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Crime 23 Sep 2024

Cory Joseph, 20, of St Thomas More Drive, Birkdale, has been charged with Violent Disorder in Southport

Detectives investigating Violent Disorder in Merseyside have charged four people and arrested three more as our enquiries continue…

Business 23 Sep 2024

Spectacular British Musical Fireworks Championship Draws Thousands to Southport

A sell out Saturday evening crowd were left in awe by stunning displays on the second night of the British Musical Fireworks Champ…

Crime 23 Sep 2024

Saturday afternoon drugs arrest on the Esplanade in Southport

Officers from Merseyside Police arrested a male on the Esplanade in Southport close to the Bowling Green and the Crazy Golf on Sat…

Politics 23 Sep 2024

Southport MP Leads Moment of Silence at Labour Conference

Patrick Hurley MP for Southport said... Yesterday, at the start of the Labour conference, I led a minute silence to honour the mem…

Council 23 Sep 2024

Southport Councillors raise questions over the future of the White House Café

Liberal Democrat Councillors in Cambridge Ward have been raising questions over the future of the White House Café after its sudde…

Crime 23 Sep 2024

Man Wanted in Connection with Hate Crime on Liverpool Train

Do you recognise this man? Officers are today releasing an image following a hate crime incident on board a train from Liverpool L…

Environment 22 Sep 2024

Surface water flooding expected on Monday 23 September

Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected on Monday 23 September could lead to significant surface water flooding across parts of the …

Sport 22 Sep 2024

Southport Suffers Disappointing 3-0 Defeat to Darlington

An afternoon to forget in Darlington, going down to a disappointing 3-0 defeat. Delays on the M6 lead to a later than planned arri…

Culture 22 Sep 2024

Spellbinding Activities at WWT Martin Mere this October Half Term

Families can tap into the magic that’s all around them at WWT Martin Mere this October half term, where wand making, potion crafti…

Sport 21 Sep 2024

Southport slump to another defeat this time at Darlington

Southport slumped to another defeat going down 3-0 at Darlington this afternoon. Report later.

Politics 21 Sep 2024

Mike Prendergast Named Parliamentary Spokesperson for Southport Conservatives

Mike Prendergast, Dukes Ward Councillor and Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, has been appointed as the Parliamentary S…

Crime 21 Sep 2024

Preston man jailed after Southport riot

Three people have been jailed for more than seven years for their roles in violent disorder in Merseyside. The three offenders app…

Culture 20 Sep 2024

British Musical Fireworks Championship 2024 - Night 1 Photos

With thousands of people packing into victoria park. Patrons were delighted by 3 amazing fireworks displays.

Crime 20 Sep 2024

Zombie Knives and Machetes Ban: Merseyside Police Issues Final Surrender Call

Final call to surrender zombie-style knives and machetes as new law comes into force next week A nationwide call to hand over zomb…

Environment 20 Sep 2024

Southport MP Patrick Hurley Advocates for Green Energy Transition at House of Commons

Southport MP Patrick Hurley commented... Last week I attended an event in the House of Commons to show my support for how the gree…

Other 20 Sep 2024

Preparations underway for the British Musical Fireworks in Southport

Preparations are underway for the British Musical Fireworks being held in Southport this weekend. The British Musical Fireworks Ch…

Council 20 Sep 2024

Heavy-Duty Excavator Rolls into Southport Theatre Demolition Site

Sefton Council have called in an almost 50 tonne excavator to help deconstruct the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre.…

Education 19 Sep 2024

Norwood Primary's Holistic Education Approach Hailed by Southport MP

Southport MP commented... I visited Norwood Primary School yesterday with headteacher Mr Lee Dumbell and Cllr Mhairi Doyle.It’s a …

Emergency Services 19 Sep 2024

Flight restrictions affecting drones during Labour Party conference

Flight restrictions affecting drones will be imposed above Liverpool city centre as part of the policing operation during the Labo…

Health 19 Sep 2024

Miracle in Knowsley: Rhino recovers from never-before-seen fracture!

