Other 13 Jun 2022 Southport FC tribute to Billy Bingham MBE who sadly passed away last week In the near 131-year history of Southport Football Club, there is perhaps no person who has commanded greater acclaim and admirati…
Health 13 Jun 2022 Southport MP recently met with representatives of The Harper-Lee Foundation Sometimes a small piece of awareness can save a life. I recently met with representatives of The Harper-Lee Foundation in Parliame…
Community 13 Jun 2022 MP. Unpaid carers do so much brilliant work across Southport Unpaid carers do so much brilliant work across Southport, working tirelessly to support those they care about, and so it is only r…
Politics 12 Jun 2022 Now Southport Tories say questions about Boris Johnson are 'unhelpful' Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: The refusal of local Tories to say whether they have confidence in the Prime Minister t…
Emergency Services 12 Jun 2022 Drug driver stopped on the M6 with 3 children asleep on a mattress in the back of a box van Disgraceful behaviour by the driver of this van; he tested positive for Cannabis after being stopped for speeding on the M6. A sub…
Culture 12 Jun 2022 Former Southport Champion reporter scoops Soap Of The year Award Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: I'm delighted to report that Jane Hudson (pictured), executive producer of Emmerdale, w…
Culture 11 Jun 2022 Save The Rave concert in Victoria Park Southport attended by thousands Thousands of music fans have travelled to Victoria Park for the Save The Rave concert. The concert continues until 10.pm. Bar pric…
Culture 11 Jun 2022 The Apprentice Boys of Derry march through Southport - Videos The Apprentice Boys of Derry marched through Southport Town Centre this afternoon. The march followed the route of the Orange Para…
Emergency Services 11 Jun 2022 Southport Lifeboat and Lytham RNLI rescue 3 people trying to walk to Blackpool A spokesperson for the Lifeboat commented... Our ATV quad bikes and Inshore Lifeboat were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to reports…
Community 11 Jun 2022 Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are beginning to feel the pinch following a rapid decline in donations Woodlands – Could you help save a life? With the cost of living rising at an alarming rate and the aftermath of COVID lockdowns, W…
Transport 11 Jun 2022 Mayor confirms £2 bus fare for the Liverpool City Region £2 single adult fare for all bus services in the region Announcement follows on from region’s decision to pursue bus franchising C…
Crime 11 Jun 2022 Another "car key" burglary in Southport this time in Kew Road The second car key burglary in Southport this week took place on Kew Road in Birkdale between 03:00 and 04:00 am on Friday 10th Ju…
Community 11 Jun 2022 Fire Service calls on young people to ‘think twice’ before getting caught up in social media trends Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging young people to think about the consequences of getting caught up in social medi…
Politics 10 Jun 2022 Southport Tory politicians have brought shame on our town, says veteran journalist Martin Hovden Not one elected Tory representative in Southport has the courage or self-respect to say whether they support lockdown-breaking Bor…
Other 10 Jun 2022 People are being asked for their views on proposals which aim to tackle ASB Southport town centre People are being asked to share their views on proposals which aim to tackle anti-social behaviour in Southport town centre and el…
Sport 10 Jun 2022 Former Southport manager Billy Bingham has sadly passed away Southport FC are very sad to hear of the passing of former manager Billy Bingham aged 90. We will be bringing a full tribute here …
Emergency Services 10 Jun 2022 Fire in Cambridge Arcade in Southport Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service were called to the Cambridge Arcade in Southport just after Midday today after a litter bin was…
Crime 10 Jun 2022 Seventeen arrested in day of action tackling violence against women and girls Police have arrested 17 men as part of their ongoing commitment to tackling violence against women and girls. The forcewide day of…
Council 9 Jun 2022 Council confirm there is no industrial dispute over waste collections Further to recent information circulating on social media platforms and other media outlets, Sefton Council can confirm that there…
Politics 9 Jun 2022 Former leaders slam Southport Tory MP's refusal to say how he voted in Johnson confidence vote Former leaders slam Tory MP's refusal to say how he voted in Johnson confidence vote Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: As…
