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Transport 12 Sep 2023

Marine Drive Closure for Motorsport Speed Meeting this Saturday: What You Need to Know. Ticket only

Closed Road Motorsport Speed Meeting Marine Drive will be closed between 8am to 5pm on Saturday 16th September. Practice from 10am…

Business 12 Sep 2023

Poundland to take over Southport's wilko store

The owner of Poundland has agreed to take on the leases of dozens of Wilko shops including Southport which is on the station conco…

Crime 12 Sep 2023

Police break in at jailed nursing home owners former office to discover cannabis farm

Police raided the former offices of jailed nursing home owner David Barton after a cannabis farm was discovered. The front door of…

Council 12 Sep 2023

Seeking Lessons from 2023 Southport Airshow: Councillor John Pugh Requests Formal Review

Following certain difficulties and challenges encountered during the 2023 Southport Airshow, opposition leader on Sefton, councill…

Business 12 Sep 2023

Sefton Council statement on the Southport Air Show

A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “It is unfortunate that some people experienced queues when visiting Southport Airshow on …

Crime 11 Sep 2023

Police issue warning letters to speeding drivers in West Lancs

Lancashire police said... After you told us about speeding concerns on specific roads across West Lancashire, we've been out condu…

Business 11 Sep 2023

Wilko to Disappear from UK High Streets as Rescue Deal Fails 400 stores to close

The Wilko name will disappear from UK High Streets as a rescue deal for the chain fell through.All of its 400 stores across the UK…

Crime 11 Sep 2023

High-End Cars Targeted in Southport: Attempted Theft Under Investigation

Police are investigating an attempted car key burglary that took place in the ROE LANE area of Southport in the early hours of Sat…

Other 11 Sep 2023

Southport Air Show infrastructure almost all cleared away. Marine Drive open again

Most of the infrastructure for the Air Show has now been cleared away from the beach and Marine Drive. There is still a marquee an…

Crime 11 Sep 2023

Police pull over a car on Seabank Road . Woman driver taken away

Officers from Merseyside Police stopped this Ford Fiesta on Seabank Road in Southport at approximately Noon today. The two females…

Environment 11 Sep 2023

Over a thousand pink-footed geese arrive at WWT Martin Mere near Southport

Excitement in Burscough as the highly anticipated sounds of over a thousand pink-footed geese fill the air during their arrival to…

Business 11 Sep 2023

Sefton Businesses to Boost Cyber Resilience at InvestSefton's Upcoming Workshops

InvestSefton and the North West Cyber Resilience Centre are holding two free Cyber Security workshops for eligible businesses in t…

Politics 11 Sep 2023

Rising Child Poverty in Sefton Prompts a Rethink on Child Benefits Cap

A proposal to align Sefton Council behind the drive to restore child benefits to larger families will be debated at the September …

Council 10 Sep 2023

Sunday at Southport Air Show. So much better, some pictures from the event

After yesterdays debacle at the Southport Air Show today was much better with the show flowing freely and no delays between the ai…

Other 10 Sep 2023

Southport Air Show comment on the weekends events

Because of a combination of the Reds being advertised as opening the show at 12, great weather and a rain forecast for today resul…

Politics 10 Sep 2023

Southport MP Damien Moore comment on yesterdays Air Show

"It is simply unacceptable that Sefton Council’s mismanagement of Southport Airshow has left both residents and visitors to our to…

What's On 10 Sep 2023

Southport Air Show. Sundays amended flying times

Sunday’s amended line-up is as follows. Sunday 10th September 10:30 – Model Aircraft13:00 – Tigers Army Parachute Team & 69th Fiel…

Other 9 Sep 2023

Some pics from eyeonsouthport of the Air Show

Thousands of pics on the internet of the show here's a few of ours all straight from the camera.

