Sport 10 Sep 2022 Southport Classic Speed on The Marine Drive -Video The first Southport Classic Speed event took place on the Marine Drive this afternoon.The event was very badly organised with peop…
Crime 10 Sep 2022 Further arrest in connection with murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel Last night (Friday, 9 September) detectives arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with the murder of nine year-old Olivia Pratt…
Community 10 Sep 2022 Southport Lifeboat Crew issue statement on the death of The Queen Our volunteers are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are very much with the R…
Crime 10 Sep 2022 Over 500 arrested as Merseyside Police target serious crime in the region have arrested 547 people, seized over 100 vehicles, and executed 125 warrants which has led to several firearms being recovered as…
Transport 9 Sep 2022 Rail strikes scheduled for next week called off after death of The Queen Train strikes on September 15 and September 17 have been suspended following the death of the Queen aged 96, according to the acco…
Crime 9 Sep 2022 Man, 18, arrested in connection with murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel Police have arrested an 18 year-old man in connection with the murder of nine year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. The man, who is from t…
Community 9 Sep 2022 Floral Tributes left for The Queen outside The Atkinson in Southport People have been leaving floral tributes to the Queen in the gardens outside The Atkinson in Southport. Sefton Council said... Are…
Emergency Services 9 Sep 2022 Elderly man waits 40 minutes for an Ambulance after falling on Lord Street in Southport A elderly man suffered a nasty cut to his head after falling on Lord Street in Southport today(9th September). Two Police officers…
Sport 9 Sep 2022 Southport weekend fixture against Chorley postponed Further to this morning’s statement by Debbie Hewitt, chair of The Football Association, all National League System, FA Trophy, an…
Other 9 Sep 2022 MFRS pays respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Q…
Sport 9 Sep 2022 Southport face near neighbours Chorley on Saturday Southport take on Chorley on Saturday, kick off is at 3pm. Manager Liam Watson welcomes back Tyler Walton to the squad after his t…
Politics 9 Sep 2022 Southport Conservatives statement on The Queen The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has come as a tremendous blow to us all. For many of us, she is the only monarch we ha…
Council 9 Sep 2022 Flags flying at half mast at Southport Town Hall as Council issue statement Sefton Council has expressed great sadness following the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Books of condolence will be available at …
Politics 9 Sep 2022 Statement from Southport MP Damien Moore on the sad death of the Queen It is difficult for me to put into words the level of shock I feel at the news that HM Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. The Que…
Other 8 Sep 2022 The Queen has died Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gather…
Community 8 Sep 2022 Next of Kin appeal after Southport man sadly dies aged 91 Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a man from Southport who has passed away? Mr Donald Roberts, 91 years, sadly died at his hom…
Community 8 Sep 2022 Dog thrown over wall of Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre This poor, frightened Shih Tzu dog was thrown over the wall of our Freshfields Animal Rescue car park on Monday. When she was disc…
Crime 8 Sep 2022 Man. 29, arrested in connection with murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel Police have today, Thursday 8th September, arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the murder of nine year-old Olivia Pratt-…
Other 8 Sep 2022 Tickets still available for the Southport Musical Fireworks Tickets are still available for the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport, which takes place from Friday 23rd t…
Politics 8 Sep 2022 Southport MP releases statement amid concerns for the Queens Health As the Royal Family gathers at Balmoral Castle amid concerns for the Queens health. Statement from Damien Moore MP on the health o…
Emergency Services 8 Sep 2022 Serious incident in Birkdale Village in Southport.Emergency services on scene The emergency services were called to Birkdale Village in Southport early this afternoon. Witnesses said that a man suffered a hea…
