Sport 11 May 2024 Southport to travel to Belfast for pre-season friendly Southport will travel to Belfast on the 27th of July for a pre-season friendly against Cliftonville who play in the Irish Premier …
Politics 10 May 2024 Controversial Press Release by Sefton Council Sparks Political Outrage Was Pier Press Release in Breach of Rules? Conservatives in Sefton are calling on Sefton Council to explain why they chose to publ…
Other 10 May 2024 Sefton’s Accomplishments in Tackling Homelessness Earns Spot in Northern Housing Awards Two Sefton services that help people avoid homelessness in have been shortlisted in the 2024 Northern Housing Awards. Sefton Counc…
Food & Drink 10 May 2024 Southport Food and Drink Festival Returns with a Flavourful Bang Described as a ‘foodies paradise’ the 2024 Southport Food and Drink Festival returns to the town’s Victoria Park later this month.…
Health 10 May 2024 Dementia Action Week: Encouraging Early Diagnosis through Information Hubs Next week is Dementia Action Week (13 to 19 May). This is one of Alzheimer’s Society’s flagship campaigns and this year they are f…
Crime 10 May 2024 Fatal Collision on East Lancashire Road Sparks Police Appeal Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the East Lancashire Road on Thursday 9 May. We were…
Health 9 May 2024 Rising Whooping Cough Cases Lead to Five Infant Deaths in Q1 2024 New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 ca…
Politics 9 May 2024 Clive Grunshaw Resumes Post as Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has taken up his role as Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, following his recent election to be the publ…
Health 9 May 2024 Police remind the public about the dangers of open water swimming With sunny weather forecast for the coming weekend, Merseyside Police is reminding the public about the dangers of open water, thi…
Other 9 May 2024 Southport Pier survey result published The recent survey of the derelict Southport Pier has been published. After scanning through the report its going to take a long ti…
Crime 9 May 2024 Two people charged with drug offences in Southport Two people have been charged with drug offences, as part of ongoing work to tackle county lines drug dealing. The force’s county l…
Council 9 May 2024 £2.5m Hillside Station Lifts Made Unavailable When Staff Absent says Cllr Ron Watson The introduction of lifts at Hillside Station were very welcome but were also very expensive at a cost of some £2.5m. Those of us …
Environment 9 May 2024 England's Bin Day to Become Easier with New Recycling Measures A new, common-sense approach to recycling will make bin day simpler and boost recycling rates for the nation, Recycling Minister R…
Crime 8 May 2024 Wanted man has links to Ainsdale Can you help locate a man from Litherland who is wanted on a recall to prison for breach of his licence conditions? James William …
Business 8 May 2024 Southport to Host Prominent City Region Gaming Industry Event Computer gaming industry businesses from across the City Region are being invited to an evening of professional talks and networki…
Health 7 May 2024 Have you tried nature journallism? Here are the benefits Boosting creativity, improving wellbeing, and creating deeper connections are just some of the benefits of nature journalling. You…
Politics 7 May 2024 Mayor Rotheram is sworn in for third term at Acceptance of Office ceremony Steve Rotheram was joined by staff, supporters and family as he took part in an Acceptance of Office ceremony this morning (Tuesda…
Crime 16 Jan 2024 vv COURT RESULT| Operation Pelican Officers welcome the sentencing of Arlie BAILEY, 22, of Stanley Street, Southport and James BRACKE…
Emergency Services 7 May 2024 40 people removed from Southport Pier The coastguard said... Tasked to provide safety cover for Merseyside Police at Southport Pier after reports of up to 40 people bei…
Community 6 May 2024 Join the Summer Fiesta at the New Leaf Garden Centre! Celebrate Summer at New Leaf Garden Centre's Fayre! Join us on Saturday, June 29th, from 11 am to 3 pm for a delightful summer cel…
Politics 6 May 2024 Council smoke and mirrors in Election week Pier publicity -a breach of regulations ? Opposition parties are questioning why Sefton Council chose in the week of the elections…
