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Other 23 Mar 2026

West Lancashire one of 66 communities that are set to see their areas transformed through a £319 million investment

New initiative will support local areas to reimagine and revive their struggling high streets.Communities are set to see their are…

Health 23 Mar 2026

Financial Crisis Hits Queenscourt Hospice: Charity Faces £2 Million Annual Deficit

Queenscourt Hospice LaunchesKeep Queenscourt in ServiceCampaign as it reports £2 million Annual DeficitQueenscourt Hospice has rel…

Education 23 Mar 2026

Unleash Your Kids' Creativity this Easter with Sefton's Free Activities

It's almost Easter! This school holiday there's plenty of free, fun stuff for children and young people who receive benefit relate…

Transport 23 Mar 2026

Ainsdale Beach Parking Reopens April 1st, Season Tickets Now Available

Ainsdale Beach car parking will officially reopen on Wednesday 1st April, marking the start of the spring and summer visitor seaso…

Sport 23 Mar 2026

Southport Set for Showdown with Southend in FA Trophy Semi-Final

A sell out crowd will see Southport take on National League side Southend in only our second FA Trophy Semi-Final on Saturday Marc…

Business 23 Mar 2026

Conservative Leader Calls for Solid Maintenance Plan for Southport Pier Post-Renovation

Conservatives Call for Maintenance Plan and Budget for Southport PierThe news that funding for the repair of Southport Pier has be…

Culture 23 Mar 2026

Southport’s Arts Scene To Flourish with Significant Investment From Arts Council

Sefton Council is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its application to Arts Council England for Place Partnersh…

Sport 22 Mar 2026

Danny Lloyd's 94th Minute Strike Lifts Southport Past Chester

In an incredible finish to the game Southport scored two added time goals to claim victory.The never say die attitude of the team …

Crime 21 Mar 2026

Southport Man Arrested Following Violent Assault on Lord Street

A man has been arrested after reports of a stabbing in Southport on Friday evening (20 March).A report was received just after 7.3…

Other 20 Mar 2026

FA Trophy Semi-Final Set to be Broadcasted Live at Victoria Park

Southport vs Southend is SOLD OUT… but you’re not missing this.We know how many of you were desperate to be inside Haig Avenue for…

Crime 20 Mar 2026

Leeds Man Gets 15 Months for Brutal Southport Assault

A man has been jailed for 15 months for a serious assault following an incident in Southport.Jacob Hutchingson, 30, of Nineveh Gar…

Community 20 Mar 2026

New Assisted Travel Lounge to Open at Liverpool Lime Street Station

Passengers travelling on trains in and out of Liverpool Lime Street station will soon have a dedicated waiting lounge to make trav…

Emergency Services 20 Mar 2026

Major Incident Declared as Southport Lifeboat Aids in Person Rescue from Formby Waters

Our Arctic 24 lifeboat, alongside our ATV quad bikes and rescue trailer, was tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to assist in a multi‑ag…

Crime 20 Mar 2026

Male Apprehended in Joint Operation by Local Police, Roads Unit and Drone Team

Police have received a number of reports from the public about anti-social behaviour in the Formby and Hightown areas.We’ve also h…

Environment 20 Mar 2026

Sefton Council Battles Chewing Gum Problem with new Government-backed Initiative

Chewing gum is being cleaned from streets across Sefton after the Council successfully bid for a government grant. Sefton received…

Other 20 Mar 2026

Government Backs Southport Pier with Whopping £20 Million Restoration Fund

Sefton Council has welcomed the approval of its business case to the Government’s Growth Mission Fund, unlocking £20 million to re…

Emergency Services 20 Mar 2026

Emergency Services Team Up to Extricate Person from Mud Flats at Formby Beach

‘Fire crews attended at Formby Beach this morning to search for a person who had become trapped in mud flats. The person has now b…

Other 19 Mar 2026

Mayor unveils great value tickets on Merseyrail services to supercharge Southport tourism

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled great‑value tickets on Merseyrail services to support Southport’s headline…

Education 19 Mar 2026

Sefton Council Honours Young Achievers at Annual Superstar Awards

Sefton Council rolled out the red carpet at Aintree Racecourse on Friday night for the annual Sefton Superstar Awards celebrating …

Environment 18 Mar 2026

Fly-Tippers May Soon be Forced to Clean Our Streets under New Proposals

Fly-tippers and waste vandals could soon be forced to clean up our streets and parks and pay the costs of clearing their mess unde…

