Crime 24 Aug 2022 Video as Police raid houses after three shocking murders in Liverpool This morning we have been out, conducting raids across Liverpool, designed to target, disrupt and disarm organised crime gangs, fo…
Community 24 Aug 2022 Free event at The Atkinson to show Southport residents how to keep warm this coming winter Sefton Council will be hosting two Keep Warm, Keep Well events as part of its commitment to helping vulnerable people get through …
Other 24 Aug 2022 Police Bosses Scrap Baseball Caps In Favour of Traditional Headwear Traditional police hats are set for a comeback in Lancashire after Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden and Chief Constabl…
Other 24 Aug 2022 56 miles of new decking planned for Southport Pier refurbishment starting in October More than 56 miles of decking boards will be used on the refurbishment of Southport Pier, the same distance as travelling from the…
Crime 24 Aug 2022 Man arrested in connection with murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel Detectives investigating the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel on Monday night have arrested a man in connection with our enquiries. A…
Crime 24 Aug 2022 Two men from Southport part of a group of four to face charges of misconduct in public office FOUR men are due to appear in court after they were summonsed to appear in connection with Lancashire Constabulary’s Operation She…
Politics 24 Aug 2022 Southport MP supports help for households package I know how tough things are for many people and businesses across our town, with global inflationary pressures caused by the pande…
Culture 24 Aug 2022 Fourth judge announced for Southport Battle of Bands grand final Organisers of the Southport Battle of the Bands have revealed the fourth judge for this Friday's grand final, writes Martin Hovden…
Crime 23 Aug 2022 Man from Scarisbrick near Southport charged with rape of girl under 16 Christopher Wade, 53, of Jacksmere Lane, Scarisbrick, has been charged with the following offences: • 1x count of rape of a female…
Other 23 Aug 2022 Council estimate that £3 million needs to be spent to replace Southport Pier decking Following completed technical survey work, and the recommended necessary remedial actions required including the replacement of th…
Business 23 Aug 2022 Global events management firm picked for Southport Marine Lake Events Centre. Major steps are being taken in the delivery of the state of the art Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport, as Sefton Council iden…
Environment 23 Aug 2022 Bottle nosed Dolphins spotted off Ainsdale Beach in Southport Green Sefton commented on their Facebook page Managed to get two distant shots of the Bottle-Nosed Dolphins as they passed Ainsdal…
Crime 23 Aug 2022 Nine year old child shot dead in Liverpool last night Police have launched an investigation following the tragic fatal shooting of a child in Knotty Ash last night, Monday 22nd August.…
Sport 23 Aug 2022 Next up for Southport are AFC Telford United Southport FC commented... We are back in action on Saturday when we host AFC Telford United and after a poor result at Alfreton we…
Council 22 Aug 2022 Liveable neighbourhoods scheme in Southport update A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “A community led consultation on a proposed Southport Liveable Neighbourhoods scheme was h…
Other 22 Aug 2022 Damien Moore MP praises Southport Flower Show success Southport MP Damien Moore has praised the team behind Southport Flower Show for their work in organising the highly-anticipated ev…
Other 22 Aug 2022 Sefton Coroner's Office is appealing for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a man from Southport. Sefton Coroner's Office is appealing for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a man from Southport. Joseph Givens, 67 years, died at…
Crime 22 Aug 2022 Police stop and search Eastbank Street Square in Southport Officers from Merseyside Police stopped two males on Eastbank Street Square early this afternoon. The officers wearing protective …
Transport 22 Aug 2022 Road space usage sensors installed on Queens Road and Hoghton Street in Southport Road space usage sensors have been installed on Queens Road and Hoghton Street in Southport. Both are part of the controversial cy…
Transport 22 Aug 2022 £130 million to protect bus services across the country Funding will ensure that vital bus services can continue to run. up to £130 million of government funding announced to support vit…