Other 9 Sep 2023

Man walking his dog causes interruption to Southport Air Show and other problems

A man walking his dog was one of many setbacks for Southport Air Show today. The man decided to walk right down the flight line of…

Sport 9 Sep 2023

Southport smash in 4 first half goals to win 4-1 at Kings Lynnn

Southport's remarkable turnaround in form saw the score 4 in the first half with a Carver hattrick .Thats three wins from three fo…

Environment 9 Sep 2023

'Make Space for Water': A New Initiative to Tackle Flooding Risks in Southport

Communities who live in a high risk flooding are being encouraged to give their views on a Sefton Council led scheme to combat fut…

Crime 9 Sep 2023

The Fight Against Rural Offending: Local Police Operation Nets Illegal Fishermen and Drug Offender

Joint Operation today with Merseyside Police targeting Rural offending & poaching. 8 offenders dealt with for fishing illegally an…

Emergency Services 8 Sep 2023

Man jailed after assaulting two police officers on the A59 in Ormskirk

A drink-driver who assaulted two police officers after they stopped his car, has been jailed and banned from the roads. On October…

Crime 8 Sep 2023

Everton fan issued with three-year football banning order

An Everton fan has been issued with a three-year football banning order for shouting racist and homophobic abuse at Aston Villa pl…

Environment 8 Sep 2023

Southport beach quagmire means catering outlets have been moved for Air Show

The terrible state of Southport beach has meant that the catering units have had to be moved to a more suitable location. They wer…

Sport 8 Sep 2023

From Manchester City Legend to Southport Women's Coach: Willie Donachie Takes Over

Southport FC are delighted to announce that Willie Donachie is the new man in charge of the Women’s Team. Willie is a vastly exper…

Politics 8 Sep 2023

One year anniversary of the Queens death.The Prime Minister's words on Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On the one year anniversary of her passing, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reflects on the life and service of Her Late Majesty Qu…

Crime 7 Sep 2023

Public Interest to Guide Decision on Retrial for Nurse Lucy Letby

The Crown Prosecution Service is set to announce whether it intends to bring a fresh trial against Lucy Letby in relation to sever…

Transport 7 Sep 2023

Police advice on driving into Southport for the Air Show

This year's Southport Air Show is this coming Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September. With a strong programme of flying, the event…

Crime 7 Sep 2023

Man steals cash box from Tyre Hub in Wright Street

Tyre Hub said... A thief has stolen the cash box from our reception at 1pm today. We are a family run business and employ local pe…

Other 7 Sep 2023

Flight times published For Southport Air Show

All timings are subject to change, and we will endeavour to keep it updated during the event. Saturday 9th September10:30 - Model …

Transport 7 Sep 2023

Southport Air Show workers facing a nightmare on the beach as vehicles become stuck

Workers who are setting up the Southport Air Show are facing a nightmare today as their vehicles become stuck in the mud and soft …

Sport 7 Sep 2023

Confident Southport Set to Extend Winning Streak in Norfolk

Southport have the long trip to Norfolk on Saturday when they go to The Walks to play King’s Lynn. Kick Off is at 3pm. With two wi…

Crime 6 Sep 2023

Pervert caught with girls knickers and indecent images jailed

Lancashire Police said... A pervert who was found in a supermarket toilet in possession of a phone containing indecent images of c…

Crime 6 Sep 2023

Liverpool man remanded after man Southport shop thefts

Following a recent appeal, SEAN DRABOCZI (34) of Fenwick Street, Liverpool has been arrested and charged with three thefts from sh…

Crime 6 Sep 2023

Lancashire Police arrest over 400 people for anti-social behaviour related offences since July

Over the last two months Lancashire Police have interacted and dealt with over 400 individuals for anti-social behaviour (ASB) off…

What's On 6 Sep 2023

Preparations for Southport Air Show continue

In glorious sunshine preparations for this weekend's Southport Air Show continued today. With the Marine Drive now closed to traff…

Crime 6 Sep 2023

Police incident Fernley Road ,Southport

Officers from Merseyside Police attended a property in Fernley Road Southport at approximately 11.20 this morning. A witness at th…

Transport 6 Sep 2023

Marine Drive in Southport now closed for 6 days for the Air Show

The Marine Drive in Southport is now closed for 6 days to allow for Air Show preparations and the show itself. Access to the Ocean…

Health 6 Sep 2023

Sefton Residents Confident in GPs Despite Appointment Challenges

Councillors received this week the latest GP Patient Survey for 2023, but learnt little that is not already known. Although Sefton…