Transport 9 Jun 2022 Southport commuters advised to check train times as changes to timetable start from Monday From Monday 13 June, services will resume on Kirkby & New Brighton lines but with changes to train times and frequency. Trains wil…
Crime 9 Jun 2022 Police investigating after BMW X5 stolen from property in Southport A spokesperson for the Police said... We are investigating a 'car key burglary' that took place between 03:00am and 04:00am on Wed…
Emergency Services 9 Jun 2022 Four Police vehicles and two Ambulances rush to the Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport Police and Paramedics rushed to the Royal Clifton Hotel on Southport Promenade ay approximately 1.00 pm today 9th June. According …
Crime 9 Jun 2022 Merseyside Police called to property on Lulworth Road in Southport Officers from Merseyside Police rushed to a property on Lulworth Road early this afternoon. Police could be seen in the rear garde…
Crime 9 Jun 2022 Firearm recovered along canal in Sefton A working firearm has been recovered in Bootle after it was found it hidden in a pair of trousers near the canal yesterday, Wednes…
Community 9 Jun 2022 Stepping Stones in Southport are looking for volunteers to facilitate their sessions Stepping stones is a social group in Southport for people with disabilities who may be feeling socially isolated. The group was st…
Health 9 Jun 2022 Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is seeking a new chairperson Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is seeking a new chairperson to continue and develop the work of Healthwatch Sefton. Healthwa…
Community 9 Jun 2022 Sefton Council thanks volunteers for immense contribution during Volunteer’s Week 2022 Sefton Council is saying “thank you” to the hundreds of volunteers who give up their spare time to give back to the Borough, as Vo…
Politics 9 Jun 2022 Southport MP will be holding a surgery at the Atkinson tomorrow. My next surgery will take place tomorrow, Friday 10 June at the Atkinson Library on Lord Street between 11am and 2pm. No appointme…
Politics 9 Jun 2022 Time for Southport Tories to come clean about Boris Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Earlier this week I revealed the disgraceful attitude of Southport Conservative MP Dami…
Crime 8 Jun 2022 Woman, 35, charged in connection with arson at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Police have charged a 35 year-woman with arson following a fire at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral on Sunday 29th May. Police wer…
Crime 8 Jun 2022 Missing Southport boy found safe and well Merseyside Police said... Missing Kallum Mook-O'Neil, 11, who was reported missing from Birkdale, has been found safe and well. Th…
Emergency Services 8 Jun 2022 Motorbike rider seriously injured in Marine Drive crash in Southport A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said "We received reports at around 5.35pm on 7th June to reports of a Road Traffic Collision on M…
Transport 8 Jun 2022 Rail union RMT launch 3 days of national strike action across the railway network. Over 50,000 railway workers will walkout as part of 3 days of national strike action later this month, in the biggest dispute on t…
Business 8 Jun 2022 Thousands descend on Southport Food and Drink Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend Tens of thousands of food and drink lovers descended on Southport this past Jubilee bank holiday weekend to sample the very best t…
Emergency Services 8 Jun 2022 Merseyside Police help escort Royalty at Platinum Jubilee celebrations The police motorcycle team at Merseyside Police were invited to ensure the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London were happy and …
Crime 7 Jun 2022 Drunk man openly urinates on Lord Street in Southport One of two clearly drunk men who were sat on Lord Street in Southport this afternoon (7th June) decided that he need to go to the …
Politics 7 Jun 2022 Veteran Southport journalist says "Stop treating the people of Southport as idiots, Mr Moore" Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: If the Tory Party runs courses for its MPs on how to avoid answering questions, then So…
Politics 7 Jun 2022 Southport MP statement on Boris winning confidence vote Monday’s vote has shown that the Prime Minister retains the support of a majority of my Parliamentary colleagues. I have maintaine…
Community 7 Jun 2022 11 year old Southport boy missing from home since yesterday 6th June Please share and help find missing 11-year-old Kallum Mook-O’Neill from Birkdale. Kallum was last seen on Monday 6 June at the Rec…
Business 7 Jun 2022 Fylde Fish Bar in Burscough near Southport set to close The Fylde Fish Bar on The Ringtail Retail is set to close down. A statement from the owners said... Thank you ... but it's goodbye…
