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Community 4 Apr 2023

New partnership engages 500 young people across Southport & Merseyside in bid to tackle youth crime and serious violence

A youth intervention scheme in Merseyside, funded by Merseyside Police, has supported more than 500 young people most at risk of s…

Crime 4 Apr 2023

Merseyside Police Search for Luke Gould, Wanted for Breach of Licence Conditions

Can you help locate a Liverpool man who is wanted on a recall to prison for breach of his licence conditions?Luke Gould, 26 years,…

Health 4 Apr 2023

'Southport hospitals focus on getting patients home this Easter'

This Easter, we want to help as many of our inpatients as possible to get home, so they can recover in familiar surroundings, clos…

Other 4 Apr 2023

New life at Martin Mere near Southport as three cape barren goslings hatch

Excitement at WWT Martin Mere as three cape barren goslings are released back into the living collection. The three goslings hatch…

Other 4 Apr 2023

Police still appealing for missing teenage girl who often visits Southport and Ainsdale

Police are still appealing for help to find missing 14-year-old Lydia Rudge from Liverpool. Lydia was last seen on East Prescot Ro…

Transport 4 Apr 2023

Easter travel chaos alert: North West railways warn of longer journeys and busier trains

Rail passengers travelling in the North West this Easter are being reminded to check before they travel while major railway upgrad…

Culture 4 Apr 2023

Children's TV Star Justin Fletcher to Wow Audiences at Southport Flower Show 2023

Children's TV star Justin Fletcher is back at Southport Flower Show this year and you can bring the kids along to see him for free…

Politics 3 Apr 2023

Photo ID needed at May elections under new, national Voter legislation

Voters across Sefton are being reminded of the need for valid photo ID if they wish to vote in person at the upcoming May election…

Crime 3 Apr 2023

Shop fails test purchase as police and Trading Standards target stores selling E-cigarettes and alcohol to underage customers

Police have teamed up with Trading Standards and carried out a test purchasing operation for the underage sales of E-cigarettes an…

Crime 3 Apr 2023

Police statement after the sentencing of Thomas Cashman for the murder of Olivia

Police can confirm that Thomas Cashman has today, Monday 3rd April, been jailed for life - to serve a minimum of 42 years - for th…

Crime 3 Apr 2023

Thomas Cashman sentenced to a minimum of 42 years for the murder of Olivia

Thomas Cashman was sentenced to a minumum 42 years by Judge Yip for the callous murder of Olivia Korbel last year in Liverpool. Ca…

Transport 3 Apr 2023

Appeal after pedestrian hit by bus

Police are appealing for information following a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a bus in Bootle today, Monday 3 …

Environment 3 Apr 2023

Southport Beach still closed for parking as RNLI Lifeguards return

Visitors to Southport have been left disappointed today to find that the parking on the beach is closed despite the glorious weath…

Other 3 Apr 2023

Red Rum Trophies to be on show at Grand National - New bar named "Rum and Ginger"

The trophies awarded to the owner of Red Rum, who landed the Grand National a record three times in the 1970s, have been returned …

Crime 3 Apr 2023

Liverpool man in serious condition after being stabbed, car stolen and burnt out

Police are appealing for information following an incident in which a man was stabbed in Liverpool. Officers were contacted at 10.…

Environment 3 Apr 2023

Fly tipping Boundary Lane in Banks near Southport

Fly tippers have once again been out in the West Lancashire area. This time they have dumped a sofa on Boundary Lane in Banks. The…

Community 3 Apr 2023

Southport Football Club Implements New Policy: All Children Must Be Accompanied by an Adult

In light of recent incidents at Haig Avenue, the club are unfortunately, and regrettably, left with no option other than to insist…

Sport 3 Apr 2023

Southport back in action on Tuesday evening

Southport are back in action on Tuesday evening as the games continue to come thick and fast. Banbury United are our visitors with…

Business 2 Apr 2023

The Sam Shrouder Main Stand At Southport FC Sponsored By Anthony James Estate Agents

Southport FC commeted... Today, we quite rightly honoured our Club President Sam Shrouder by naming our main stand after him. Sam …

Emergency Services 2 Apr 2023

Help find Kayden Mason - missing since 31st March

Police are appealing for help in finding a 13 year-old boy who is missing from home in Liverpool. Kayden Mason was last seen in th…

Sport 1 Apr 2023

Southport suffer a home defeat against Gloucester

Southport drew another home blank as the visitors grabbed all three points with a 1-0 win this afternoon. The game looked destined…

Transport 1 Apr 2023

‘Hop Around for £2’ this Easter as bus fare cap extended until end of June

Government invests £75 million to provide discounted bus travel for another 3 months across 5,000+ routes from over 140 bus compan…

Transport 1 Apr 2023

Southport Wins Award for Having the Most Potholes in the UK!

