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Environment 15 Jun 2023

Sefton Council urges residents to take small steps to improve air quality on national Clean Air Day

Sefton Council is getting behind Clean Air Day this year and urging people to take small steps to make a big difference to air pol…

Emergency Services 15 Jun 2023

House fire in Vicarage Lane in Banks near Southport

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house fire in Vicarage lane in Banks this morning (15th June) They arrived to …

Health 15 Jun 2023

Government confirms free prescriptions to continue for those aged 60 and over

Everyone aged 60 and over will continue to receive free prescriptions, the government has confirmed today. The announcement comes …

Sport 15 Jun 2023

Subscription details revealed for Southport FC's matchday programmes

We are pleased to confirm that we will once again be producing a printed matchday programme for the 2023-24. We appreciate that a …

Emergency Services 15 Jun 2023

Update from Southport Lifeboat after 3 hour search for missing man

A request came from Holyhead Coastguard to assist in the search for a missing male on Southport Beach.The search, which involved o…

Business 14 Jun 2023

Southport MP works to secure future of local tourism and hospitality sectors .Video

Damien said in Parliament ... This week, I championed Southport's seaside economy in Parliament, urging the Secretary of State for…

Emergency Services 14 Jun 2023

Southport Lifeboat Quads the Coastguard and Merseyside Police search the beach

The emergency services including the Southport Lifeboat Quads along with the Coastguard Southport and Merseyside Police were calle…

Other 14 Jun 2023

Don't miss out on £400 towards your energy bills - deadline approaching!

Sefton households with pre-payment gas or electricity meters have just days to claim unused Energy Support Scheme vouchers. Househ…

Health 14 Jun 2023

Urgent: Don't miss out on getting your Spring COVID booster before it's too late!

There are just over two weeks left for people to get their Spring COVID booster. Friday 30 June is also the last chance for anyone…

Other 14 Jun 2023

Southport's Scenic Route in Shambles: Cambridge Arcade Left to Deteriorate, Council Snubs Repair Needs

As people head from Southport Railway Station to Lord St and seaside attractions, the preferred route is down the Cambridge Arcade…

Sport 14 Jun 2023

Don't lose your seat at Southport FC! Reserve your season ticket now

Southport FC have reserved seats for those who previously held 22/23 Main Stand Season Tickets or Memberships. These will be reser…

Council 13 Jun 2023

Southport Beach car park closed on hottest day of the year: Is Sefton Council trying to drive tourists away?

Once again Sefton Council has kept Southport Beach car park closed on one of the hottest days of the year so far. Car after car tu…

Council 13 Jun 2023

Sefton Council Refuses to Disclose Cost of Demolition for Southport Theatre and Floral Hall

The Floral Hall and Southport Theatre are about to be demolished. But with weeks to go before the bulldozers arrive the public are…

Emergency Services 13 Jun 2023

RTC Lord Street West in Southport

The emergency services were called to Lord Street West in Southport at approximately 9.50 today(13th June ) after two vehicles col…

Politics 13 Jun 2023

Southport MP Damien Moore slams Sefton Council for ignoring the residents' plea over damaging cycle lanes

Damien Moore MP for Southport commented I have consistently stood against unwanted and damaging cycle lanes being imposed on resid…

Crime 13 Jun 2023

Merseyside Woman charged with breach of Serious Violence Reduction Order

A Merseyside woman has been charged with breaching the terms of her Serious Violence Reduction Order (SVRO). Vivian Holland, aged …

Other 13 Jun 2023

Southport Conservative Leader Calls for Urgent Action to Reopen Popular Pier to Public

When Will Southport Pier Be Open Again? Southport Conservatives are calling for urgent clarification from Sefton Council about whe…

Crime 12 Jun 2023

17 year old boy sentenced for rape of young girl

A 17-year-old boy from Wirral has been sentenced today, Monday 12 June, to five years in prison for raping of a teenage girl. The …

Environment 12 Jun 2023

Council issues water safety reminder as hot spell continues

The National Water Safety Forum says that each year, on average 400 people drown in the UK. DifficultiesCllr Ian Moncur, Cabinet M…

Culture 12 Jun 2023

Millar and Spencer to perform at Hesketh Bank Community Centre

Ian and Dominic are unique in the UK Jazz community taking their blend of melodic jazz standards and original compositions to rura…

Community 12 Jun 2023

Southport FC Former Players Association

The Former Players Association now comes under the club umbrella as you may have seen in the recent announcement We would like to …

