Politics 22 Feb 2022 Southport and Sefton urges residents to contribute to boundary change consultation Sefton Council is encouraging everyone in the Borough to contribute to the England 2023 Boundary review. The Boundary Commission f…
Food & Drink 22 Feb 2022 Southport FC. The Port’s Fans’ Food Goes Viral Last week we announced changes to enhance our matchday catering options for our fans…but didn’t anticipate that the results would …
Environment 21 Feb 2022 Storm Franklin: Bus shelter badly damaged in Southport Severe winds over night and this morning have badly damaged a bus shelter next to Dunes Leisure Centre .The advertising section ha…
Environment 21 Feb 2022 Storm Franklin: Trolley shelter ripped out of the ground in Morrisons car park in Southport Storm force winds from the named Storm Franklin have ripped a trolly shelter out of the ground in Morrisons car park today. The sh…
Health 21 Feb 2022 Botanic Gardens in Southport Aviary now open again Botanic Gardensare pleased to say that the aviary will reopen to the public. However because of the National avian influenza outbr…
Health 21 Feb 2022 Southport MP opens new flexible health space. Damien Moore, MP for Southport, last week opened four new, flexible healthcare rooms, now available to rent at Churchtown Health C…
Emergency Services 21 Feb 2022 Major incident in Southport town centre as roof blows off building-Video Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service are dealing with a major incident in London Street in Southport . Part of a roof has blown off …
Business 21 Feb 2022 Plans to invest in the former Sands Pub in Ainsdale Southport Sefton Council is set to offer local and national companies the opportunity to invest in the former Sands Pub building in Ainsdale…
Transport 21 Feb 2022 M6 closed after lorry smashed into bridge this morning High winds caused this HGV to hit a bridge and burst into flames on M6 Driver luckily escaped from cab with help from other motori…
Community 21 Feb 2022 Community groups urged to bid for Sefton Crowd funding An incredible community led scheme which funds ideas that create more vibrant, resilient and connected communities is set to retur…
Sport 21 Feb 2022 Southport v Blyth Spartans Preview Weather permitting we try again on Tuesday when Blyth Spartans make the long trip to Haig Avenue. Kick Off 7.45pm. Tickets HERE Pr…
Transport 21 Feb 2022 Trains cancelled after barrier damage between Southport and Birkdale-Updated Due to barrier damage between Southport and Birkdale: The 0547 service from Southport to Hunts Cross is currently cancelled. The 0…
Transport 20 Feb 2022 Southport trains suspended as wind blows down tree near Freshfield Alterations to services to Southport Due to a fallen tree blocking the tracks at Freshfield the Southport and Hunts Cross line is …
Health 20 Feb 2022 Council close Covid test centre in Southport because its windy Due to high winds from Storm Franklin we have had to close the LFT testing centre at Splash World Southport. We apologise for any …
Environment 20 Feb 2022 Council close Parks across Southport and Sefton due to Storm Franklin Due to high winds and rain forecast this afternoon (Sunday 20th) our Green Sefton teams have closed a number of parks. This is to …
Environment 20 Feb 2022 Yellow weather warning in place for Southport as more strong winds arrive Very strong winds may cause disruption across Northern Ireland, southwest Scotland and Irish Sea coasts, particularly on Sunday ni…
Transport 20 Feb 2022 Early trains from Southport and other stations cancelled on Monday morning Due to the ongoing Met Office weather warnings, on Monday 21 February, some of the first timetabled trains will be cancelled. This…
Environment 19 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Costa Coffee on Central 12 in Southport damaged in storm Sections of the roof at Costa Coffee on Central 12 in Southport have come loose after yesterdays storm and are flapping about in t…
Sport 19 Feb 2022 Southport v Leamington match off due to waterlogged pitch Today’s game against Leamington has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The pitch is holding water and with the forecast fo…
Emergency Services 19 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: West Street in Southport still closed After yesterdays storm West Street is still closed due to falling tiles from a building. The road will remain closed until the bui…
Sport 19 Feb 2022 Lewis Mansell Joins Southport FC on Loan till the end of March Striker Lewis Mansell has joined Southport on loan from Accrington Stanley until March 26th. Born in Burnley. Lewis began his care…