Business 18 Mar 2026

Sefton Council Unveils 10-year Blueprint to Boost Tourism

Sefton Council has launched a new ten yearVisitor Economy Strategy, giving the Borough’s incredible Tourism sector an ambitious bl…

Emergency Services 18 Mar 2026

Two callouts for Southport rescue

Southport Lifeboat quads were tasked to assist an individual in difficulty on Southport Beach. The quads left the boathouse and qu…

Sport 18 Mar 2026

Southport Climbs to 15th After Beating Alfreton at Haig Avenue

Five from six as Southport come from behind to beat AlfretonSouthport made it five wins from six on Tuesday night as Alfreton Town…

Transport 18 Mar 2026

Sefton Welcomes Its First CYLOPS Junction Along A59

Sefton now has its first CYLOPS (Cycle Optimised Protected Signal) junction as part of the recently completed improvements on the …

Emergency Services 17 Mar 2026

Joint Police and Council Operation Ensures Safety of Taxi Passengers

Nearly 200 taxis were stopped and inspected during a large-scale multi-agency operation across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, …

Other 17 Mar 2026

Wing Cdr Andy Green Pilots Century-Old Sunbeam to Glory on Southport Sands

A few pictures from yesterdays event on Ainsdale BeachA car which set the world land speed record in 1926 has completed the same c…

Environment 17 Mar 2026

Environmental Enforcement Team Doubles in Size to Combat Illegal Waste Dumping

Sefton Council is continuing to crack down on fly-tipping as part of its work to keep streets clean and tidy. Seven Fixed Penalty …

Business 17 Mar 2026

Southport's 2026 Cultural Programme: A Gateway to Business Success

InvestSefton’s latest events to help local businesses make the most of Southport’s packed 2026 cultural programme take place next …

Emergency Services 17 Mar 2026

Merseyside Police Reiterate Responsible Celebration for St. Patrick's Day

Liverpool has seen an increase in visitors over the years who flock to the city to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and watch the parade…

Environment 17 Mar 2026

Sefton Council Backs Government Fly-Tipping Measures

Sefton Council welcomes the Government’s proposals to give motorists penalty points on their driving licences if caught fly-tippin…

Transport 16 Mar 2026

Maritime Corridor Scheme Phase 1 Complete, Boosting Sefton's Economic Growth and Active Travel Routes

Improved active travel routes are now in place on Dunnings Bridge Road and Netherton Way as a result of the phase one of the Marit…

Sport 16 Mar 2026

Southport Football Club Gears Up for Tuesday Night Showdown against Alfreton Town

Southport are back at Haig Avenue on Tuesday when Alfreton Town are the visitors for a 7.45pm Kick Off.Both sides suffered defeat …

Community 16 Mar 2026

The Open Legacy Fund: A Chance for Sefton Community Projects to Apply for Support

Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council has welcomed the announcements that local community projects will be able to apply for s…

Environment 14 Mar 2026

Fly-Tipping Culprits Might Lose Driving Licences Under Proposed Government Plan

Litter louts trashing our high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences, as the government con…

Politics 14 Mar 2026

Liberal Democrats Propose Radical Change to Sefton Governance Structure

One of the most distinctive proposals in the recently published Lib Dem Manifesto for the May Local Elections is to alter radicall…

Crime 13 Mar 2026

237 Arrests, 17 Drug Lines Dismantled in Merseyside County Lines Intensification Week

Merseyside Police has arrested 237 people and dismantled 17 drug lines during County Lines Intensification week (2-8 March 2026).C…

Politics 13 Mar 2026

Liberal Democrats Unveil '6 to Fix' Manifesto for Local Elections

The Liberal Democrats have released their manifesto for the May local elections. Dubbing it “6 to Fix”, there’s a strong emphasis …

Environment 13 Mar 2026

Sefton Council Unveils 'Cleaner. Greener. Together.' Noteworthy Environmental Campaign

Sefton Council has unveiled its new “Cleaner. Greener. Together.” campaign. Borough-wide initiativeCleaner. Greener. Together. is …

Transport 12 Mar 2026

How Major Rail Upgrades Over Easter Could Affect Your Travel Plans

Passengers travelling across the North West this Easter period have been warned to plan their journeys ahead of time as major rail…

Emergency Services 12 Mar 2026

Lancashire Volunteer Police Officer's Exceptional Bravery Recognised after Highway Collision

A Lancashire volunteer police officer who works as a long‑distance lorry driver in his day job has been commended for his exceptio…

Other 11 Mar 2026

Sefton Coroner Searching for Next of Kin of Deceased Southport Man

The Coroner of Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens is appealing for information to find the next of kin for a man from Southport who ha…