting a new kit thanks to sponsorship from Elan Homes. The homebuilder has helped kit out the girls’ team at Churchtown Primary School with a donation towards their fundraising. The sch…
Health 13 Dec 2023 Queenscourt Hospice Receives £5,760 Donation from Morrisons Foundation Staff, patients and their families at Queenscourt Hospice were celebrating recently thanks to a donation of £5,760 from the Morris…
Transport 13 Dec 2023 And here I’ll stay…Mayor signs contract to build new Mersey Ferry wholly in the Liverpool City Region The first new Mersey Ferry for more than 60 years will be built entirely within the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram has anno…
Community 13 Dec 2023 Tesco collection raises over £1500 for Southport Lifeboat A spokesperson for the Lifeboat said... Thank you to everyone who donated to us at our recent collection at Tesco Kew.A fantastic …
Environment 13 Dec 2023 Boost for electric vehicle drivers as 50,000 public chargepoints installed across the UK The UK has taken another step on the road to zero emission driving as new statistics out today (13 December 2023) show over 50,000…
