Crime 26 Apr 2022 Predatory rapist who targeted lone teenager at Merseyrail Station jailed for 12 years-Video A sexual predator who subjected a teenage girl to an “abhorrent” rape at Liverpool Lime Street railway station in February has bee…
Environment 26 Apr 2022 New Fountain switched on in the Botanic Gardens in Southport David Rawsthorne from the group Make A Change For Botanic commented... Today the first fountain has been fitted and switched on th…
Transport 26 Apr 2022 Avanti West Coast refurbished trains return to service One of the country's fastest domestic trains is returning to service as part of a £117m fleet refurbishment, a rail operator has a…
Council 25 Apr 2022 Council still apologising for bin fiasco in Southport and Sefton Thank you for your patience whilst we are experiencing delays & disruption to collections throughout the borough. Present your bin…
Crime 25 Apr 2022 Do you recognise this van? Detectives continue appeal for information about missing Katie Detectives are today continuing their efforts to find missing Katie Kenyon .
What's On 25 Apr 2022 Duck Race Day at Martin Mere near Southport On your marks, get set, go...WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is making a splash this bank holiday weekend with the annual rubber du…
Transport 25 Apr 2022 West Street in Southport to be closed to traffic next month West Street in Southport will be temporarily closed to traffic next month to allow for further improvements to Scarisbrick Avenue.…
Politics 25 Apr 2022 Extraordinary Scenes in Sefton.March of the Independents.Call for a more tolerant political culture Extraordinary scenes took place at Sefton Council at its last meeting prior to the election with the emergence of a new “Community…
Emergency Services 25 Apr 2022 14 year old boy missing from home in Blackpool Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 14 year old, Shiro Hanson, who is missing from his home in Blackpool…
Sport 24 Apr 2022 Southport FC Lancashire Challenge Trophy Final Details Southport are in Cup Final action on Wednesday with a short trip to Lancashire FA HQ in Leyland where they will play West Didsbury…
Council 24 Apr 2022 Southport Conservative's want inspection report into Childrens Social Services made available ASAP Southport’s Conservative Councillors are calling for a commitment from Sefton Labour that the latest inspection report on Children…
Environment 24 Apr 2022 Bin collections across Southport and Sefton continue to be disrupted Important bin collections update . Please be advised bin collections continue to be disrupted across the borough due to operationa…
Sport 24 Apr 2022 Southport 1 Spennymoor 1 Southport and Spennymoor cancelled each other out in a wind affected game that finished 1-1. The wind played a big part all aftern…
Crime 23 Apr 2022 Man arrested after large amount of drugs found in Southport flat On Thursday 21st April, officers from the Southport Neighbourhood Team along with officers from the Sefton Targeted Policing Team …
Crime 22 Apr 2022 Man has jail term extended after victim reports more child sex offences A man has had his time in jail extended today (Friday 22 April) after one of his victims came forward with more information about …
Other 22 Apr 2022 MP leads initiative to support local war memorials. This week, almost 50 MPs from all major parties came together in Parliament to support an important nationwide initiative, launche…
Community 22 Apr 2022 Missing: Abi Callaghan could be anywhere in the North West Please share and help find missing 16-year-old Abi Callaghan from Everton. Abi has been missing from home since 17 April and exten…
Other 22 Apr 2022 Almost £19,000 raised for Semina Halliwell from Southport portrait and charity Semina's mum Rachel said This is my daughter Semina who was groomed online raped beaten and bullied at the age of 12. Sadly she to…
Emergency Services 22 Apr 2022 Fire crews tackle massive fire in Southport industrial unit A statement from Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service. Crew have been called to a fire at an industrial estate on Russell Road in So…
Other 21 Apr 2022 Southport MP wishes the Queen Happy Birthday in Facebook message I want to wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a very happy 96th birthday, on behalf of all those of us who live in Southport. It i…
Crime 21 Apr 2022 125 mph Police chase in Southport one of many Lancashire RPU sucess in removing cars from the roads Close to 150 vehicles have been seized by police in the past week as Lancashire Police crackdown on those people breaking the law …