Transport 8 Sep 2022 Driver ends up in a ditch on Wyke Cop in Southport after losing control of their vehicle The driver of this vehicle lost control and ended up in a ditch on Wyke Cop in Scarisbrick today. It is not known when the acciden…
Politics 8 Sep 2022 Sefton Conservatives are calling for all elected councillors in the borough to be subject to a mandatory DBS check Sefton Conservatives are calling for all elected councillors in the borough to be subject to a mandatory DBS check on taking offic…
Council 8 Sep 2022 Sefton households can now apply for discretionary council tax energy rebate payment Some households in Sefton that have not received a one-off £150 Energy Rebate payment can now apply online for a payment through a…
Transport 7 Sep 2022 Southport MP welcomes Government’s £2 bus fare cap across England Damien Moore MP has welcomed an announcement by the Government that single journey bus fares across England will be capped at £2, …
Crime 7 Sep 2022 Man who was wielding an axe in Walton arrested in Southport yesterday. After the incident on Scarisbrick New Road yesterday Merseyside Police have released the following information. A spokesperson for…
Crime 7 Sep 2022 Southport man one of six wanted by Merseyside Police Operation Hunted task force has circulated the faces of six men who are wanted for a variety of offences by Merseyside Police. Enq…
Health 7 Sep 2022 Sefton Council to launch 30 Days of Sefton in Mind Sefton Council to launch 30 Days of Sefton in Mind On World Suicide Prevention Day Sefton Council is launching this year’s 30 Days…
Crime 7 Sep 2022 Four men bailed in Olivia murder case Four men arrested in connection with the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Dovecot have been conditionally bailed.Ear…
Education 7 Sep 2022 MFRS apprentice emergency call handlers pass assessments with flying colours All seven apprentice emergency contact handlers at Merseyside Fire & Rescue (MFRS) have achieved the highest possible grade in the…
Council 6 Sep 2022 Cost of living factsheet available to print off on Sefton Council website An easy-print factsheet detailing ways people worried about the national Cost of Living crisis can get support and advice is now o…
Emergency Services 6 Sep 2022 Armed Police surround vehicle on Scarisbrick New Road in Southport Armed Police have stoppped a vehicle on Scarisbrick New Road in Southport at approximately 3.15 this afternoon. Police used T pack…
Community 6 Sep 2022 Southport supporter to shave his head for charity Supporters may remember back in 2009 that Steve Roberts was subjected to having his head shaved on the pitch, all in a good cause.…
Sport 6 Sep 2022 Southport FC start the defence of Lancashire Trophy against Longridge Town Southport will begin their defence of The Lancashire Challenge Trophy with a home tie against Longridge Town. Details Tuesday 20th…
Emergency Services 6 Sep 2022 Hey Amigos nightclub in Southport issue statement after girl seriously injured falling from balcony A spokesperson for Hey Amigos in Southport said... In light of recent events we just want to say all of our thoughts are with the …
Emergency Services 6 Sep 2022 Firefighters and firefighter control staff are preparing for a ballot for strike action Firefighters and firefighter control staff are preparing for a ballot for strike action, following consultation in Fire Brigade Un…
Crime 6 Sep 2022 Driver caught doing 64 mph in a 30 mph near Southport Police said... We have heard the concerns of the community and have been conducting Speed Enforcement on Holmeswood Road near Sout…
Crime 6 Sep 2022 Olivia Pratt-Korbel's Dad and his family pay tribute to the little nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s Dad, John Francis Pratt, and his wider family have today issued this statement: “Words can’t express the pai…
Crime 6 Sep 2022 Detective's granted further time to interview men arrested over murder of Olivia Detectives investigating the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel have been granted a further extension of 36 hours to cont…
Sport 5 Sep 2022 Tough draw for Southport in FA Cup Not the kindest of draws for Southport as they face an away game at Darlington in the Second Qualifying Round. The game (subject t…
Crime 5 Sep 2022 75 kilos of suspected Class A drugs worth £5m seized following arrest on M6 in Lancashire Police have arrested and charged a man and seized around 75 kilos of suspected Class A drugs, following an incident on Saturday, 3…