At Knowsley Safari, every animal holds a special place in our hearts, but Amara, our playful southern white rhinoceros, has been o…

Politics 19 Sep 2024

Labour Party Conference to be Met with Protest from Southport Palestinian Advocacy Group

Southport Friends of Palestine will join the National March in Liverpool to the Labour Party Conference to demand: to end the geno…

Community 19 Sep 2024

Southport's Lakeside Runners to Host 24-Hour Relay for Revitalise Charity

Relay for Revitalise: 24 Hours of Running to Support Respite Care Charity The Lakeside Runners will once again be fundraising for …

Property 19 Sep 2024

Snap Up Energy-Efficient Homes in Southport This Winter

BUYERS are being offered the chance to wrap up a quick move to an energy efficient new home in Southport this winter. It’s estimat…

Crime 18 Sep 2024

Southport Backyard Breeder Bobby Jones Convicted for Animal Abuse

CONVICTED | backyard breeder Robert 'Bobby' Jones, aged 31, from Southport. Merseyside – terrorised his dogs with regular beatings…

Transport 18 Sep 2024

Rail Replacement Buses Between Southport and Formby During Track Works

Due to track renewal work the Southport line will be disrupted from Saturday 5 to Monday 14 October 2024. Rail replacement buses w…

Crime 18 Sep 2024

Local Man Sentenced to Over Two Years for Role in Southport Disorder

A man has been jailed today, Wednesday 18 September, for his role in violent disorder in Southport.Mark Barrow appeared at Liverpo…

Community 18 Sep 2024

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Seeking Forever Homes for Over 10 Cats

Could you be the special home Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are looking for? Woodlands currently have more than 10 cats and kittens l…

Crime 18 Sep 2024

Man who used rock to smash window of a police vehicle in Southport jailed

A teenager from Knowsley who assaulted a police officer in Liverpool city centre and a man who used a rock to smash the window of …

Politics 17 Sep 2024

Southport Labour MP Living In London Student Accommodation For £80 Per Night

Patrick Hurley, Labour MP for Southport, told PoliticsHome he had been staying in a small apartment used for university students a…

Crime 17 Sep 2024

Images released of 67 people who we believe could have information about disorder in Merseyside

Detectives have today, Tuesday 17 September, issued images of 67 people who we believe could have information following disorder i…

Council 17 Sep 2024

Outrage as Sefton Council Scraps Public Publishing of Planning Feedback

Comments from residents on planning applications will no longer be publicly available on Sefton Council’s website in a blow to pla…

Environment 17 Sep 2024

Broome Road residents block access for site welfare unit

Residents of Broome Road in Southport today continued their fight against Sefton Council and Sandway Homes. Vehicles were used to …

Community 16 Sep 2024

Football and Faith: Southport FC Engages with Local Islamic Community

Southport Football Club would like to express our gratitude to the Light Foundation and the Southport Islamic Society Mosque for i…

Other 16 Sep 2024

Over 40,000 Visit Lancashire's Police Museum for a Glimpse of Policing History

Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has visited the Police Museum in Lancaster to learn more about the work to engage wit…

Sport 16 Sep 2024

FA Cup Third Qualifying Round - Southport to Host Curzon Ashton

Southport have been handed another home draw in the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round and we will entertain Curzon Ashton on Saturday …

Other 16 Sep 2024

Broome Road resident stops JCB digger in its tracks

Contractors working for Sandway Homes turned up in Broome Road in Southport this morning. Broome Road is a quiet dead end with a h…

Environment 16 Sep 2024

Sefton Council Optimistic About Meeting 2030 Net Zero Target

Sefton Council has published its fourth Climate Emergency Annual Report documenting the work and progress made towards the Council…

Crime 16 Sep 2024

Further four people charged with violent disorder in Southport and Liverpool

Detectives investigating incidents of violent disorder in Southport and Liverpool have charged four more people from the North Wes…

Sport 15 Sep 2024

Southport picked up £3,375 for yesterdays win in the FA Cup

Southport FC picked up a paltry £3,375 as prize money after yesterday's 2-1 victory over Hyde United in the FA Cup. They are guara…

Transport 15 Sep 2024

Coming 2026: Mersey Ferry Boasts Stylish Interiors and Heritage Inspired Design

The new ferry is being designed and constructed on the banks of the River Mersey by Birkenhead shipbuilder Cammell Laird. Work is …

Crime 15 Sep 2024

Brave Police Dog PD Zoe Announces Retirement After Southport Disorder

Merseyside Police Dog section said... We are sad to announce that following the violent disorder in Southport,PD Zoe is to retire …