Community 22 Aug 2022 Southport Football Club learn of three former players who have sadly passed away. The Club said... We are always sad to learn of the passing of anyone connected to Southport Football Club and in the past week we …
Culture 21 Aug 2022 Justin Fletcher aka Mr Tumble at Southport Flower Show today.Video Hundreds of people packed into the Garden Theatre at Southport Flower Show today to watch childrens TV star Mr Tumble. Kids along …
Environment 21 Aug 2022 Why is bird ringing so important at Martin Mere near Southport? The world has seen staggering declines in bird populations, with approximately 48% of existing bird species worldwide known or sus…
Sport 21 Aug 2022 Southport thrashed 4-0 at Alfreton Southport’s poor record at Alfreton continued as three first half goals for the home side put Southport on the back foot and they …
Transport 21 Aug 2022 200 people turn up to meeting about cycle lanes with Southport MP Damien Moore Damien said... It was absolutely fantastic to be able to host over 200 people today to discuss the cycle lanes in Southport’s town…
Health 20 Aug 2022 Sailings and Southport Community First Response Team Join Forces to Deliver Defibrillation Training Southport Community First Response Team leader Jonathan Cunningham delivered free CPR and defibrillation training to the residents…
Transport 20 Aug 2022 Self-driving revolution to boost economy and improve road safety New plan for self-driving vehicles plus a consultation on a safety ambition. government unveils plan to rollout self-driving vehic…
Politics 19 Aug 2022 Read all about why Southport MP Damien Moore supports Liz Truss Small businesses form the economic backbone of towns like Southport, and its crucial that the next Prime Minister does all that th…
Education 19 Aug 2022 Southport MP praises KGV A level results Damien commented... It was fantastic to be back at KGV Sixth Form to celebrate A-Level and BTEC results day with students! I’m del…
Culture 19 Aug 2022 Ladies Day along with Strictly Come Dancing stars at Southport Flower Show today Perfect weather for Ladies Day at Southport Flower Show today. The Ladies dressed up in their finest to enjoy a great day at the s…
Sport 19 Aug 2022 Southport travel to Alfreton in Derbyshire this Saturday Southport hit the road to Derbyshire on Saturday and an 18th meeting with Alfreton Town. The game kicks off at 3pm and a reminder …
Culture 19 Aug 2022 I thought I was past it, but Battle of Bands has given me my spark back his Friday will be the first in the past two months when I haven't spent five hours in a nightclub with people 40 to 50 years youn…
Business 18 Aug 2022 Another Southport Bar and Restaurant bites the dust as The Waterfront on the Promenade set to close The Waterfront Bar and Restaurant on Southport Promenade next to the Bliss Hotel is set to close in the near future. A spokesperso…
Crime 18 Aug 2022 Man arrested on Southport beach on suspicion of outraging public decency Police Officers from Team 1 of the Southport Local Policing Team were conducting a 'County Lines' operation on Marine Drive on Tue…
Other 18 Aug 2022 The 2022 Southport Flower Show opened today with thousands attending The 2022 Southport Flower Show opened the gates today after the last two shows were cancelled due to Covid. Dr Karen Groves from Q…
Crime 18 Aug 2022 Merseyside Police Commissioner welcomes HMICFRS Report PCC Emily Spurrell has today welcomed a report published by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services …
Crime 18 Aug 2022 Man left unconscious following assault at Waterloo Station on the Southport to Liverpool line Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating an assault against a passenger at Waterloo station in Merseyside are today relea…
Other 18 Aug 2022 Southport well placed to support Liverpool Eurovision Bid says Damien Moore MP Local MP Damien Moore has announced his backing for Liverpool’s bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest, and has set out the suppo…
Crime 17 Aug 2022 Teenager invades the pitch at last nights Southport match-Video Strange scenes as a teenage boy decided to invade the pitch at last nights Southport v Darlington match. The boy can be seen runni…
Business 17 Aug 2022 Arriva drivers in Southport and the North West strike suspended after 11.1% pay offer Strikes at Arriva North West have been called off after the company put forward an improved pay offer, Unite, the UK’s leading uni…
Crime 17 Aug 2022 Police incident Scarisbrick Street Southport. Police rushed to Scarisbrick Street in Southport this at 2.20 this afternoon after a call from a concerned member of the public. A…
