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New footage reveals progress on Merseyrail’s Victorian tunnel upgrades

New footage has been released showing £3.5m upgrades to Victorian-era tunnels on Liverpool’s Merseyrail network.Today (Tuesday 27 …

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Education Yesterday

Free accredited training aims to tackle child poverty barriers in Sefton

Education and early years professionals across Sefton are being encouraged to sign up for free accredited training to help ensure …

Crime Yesterday

Southport man charged after cash and goods taken from town centre stores

A man has been charged with four burglary offences after several items were taken from stores in Southport town centre in the earl…

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Property Yesterday

New Belong village in Birkdale to open with independent living apartments

Belong Birkdale, the new state-of-the-art village for older people from the leading dementia specialist, has released its independ…

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Crime 2 days ago

New details shared two months after woman’s body was found in Stanley Park

Police are continuing to appeal for information two months on from the discovery of the body of a woman in Stanley Park.We were co…

Emergency Services 2 days ago

Small precautions can help keep Merseyside safe this Halloween and Bonfire Night

With Halloween and Bonfire Night fast approaching, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is reminding residents to keep families…

Transport 2 days ago

Southport trains disrupted by Northern line signalling problems until 5pm

Train services to and from Southport may be cancelled or delayed on Monday, October 26, because of signalling problems at Sandhill…

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Environment 2 days ago

Volunteers urged to help tackle Sea Buckthorn on Sefton Coast

You may not know it, but the Sefton Coast is home to a battle that has been going on for generations. Sefton Council's John Dempse…

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Council 2 days ago

Expressions of interest open for facilities in Ainsdale, Southport and Formby

Community organisations are now being invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for four Sefton facilities as part of the C…

Sport 2 days ago

Southport drawn away to Alfreton Town in FA Trophy second round

Southport will travel to Alfreton Town in the second round proper of the FA Trophy.The tie was confirmed in the draw held on Monda…

Sport 2 days ago

Storm Boelo damage forces postponement of Southport’s Macclesfield game

Following the passing of Storm Boelo over the weekend, there was significant damage caused to Southport’s stadium, including damag…

Sport 2 days ago

Southport host Macclesfield at Haig Avenue on Tuesday

Southport host Macclesfield at Haig Avenue on Tuesday, October 27, with kick-off at 7.45pm.Tickets are available online until kick…

Politics 2 days ago

Prime Minister says everyone sleeping rough will be offered support before Christmas

Prime Minister sets out confidence that everyone sleeping rough will be offered route off the street before Christmas, backed by a…

Night street scene outside shops with police tape and a few storefronts illuminated, pedestrians absent.

Crime 2 days ago

Man charged over Southport bank robbery and Bootle burglary

Police have charged a man with burglary and robbery offences as part of ongoing investigations in Sefton.Alexander Porter, 46, of …

Sport 3 days ago

Southport earn hard-fought point at King’s Lynn

Southport battled to a deserved 0-0 draw at King’s Lynn Town on Saturday, 24 October, in difficult conditions.The Sandgrounders re…

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Emergency Services 4 days ago

SP Energy Networks issues advice for Merseyside power cuts

SP Energy Networks, which covers Merseyside, has issue the following advice on what to do in the event of a power cut.They urge pe…

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Transport 4 days ago

Merseyrail cancels early services on Southport line for track checks

On Sunday 25 October some first trains of the day will run without passengers to ensure lines are clear and safe for use. A full l…

Map view showing a red outlined boundary over streets and parks in Formby area.

Crime 5 days ago

Formby dispersal orders target reports of fireworks, intimidation and fighting

Two dispersal zones will be introduced in Formby this weekend following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.The orders wi…

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Emergency Services 5 days ago

Be Ready campaign advises families to stock up for emergencies

People across the UK are being encouraged to take a few simple steps to help themselves and their families cope if essential servi…

Piles of demolished building debris and rubble strewn across a field with a tall antenna tower in the background under a cloudy sky.

Emergency Services 5 days ago

Sefton Council warns of health risks from unauthorised bonfires

Sefton Council is warning about the potential health hazards of unauthorised bonfires. While there are many organised, licensed ev…

Map view of Merseyside area showing Liverpool and surrounding towns in beige tones.

Emergency Services 6 days ago

Yellow wind warning issued for Southport and Merseyside ahead of Storm Austen

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Merseyside, including Southport, as Storm Austen moves across the UK on Friday…

Map of a cycling route from Keswick to Liverpool with highlighted yellow line and stage banner on left

Sport 6 days ago

Keswick to Liverpool route confirmed for Tour de France stage two

Full route revealed for Tour de France’s historic visit to Liverpool in 2027World’s greatest cycle race set to bring its global sp…

Emergency Services 6 days ago

New Be Ready campaign advises households on emergency preparation

Advice helps people feel better prepared for events such as severe weather, which can occasionally affect services like power, wat…

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Environment 6 days ago

Council condemns latest attack on Sefton’s young trees

Sefton Council has condemned an act of vandalism and is appealing for information from residents. Last week, Green Sefton staff fo…

