Council 2 Jun 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council to Commemorate 80th D-Day Anniversary with Beacon Lighting Beacon to light up to commemorate 80th D-Day Anniversary Beacon lighting ceremony to close event at Beacon Country Park Live music…
Politics 2 Jun 2024 Damien Moore visits Southport Food Festival Conservative candidate and Southport's outgoing MP Damien Moore visited today's Food festival. Damien said... A great day at the S…
Crime 2 Jun 2024 Police Appeal for Witnesses of M6 Motorbike Crash Police are appealing for information after a collision on the M6 motorway left a motorbike rider with serious injuries. The collis…
Property 2 Jun 2024 Soaring Southport Property Sales Indicate a Buzzing Housing Market NEW homes in Southport are selling fast but those who act now could move in time to enjoy the summer in their new garden. Eager bu…
Politics 2 Jun 2024 Damien Moore launches election campaign Damien commented... After regularly campaigning in Southport for over seven years, today I have officially launched my re-election…
Other 1 Jun 2024 Vandals throw benches from Southport Pier Mindless vandals have climbed onto the closed Southport Pier and thrown the benches belonging to the Pier Pavillion into the bushe…
Crime 31 May 2024 Woman from Southport sentenced for perverting the course of justice after falsely reporting stolen car A woman has appeared in court after she falsely reported her car had been stolen after it was involved in a fail to stop road traf…
Emergency Services 31 May 2024 Merseyside Police prepares to help welcome visitors to Queen Anne naming event at Liverpool waterfront Merseyside Police prepares to help welcome visitors to Queen Anne naming event at Liverpool waterfront Merseyside Police is gettin…
Food & Drink 31 May 2024 Southport Food and Drink Festival Serves Up a Treat in Victoria Park Some pictures from the Southport Food and Drink Festival being held in Victoria Park today and the weekend.Entry is free but the p…
Sport 31 May 2024 Experienced Defender Nathaniel Knight-Percival Signs with Southport FC Southport FC are extremely happy to announce that Nathaniel Knight-Percival will be joining the club, becoming an official Southpo…
Transport 30 May 2024 Is Your Bus Ride in June Affected by the Biggest Strike of the Year? Nearly 500 Liverpool Stagecoach bus drivers will strike over pay in June, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today (Thursday). Th…
Other 30 May 2024 Will the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight perform at Southport Air Show? After the tragic loss of of a Spitfire pilot from the BBMF who lost his life recently the Wartime aircraft due to fly at this week…
Politics 30 May 2024 State Opening of Parliament to take place on 17 July 2024 Parliament has been dissolved. The new Parliament has been called to meet on Tuesday 9 July 2024 when the business will be the ele…
Emergency Services 30 May 2024 Enquiry office to close at Southport Police Station The enquiry office at Southport Police is to close from 6.00pm tomorrow. Police have not said if this is temporary or permanent. S…
Crime 30 May 2024 Travellers return to Fairways P&R in Southport A small group of Travellres have once again set up camp on the Fairways P&R in Southport. They have gained entry by removing a sec…
Business 30 May 2024 Emerging Cyber Security Threats: The Focus of Next Sefton Huddle Cyber security and the emerging threats surrounding it will be one of the themes at the next Sefton Huddle, for businesses in the …
Health 29 May 2024 New restrictions on puberty blockers New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 18. The Gov…
Transport 29 May 2024 Sefton Council and Everton team up for matchday transport plan Everton Football Club and Sefton Council have agreed to work together to improve transport between the borough and the Club’s new …
Crime 29 May 2024 Teenage girls urged to report sexual harassment British Transport Police is today (Wednesday 29 May) releasing new statistics that suggest sexual harassment is underreported by t…
Business 28 May 2024 Will Southport follow Chester's plans and introduce a tourist tax ? Will Southport follow Chester and introduce a Tourist Tax? The money raised could be used to contribute to restoring Southport.'s …
Other 28 May 2024 Urban exploration break into The Sands abandoned pub in Ainsdale, Southport. Video An Urban Explorer called Bearded Reality has filmed the inside of the abandoned Sands pub in Ainsdale. He commented... Hello i am …
