Environment 4 Feb 2022 Large waves for Southport backed by a strong wind batter the sea front - Video Strong winds and another high tide in Southport today saw large waves battering the sea wall. Spray from the waves was blowing ove…
Culture 4 Feb 2022 Ready Steady Cook chef Ellis Barrie confirmed for this years Southport Flower Show! Ellis Barrie is a firm favourite at Southport Flower Show and will return on Sunday 21st August. The Great British Menu finalist a…
Council 4 Feb 2022 Marine Lake events centre in Southport four industry-leading organisations to work on the project Sefton Council has announced the appointment of four industry-leading organisations to work on the stunning Marine Lake Events Cen…
Community 4 Feb 2022 Southport groups can apply for the Merseyside Police Community Cashback Fund Merseyside Police launched their Community Cashback Fund and are inviting community groups from across Merseyside to apply for up …
Health 4 Feb 2022 Damien Moore MP welcomes increased funding for NHS dentistry in Southport Mr. Moore, who recently signed a Backbench Business Debate application on access to NHS dentistry, has welcome that dental patient…
Sport 4 Feb 2022 Southport on the road again on Saturday to play local rivals Chester After a disappointing night in Kettering on Tuesday when the unbeaten run came to a halt, Southport will be looking to bounce back…
Environment 4 Feb 2022 Mere Sands Wood near Southport re-opening announcement: The car park will re-open on Saturday 5th of February and will then remain accessible 24 hours a day, the visitor centre, cafe and…
Crime 4 Feb 2022 15 year old girl missing from home Police are appealing for help in tracing 15 year-old Millie Evans who is missing from home in Wallasey. Millie was last seen on Fl…
Transport 3 Feb 2022 Do you travel from Southport through the Mersey Tunnel? A fascinating insight into the workings. 7,462 lights, 120 maintenance staff and a unique wall washing machine – behind the scenes at the Mersey Tunnels The Mersey Tunnels…
Business 3 Feb 2022 Southport care provider purchases Mopeds for staff to get about An innovative and forward-thinking home care provider has come up with a creative solution that could help ease the care crisis ac…
Politics 3 Feb 2022 Southport MP comment on rising energy prices "It is clear that our country is entering a difficult period, with global inflationary pressures and rising energy prices squeezin…
Transport 3 Feb 2022 Major disruption on Merseyrail services.Southport commuters will be affected if travelling to Wirral A fault with the signalling system at Hamilton Square is resulting in disruption to Merseyrail Wirral Line services. Trains may be…
Crime 3 Feb 2022 BTP assist with arrests after knifepoint robbery in Southport town centre Southport Local Policing Team assisted a victim of a knife point robbery that occurred in Southport Town Center. An early interven…
Politics 3 Feb 2022 The Guardian publishes an obituary to Lord Ronnie Fearn of Southport Liberal politician, committed activist and natural performer who maintained a lifelong involvement in amateur dramatics. Ronnie Fe…
Crime 2 Feb 2022 Three arrested after drugs guns and cash found in Mere Brow near Southport Three people have been arrested and drugs, cash, BB guns and shotguns seized after a car was stopped and searched in Mere Brow. At…
Health 2 Feb 2022 Jamie Carragher says ‘let’s get boosted’ as he grabs a jab Former Liverpool Football Club player, Jamie Carragher recently paid a visit to a vaccination site in Sefton to get his COVID-19 b…
Community 2 Feb 2022 Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a man from Southport who has passed away? Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a man from Southport who has passed away? Mr John Taylor, 78 years, sadly died at his care h…
Environment 2 Feb 2022 High tides in Southport for the next few days-Video High tides along the Southport coast for the next few days will mean that the beach will be quickly covered by the sea as it races…
Community 2 Feb 2022 Jubilee 2022 Street Parties in Southport and Sefton Community spirited Sefton residents considering hosting a street party for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee are being asked t…
Environment 2 Feb 2022 "Tobacco cliffs"at Formby close to Southport to be turned into refuge for rare wildlife Sand dunes that were once used as a dumping ground for waste tobacco are to be rejuvenated as a haven for dwindling wildlife – inc…