Crime 19 Feb 2022 Southport drivers did you witness fatal accident at Switch island yesterday? Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident in Netherton on Friday 18th February. Officers were con…
Emergency Services 18 Feb 2022 Southport MP offers advice to residents during storm Eunice With Storm Eunice currently in full force in Southport, I wanted to provide constituents with some key information to assist with …
Other 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Cladding blown off Ocean Plaza Southport.Marine Drive closed again Cladding has been blown off the Ocean Plaza building on the Marine Drive in Southport. Police have closed the road between Sports …
Transport 18 Feb 2022 Merseyrail cancel early trains from Southport and other stations tomorrow to make sure its safe On Saturday, some of the first timetabled trains will be cancelled. This is to allow trains to run to check lines are clear of sto…
Environment 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Wind rips off part of Tesco petrol station roof on Preston New Road in Southport Howling winds from Storm Eunice have ripped away part of the roof at the Tesco petrol station on Preston new Road in Southport. Th…
Environment 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Bankfield Lane Southport closed as large tree blown out of the Botanic Gardens Bankfield Lane is closed in Southport after Storm Eunice claimed another tree from the Botanic Gardens. Local diversions are in op…
Emergency Services 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Tree crashes to the ground outside Southport Police Station Police are clearing up after a large tree crashed to the ground outside Southport Police Station this afternoon. Officers were bru…
Emergency Services 18 Feb 2022 Marine Drive in Southport now open after safety inspection Our highways team have conducted a safety inspection of Marine Drive in Southport following its earlier closure and we are satisfi…
Environment 18 Feb 2022 Merseyside police advice for staying safe during Storm Eunice The Met Office have provided an Amber weather warning for today, Friday 18th February, for Storm Eunice, which may cause significa…
Environment 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice. Marine Drive in Southport now closed between Weld Road and Fairways The Marine Drive in Southport is now closed for safety reasons as Storm Eunice is expected to sweep in. Diversions are in operatio…
Crime 18 Feb 2022 Three year Football Banning Order issued to Everton fan from Southport A three year Football Banning Order has been issued to an Everton fan for shouting a racist slur during the game against Burnley o…
Environment 18 Feb 2022 Martin Mere wetland centre near Southport will be closed today due to Storm Eunice Centre closure- Friday 18 February. Due to severe weather warnings, we’ve taken the decision to close on Friday 18 February, for t…
Sport 18 Feb 2022 Southport v Leamington Match Preview. Kick off 3.00pm Saturday As long as Storm Eunice doesn’t do its’ worst we entertain Leamington at Haig Avenue on Saturday with a 3pm Kick Off. Tickets HERE…
Council 17 Feb 2022 Council want your views on “Les Transformations de Southport” Sefton Council has launched a brand new consultation to seek the views of residents, businesses and visitors to the resort about f…
What's On 17 Feb 2022 Tickets for Southport Air Show, including for the brand-new, exclusive Pier Viewing are now on sale. Southport’s famous Air Show, which takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July, offer two full days of fun for all the family…
Crime 17 Feb 2022 Teenagers arrested in Southport town centre as anti social behaviour increases during half term Following an increase in reports of youth related anti-social behaviour in Southport town centre and seafront areas, Local Policin…
Transport 17 Feb 2022 Merseyrail advises Southport and City Region passengers not to travel tomorrow unless necessary Strong winds are forecast on Friday 18 February and we expect disruption to our services from midday. Based on the latest Met Offi…
Environment 17 Feb 2022 Oil spill response company on Southport beach today An oil spill response company were at the Weld Road entrance of Southport beach this morning as high tide approached. Staff from t…
Emergency Services 17 Feb 2022 Marine Dr along with parks and gardens in Southport will be closed tomorrow as Storm Eunice arrives Marine Drive in Southport will be temporarily closed on Friday (February 18th) as part of Sefton Council’s response to Storm Eunic…
Crime 17 Feb 2022 Police to mark flagstones in Churches in the Ormskirk Halsall and Southport areas after thefts We are aware of and are actively investigating several high value thefts of Yorkstone from various churches around the county. As …