Sport 28 May 2024 Scarisbrick Swords: Southport's Rising Stars in Youth Fencing Scarisbrick Swords fencing club has set a new record at the Youth Series grand final in Liverpool on Sunday by achieving six serie…
Crime 28 May 2024 Lib Dems in Southport Propose Strategy to Tackle High Unresolved Burglary Rates Southport Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate Erin Harvey is supporting the Lib Dem announcement to improve burglary case handling as …
Community 28 May 2024 Sefton Coroner Searches for Next-of-Kin of Deceased Southport Man Sefton Coroner's Officer is continuing to appeal for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a man from Southport who has passed away. …
Sport 28 May 2024 Manager Jim Bentley Expresses Disappointment Over Josh Hmami's Departure Southport FC can confirm that Josh Hmami has left the club. In all competitions Josh made 103 appearances since making his debut i…
Other 28 May 2024 Lancashire Police Museum celebrates 40,000th visitor and 2nd Anniversary Lancashire Police Museum is celebrating its second anniversary and 40,000th visitor – Michel Alberio from Zug in Switzerland. The …
Community 28 May 2024 Police to give advice to dog owners on Ainsdale beach tomorrow Officers from the Southport Neighbourhood Team are on Ainsdale Beach on 29th May 2024 with Green Sefton_ and #DogsTrust providing …
Emergency Services 28 May 2024 Call out for Southport lifeboat quads CALL OUT - 24/05/24 - 15:46 - Southport Quads tasked to investigate reports of a person in difficulty on Southport Beach. The quad…
Transport 25 May 2024 Temporary Timetable Changes Affect Ormskirk, Hunts Cross and Southport Lines Cancellations to Northern Line Services from Monday 27 May.To allow further testing and training associated with our new fleet of …
Crime 25 May 2024 Five-Year Jail Term for Pet Theft in England and Northern Ireland Abducting a pet will become a criminal offence after the Pet Abduction Bill received Royal Assent (24 May). Under the Pet Abductio…
Sport 24 May 2024 Southport FC Secure Re-signing of Finlay Heath and Luke Burgess for New Season Southport FC can today confirm that both Finlay Heath and Luke Burgess have re-signed with the club, keeping both at the Big Help …
Crime 24 May 2024 Aintree Racecourse Protests Result in Seven Protesters Fined for Highway Obstruction Police can confirm that seven people have been issued with fines at Liverpool Magistrates Court today (Friday 24 May) following a …
Health 24 May 2024 Southport Residents to Benefit from Lib Dem's GP Appointment Pledge Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has announced that the party has a five year plan to ensure that patients have a right to see a GP within …
Crime 24 May 2024 Merseyside Police Uses Hotspot Policing to Combat Antisocial Behaviour Merseyside Police has, today, 24 May, announced that it is using targeted hotspot policing patrols to tackle antisocial behaviour …
Emergency Services 24 May 2024 Air ambulance at serious incident on the Ocean Plaza. Video The emergency services were called to the Everlast gym on the Ocean Plaza at approximately 10.00 am today after a medical emergenc…
Education 23 May 2024 Sefton Council to Offer 100 More SEN School Places From September 2024, Sefton Council will be able to offer over 100 more, much needed school places for children with Special Educa…
Transport 23 May 2024 Train Services Disrupted after Person Hit by Train Due to a person being hit by a train at Aigburth the Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 13:00 23/05. Impa…
Transport 23 May 2024 UK Vehicle Traffic Surges While Bus and Bicycle Use Decline Yesterday’s statistics from the Department for Transport reveal that: The number of estimated miles travelled by all motor vehicle…
Politics 22 May 2024 Southport's Lib Dem Candidate Erin Harvey Sees Opportunity in Upcoming General Election Southport Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate Erin Harvey welcomes General Election so town can pick fresh voice for its future Erin H…
Politics 22 May 2024 Snap General Election Announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for July 4 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap General Election for July 4. After months of speculation over when it could take plac…
Health 22 May 2024 NHS Cheshire and Merseyside warns of bank holiday impact on busy emergency care services Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E) across Cheshire and Merseyside are experiencing a challenging week following the May bank…
