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Health 16 Aug 2021

Parents and carers advised to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses and when to get help

Health experts locally are urging parents and carers to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in children with cases high…

Health 16 Aug 2021

Keep protecting each other says Sefton Health Chief

Margaret Jones, Sefton Council’s Director of Public Health is reminding people across the Borough of changes to the COVID-19 self-…

Community 16 Aug 2021

Next of kin appeal for man who sadly passed away in Southport nursing home

Please help Sefton Coroners Office find the next of kin of a man who passed away last week. 86-year-old Peter Howard sadly died at…

Crime 16 Aug 2021

Southport woman arrested for misconduct in a public office

Officers from the Regional Prison Intelligence Unit at the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) have arrested a 30 ye…

Community 16 Aug 2021

VJ Day commemoration in Southport.

Veterans from the armed forces gathered a the Southport war memorial yesterday to remebber those who lost their lives fighting in …

Emergency Services 16 Aug 2021

British Transport Police engaging with the public at Southport Station today

Southport LPT are carrying out engagement with the public travelling on the network today at Southport Station with an engagement …

Crime 15 Aug 2021

Police Commissioner secures £600,000 to tackle domestic abuse & protect families

More than £600,000 of funding has been secured by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner for three projects which will work with the per…

Community 15 Aug 2021

Sefton LGBT+ Consultation Launched

A borough-wide consultation into the experiences and needs of Sefton’s LGBT+ community has been launched. The work aims to discove…

Transport 15 Aug 2021

Trespasser brings Merseyrail Northern line to a standstill

A spokesperson for Merseyrail said this morning... Delays to services at Sandhills Due to a trespasser on the railway at Sandhills…

Crime 15 Aug 2021

Up, up and away... can human jet suits be used to capture criminals?

Dstl has hosted an event to encourage free thinking by showcasing new science and technology that could help fight crime and terro…

Sport 15 Aug 2021

Southport 2 Gloucester City 2.Seasons underway.

A highly entertaining afternoon of football saw Southport twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with one of the title favourites. Aft…

Emergency Services 14 Aug 2021

Appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after M6 fatal accident

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a couple sadly died in a collision on the M6 motorway on August 12. …

Environment 14 Aug 2021

Marsh Harriers Breed For First Time

A Martin Mere spokesperson commented... When you are walking on the Reedbed Walk or looking over the reserve from one of our hides…

Transport 14 Aug 2021

Safety Camera Enforcement vehicles out in West Lancashire area today

Safety camera enforcement vehicles will be out in West Lancashire today according to the Lancs Road Safety Twitter page. Our Safet…

Emergency Services 14 Aug 2021

Southport Quads paged to search for five missing childern

Southport Quads were paged yesterday afternoon to help look for five missing children. Fortunately, they were located safe and wel…

Crime 13 Aug 2021

Man arrested and suspected drugs seized following incident in Southport

Police have arrested a man and seized suspected drugs following an incident in Southport town centre last night, Thursday 12 Augus…

Health 13 Aug 2021

Free App launched to help with increased COVID related drinking

The ‘Lower My Drinking’ app has been launched for residents of Sefton and the wider Cheshire and Merseyside area. It is free to do…

Business 13 Aug 2021

Hundreds of shoppers queue to enjoy new look Beales as department store opens in Southport

Hundreds of shoppers queued outside the new Beales department store in Southport town centre as it officially opened its doors . O…

Health 12 Aug 2021

Port of Liverpool workers get COVID-19 jabs

NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Sefton Public Health Team were invited by Peel Ports to the Port of Liverp…

Health 12 Aug 2021

Self-isolation removed for double jabbed close contacts from 16 August

Adults and children will be free to return to work, attend school, and meet friends and family as the protection from vaccines rep…

Business 12 Aug 2021

Mum and daughter celebrate opening fashion outlet in new Beales store in Southport

A Mum and daughter who run a fast-growing fashion boutique are looking forward to welcoming customers when the new look Beales dep…

