Health 14 Aug 2023 Pack Inserts in Tobacco Products: New Proposal Aims to Help Smokers Quit The government will seek views on adding pack inserts into tobacco products to encourage more smokers to quit as it launches a new…
Crime 13 Aug 2023 Police called to Marine Lake and Kings Gardens in Southport Officers from Merseyside Police were called to the Kings Gardens and the Marine Way Bridge this afternoon following reports of Ant…
Emergency Services 13 Aug 2023 Southport Lifeboat rescue 3 people from the incoming tide Our assistance was requested by the RNLI lifeguards via Holyhead Coastguard after three individuals and their dog had become cut-o…
Culture 13 Aug 2023 Preparations well underway for Southport Flower Show aerial shots . Preparations are well underway for this year's Southport Flower Show in Victoria Park. Many of the Marquees and tents are already …
Politics 13 Aug 2023 Government confirms measures to reverse the rise of gender-neutral toilets The Government has announced today it is acting to bring forward changes to regulations that will mean all new non-domestic public…
Sport 12 Aug 2023 Southport slump to their 10th consecutive defeat going down 3-1 at Alfreton Town Southport have suffered their 10th consecutive defeat after going down 3-1 at Alfreton Town this afternoon. The Port fell behind i…
Transport 12 Aug 2023 RTC Weld Road and York Road traffic lights There has been an RTC at Weld Road and York Road junction this afternoon. One vehicle has ended up facing the wrong way around. Po…
Sport 12 Aug 2023 Spennymoor v Southport Tuesday Live Streaming Available Match Passes are now live for Monday and Tuesday’s North/South streaming. Details on purchasing a pass here Buy Here A couple of k…
Crime 12 Aug 2023 Appeal for information to help identify man who was found dead in River Mersey Police are appealing for information to help identify a man after his body was found in the River Mersey on Sunday 6 August. At ar…
Transport 11 Aug 2023 More rail strikes announced for August and September 20,000 RMT members working on every grade of the train operating companies will take further strike action in the national dispute…
Other 11 Aug 2023 Another Southport attraction left to decay in 2023 Enjoyed by countless thousands over the years the Pitch and Putt on Princes Park is now an overgrown wilderness. Before the Ocean …
Health 11 Aug 2023 NHS launches hospital matching platform to bring down longest waits Thousands of patients who need NHS treatment could be quickly and easily allocated to hospitals that can take on their care thanks…
Emergency Services 10 Aug 2023 Witness Plea After Fatal Lorry Incident Leaves Female Pedestrian Dead Police are appealing for information after a female pedestrian was killed in a road traffic collision in Everton earlier today, Th…
Business 10 Aug 2023 Open letter from wilko CEO after the store goes into Administration An open letter from Mark Jackson, wilko CEO. Over the past six months wilko has been very open that we’ve been considering options…
Property 10 Aug 2023 Changes to Property Pool Plus allocations policy The system for matching Merseyside residents with available social or affordable housing that meets their needs is changing toward…
Other 10 Aug 2023 Southport man falls to his death on Scottish mountain along with two others A man who died in Glencoe at the weekend has now been named locally as 60-year-old Graham Cox from Southport. Mr Cox had been hiki…
Sport 10 Aug 2023 Southport FC Women In Search Of New Manager For Forthcoming Season Southport FC Women are looking to recruit a manager for their senior team ahead of the forthcoming season. Suitable candidates, wh…
Environment 9 Aug 2023 Are you plagued by Grasshoppers in Southport? Hundreds of these insects are now hopping around my tatty garden in Birkdale . Lived here for 40 years and have never seen anythin…
Environment 9 Aug 2023 Keep your dogs out of Dune Pools on the Southport coastline Green Sefton said... Letting dogs paddle in dune pools (whether fenced or not) can have devastating effects on the breeding succes…
Environment 9 Aug 2023 Southport MP's drone footage of the Pier breaches Council rules - Updated A video posted by Southport MP Damien Moore on his Facebook page about Southport Pier breaches the Council rules on drone filming.…
Crime 9 Aug 2023 Travellers arrive on the car park on the sea wall in Southport A large group of Travellers have parked their vans illegally on the sea wall in Southport. With no regard for the rules, they have…
