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Politics 8 Feb 2023

Council Leader Cllr Ian Maher has expressed surprise about what he called ‘misleading’ comments made by MP Damian Moore about Pontins

Sefton Council Leader Cllr Ian Maher has expressed surprise about what he called ‘misleading’ comments made by MP Damian Moore abo…

Health 8 Feb 2023

Young Southport organ donor is an inspiration to others

A poignant photograph to remember a young woman who donated her organs after dying at the age of just 22 in 2020 is now on display…

Other 8 Feb 2023

Out of date energy support vouchers can be reissued

Sefton households with pre-payment gas or electricity meters that have not used their October and November Energy Support Scheme v…

Sport 8 Feb 2023

Hereford 2 Southport 0. Match report

Southport fall to a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Hereford on a cold Tuesday night. Josh Miles came in for his first start and showe…

Crime 7 Feb 2023

Southport man still wanted by Merseyside Police

Have you seen this man? Police are appealing for help in finding a 22 year-old man from Southport who is wanted on recall to priso…

Sport 7 Feb 2023

Highlights From Chorley v Southport

The game was filmed by Chorley with thanks and edited by SFC Media. Chorley usually do a full highlights package but we have not s…

Health 7 Feb 2023

Southport and Ormskirk hospitals update as staff's employment moved to other trust

Since September 2021, St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust have been …

Other 7 Feb 2023

Council hope to reopen Splash World in Southport soon

A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “Despite a range of nationwide challenges beyond our control, we are making good progress …

Community 7 Feb 2023

Yesterday saw the start of the weeklong #MiniPathfinders at St John's C of E Primary School in Southport

Yesterday saw the start of the weeklong #MiniPathfinders at St John's C of E Primary School in Crossens. The project is funded by …

Council 7 Feb 2023

Bossing Bedsit World in Southport. New Regulations Unveiled

Southport has a large number of large old properties converted to bedsits and partitioned into small flats. Many of these are conc…

Council 6 Feb 2023

Government confirms £60 billion for local authorities to deliver vital services

The local government finance settlement has confirmed £60 billion for councils to deliver local services. Councils in England will…

Council 6 Feb 2023

Sefton Council takes a moment to reflect for Race Equality Week

As part of its support for Race Equality Week, Sefton Council is encouraging the Borough’s employers and their employees to break …

Transport 6 Feb 2023

£200 million to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies

Schools, high streets and main roads will benefit from improved crossings and junctions to support walking and cycling, reduce emi…

Transport 6 Feb 2023

Southport commuters facing more misery on Merseyrail this morning

Cancellations to services to Southport Due to a broken down train at Liverpool South Pw Ll the Southport and Hunts Cross line is d…

Sport 6 Feb 2023

Hereford v Southport Tuesday. Match preview

Our fifth out of what is now six league games in a row away from home sees us make the long trip south to Hereford on Tuesday nigh…

Community 5 Feb 2023

Still missing Aron Rodwell with links to Southport

Aron Rodwell with links to Southport is still missing according to Merseyside Police missing persons website. He also went missing…

Politics 5 Feb 2023

Police and Crime Panel approve PCC's budget proposals to protect Merseyside Police in the year ahead

Merseyside’s Police and Crime Plan have approved the Police and Crime Commissioner's budget proposals to protect Merseyside Police…

Sport 5 Feb 2023

Southport come from behind to beat local rivals Chorley 2-1

Football can be a strange game at times. At half time today Southport were 1-0 down and to be fair Chorley could have been out of …

Crime 4 Feb 2023

Police appeal after man assaulted on Southport Road in Bootle

Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18 year-old man was assaulted by two men in the Bootle area last night, Friday 3rd Feb…

Emergency Services 4 Feb 2023

Two men killed in M57 crash. Police appeal for witnesses

Ppolice have launched an investigation following a fatal road traffic collision in Kirkby last night, Friday 3rd February. Emergen…

Crime 3 Feb 2023

Burglars target Birkdale area of Southport in spate of incidents

A spate of incidents took place overnight from 1st to the 2nd of February in Southport. These included attempted thefts from garag…

