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Crime 1 Dec 2021

Two women killed after being hit by car on Lulworth Road in Southport.Police appeal for witnesses.

Police are investigating a fatal collision in Birkdale yesterday evening, Tuesday 30 November. At around 4.35pm we received a repo…

Emergency Services 30 Nov 2021

Serious incident Lulworth Road Southport. Police close roads after people hit by vehicle-Video

Road closures remain in place on LULWORTH ROAD, SOUTHPORT between WELD ROAD and UPPER AUGHTON ROAD, while officers and paramedics …

Environment 30 Nov 2021

Residents and ex MP left fuming as green bins not collected in Southport

Residents in large parts of Birkdale and central Southport were left fuming this Tuesday as Green Bins dutifully left out for empt…

Politics 30 Nov 2021

Southport MP meets with Minister for Transport, Chris Heaton-Harris to discuss road blockage schemes

Today I met with the Minister for Transport, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, to discuss Sefton Council's Cycle Lane and Liveable Neighbour…

Community 30 Nov 2021

Woodlands – Awesome Advent Auction

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary warmly invite you to join them through Advent to be in with a chance of winning one (or more!) of the 2…

Other 30 Nov 2021

Holidaymaker to Pontins Southport finds used sanitary towels in Chalet & other disgusting stuff

Barry Powell who visited Pontins in Southport back in September found used sanitary towels in the family Chalet along with clogged…

Community 30 Nov 2021

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust receive very generous donation of a £1000 gift card

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust would like to say a big thank you to Waitrose & Partners for their very generous donation of a £10…

Culture 30 Nov 2021

Sky TV filming in Birkdale Village Southport this morning

Film crews are in Birkdale Village today filming the new Sky comedy Funny Girl, starring Gemma Arterton, adapted from the 2014 nov…

Crime 30 Nov 2021

Operation Shepherd launched to reduce crime and keep Southport and Merseyside safe this Christmas

Merseyside Police has launched Operation Shepherd, its annual campaign to reduce crime and keep communities safe during the festiv…

Health 30 Nov 2021

Face covering now required in public spaces and booster jab programme expanded

After the announcement on Saturday (27th November) by the Prime Minister that cases of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant had been f…

Health 30 Nov 2021

Measures against Omicron variant come into effect: 30 November 2021

Targeted measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant came into effect from 4am today [Tuesday 30 November].…

Business 30 Nov 2021

Plans for giant mushroom farm in Scarisbrick near Southport approved

The relieved boss of one of the county's biggest mushroom farms can finally progress long held plans to expand his successful busi…

Community 30 Nov 2021

Food Bank Collection Change Of Collection Point At Southport FC

Southport FC are holding a food bank collection for Southport Soup Kitchen on Saturday 4th December at the Hereford game. The coll…

Environment 29 Nov 2021

What to do with your green waste during winter months in Southport

Residents in Sefton are being reminded that any excess green waste can be taken to their nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre …

Transport 29 Nov 2021

Park for a £1 in Ormskirk this Christmas. Will Sefton do the same for Southport?

West Lancs Council are offering up to 5 hours parking for just £1 in Ormskirk this December. Will Sefton Council do the same for S…

Transport 29 Nov 2021

Southport Promenade closed to traffic as contractors start work on sink hole

Contractors have started to fix the large sink hole that appeared on Southport Promenade last week. The road was open with two way…

Sport 29 Nov 2021

Southport away if they win FA Trophy tie against Darlington

The winners of tomorrow night’s game will be away to the winners of the Farsley v Stalybridge game which is also scheduled for tom…

Environment 29 Nov 2021

Panto meets Eco as Southport's Eco Centre & The Strand theatre team up for Christmas competition

Southport Eco Centre’s popular Christmas campaign is back this year with a new twist. Sefton Council’s Education Service has teame…

Health 29 Nov 2021

Council leader confident people will protect themselves over new Covid variant

Cllr Ian Maher has said he is confident people across the Borough will continue to do all they can to protect themselves and other…

Transport 29 Nov 2021

Merseytravel,city council,police and bus companies join forces to keep the region moving this Xmas

Successful initiative which helps manage congestion in Liverpool city centre returns • Scheme will see organisations and operators…

Emergency Services 29 Nov 2021

Teenage boy missing since October could be in Southport

A teenage boy, who was last seen on October 30 is still missing. Devondre Medford, 15 was last seen at Blaenau Ffestiniog train st…