Residents of Southport woke up to a shock this morning as the town was declared the winner of a national competition for having th…

Politics 1 Apr 2023

Conservative MP slammed for 'ignorant and grubby' behaviour over kids care row.

Southport's Conservative MP has been heavily criticised for what critics say is a "vile attempt" to try to cynically capitalise on…

Crime 1 Apr 2023

Man wakes up in Banastre Road, Southport to find his car being placed on a recovery truck by Police

Police and a recovery company were called to Banastre Road in Southport this morning (April 1st). A local resident could not go to…

Crime 31 Mar 2023

Woman feared for her life as partner drove her and toddler around northwest after assault

A man from Skelmersdale who carried out a horrific and sustained assault on his partner has been given a 10 year extended sentence…

Emergency Services 31 Mar 2023

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Celebrates Start of Construction on New State-of-the-Art Facility

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) have taken another important step towards their new multi-pump Fire & Rescue Station, stat…

Community 31 Mar 2023

Woodlands Animals Sanctuary's plea for Tilly: Help us find her forever home!

Woodlands – Tilly needs a new home The curse of the black and white cat strikes again! Tilly is a beautiful, 6-year-old cat who ha…

Business 31 Mar 2023

The Frustration Continues for Southport Pier Pavilion, Despite Slight Progress on Reopening.

Update from Southport Pier Pavilion. Dear customers, This is not the news we were hoping to give you. We should’ve had an answer b…

Business 31 Mar 2023

Southport FC Confirms Talks With New Investors To Push Club Forward

Both Liam and Ian have confirmed numerous times in interviews this season that they are actively looking for new investors to help…

Other 31 Mar 2023

HMS Mersey sails into Sefton for historic Freedom ceremony

Sefton’s proud historic links with the Royal Navy are set to be reaffirmed later this month as HMS Mersey is bestowed the Freedom …

Education 31 Mar 2023

Springbrook in Southport praised for ‘passionate’ staff and ‘child focused’ care

Ofsted has this week published a detailed and positive assessment on the care at Springbrook Short Breaks Home for Disabled Childr…

Environment 31 Mar 2023

Apprentice Installs First Electric Car Charging Points at Southport College

Southport College said... Dylan Taylor, one of our Electrotechnical Apprentices has been working on the installation of Southport …

Health 31 Mar 2023

New survey finds people are four times more likely to review dinner out than their healthcare experiences

As Healthwatch Sefton celebrates 10 years this year, it appeals for more people to feedback on NHS and Social Care services care a…

Crime 30 Mar 2023

Merseyside Police statement after Thoms Cashman found guilty of Olivia murder

We can confirm that Thomas Cashman has today, Thursday 30th March, been found guilty of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel. Followi…

Crime 30 Mar 2023

Man stabbed in attempted bike theft

A man has been arrested following an attempted robbery where a man was stabbed in Crosby this afternoon, Thursday 30 March. At aro…

Culture 30 Mar 2023

Southport Calling festival to showcase local talent alongside Eurovision festivities

Southport will be the place to party when the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest takes place this May! Southport BID and the Southport b…

Transport 30 Mar 2023

Sefton Council ensures smooth traffic flow at Aintree Racecourse during the Grand National Festival

Sefton is once again preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to the Borough for the three-day Aintree Grand National Festival l…

Crime 30 Mar 2023

Thomas Cashman found guilty of the murder of Oliva Pratt Korbel

Thomas Cashman, 34, was found guilty of murder by a jury at Manchester Crown Court. Thomas Cashman, 34, was found guilty of murder…

Sport 30 Mar 2023

Southport score 9 to progress into the Lancashire Trophy Final again

Southport went goal crazy in Leyland banging nine goals in against Ashton Athletic without reply to progress to the Lancashire Cha…

Crime 30 Mar 2023

Police Investigate String of Burglaries in Southport's Daytime Hours

Police continue to investigate a series of daytime burglaries in Southport. In each of these burglaries the offender(s) have made …