Sport 26 Oct 2026 Southport drawn away to Alfreton Town in FA Trophy second round Southport will travel to Alfreton Town in the second round proper of the FA Trophy.The tie was confirmed in the draw held on Monda…
Sport 26 Oct 2026 Storm Boelo damage forces postponement of Southport’s Macclesfield game Following the passing of Storm Boelo over the weekend, there was significant damage caused to Southport’s stadium, including damag…
Sport 26 Oct 2026 Southport host Macclesfield at Haig Avenue on Tuesday Southport host Macclesfield at Haig Avenue on Tuesday, October 27, with kick-off at 7.45pm.Tickets are available online until kick…
Politics 26 Oct 2026 Prime Minister says everyone sleeping rough will be offered support before Christmas Prime Minister sets out confidence that everyone sleeping rough will be offered route off the street before Christmas, backed by a…
Crime 26 Oct 2026 Man charged over Southport bank robbery and Bootle burglary Police have charged a man with burglary and robbery offences as part of ongoing investigations in Sefton.Alexander Porter, 46, of …
Sport 25 Oct 2026 Southport earn hard-fought point at King’s Lynn Southport battled to a deserved 0-0 draw at King’s Lynn Town on Saturday, 24 October, in difficult conditions.The Sandgrounders re…
Emergency Services 24 Oct 2026 SP Energy Networks issues advice for Merseyside power cuts SP Energy Networks, which covers Merseyside, has issue the following advice on what to do in the event of a power cut.They urge pe…
Transport 24 Oct 2026 Merseyrail cancels early services on Southport line for track checks On Sunday 25 October some first trains of the day will run without passengers to ensure lines are clear and safe for use. A full l…
Crime 23 Oct 2026 Formby dispersal orders target reports of fireworks, intimidation and fighting Two dispersal zones will be introduced in Formby this weekend following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.The orders wi…
Emergency Services 23 Oct 2026 Be Ready campaign advises families to stock up for emergencies People across the UK are being encouraged to take a few simple steps to help themselves and their families cope if essential servi…
Emergency Services 23 Oct 2026 Sefton Council warns of health risks from unauthorised bonfires Sefton Council is warning about the potential health hazards of unauthorised bonfires. While there are many organised, licensed ev…
Emergency Services 22 Oct 2026 Yellow wind warning issued for Southport and Merseyside ahead of Storm Austen The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Merseyside, including Southport, as Storm Austen moves across the UK on Friday…
Sport 22 Oct 2026 Keswick to Liverpool route confirmed for Tour de France stage two Full route revealed for Tour de France’s historic visit to Liverpool in 2027World’s greatest cycle race set to bring its global sp…
Emergency Services 22 Oct 2026 New Be Ready campaign advises households on emergency preparation Advice helps people feel better prepared for events such as severe weather, which can occasionally affect services like power, wat…
Environment 22 Oct 2026 Council condemns latest attack on Sefton’s young trees Sefton Council has condemned an act of vandalism and is appealing for information from residents. Last week, Green Sefton staff fo…
Transport 22 Oct 2026 Merseyside PCC supports petition on e-scooter and e-bike misuse Merseyside PCC Emily Spurrell is backing a campaign, calling on the Government to launch a national consultation on e-scooter and …
Council 21 Oct 2026 Mums of Alice Aguiar, Bebe King & Elsie Stancombe thank Southport for overwhelming support for Gardens regeneration project Plans to create a safer, greener and more welcoming Town Hall Gardens in Southport designed by award winning architects have recei…
Transport 21 Oct 2026 Kingsway Tunnel asbestos removal programme due to start in January 2027 Around 8,000 asbestos-backed panels are due to be removed from the Kingsway Tunnel under a £4.6m maintenance programme expected to…
Crime 21 Oct 2026 Police appeal after security guard attacked at Southport Santander branch Police cordoned off a Santander bank branch in Southport after a security guard was attacked on Tuesday evening, October 20.The in…
Culture 20 Oct 2026 The Beatles Story to move to former St Johns Market site in 2028 Apple Corps to lead a new chapter for The Beatles Story, creating the first ever official Beatles experience in the band’s home ci…