Man in business attire rides an electric scooter along city street with modern glass building backdrop

Transport 6 days ago

Merseyside PCC supports petition on e-scooter and e-bike misuse

Merseyside PCC Emily Spurrell is backing a campaign, calling on the Government to launch a national consultation on e-scooter and …

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Council 21 Oct 2026

Mums of Alice Aguiar, Bebe King & Elsie Stancombe thank Southport for overwhelming support for Gardens regeneration project

Plans to create a safer, greener and more welcoming Town Hall Gardens in Southport designed by award winning architects have recei…

Transport 21 Oct 2026

Kingsway Tunnel asbestos removal programme due to start in January 2027

Around 8,000 asbestos-backed panels are due to be removed from the Kingsway Tunnel under a £4.6m maintenance programme expected to…

Crime 21 Oct 2026

Police appeal after security guard attacked at Southport Santander branch

Police cordoned off a Santander bank branch in Southport after a security guard was attacked on Tuesday evening, October 20.The in…

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Culture 20 Oct 2026

The Beatles Story to move to former St Johns Market site in 2028

Apple Corps to lead a new chapter for The Beatles Story, creating the first ever official Beatles experience in the band’s home ci…

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Sport 20 Oct 2026

Mark Duffy leaves Southport FC manager’s role

Southport Football Club has announced that Mark Duffy has left his position as first-team manager following the mutual termination…

Young woman wearing large white headphones looking at smartphone on train

Transport 20 Oct 2026

‘Share the carriage, not the noise’: campaign targets loud train passengers

Passengers will benefit from new government efforts launched today to tackle antisocial behaviour on transport, including £100 fin…

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Emergency Services 20 Oct 2026

Police appeal to find teenager Hallie Ferguson

Merseyside Police are appealing for help to locate Hallie Ferguson, who was last seen at her home in Kirkby at around 9.30pm on Mo…

Emergency Services 20 Oct 2026

Appeal launched for witnesses after fatal M6 collision

Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the M6 on Sunday 18 October.At around 9.55pm, we received a re…

Colorful mural of numerous people in varied bright outfits seated and standing, painted in a pop-art style on a wall.

Culture 20 Oct 2026

Gilbert & George exhibition coming to Southport’s The Atkinson

A major exhibition featuring the work of internationally renowned artists Gilbert & George is set to bring visitors from across Se…

Transport 20 Oct 2026

New measures aim to make flying safer and more accessible for wheelchair users

greater protection for disabled passengers, with action to prevent wheelchairs being damagedairline and airport staff to receive b…

Southport man arrested after reports of banging at Sussex Road shop

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Southport FC host AFC Telford United after Macclesfield postponement

Gas standing charges to be scrapped for millions of households from 2027

Man sentenced after fleeing police through Merseyside stations and tunnels

Sefton Council launches free calculator to help households claim support

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New footage reveals progress on Merseyrail’s Victorian tunnel upgrades

Free accredited training aims to tackle child poverty barriers in Sefton

Southport man charged after cash and goods taken from town centre stores

New Belong village in Birkdale to open with independent living apartments

New details shared two months after woman’s body was found in Stanley Park

Small precautions can help keep Merseyside safe this Halloween and Bonfire Night

Southport trains disrupted by Northern line signalling problems until 5pm

Volunteers urged to help tackle Sea Buckthorn on Sefton Coast

Expressions of interest open for facilities in Ainsdale, Southport and Formby

Southport drawn away to Alfreton Town in FA Trophy second round

Storm Boelo damage forces postponement of Southport’s Macclesfield game

Southport host Macclesfield at Haig Avenue on Tuesday

Prime Minister says everyone sleeping rough will be offered support before Christmas

Man charged over Southport bank robbery and Bootle burglary

Southport earn hard-fought point at King’s Lynn

SP Energy Networks issues advice for Merseyside power cuts

Merseyrail cancels early services on Southport line for track checks

Formby dispersal orders target reports of fireworks, intimidation and fighting

Be Ready campaign advises families to stock up for emergencies

Sefton Council warns of health risks from unauthorised bonfires

Yellow wind warning issued for Southport and Merseyside ahead of Storm Austen

Keswick to Liverpool route confirmed for Tour de France stage two

New Be Ready campaign advises households on emergency preparation

Council condemns latest attack on Sefton’s young trees

Merseyside PCC supports petition on e-scooter and e-bike misuse

Mums of Alice Aguiar, Bebe King & Elsie Stancombe thank Southport for overwhelming support for Gardens regeneration project

Kingsway Tunnel asbestos removal programme due to start in January 2027

Police appeal after security guard attacked at Southport Santander branch

The Beatles Story to move to former St Johns Market site in 2028

Mark Duffy leaves Southport FC manager’s role

‘Share the carriage, not the noise’: campaign targets loud train passengers

Police appeal to find teenager Hallie Ferguson

Appeal launched for witnesses after fatal M6 collision

Gilbert & George exhibition coming to Southport’s The Atkinson

New measures aim to make flying safer and more accessible for wheelchair users