Transport 21 Apr 2022 Southport train operator Merseyrail retains crown of Best Performing Regional Rail Operator Merseyrail has been crowned the best performing regional rail operator for the fourth year running at this year’s Golden Whistle A…
Community 21 Apr 2022 Andrew Brown Joins Queenscourt Hospice in Southport as Lottery Marketing & Promotions Manager Queenscourt Hospice in Southport has appointed Andrew Brown as its new Lottery Marketing & Promotions Manager. Andrew is taking on…
Crime 21 Apr 2022 Police sting stolen vehicle during the night in Southport This vehicle was displaying cloned plates. Unfortunately the fake plates belong to another stolen vehicle. Sighted near Tarleton w…
Business 21 Apr 2022 Southport Pleasureland reveal why they had to close due to "unforeseen circumstances" Southport Pleasureland recently announced that they would be closed this week due to unforeseen circumstances. Finally the Park ha…
Sport 21 Apr 2022 Southport are back in action on Saturday Southport are back in action on Saturday when 9th placed Spennymoor Town are the visitors to Haig Avenue. Kick Off 3pm Tickets on …
Crime 20 Apr 2022 Police arrest man after Southport town centre disturbance Police were called to Eastbank Street and Chapel Street junction this evening (20th April) following reports of of a man causing t…
Transport 20 Apr 2022 Britain moves closer to a self-driving revolution Drivers will be able to experience the full benefits of the first self-driving vehicles when they arrive, as government sets out h…
Crime 20 Apr 2022 Anti Vaccine protesters deface bridge in Kings Gardens in Southport Anti Covid Vaccine protesters have defaced the paintwork on the Bridge in the Kings Gardens in Southport. Stickers and graffiti ha…
Health 20 Apr 2022 Sefton resident urges others not to dismiss the signs of bowel cancer Local resident Erica Squire has shared the story of her bowel cancer journey during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and urges others …
Environment 19 Apr 2022 Green bin will be collected this week after collections missed in Southport Our Green Waste collections were disrupted yesterday in Southport, Churchtown and Crossens, Maghull, Lydiate, Aintree and Waddicar…
Politics 19 Apr 2022 Southport Conservatives are calling for an urgent investigation after letter sent with Council tax Southport Conservatives are calling for an urgent investigation into the recent publication and delivery of a letter by Councillor…
Other 18 Apr 2022 Southport Pleasureland closes its doors due to unforeseen circumstances In a short message posted on Facebook the Theme Park said... We're really sorry but the park will not be open this week. Anyone wi…
Crime 18 Apr 2022 Woman arrested following murder of man Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Liverpool city centre on Saturday 16 April have arrested a 34-year-old woman from …
Crime 18 Apr 2022 Police investigating the murder of a man in Liverpool are continuing to appeal for information Detectives investigating the murder of an 18-year-old man in Liverpool city centre on Saturday 16 April, are continuing to appeal …
Sport 18 Apr 2022 Southport suffer 2-0 defeat at Farsley denting slim play off hopes Southport suffer 2-0 defeat at Farsley denting slim play off hopes with four games to go. Two pens gave Farsley the win Report lat…
Transport 18 Apr 2022 Broken down vehicle brings long queues of traffic on Coastal Road in Southport Long queues of traffic built up on the Coastal Road in Southport this Easter Monday after a vehicle broke down between Pontins and…
Politics 18 Apr 2022 New internet laws return to Parliament for second reading this week Parliamentarians will debate the government’s groundbreaking Online Safety Bill which requires social media platforms, search engi…
Emergency Services 18 Apr 2022 Industry takes action to deter oil protests The oil industry has taken significant legal steps to limit protests which have been causing disruption to businesses and the publ…
Transport 18 Apr 2022 Police issue 87 tickets for inconsiderate parking at the National Trust in Formby near Southport Police have issued 87 tickets for cars causing obstructions around Formby. Pavements are not for parking. It's inconsiderate and c…
Sport 17 Apr 2022 Farsley Celtic v Southport Match Preview Southport take to the road on Easter Monday with a trip over The Pennines to Farsley Celtic. Tickets on sale HERE Southport put a …