Environment 9 Aug 2023 Fly - tipping on Southport sea wall car park An incident of fly-tipping on the Southport sea wall car park. Someone has dumped a chair and other rubbish at the Fairways end of…
Sport 9 Aug 2023 Southport FC Gears Up for Alfreton Encounter After Lacklustre Season Start After a disappointing start to the season on Saturday, we will be looking to bounce back when we travel to Derbyshire to face Alfr…
Culture 9 Aug 2023 Imagine Bamboo is coming to Southport this month Imagine Bamboo is coming to The Kings Gardens in Southport later this month. The structures have been inspired by local themes and…
Environment 9 Aug 2023 National Allotments Week: Southport growers reap benefits from water saving pilot project This National Allotments Week (7th to 13th August) United Utilities is helping growers save water and boost their crops thanks to …
Health 8 Aug 2023 COVID-19 Is Still Here: Why You Should Seriously Consider Getting the Autumn Booster Vaccine The UK COVID-19 vaccination programme is now entering its third autumn season. Vaccination helps to protect against severe illness…
Transport 8 Aug 2023 Family Day out Special: Free Merseyrail Tickets on Offer Merseyrail are partnering with Liverpool ONE to offer FREE rail travel on the network for families on Thursday 17 August. To claim…
Crime 8 Aug 2023 Man Charged for Shooting Police with Paintball Gun in Bootle A man has been charged after officers were shot at with a paintball gun in Bootle. At around 8.25am on Sunday 6 August we received…
Other 8 Aug 2023 HRH The Princess Royal to Visit Southport for War Memorial Re-Dedication The Royal British Legion Said... It is with great pleasure that we are now able to announce that HRH The Princess Royal will be ma…
Community 8 Aug 2023 Youngsters from Merseyside embark on six-day tall ship adventure Ten young people from Merseyside have set sail for the adventure of a lifetime. The Sir Ken and Lady Dodd Tall Ship Experience 202…
Other 8 Aug 2023 Broadcaster John Keith Brings Liverpool and Everton History to Life with ‘Merseyside Legends’ Podcast A brand new podcast series featuring incredibly rare interviews with world famous football legends from Liverpool and Everton is n…
Community 8 Aug 2023 Fundraising day for Southport Lifeboat at Blundellsands Sailing Club We’d like to say a big thank you to Blundellsands Sailing Club for hosting our crew at their yearly fundraiser held in aid of Sout…
Sport 8 Aug 2023 Fans Face Football Ban for Tragedy-Related Abuse Fans are being warned they face being banned from football matches – and next year’s Men’s European Championships – if they commit…
Crime 7 Aug 2023 Police appeal after serious collision in Leyland Police are appealing for information after a collision left a man with serious injuries. Police were called at about 12.40pm today…
Crime 7 Aug 2023 Merseyside Man Detained After Firing Paintball Gun at Police Officers and members of the Public A 30-year-old man is currently in police custody in Merseyside, following his arrest in Sefton yesterday for several offences, inc…
Emergency Services 7 Aug 2023 Emergency services called to Lord Street in Southport after Bus and Car collide The emergency services were called to Lord Street in Southport at approximately 12.10 today (7th August) after a Stagecoach bus an…
Politics 7 Aug 2023 Southport MP Damien Moore Launches Petition to save Southport Pier. - Video Damien Commented... Labour have failed our Pier. Labour have failed our Town. Sign our petition to Save Our Pier.https://tinyurl.c…
Crime 7 Aug 2023 Door smashed in attempted break-in at Trespass on Lord Street, Southport Meresyside Police have cordoned off the Trespass store on Lord Street after an attempted break-in during the night. The glass in t…
Crime 7 Aug 2023 Unidentified Body Discovered in River Mersey Prompts Investigation Police can confirm a man’s body has been found in the River Mersey near to Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton on Sunday, 6 August. We…
Emergency Services 6 Aug 2023 Lord Street West in Southport closed after Mini smashes into wall Lord Street West in Southport is closed to traffic this morning after the driver of a mini lost control of their vehicle and crash…
Health 6 Aug 2023 People’s Health Hero Award nominations are now open Have you experienced staff or teams who demonstrate extraordinary compassion, provide everyday excellence, and always go above and…