Health 2 Feb 2022 Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals Charity has introduced tap-and-go contactless card terminals Contactless giving is now available for patients and visitors who want to make a charitable donation to their local hospitals. Sou…
Community 2 Feb 2022 Show the animals some love this Valentines Day at Woodlands near Southport Fed up of chocolates, flowers and alcohol? Why not choose an alternative Valentines present for your loved; ones that keeps on giv…
Community 2 Feb 2022 Southport MP visits Sandpipers respite hotel I recently visited the wonderful team at Sandpipers, a respite facility on the Promenade run by Revitalise. Sandpipers offer short…
Sport 2 Feb 2022 Kettering 2 Southport 1 Match Report. They say all good things must come to an end and so it was as Southport’s 14 match unbeaten run came to an end at Kettering this e…
Politics 1 Feb 2022 Southport MP comments on the Sue Gray report on Downing St party Damien Moore said: “I have already made clear my extreme disappointment regarding the Prime Minister attending the gathering on 20…
Emergency Services 1 Feb 2022 Fire Service called to Coastal Road Southport after fuel spillage Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to the Coastal Road in Southport today after the fuel tank on a truck started to le…
Sport 1 Feb 2022 Doug Tharme Signs For Blackpool And Loaned Back To Southport Southport can today confirm that Doug Tharme has signed for Blackpool and loaned back to Southport until the end of the season. So…
Business 1 Feb 2022 Southport Market re-opens on Wednesday (2nd February) after its post-Christmas break. Southport Market re-opens on Wednesday (2nd February) after its post-Christmas break. And when it does re-open it will be with a n…
Community 1 Feb 2022 Happy Chinese New Year from all at Sefton Council We want to wish all Sefton residents a Happy Chinese New Year. People across the world will be celebrating the arrival of New Year…
Environment 1 Feb 2022 Will this be a blow for Southport as Morecambe’s Eden Project North granted planning permission? Planning permission for Eden Project North in Morecambe has been granted at a meeting of the Lancaster City Council planning commi…
Environment 1 Feb 2022 Make a Splash at Martin Mere’s near Southport Puddle Jumping Championships this February Half Term This February half term (12 – 20 February) families can grab their wellies, get outside and jump into nature at WWT Martin Mere We…
Sport 1 Feb 2022 Kettering v Southport Preview for Tuesday nights match Hopefully it will be third time lucky as Southport take to the road on Tuesday with a long midweek trip to Kettering. Southport’s …
Transport 31 Jan 2022 Merseyrail trains on Southport and other lines will soon be back to normal Due to an increase in staff availability, Merseyrail services will increase from Monday 14 February. Staffing numbers were impacte…
Environment 31 Jan 2022 Southport MP asks question in House Of Commons about rising sea levels in Southport -Video Last Thursday I spoke in Parliament to raise my concerns at the impact that rising sea levels and coastal erosion could have on So…
Other 31 Jan 2022 Appeal to find next of kin of man who sadly died in Southport recently Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a man who passed away in Southport? Terry Cunningham, 63 years, from Yorkshire lived at Anch…
Health 31 Jan 2022 Mobile COVID testing Units in Sefton during February 2022. Throughout February, drive-through Mobile Testing Units will be available across the Borough. These sites are for people with symp…
Council 31 Jan 2022 Former Lib Dem Councillor slams Cllr Ron Watson over Southport Market comments Former Liberal Democrat Councillor and ward activist Jo Barton has slammed the highly critical comments made by Councillor Sir Ron…
Education 31 Jan 2022 Southport College Students‘Nail-it’ in Candyland Competition One of the brightest and most colourful events ever held in our professional Concept Salons; the 'Candyland' Hair, Nail and Beauty…
Emergency Services 31 Jan 2022 High winds from Storm Corrie bring down scaffolding in Southport High winds overnight from Storm Corrie have blown over scaffolding in Southbank Road in Southport. The scaffolding has fallen acro…
Environment 30 Jan 2022 Sefton Green Party shocked at Council's poor Climate Plan. Nearly three years after declaring a Climate Emergency Sefton Council are failing to deliver real actions to address climate chang…
Crime 30 Jan 2022 West Lancashire has been targeted by Heritage crime offenders close to Southport. West Lancashire has been targeted by Heritage crime offenders. Three churches in the area have had their pathways ruined by heartl…
