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Oldfields Autos on Queens Road in Southport to cease trading after more than 100 years

The family released a statement... After over 100 years of trading and many years of service to the people of Southport and surrou…

Sefton Council writing to eligible pensioners about one-off extra £80 cost of living payment

Sefton Council is writing to eligible pensioners across the Borough to tell them they could qualify for an extra £80 to help with …

Graffiti vandal strikes in Southport town centre

A graffiti vandal who proclaims in his vandalism to be a shoplifter as well has scrawled a message along the side of B and M Barga…

Human cost of new technology, says former Southport Champion editor

Human cost of new technology, says former Champion editor My deepest and sincere sympathies to the staff (including of course thei…

Les Transformations De Southport scheme’s first phase is all set to ‘commence’

Les Transformations De Southport scheme’s first phase is all set to ‘commence’ after a £2.5 million business case for the proposal…

Defeat for the Port in local derby. AFC Fylde 1 Southport 0

Southport fail to win for the third game in a row after a cagey game in Fylde ends in defeat but after a disappointing display on …

Police find missing man with dementia after short search on Southport beach

Operation Pelican Officers have today been along the Sefton coastline today as part of Beach Safe. Officers deployed on quad bikes…

Merseyside Police continues its relentless pursuit of organised crime groups

Our relentless pursuit of those involved in organised crime continues at pace and in the last 24 hours our disruption operation ha…

Southport Battle of the Bands grand final VIDEO

You really had to be there to appreciate what a fantastic night of amazing live music we enjoyed in the Banff on Friday night, wri…

Family say they are "Traumatised" after visit to Southport Pleasureland and vow never to return

The family left the following comment on Tripadvisor after their recent visit. Having returned home from a family visit here I fee…

AFC Fylde v Southport Today Bank Holiday Monday

After a 0-0 draw on Saturday at home to AFC Telford United, Southport are quickly back in action with a trip up the coast to Fylde…

Hundreds of arrests made in operation targeting organised crime in Merseyside

Police have arrested 170 people and seized a significant amount of vehicles, suspected Class A and B drugs, and firearms over the …

Southport Pleasureland issue statement after one child injured and 19 people rescued from The Rocket

“We are sorry for the distress caused to passengers on one of our coasters yesterday. Our immediate priority was looking after eve…

Drunk driver arrested on the Marine Drive in Southport

Targeted Team patrols attended a report of a drink driver on Marine Drive in Southport late last night. The driver was arrested af…

£2000 donation to Southport Lifeboat

"A spokesperson for the Lifeboat said... A big thank you to Formby Squirrels Rotary for their generous donation of £2000! Donation…

Southport 0 AFC Telford 0

Cam Mason’s heroics from the penalty spot saved Southport from losing back to back games after it finished level in a 0-0 draw at …

Two men released on bail after murder of 9 year old girl in Liverpool

Detectives investigating the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel on Monday night are continuing to appeal for information. Officers arre…

People rescued from ride at Southport Pleasureland after it breaks down

People had to be rescued from The Rocket ride at Southport Pleasureland this afternoon after it broke down. The ride is not very h…

Blowick End Terrace at Southport FC becomes The George Roberts Terrace

Southport FC are very pleased to announce a new commercial partnership with leading scaffolding equipment supplier, George Roberts…

Sale of horticultural peat to be banned in move to protect England’s precious peatlands

The sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector will be banned by 2024 to protect peatlands and the natural environment. …

Community support funding announced for people of Liverpool and other regions of Merseyside

The Home Secretary has announced a £150,000 package to support the communities of Liverpool and Knowsley in the wake of the tragic…

Southport man remanded in custody until January when he will face trial

Dylan Macdonald (29) from Liverpool Road, Southport attended a pre trial hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on 18th August. Macdonal…

Pop punkers Slick Cupid snatch victory in closely fought Southport Battle of the Bands grand final

Second man arrested on suspicion of murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Police have arrested a 33-year-old man from Dovecot on suspicion of the murder of nine year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. The man was a…

Watch as gun Cops patrol the streets of Mersyside

Investigations into four murders in Merseyside continue, with arrests being made overnight and in recent days, we want people to f…

Image and aerial footage issued by detectives investigating murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Detectives investigating the murder of Olivia Platt-Korbel in Dovecot are issuing an image of an Audi Q3 which forms part of the i…

Damien Moore MP praises the Little Theatre and Southport Dramatic Club following performance

Damien Moore MP has visited the Little Theatre in Southport and met with members of the Southport Dramatic Club (SDC) in the middl…

Staff at Merseyrail to wear badges to tackle Anti Social Behaviour.

Merseyrail said... We are involved in the Be Kind Campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour towards rail workers . Staff wear badge…

Visitors to the Southport and Sefton coast urged to plan journeys to avoid Bank Holiday hotspots

With its coastline expected to be very busy over the Bank Holiday, Sefton Council and its partners are once again urging people to…

Southport Champion newspaper to be no longer printed

The Southport Champion newspaper appears to have printed its final publication. In a post on social media regarding an enquiry the…

Southport postal workers join biggest strike of summer as 115,000 posties walk out

Postal workers in Southport today joined their colleagues across the country and began several days of strike action. The postmen …

Man arrested by Merseyside Police on suspicion of murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Police have arrested a 36 year-old man on suspicion of the murder of nine year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. The man, who is from the H…

Southport v AFC Telford United Preview

After a bad day on the road last Saturday at Alfreton, Southport return to home action with AFC Telford United the visitors. Kick …

Family tribute to Olivia Pratt-Korbel

The family of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel have paid the following tribute to her: “Liv was a unique, chatty, nosey little gi…

Southport Battle of Bands all set for very close grand final.

Four bands will battle it out in Southport town centre on Friday night to win the prestigious title and £1,000 cash prize, writes …

Man and woman from Formby near Southport arrested in connection with murder of Ashley Dale

Police have arrested a man and a woman in Formby following the fatal shooting of Ashley Dale in Old Swan on Sunday morning (21 Aug…

Report a crime anonymously to Merseyside Police

The tragic murders of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Ashley Dale and Sam Rimmer have sent shockwaves through our communities in Merseyside. …

Southport Councillors celebrate after planning permission refused for 18 metre phone mast

Dukes Ward Councillors, Sir Ron Watson and Mike Prendergast, are celebrating after successfully campaigning against the installati…

Southport residents think 111 first this August Bank Holiday

The NHS is expecting an extremely busy weekend over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend and is encouraging anyone who needs to check…

Students told to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers' Week

Students heading to university in September are being encouraged to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations ahead of Fr…

Southport MP supporting the Susan Baker Charity Memorial Ride

I'm pleased to see that the Susan Baker Memorial Charity Ride is taking place this Sunday, with the confirmed route spanning from …