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Environment 14 Dec 2022

Idiot smashes golf balls into Solar Farm causing £4k of damage in Crossens and Banks area of Southport

PCSO Neil commented... Sometime over the last week, someone has caused £4000 worth of damage to a new Solar Panel Farm in Crossens…

Emergency Services 14 Dec 2022

Police and Paramedics called to a property on Eastbank Street Bridge,Southport

Police and Paramedics were called to a property on Eastbank Street Bridge in Southport at approximately 11.00 this morning. Office…

Crime 14 Dec 2022

Police searching Union Street in Southport after 82 year old man has his wallet stolen

Police were searching Union Street in Southport this morning after an 82 year old man had his wallet stolen last night. The thief …

Crime 14 Dec 2022

Southport man remanded in custody after being caught with drugs on him

On Thursday 8 December, officers stopped a motorbike rider with a suspected stolen BMW motorbike on Hampton Road, Southport. Follo…

Crime 13 Dec 2022

Another 60 Drink and Drug drivers arrested by Lancashire Police

Santa’s ‘nice list’ is looking a little bit shorter now another 60 people have been caught drink or drug-driving. We’re now halfwa…

Community 13 Dec 2022

RIP Dave Pennington

The club are saddened to hear that Southport supporter of many years and a former Match Sponsor, VP and regular supporter of our c…

Emergency Services 13 Dec 2022

Bad weather closes Southport Pier until further notice

Southport Pier will be closed to the public until further notice as a result of extreme cold weather damage and ice. Freezing temp…

Health 13 Dec 2022

Long waiting times at Southport A&E today

The hospital tweeted the following message. If you attend A&E today and it is not an emergency, you will experience long waits. Pl…

Crime 13 Dec 2022

Officers from Merseyside Police raid Nile Hotel in King St Southport

Officers from Merseyside Police raided the Nile Hotel on King Street in Southport at approximately 10.45 this morning. At least 6 …

Education 13 Dec 2022

Emma, aged 10, from Linaker Primary School wins Damien Moore MP’s 2022 Christmas Card Competition.

Emma, aged 10, from Linaker Primary School wins Damien Moore MP’s 2022 Christmas CardCompetition. Damien Moore MP has announced th…

Sport 13 Dec 2022

Southport FC match at Darlington tonight postponed

Tuesday’s game at Darlington has been called off. The pitch is rock hard and with no sign of an increase in temperature in the nex…

Health 13 Dec 2022

Ambulance service issues urgent appeal to the public

North West Ambulance Service is urging the public to think before dialling 999 after a combination of factors, including severe we…

Crime 13 Dec 2022

Stolen car found burnt out in Dobbies Car Park Southport

A car found burnt out on the car park of Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport has been confirmed to be the silver Ford Fiesta stolen…

Community 13 Dec 2022

Council once again providing meal vouchers to eligible Sefton families over Christmas

Over the Christmas and New Year break, Sefton Council will be supporting more than 9,000 local families by providing them with mea…

Transport 12 Dec 2022

RMT members from Network Rail have voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest offer from company bosses.

Network Rail members emphatically reject company offer RMT members from Network Rail have voted overwhelmingly to reject the lates…

Emergency Services 12 Dec 2022

Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service issue warning as freezing conditions continue

After the emerging tragedy in Solihull over the weekend, firefighters are issuing an urgent safety message to everyone across Mers…

Emergency Services 12 Dec 2022

Appeal for information on serious RTC in Seaforth

Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred on Sandy Road in Seaforth on…

Health 12 Dec 2022

Sefton ice warning reminder after tragic events in West Midlands

With a range of freshwater bodies across the Borough, including lakes, ponds, rivers and stretches of canal, Sefton Council is rem…

Environment 12 Dec 2022

Parts of the Marine Lake in Southport have frozen over

Parts of the Marine Lake in Southport have frozen over as the bitterly cold weather continues. After the tragedy in the midlands w…

Crime 12 Dec 2022

If you are a victim of harassment Police will take it seriously and support is available

Merseyside Police Statement. We are aware of the forthcoming Dispatches programme – Undercover: Sexual Harassment – The Truth, whi…

Crime 11 Dec 2022

Tragedy as elderly couple in Southport have car stolen and their son passes away two days later