Crime 11 Aug 2021

Police appeal after motorbike stolen from Kew Retail Park

Police are investigating the theft of a Triumph motorcycle from the Kew Retail park, that took place at approximately 5:15PM yeste…

Education 11 Aug 2021

How sight loss charity Galloway’s helped Rachel plan her wedding online

A visually impaired woman who had written off accessing the digital world has now planned her wedding online thanks to sight loss …

Emergency Services 11 Aug 2021

Southport Lifeboat Quads called out to remains on the beach

A crew member speaking on behalf of the Lifeboat said... Our quads were tasked by the Coastguard Operations Centre in Holyhead fol…

Health 11 Aug 2021

New North West directory launched to support sexual violence survivors

A new digital directory of services has been launched across the North West today to help survivors of sexual violence find suppor…

Business 11 Aug 2021

Beales Depaetment Store Welcomes Naked Peak

A shop gaining a growing reputation for its natural, organic and vegan friendly candles and body products is looking forward to be…

Environment 10 Aug 2021

Southport Beach car park closed for 2 days as high tides expected

High tides expected at Southport over the next two days - 11th and 12th Aug. Plan ahead before you visit as there will be no beach…

Other 10 Aug 2021

Quirky historical features of an iconic Southport town centre building will be lovingly restored

Quirky historical features of an iconic Southport town centre building will be lovingly restored over the coming months thanks to …

Environment 10 Aug 2021

Dog owners reminded of their responsibilities in Sefton’s outdoor spaces as pet ownership rises

Sefton Council is encouraging dog owners, whether they’ve just become pet parents or have always enjoyed the company of their four…

Business 10 Aug 2021

People invited to 'Shop Local' as new Beales opens in Southport this Thursday

People are being invited to ‘Shop Local’ when the new Beales opens in Southport at 9.30am this Thursday (12th August). The venture…

Health 10 Aug 2021

Children’s diabetes team to pilot life-changing technology

The children’s diabetes team at Ormskirk hospital has been chosen as one of only six in the country to pilot new life-changing dia…

Sport 10 Aug 2021

Some Helpful Links You May Need This Week For Enjoying Southport FC Matches

Helpful links to the things you may need this week as Southport get ready for the big kick off on Saturday when one of the title f…

What's On 9 Aug 2021

September Dates confirmed for Southport Food & Drink festival 2021

Sefton Council has sent tastebuds tingling with the news that Southport Food & Drink Festival will return this coming September. T…

Emergency Services 9 Aug 2021

Liverpool Road closed after horror smash

Liverpool Road in Southport is closed both ways close to the cemetery after the driver of a vehicle lost control and smashed into …

Crime 9 Aug 2021

Southport teenager missing from home since 2nd August

Southport teenager Paul Pilson-Campbell is missing from home. 16-year-old Paul was last seen on Monday 2 August in the Southport a…

Business 9 Aug 2021

HUB energy is ceasing to trade

Local energy company HUB energy based in Preston has ceased to trade after 4 years of providing gas and electricity. Ofgem has rel…

Business 9 Aug 2021

High value vouchers for first 150 customers at Beales opening this Thursday.

The CEO of Beales has revealed his strong local links and passion for our area as he looks forward to opening a new department sto…

Emergency Services 9 Aug 2021

Lifeboat crew rescue despondant male in the sea off Weld Road Southport

The volunteers were paged on Sunday morning to reports of a despondent male in the water off Southport Beach. Southport Rescue Arc…

Education 9 Aug 2021

Free Courses to Get Online

Having the skills and confidence to get online is a part of everyday life and is a great way to stay connected with friends and fa…

Emergency Services 8 Aug 2021

Firefighters from Merseyside travel to Greece to fight raging forest fires

Merseyside firefighters are among those being deployed to help Greece as wildfires continue to devastate parts of the country. The…

Crime 8 Aug 2021

Mountain bike stolen from shed in Southport

Police are aware of one shed burglary that took place overnight Friday night in Southport. A green GIANT XTC mountain bike (pictur…