Transport 3 Feb 2023

Power surge causes chaos on Merseyrail lines including Southport

A power surge on the network has caused significant disruption to services on Merseyrail’s Northern line. We are still experiencin…

Politics 3 Feb 2023

Damien Moore MP for Southport slams confusion around Pontins asylum seeker plan

Today, local Southport MP Damien Moore has appeared on BBC News to slam confusion caused bySefton Council and the Home Office arou…

Politics 3 Feb 2023

New law gives tens of millions more say over their working hours

Today (Friday 3 February), the government supported Blackpool South MP Scott Benton’s Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) B…

Crime 3 Feb 2023

Gary Glitter released from jail

Disgraced pop star Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after serving half of his 16-year sentence for sex crimes. The paedophi…

Business 3 Feb 2023

Digital, Creative and Tech Businesses are being invited to the first ‘Sefton Huddle’, at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club

Digital, Creative and Tech Businesses are being invited to the first ‘Sefton Huddle’, at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club on Thu…

Education 3 Feb 2023

Teachers at Meols Cop School in Southport given strike ‘exemption’ to prepare for Ofsted

Thirty teachers were given “exemptions” by their union to cross the picket line yesterday so they could prepare for an Ofsted insp…

Other 3 Feb 2023

24-hour February postal strike called

Postal workers have announced their first postal strike of the year. From 12.30pm on Thursday 16th February until before 12.30pm o…

Transport 3 Feb 2023

“Fare evaders will have to dig deep” Government's new £100 penalty fare comes into force

Northern has issued a warning to fare evaders across its network the government’s new £100 penalty fare comes into effect. Anyone …

Crime 2 Feb 2023

Commissioner sets out budget proposals to prioritise frontline policing

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden outlined his commitment to protect frontline policing as he presented his …

Crime 2 Feb 2023

Birmingham burglar who once burgled a Southport bride on her wedding day jailed again

A heroin addict with an extensive criminal record who smashed in the door of a Birmingham Wetherspoons and brandished a metal pole…

Health 2 Feb 2023

Living Well bus will be in Southport on Sunday

Sunday 5 February – Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, The Promenade, Southport PR9 0DZ Residents can get up to date with an…

Politics 2 Feb 2023

Asylum seekers will not be placed in Pontins Southport

A spokesperson from Sefton Council said: “Following detailed discussions between the Sefton Council Chief Executive and colleagues…

Sport 2 Feb 2023

Southport make the short trip to Chorley on Saturday

The fourth of what was five but is now probably going to be six in a row away from Haig Avenue sees us make the welcome, short jou…

Crime 2 Feb 2023

Public reminded to remain vigilant against burglary during the dark nights

In the last three months, since November 2022, some of Merseyside’s most prolific burglars have been sentenced to a total of more …

What's On 2 Feb 2023

Eurovision Needs You!

With just over three months until one of the biggest music competitions in the world takes over Liverpool – the Eurovision host ci…

Crime 2 Feb 2023

Two arrested in Southport after drugs found

Officers from Marsh Lane Target Team 1 have today arrested two males from Southport on suspicion of drug supply offences. Officers…

Crime 1 Feb 2023

Image released after man masturbates on-board train between Southport and Liverpool

Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating an incident during which a man masturbated on-board a train in Merseyside are re…

Crime 1 Feb 2023

Sefton residents are being warned about fraudsters offering free surveys to check for toxic mould in their homes.

Sefton residents are being warned about fraudsters offering free surveys to check for toxic mould in their homes. Since recent hig…

Other 1 Feb 2023

Appeal to find next of kin of a woman who died in Southport Hospital

Sefton Coroner's Office is appealing for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a woman from Burscough in Ormskirk. Eleanor Little, ag…

Environment 1 Feb 2023

Three Sefton parks were voted as a “Local Favourite” in the Fields in Trust’s UK’s Favourite Parks 2022 award.

Three Sefton parks were voted as a “Local Favourite” in the Fields in Trust’s UK’s Favourite Parks 2022 award. Fields in Trust, an…