Council 14 Nov 2023 Southport MP confirms veterans were issued with FPN,s during Remembrance Service. "I can confirm that I have been contacted by local veterans regarding the receipt of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) on 12th November…
Community 14 Nov 2023 Victoria Park will now close at 4.00 pm Victoria Park in Southport home of the Flower Show and the Food Festival and other great events will now close at 4.00pm for the W…
Health 14 Nov 2023 Sefton Council's 'Keep Warm, Keep Well' Event Supporting Vulnerable Citizens Through Winter Sefton Council are hosting a Keep Warm, Keep Well event for those over 50 as part of its commitment to helping vulnerable people g…
Emergency Services 14 Nov 2023 RTC Park Road West in Southport The emergency services were called to Park Road West in Southport at approximately 3.30 this afternoon after the driver of a vehic…
Environment 14 Nov 2023 Flooding issue on Rotten Row in Southport The flooding issue on Rotten Row in Southport is getting worse by the day. Vehicles have to give way to each other as they approac…
Culture 14 Nov 2023 Loyalty, Charity and Culture: The Triple Treats of Lancashire Day Lancashire Day is on Monday, November 27. It is an opportunity to show loyalty to our red rose county and a chance to raise money …
Council 14 Nov 2023 Sefton Council Addresses Misinformation on Remembrance Sunday Parking Fines For further background the number of fines issued this Sunday is the same as last Sunday (5) while we had 4 the Sunday prior so no…
Politics 13 Nov 2023 Damien Moore MP condemns Sefton Council’s fining of Armed Service veterans on Remembrance Sunday. Damien Moore MP condemns Sefton Council’s fining of Armed Service veterans on Remembrance Sunday. Local Member of Parliament, Dami…
Sport 13 Nov 2023 Southport FC Pays Tribute to Life President Sam Shrouder After Long Battle With Illness Everyone at Southport Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our Life President Sam Shrouder who has passed a…
Health 13 Nov 2023 Every local authority across England to be allocated additional funding to help combat drug and alcohol misuse Local authorities across England will benefit from almost £267 million of government funding next year to improve drug and alcohol…
Crime 13 Nov 2023 Man from Southport sentenced to 23 years in prison for historic child sex offences A man from Southport has been jailed for 23 years for historic sexual offences against a child. Michael McGrane, 61, was sentenced…
Crime 13 Nov 2023 Digital Ticketing Spurs Surge in Fraud Investigations at Northern Rail Northern has issued a warning to persistent fare evaders on its services that, once identified, they should expect to be prosecute…
Environment 13 Nov 2023 Storm Debi batters Southport seafront. Video Storm Debi has hit Southport this morning with a high tide and a part of a tree down on Victoria Way. The Met Office has issued tw…
Politics 13 Nov 2023 Southport's Surfing Cove and Tower of Hope: Distant Memories or Viable Reality? As the prospects of a Surfing Cove next to Kings Gardens and a 43 storey Tower of Hope on Lord St recede and become a distant memo…
Crime 13 Nov 2023 Major Knife Surrender Initiative Launched by Merseyside Police Merseyside Police carry out knife crime prevention work all year round to ensure our communities are safe from serious violence an…
Culture 13 Nov 2023 Southport's Christmas tree is being erected today ready for Festive Fun Day Workers are today erecting the Southport Christmas Tree outside the Atkinson. The area is cordoned off as the work is carried out.…
Transport 13 Nov 2023 Southport Promenade now closed for two weeks The Promenade in Southport is now closed to traffic from today13th November in both directions outside the soon-to-be demolished T…
Environment 13 Nov 2023 Sefton Council issue wind warning Storm Debi could bring very strong and disruptive winds throughout Monday. Warning A warning for wind that covers the North of Eng…
Community 12 Nov 2023 Remembrance Sunday in Southport. Last Post and Parade videos Despite the steady rainfall and cold wind hundreds of people gathered at Southport's War Memorial today for the annual Remembrance…
Sport 12 Nov 2023 Southport 1 South Shields 0. Match Report After five penalties in five games against it was our turn to get lucky with one in our favour this afternoon which Declan Evans c…
Council 11 Nov 2023 Southport Lib Dems ‘here for the pier’ as they take their pier petition to the streets Southport Lib Dems today took their pier petition to the town centre. The petition calls for the Council to prioritise the town’s …