Other 6 May 2024 Government to lay new law to halt the march of gender-neutral toilets in buildings New requirements will be brought forward for single sex toilet facilities in new non-domestic buildings to alleviate safety, priva…
Emergency Services 6 May 2024 Four people rescued from Southport's Marine Lake island by Lifeboat Our inshore lifeboat, the Christopher Taylor, was tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to assist four people who had become stranded on o…
Politics 5 May 2024 Emily Spurrell Secures Overwhelming Majority in Merseyside PPC Election Labour’s Emily Spurrell has today thanked voters on Merseyside for re-electing her to be the region’s Police and Crime Commissione…
Politics 4 May 2024 Liverpool City Region Re-Elects Rotheram with Increased Vote Share Labour's Steve Rotheram has won his third successive term as mayor of Liverpool City Region. Mr Rotheram, who was first elected in…
Emergency Services 4 May 2024 Fire Service called to Ashton Court in Southport Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to Ashton Court in Sandon Road,Southport at approximately 10.20 today after the fir…
Politics 4 May 2024 Conservatives Win Most Council Seats in New Southport Constituency Following the local election counts in Southport yesterday, and the Northern Parishes (West Lancashire) today, it has been confirm…
Emergency Services 4 May 2024 Property badly damaged by fire in Market Street Southport Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to a property fire in Market Street Southport yesterday afternoon (Friday May 3rd).…
Politics 3 May 2024 While Boris Johnson could come back with ID, many ordinary voters don’t have that luxury News that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from voting as he went to a polling station without an accepted form…
Environment 3 May 2024 Meet the Four Enchanting Coscoroba Cygnets at WWT Martin Mere Four adorable coscoroba cygnets are stealing visitors’ hearts at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire. The one-month-old cyg…
Culture 3 May 2024 Sefton Open's Free Art Extravaganza Ends Tomorrow Sefton Open, the annual art exhibition that celebrates creativity and artistic talent across the Borough at The Atkinson in Southp…
Politics 3 May 2024 Liberal Democrats Lead the Polls in Southport Council Elections As last year, the Liberal Democrats topped the poll in Southport, posting the only gain of the night- Mike Sammon’s victory in Cam…
Council 3 May 2024 Sefton Council election results All the wards in Southport remained in the hands of the same party except Cambridge which was a Lib Dem gain from the Conservative…
Politics 2 May 2024 Voters Become Guinea Pigs in New Election Reforms The electoral Reform Society said... Voters are being treated as guinea pigs in this year’s local elections Today, the 2nd May, mi…
Emergency Services 2 May 2024 RTC Kew Road in Southport The emergency services were called to Kew Road in Southport this morning (May 2nd). A driver lost control of their vehicle close t…
Transport 2 May 2024 Police catch more speeding drivers in Rufford Police said... We’ve been out in Rufford again following your concerns about speeding on Holmeswood Road.Yesterday, Monday 1st May…
Sport 2 May 2024 Southport FC Manager Expresses Delight at Jack Doyle's Contract Extension Southport FC are delighted to confirm that Jack Doyle has signed a two year extension to his contract. Manager Jim Bentley said “J…
Environment 1 May 2024 Sefton Renews Dog Control PSPO for Safer Public Spaces Attention Sefton residents Sefton Council are keeping their current Dog Control – Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for a furt…
Health 1 May 2024 Trust offers pioneering new robotic treatment for men with enlarged prostates MWL has become the first in the North of England to offer a revolutionary new robotic treatment for men with enlarged prostates. S…
Emergency Services 1 May 2024 Eight Policemen Injured in Violent Incidents in Merseyside Chief Constable of Merseyside Police Serena Kennedy KPM has condemned those who attack and abuse officers after eight officers wer…
Crime 1 May 2024 Warrant Issued for Southport Man Involved in Class A Drug Supply Police are appealing for help in finding a man from Southport who is wanted on a warrant issued by Liverpool Crown Court relating …