Two cars were stolen in Southport on the evening of Friday 9th December. A Range Rover was stolen from Alma Road between 4:00pm – …

Community 11 Dec 2022

Local authors Jen Palfrey and Nichola Caunce officially opened the new Jigsaw Nursery and Kids Party Room

Local authors Jen Palfrey and Nichola Caunce officially opened the new Jigsaw Nursery and Kids Party Room at Hesketh Bank Communit…

Community 10 Dec 2022

Queenscourt Santa Sprint postponed

Please note that this year’s Santa Sprint has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. As always, our main priority is to…

Crime 10 Dec 2022

All eyes on you this Christmas - BTP message of reassurance to passengers

As the countdown to Christmas continues, British Transport Police are out in force, looking out for you and keeping you safe, 24/7…

Emergency Services 10 Dec 2022

Southport Lifeboat Crew to hold a minutes silence to remember the lost lives of the Mexico disaster

We remember the brave men of Southport and St Anne’s lifeboats who lost their lives on the late evening of 9th/early morning of 10…

Transport 9 Dec 2022

Very limited Liverpool Lime Street trains during December strikes

Only absolutely necessary rail travel is advised during strike action on 13, 14, 16 and 17 December Trains will be on a significan…

Community 9 Dec 2022

Appeal to find next of kin of Southport man who has sadly died

Please share and help find the next of kin of a man from Southport who recently passed away. Peter Anthony Atkinson sadly died at …

Politics 9 Dec 2022

Sefton households who have prepayment meters are once again being reminded to ensure they use vouchers

Sefton households who have prepayment meters are once again being reminded to ensure they use vouchers they should have been sent …

Crime 9 Dec 2022

Catalytic converter thefts on the increase in Southport warn Police

There have been five thefts of catalytic converters from cars parked on driveways in Southport and Formby over the last month. Mos…

Community 9 Dec 2022

Help for rough sleepers throughout Winter 2022 in Southport and Sefton

Sefton Council is highlighting details of where anyone who finds themselves sleeping rough or knows someone who is, can find help …

Health 9 Dec 2022

New practice to improve veterinary availability in Southport (opening date 21 Dec / free pet health check)

Southport Vets has announced it will open its doors on 21 December to offer much needed veterinary appointments to clients and the…

Sport 8 Dec 2022

Southport to play AFC Liverpool in Senior Cup Draw

Southport have been drawn at home to AFC Liverpool in the Quarter Final of the Liverpool Senior Cup. Quarter-final draw in full: R…

Community 8 Dec 2022

Taxi insurers steer Christmas collection for Southport Salvation Army

A company specialising in taxi insurance has given a welcome boost to Southport’s Salvation Army Christmas Appeal after relocating…

Crime 8 Dec 2022

Police warning, beware of Frost Jackers

For the first time this winter we need to warn drivers... BEWARE OF FROST-JACKERS!Frost jacking is when car thieves target vehicle…

Crime 8 Dec 2022

Range Rover stolen in Ainsdale recovered in Southport

A Range Rover stolen in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Ainsdale was found elsewhere in Southport later the same day, than…

Crime 8 Dec 2022

Appeal for information after incident involving a vehicle and 6 pedestrians

Police are appealing for information following a report of a collision involving six pedestrians and a vehicle in Kirkdale today, …

Sport 8 Dec 2022

Southport v Boston United this Saturday

Southport are back on home soil on Saturday after the midweek call off at Blyth Spartans on Tuesday. The weather forecast for our …

Community 8 Dec 2022

Tesco shoppers generous donations to Southport Lifeboat

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped to chat to our crew and donated at Sundays Tesco fundraiser. A fantastic total of £1298.5…

Emergency Services 7 Dec 2022

16 year old boy missing from Southport

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace 16-year-old Robin Singh who is missing from Southport. Robin was last seen in …

Crime 7 Dec 2022

Don’t let scammers spoil your Christmas. Stay alert and be safe.

We’re now into the Christmas period, which sadly is when fraudsters hit thick and fast with on-line shopping, romance fraud, couri…

Crime 7 Dec 2022

Marine Drive Southport. Police Drink and Drug drive checkpoint

Police set up drink and drug drive checkpoint on Marine Drive. North RPU patrols and local targeted team have conducted another #O…