Sport 11 Nov 2023 Southport win against high flying South Shields A goal from Evans in the 51st minute gave Southport all three points against high-flying South Shields moving them up to just one …
Transport 11 Nov 2023 Road closures in Southport and the surrounding area for Remembrance Sunday Remembrance Sunday events will be taking place at several local war memorials across Sefton tomorrow, Sunday the 12th November. Th…
Community 11 Nov 2023 Southport falls silent for 2023 Armistice Day. Video Hundreds of people gathered at the Monument in Southport this morning to observe two minutes of silence for Armistice Day. A membe…
Transport 11 Nov 2023 Essential Tips Revealed: Surviving Manchester's Christmas Market Train Rush Passengers using Manchester Piccadilly station are being urged to ‘think in threes’ as the Christmas markets return to the city. H…
Other 11 Nov 2023 Southport MP Damien Moore Announces Annual Christmas Card Competition Local Member of Parliament Damien Moore has announced this year's annual Parliamentary Christmas Card competition, eligible for al…
Other 14 Nov 2023 Celebrated Gardener David Domoney to Join 100th Anniversary of Southport Flower Show Southport Flower Show are delighted to announce that Love Your Garden and ITV This Morning resident gardener David Domoney will be…
Health 10 Nov 2023 NWAS “Make sure your home is free from clutter.” This winter, we are urging people in across the North West to make sure their houses are free from clutter to prevent trips or sli…
Community 10 Nov 2023 Southport FC Fans Forum To Be Live Streamed-Doors Open 6.30pm Our Fans Forum starts at 7.30 Friday and we are pleased to advise that we will be able to Live Stream it on the night through You …
Crime 10 Nov 2023 Lancashire Police praised for response to serious and organised crime The HMICFRS (His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services) report published today says the force is good …
Crime 10 Nov 2023 Southport girl missing from home. Updated Great news! Lilia Lawler from #Southport was found safe and well this morning. Thanks as always for sharing our appeals Police are…
Business 10 Nov 2023 Insightful Winter Economic Forum Set to Inspire Sefton Businesses InvestSefton’s free Winter Economic Forum takes place at The Lake House Crosby, from 9am to 11am, on Thursday 7th December. Insigh…
Crime 10 Nov 2023 HMICFRS has graded Merseyside Police as Outstanding in tackling serious organised crime Merseyside Police has again been graded as outstanding for its approach to tackling serious organised crime (SOC) by His Majesty’s…
Community 10 Nov 2023 Test Your Wizarding Knowledge at Harry Potter Quiz Night in Southport Help fundraise for Sefton 4 Good with a Harry Potter Quiz Get your quills at the ready and join us for Harry Potter and the Sefton…
Health 9 Nov 2023 Thousands diagnosed with HIV, hepatitis B and C following programme An emergency department opt-out testing programme for bloodborne viruses has helped to diagnose thousands of people with serious i…
Crime 9 Nov 2023 Merseyside Police Introduces AI Technology to Boost Road Safety This week Merseyside Police has welcomed the introduction in the latest technology to support road safety enforcement with the imp…
Sport 9 Nov 2023 Southport FC Welcomes South Shields for Saturday's Showdown After an impressive four points on the road we return to The Big Help Stadium on Saturday and a visit from South Shields, kick off…
Crime 9 Nov 2023 16 people arrested following warrants executed across Merseyside to tackle serious organised crime Officers have this morning, Thursday 9 November, arrested 16 people and executed eight warrants across Merseyside as part of our r…
Crime 9 Nov 2023 Suspect Arrested as Class C Drugs, £8000, and Theft-Related Items Found in Formby Op Pelican Officers sighted a vehicle in suspicious circumstances near to a heavy plant yard in Formby. The vehicle was searched i…
Sport 8 Nov 2023 Royal Birkdale Golf Club Unveils Exciting Course Changes and Brand New Par 3 Royal Birkdale Golf Club, one of the world's most renowned golfing destinations, is thrilled to announce a series of course change…
Crime 8 Nov 2023 100 Councillors unite with Police Commissioner to focus on building a safer, stronger Merseyside More than 100 Councillors from across the region gathered for the first Merseyside Councillors’ Conference hosted by the Police Co…