Sport 29 Nov 2021

Southport v Darlington Match Preview

It’s FA Trophy action on Tuesday after the game on Saturday was postponed due to interference from Storm Arwen. Darlington will co…

Emergency Services 29 Nov 2021

Call out for Southport Rescue following reports of female in the Marine Lake

A spokesperson for Southport Lifeboat said... Our inshore lifeboat (ILB) the ‘Christopher Taylor’ and ATV quad bikes were tasked t…

Crime 29 Nov 2021

Teenager charged with murder of Ava White in Liverpool City Centre

Detectives investigating the murder of 12-year-old Ava White in Liverpool City Centre on Thursday night, 25 November, have charged…

Business 28 Nov 2021

Southport shoppers be aware of post-Brexit changes before key Christmas shopping dates

Top tips for shoppers to make sure they aren't hit with unexpected customs charges. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging shoppe…

Transport 28 Nov 2021

Reminder there are no Merseyrail trains today between Southport and Formby

Sunday 28 November Southport Line Rail replacement buses will run between: Southport and Formby stations Trains will run between: …

Crime 27 Nov 2021

Detectives continue to appeal following murder of Ava White in Liverpool City Centre

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information following the murder of 12-year-old Ava White in Liverpool City Centre on Thur…

Emergency Services 27 Nov 2021

Southport Coastguard & Lifeboat Crew rescue intoxicated male from Ainsdale Beach during Storm Arwen

Information was received by Holyhead Coastguard Operations Centre regarding an intoxicated male who had entered the beach at Ainsd…

Other 27 Nov 2021

Winter Light Trail in Southport cancelled again tonight

Regrettably we have to inform you that tonight's Luminate is not able to go ahead. We have been evaluating the damage from last ni…

Emergency Services 27 Nov 2021

Range Rover smashes through wall in Riding Street Southport

The driver of a Range Rover lost control of the vehicle this afternoon and smashed through a garden wall in Riding Street. Nobody …

Other 27 Nov 2021

High winds spin the newly constructed observation Wheel in Southport-Video

The newly constructed Observation Wheel at Pleasureland in Southport is spinning around in the high winds today. The passenger com…

Emergency Services 27 Nov 2021

Part of Southport Town Centre cordoned off due to unsafe verandah

The footpath that runs along Market Street and King Street is cordoned off as the verandah above it has become unsafe with part of…

Sport 27 Nov 2021

Southport v Darlington match off due to storm damage

Southport's match against Darlington today has been called off due to storm damage at the ground and concerns for the safety of sp…

Environment 27 Nov 2021

Storm Arwen brings down street light and trees in Southport

Southport has been battered by Storm Arwen during the night. A lighting column was blown across the A565 near Banks and branches h…

Crime 26 Nov 2021

‘Absolutely devastating’ - PCC responds to two murder investigations in Liverpool

Merseyside's Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell has released the statement below following the tragic deaths of two women in Liver…

Other 26 Nov 2021

Blustery conditions force cancellation of the Luminate Light Walk at Victoria Park Southport

Regrettably we have to inform you that tonight's Luminate Southport is not able to go ahead. We have been constantly monitoring th…

Health 26 Nov 2021

Its a bit windy so Council offer advice to Southport and Sefton residents

Its a bit windy so Council offer advice to Southport and Sefton residents. The world has gone mad! With the Met Office issuing a w…

Emergency Services 26 Nov 2021

Woman found dead in the River Mersey this morning

Police statement... We can confirm that officers were called to the Pier Head in Liverpool at around 6.10am today, Friday 26 Novem…

Community 26 Nov 2021

Bispham Road in Southport Christmas switch on cancelled due to storm Arwen

Ward Councillor Greg Myers said... Unfortunately, due to the high winds that Strom Arwen is due to bring, we are cancelling tonigh…

Community 26 Nov 2021

Southport Gingerbread Family Trail starts tomorrow

Southport’s Gingerbread Family Trail starts this Saturday (27th November), with a great prize to be won! How many members of the G…

Culture 26 Nov 2021

Botanic Gardens in Southport lakeside mural to be repainted by its original artist Robert Newbiggin

Artist Robert Newbiggin has been given the green light from Sefton Council to create a replacement mural that will adorn the lakes…