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Emergency Services 21 Apr 2025

Police concerned for welfare of missing Stephen Rees who has links to Blackpool, Rochdale and Southport

Stephen is currently missing from home and police say they are concerned about him.Blackpool Police said on social media:: “We’re …

Other 21 Apr 2025

The Vatican Announces Sad Passing of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.At 9:45 AM…

Food & Drink 20 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Announces Extended Pub Hours for VE Day Celebrations

Pub goers will be able to raise a toast to veterans for an extra two hours to celebrate next month’s historic 80th anniversary of …

Community 19 Apr 2025

Mum of missing Southport man, TJay Waters, appeals for him to come home

The mum of missing Southport man, TJay Waters, has appealed for him to come home.The 36-year-old has been missing since Wednesday …

Sport 19 Apr 2025

Southport Football Club Heads to Cantilver Park for Easter Monday Match Against Warrington

It’s a quick turnaround as Southport travel to Cantilver Park Warrington on Easter Monday with a 3pm Kick Off.Warrington have sadl…

Sport 19 Apr 2025

Southport fail to score for the 20th time this season

Former player Connor Woods comes back to haunt Southport scoring the only goal of the game in the 73rd minute for Chester, heading…

Emergency Services 18 Apr 2025

Body found on Lord Street in Southport

The emergency services are dealing with an incident on Lord Street in Southport this morning. Witnesses at the scene say that a bo…

Other 18 Apr 2025

Find Out How You Can Earn 50p for Every £1 Saved in New Gov Scheme

More than half a million more UK savers are in line for Government bonuses worth up to £25 a month to boost their cash pots and he…

Transport 17 Apr 2025

Fatal Southport Incident Calls UK's Driving Eyesight Standards into Question

HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire Dr James Adeley has sent a report to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to say action should be …

Environment 17 Apr 2025

Safety Reminders for Visitors at Southport Beaches This Easter

Sefton Council is sharing important information for people visiting its beaches this Easter.Water SafetyRNLI Lifeguards have retur…

Emergency Services 17 Apr 2025

Two vehicles collide on Queens Road in Southport

Two vehicles have collided at the junction of Queens Road and Alexandra Road this morning. Police have closed the road until the v…

Sport 17 Apr 2025

Southport Secures 3-0 Victory Over Bacup Borough

Southport 3 Bacup Borough 0An eleventh Lancashire Challenge Tophy win for Southport and more silverware for the cabinet.Two Will R…

Environment 16 Apr 2025

A Mixture of Sunshine and Rain Expected for Easter Weekend

As many of us look forward to the bank holiday weekend, the weather looks set to be changeable, with rain at times, but also some …

Transport 16 Apr 2025

Government Unveils Plans to Save Drivers up to £500 with Roadwork Reduction

Drivers are set to benefit from up to £500 of savings per year and see smoother Easter getaways as 1,127 miles of roadworks are li…

Crime 16 Apr 2025

270 Convictions Later: Merseyside Police Reflect on SVRO Pilot Program

A targeted stop and search pilot in Merseyside is drawing to a close, ahead of a decision to roll the post-conviction powers out n…

Environment 16 Apr 2025

Sefton's No-Tolerance Stance on Fly-tipping Hitting Landlords'

Sefton Council is warning the Borough’s private landlords that they need to make proper arrangements for their tenants to store re…

Health 16 Apr 2025

Sefton Council Stands Firm on Healthy Advertising Amid Industry Interference

Recent revelations by the British Medical Journal of how advertising industry lobbying has thwarted some local healthier food adve…

Sport 16 Apr 2025

Large crowd expected for Good Friday clash with Chester

With a bigger than usual crowd expected for the game against Chester on Good Friday we are urging home and away fans to buy ticket…

Crime 15 Apr 2025

Stolen Plant Machinery Recovered by South Rural Taskforce

South Rural Taskforce working with NCATT (National Construction and Agricultural Theft Team) have seized two items of stolen plant…

Transport 15 Apr 2025

Easter travel disruption expected due to major rail upgrades

Passengers reminded to check before travelling ahead of Easter engineering programmeRegion & Route:NationalRail passengers are bei…

Crime 15 Apr 2025

Merseyside Crackdown on Summer Violence: More Men Jailed and Charged

In the past week, two men have been jailed for a combined six years, two other men charged and a further three arrests made in rel…