Politics 11 Jun 2023

Ministers axe River Mersey asylum seekers barge plan

The government has dropped plans to accommodate 1,000 asylum seekers on a barge on the River Mersey. Local MPs and authorities in …

Environment 10 Jun 2023

Busy weekend at National Trust Formby near Southport. Arrive early for a space

With the heatwave expected to continue the National Trust at Formby said... Car parks are likely to be very busy over the weekend …

Transport 10 Jun 2023

"No use crying over spilt milk" as Bates Wagon sheds load near Hesketh Park in Southport

As the saying goes "There's no use crying over spilt milk" The driver of a Bates Farms And Dairy wagon lost his load of milk after…

Emergency Services 10 Jun 2023

'Merseyside Police urge public to stay vigilant as temperatures soar'

With the hot weather due to hit Merseyside this weekend, we’ve come up with a few handy reminders to help you stay safe and enjoy …

Crime 9 Jun 2023

Two women issued with Serious Violence Reduction Orders after knife crimes

Two women have been convicted of knife crime offences, and as a result are the first offenders in the country to be issued with Se…

Community 9 Jun 2023

Have You Received Exceptional Service from a Merseyrail Employee? Nominate Them Now!

Merseyrail commented... Has a particular member of staff offered great customer service, impressed you by the way they had done th…

Emergency Services 9 Jun 2023

Empty car narrowly misses other vehicles in Morrisons Car Park

The driver of a VW appears to have forgotten to put their handbrake on in their vehicle after parking in Morrisons car park in Sou…

Environment 9 Jun 2023

Yellow Weather Warning issued by Met Office for thunderstorms this weekend

A Yellow Weather Warning has been issued for thunderstorms by the Met Office, as a plume of warm air will raise temperatures and i…

Sport 9 Jun 2023

Get ready for a jam-packed Pre-Season programme with Southport FC

Our Pre-Season programme is now complete and a very attractive and slightly different schedule for the coming season is ready. The…

Other 8 Jun 2023

Damien Moore MP secures meeting with Deputy Prime Minister ahead of second anniversary of tragic Semina Halliwell’s death.

Damien Moore MP secures meeting with Deputy Prime Minister ahead of second anniversary of Semina Halliwell’s tragic death. Yesterd…

Crime 8 Jun 2023

CCTV image released following assault on Merseyrail train

Do you recognise this man? Officers have today issued an image following an assault on a teenager travelling on a train between Ne…

Environment 8 Jun 2023

Sefton Council mark World Ocean Day with stark reminder of the impact of litter

The United Nations mark World Oceans Day on Thursday 8th June, with a virtual celebration of the wonder of the seas and how they s…

Community 8 Jun 2023

Be a part of the action: Volunteer your time at Southport FC

Fancy a bit of volunteering, then your club needs you! As you may know, ‘Our’ club relies heavily on its team of volunteers, who p…

Other 7 Jun 2023

Southport Pier Closure Causing Increased Risks: Lib Dem Leader Warns of New Dangers Emerging

Although the Pier is reputedly being closed for safety reasons, there are new risks emerging because it is NOT open. That’s the vi…

Emergency Services 7 Jun 2023

HSE to lead investigation following incident at event in Southport

HSE to lead investigation following incident at event in Southport. A spokesperson for HSE said: “We are investigating an incident…

Emergency Services 7 Jun 2023

Missing boy from Derbyshire has links to Southport

Help find missing 16-year-old Robin Singh, who has links to Merseyside. Robin was last seen in Derbyshire on Tuesday 30 May and it…

Crime 7 Jun 2023

Merseyside Police arrest man at Southport Job Centre

Officers from Merseyside Police were called to the Job Centre on Eastbank Street in Southport this afternoon (7th June) at approxi…

Other 7 Jun 2023

Cllr Ian Maher Slams Reach PLC and Liverpool Echo for Sharing Disturbing Video of Southport Incident

Cllr Ian Maher, Leader of Sefton Council, has condemned the sharing of a harrowing video relating to an injured child. He said: “I…

Other 7 Jun 2023

Maximize your child's benefits - claim up to £1,248 a year with this new online service

A new online Child Benefit claims service for new parents is now available. Parents can claim as much as £1,248 a year for their f…

Transport 7 Jun 2023

Fortnight of Action: Police Cracking Down on Seatbelt Offenders

You wouldn’t go on a rollercoaster without a safety bar. You wouldn’t go on a building site without a hard hat. You wouldn’t leave…