Sport 20 Oct 2026 Mark Duffy leaves Southport FC manager’s role Southport Football Club has announced that Mark Duffy has left his position as first-team manager following the mutual termination…
Transport 20 Oct 2026 ‘Share the carriage, not the noise’: campaign targets loud train passengers Passengers will benefit from new government efforts launched today to tackle antisocial behaviour on transport, including £100 fin…
Emergency Services 20 Oct 2026 Police appeal to find teenager Hallie Ferguson Merseyside Police are appealing for help to locate Hallie Ferguson, who was last seen at her home in Kirkby at around 9.30pm on Mo…
Emergency Services 20 Oct 2026 Appeal launched for witnesses after fatal M6 collision Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the M6 on Sunday 18 October.At around 9.55pm, we received a re…
Culture 20 Oct 2026 Gilbert & George exhibition coming to Southport’s The Atkinson A major exhibition featuring the work of internationally renowned artists Gilbert & George is set to bring visitors from across Se…
Transport 20 Oct 2026 New measures aim to make flying safer and more accessible for wheelchair users greater protection for disabled passengers, with action to prevent wheelchairs being damagedairline and airport staff to receive b…
Transport 20 Oct 2026 New parking rules give drivers longer grace periods and fairer appeals Drivers will get new rights to challenge unfair private parking charges under new rules announced today. This includes a guarantee…
Crime 19 Oct 2026 Axel Rudakubana due to face 2027 trial over alleged Belmarsh attacks Axel Rudakubana is due to face trial in 2027 over allegations that he attacked prison officers at HMP Belmarsh, including throwing…
What's On 19 Oct 2026 Nine installations revealed for Southport’s Jolly Postman Book Trail All you need to know about Southport’s Books Alive! October half-term spectacular as organisers give The Jolly Postman Book Trail …
Council 19 Oct 2026 Sefton Council's Customer Services team dealt with more than 274,000 enquiries in a single year Sefton Council's Customer Services team dealt with more than 274,000 enquiries in a single year, according to recent figures.Betwe…
Sport 18 Oct 2026 Southport lose 2-0 at home to Radcliffe Southport lost 2-0 at home to Radcliffe at the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Saturday, 17 October.The Sandgrounders started brig…
Council 16 Oct 2026 Sefton residents urged to spot signs of child exploitation People in Sefton are being urged to look out for the warning signs of child exploitation and modern slavery ahead of Anti-Slavery …
Crime 16 Oct 2026 Birkdale man jailed for domestic offences against woman A man from Birkdale has been jailed after pleading guilty to domestic offences he committed against a woman over a four-month peri…
Culture 16 Oct 2026 Cllr John Pugh calls for stronger marketing of Southport’s Arts Quarter The role of art in civic regeneration is well understood and local government understands well how culture can enliven and develop…
Council 16 Oct 2026 Sefton fly-tipping fines rise as enforcement notices increase fivefold Sefton Council is backing Keep Britain Tidy's Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight campaign by urging residents to avoid a #RubbishDeal and…
Community 15 Oct 2026 Coroner seeks family of 60-year-old man who died at Southport hospital Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens Coroners office is appealing to find the family of 60-year-old Ian Hagan who sadly died at Southpor…
Crime 15 Oct 2026 Police seek man after Southport assault left victim with permanent injuries Police are issuing the image of a man detectives think may have information to assist an assault investigation in Sefton.At around…
Health 14 Oct 2026 Sefton residents invited to help shape future home care services People who currently receive home care, have received care in the past, or support someone who does can help shape future Care and…
Crime 13 Oct 2026 Scammers pose as Merseyside Police officers in spoofed calls Police are urging the public to be vigilant after reports calls had been received from people purporting to be from Merseyside Pol…
Transport 13 Oct 2026 Pugh says proposed Southport cycle scheme could send cars ‘round the houses’ The prospect of spending a lot of money on a cycling scheme that ticks none of the right boxes is causing concern in many quarters…
Transport 13 Oct 2026 Missed your train at Manchester Airport? You can now catch the next one Customers who miss a train from Manchester Airport because their flight was delayed no longer need to worry about buying another t…