Business 15 Apr 2025

Government cuts price of everyday items and summer essentials

The Government has cut prices on the imports of everyday essentials like spices and juices to boost economic growth.Prices slashed…

Crime 15 Apr 2025

Action Fraud’s New Awareness Campaign: Insights Into 2024’s Rising Ticket Fraud Cases

Action Fraud urge those planning to buy tickets or attend this summer’s events and concerts to stay vigilant to criminals, with th…

Health 15 Apr 2025

Professor Jones: Simple Steps to Support Hospital Patients Returning Home

Top tips for supporting your loved one on their return home from hospitalWith Easter weekend approaching, the Medical Director for…

Environment 14 Apr 2025

Yellow warning for heavy rain this week

Low pressure is back in charge of the UK weather forecast this week, bringing along cooler conditions, and a yellow warning for ra…

Health 14 Apr 2025

Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance Introduces Post-Surgery Support Meetings

MWL has launched a new initiative to support lung cancer patients following surgery.The Lung Cancer Specialist Nursing Team held i…

Politics 14 Apr 2025

Merseyside PCC Calls for Nationally Coordinated Policing

APCC response to the Home Affairs Committee report on the violent disorder of Summer 2024.Emily Spurrell, Chair of the Association…

Emergency Services 14 Apr 2025

Southport Murders and Subsequent Riots Cause for Major Policing Reforms

The disorder which took place in July and August 2024 shocked the country, as did the appalling murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot St…

Sport 14 Apr 2025

All Eyes on Leyland as Southport Take on Bacup Borough in Trophy Final

Southport are in Cup Final action on Wednesday when we take on Bacup Borough in the Lancashire Challenge Trophy Final at Leyland. …

Sport 13 Apr 2025

South Shields 0 Southport 0 . Southport safe from relegation

Stalemate in South Shields as we record our seventh goalless draw of the season but we do gain the point we needed to ensure we wr…

Environment 12 Apr 2025

Southport Conservatives Criticise Sefton Council's Beach Management

Beach Management Policy Needs To Change Say Southport Conservatives Southport’s Conservative councillors are calling on Sefton Cou…

Education 11 Apr 2025

Kew Woods Primary and Farnborough Road Infant School Pioneer in Communication Skills Enhancement

Two Southport schools have recently been awarded accreditation by the Voice 21 Oracy Project, recognising their commitment to comm…

What's On 11 Apr 2025

Rubber Duck Fever Hits Southport At WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Ready… set… go! The annual duck race is returning to Lancashire on 5 May and we're looking for the winners of 2025!Looking for som…

Emergency Services 10 Apr 2025

Stranded vehicle still stuck on Birkdale beach

The 4x4 that attempted to drive onto Birkdale beach last night is still there. Despite several attempts to free the vehicle all ha…

Business 10 Apr 2025

InvestSefton and Citizen First Offer £23K Wage and £5K Seed Funding to Health and Care Entrepreneurs

InvestSefton and Citizen First LCR are holding an event for any Sefton residents who have a powerful idea for a business that help…

Other 10 Apr 2025

Seven Sp-EGG-tacular Easter events to enjoy in Southport this year

Visitors to Southport are in for a cracking Easter with a raft of activities and events added to the much-loved coastal resorts ca…

Crime 10 Apr 2025

Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee: 13,000 More Officers by 2029

Communities will be safer and trust in local policing will be restored under plans to put police officers back in our neighbourhoo…

Transport 9 Apr 2025

Liverpool Lime Street Station Closes for Railway Upgrades on Easter Sunday

Railway upgrades in the Liverpool City Region mean there will be no overground services into Liverpool Lime Street station on Sund…

Other 9 Apr 2025

Over 1.4 Million Cold Weather Payments Issued Last Winter

Over 1.4 million Cold Weather Payments – worth around £35 million in total - were paid this past winter to people in England and W…

Crime 9 Apr 2025

Help Needed Identifying Suspects from Last Summer's Violent Disorder

Do you recognise any of these 49 people? We believe they could be from Blackburn, Bradford, Chester, Manchester, Merseyside, Ormsk…

Business 9 Apr 2025

Free InvestSefton Event Offers Insights on Project Management and Cyber Security

Sefton businesses in the Financial & Professional sector are being invited to the next free InvestSefton event, which will include…