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Avanti West Coast services to enter public ownership on 7 March 2027

Transport Secretary confirms that the government will take control of Avanti West Coast’s services from 7 March 2027, part of wide…

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Emergency Services 2 days ago

Police appeal for help to find missing Southport teenager Holly Dickinson

Police are appealing for help to find missing teenager Holly Dickinson from Southport.Holly, 14 years, has been missing from home …

What's On 2 days ago

Hocus Pocus, Verity and The Others headline Vue Southport’s October line-up

Spooky season brings new and old frights to the big screen at Vue Southport this HalloweenAlongside the latest horror releases, a …

Sport 2 days ago

Southport held to 2-2 draw after Spennymoor’s late penalty

Southport were held to a 2-2 draw by Spennymoor Town at Haig Avenue after the visitors scored a stoppage-time penalty to complete …

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What's On 3 days ago

British Musical Fireworks Championship starts tonight in Southport

The British Musical Fireworks Championship starts this evening, Saturday 26 September, at Victoria Park in Southport.The event run…

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Emergency Services 3 days ago

Kew Road and Dinorwic Road closed after suspected ordnance found in Southport. Updated

Kew Road in Southport is cordoned off between Brighton Road and Bedford Road after suspected ordnance was found at the rear of a p…

Health 3 days ago

From Southport to Seaforth: where to find Sefton’s Living Well bus

The ‘Living Well’ bus regularly visits Sefton offering:Covid vaccinations (For those eligible)Flu vaccinations (For those eligible…

Crime 3 days ago

Operation Sprint sees nine arrests across Sefton including five from Southport

Police have arrested eight men and one woman across Sefton as part of an operation to locate and detain outstanding suspects.Opera…

Sport 4 days ago

Southport host Spennymoor Town in Saturday ‘six pointer’ at Haig Avenue

Southport return to National League North action on Saturday, September 26, when bottom-of-the-table Spennymoor Town visit Haig Av…

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Business 4 days ago

Crosby Coffee bringing fresh investment to Southport’s Eastbank St as business confidence in town continues to brew

Private sector confidence in Southport’s regeneration continues to grow, with yet another award winning business choosing to inves…

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Transport 5 days ago

Existing Swan Path blocked as Sefton plans new Promenade cycle route

Sefton is intending to spend £14M on a cycle path down the middle of the Promenade to embellish the new Conference Centre. However…

Sport 5 days ago

Southport reach Lancashire Challenge Trophy second round with 4-1 win at Garstang

Southport reached the second round of the Lancashire Challenge Trophy with a 4-1 win away to Garstang on Wednesday, September 23.R…

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Emergency Services 6 days ago

Family pays tribute to mum and three children who died in Bootle fire

The family of a mum and her three children who tragically died following a fire at a home in Bootle have paid tribute.Elisha Brabi…

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Business 6 days ago

£5.5m hotel investment shows huge confidence in Council's growing ambitions for Southport

A £5.5 million investment into Southport Town Centre by pub chain JD Wetherspoon is set to revitalise one of Lord Street’s iconic …

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Crime 6 days ago

Police appeal for help to find missing Birkdale teenager Jevan Moore

Merseyside Police are appealing for help to find 17-year-old Jevan Moore, who is missing from home in Birkdale.Jevan was last seen…

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Council 6 days ago

Sefton Council to reassess future of Southport Esplanade Park & Ride site

Sefton Council is revisiting the future of Southport’s Esplanade Park & Ride site in light of increasing private sector confidence…

Business 6 days ago

Southport’s waterfront venue moves into its main construction phase

Work on the Marine Lake Events Centre site in Southport is progressing at promising pace with recent major civil engineering works…

Emergency Services 6 days ago

Sefton Council offers 'deepest condolences' following Netherton fire tragedy

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed yesterday that a woman and three children tragically lost their lives in a 'devastati…

Politics 22 Sep 2026

Government urged to prepare now for a nationwide IPTV switchover

After years of debate, the Government now needs to decide the best time to switchover from digital terrestrial TV (DTT) delivered …

Emergency Services 22 Sep 2026

Woman and three children die in Bootle house fire

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) attended a house fire in Bootle on Tuesday, 22nd September and can sadly confirm that a wo…

Environment 22 Sep 2026

Goosefest celebrates the spectacular arrival of pink-footed geese

Each autumn, the skies above WWT Martin Mere come alive as tens of thousands of pink-footed geese arrive at the reserve, filling t…

There will be no trains to or from Birmingham New Street this Christmas announcement with a cartoon bull mascot and travel advisory graphics

Transport 22 Sep 2026

Birmingham New Street to close to trains over Christmas 2026

Passengers are being warned of major Christmas engineering work at Birmingham New Street which will mean no train services to or f…

Emergency Services 22 Sep 2026

Four people die after early-morning house fire in Bootle

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) attended a house fire in Bootle on Tuesday, 22nd September and can sadly confirm that four…

Council 22 Sep 2026

Council seeks more LGBTQIA+ responses to shape Sefton services

There’s just a week left for people who live, work, study or socialise in Sefton who identify as LGBTQIA+ to take part in Sefton C…

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Environment 22 Sep 2026

CPRE marks 100th birthday with Ainsdale celebration and new memorial panel

Mayor of Sefton joins countryside charity's 100th birthday in Ainsdale and unveils new panel dedicated to Formby countryside champ…

Crime 21 Sep 2026

Southport property repossessed after months of antisocial behaviour

A property has been repossessed in Southport, Thursday 18 September, following several reports of antisocial behaviour.For months …

Crime 21 Sep 2026

Southport man charged after reported bomb hoax on Eastbank Street

A man has been charged following a bomb hoax on Friday 18 September in Southport. Just before 1.20pm we received a report that a m…

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Council 21 Sep 2026

New images reveal proposed transformation of Southport Town Hall Gardens

Exciting new images show how Southport’s Town Hall Gardens could look after it’s transformed into a vibrant botanical garden and p…

Sport 20 Sep 2026

Morecambe end Southport’s FA Cup run with 2-0 win

Southport’s FA Cup run ended with a 2-0 defeat by Morecambe at the Halo Aerospace Stadium on Saturday, September 19.The Sandground…

Council 19 Sep 2026

Marion Atkinson says personal attacks have no place in local democracy

Responding to a newly published Local Government Association survey about the abuse and intimidation of councillors across the UK,…

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Council 18 Sep 2026

Pugh criticises Sefton Council’s response to aviary closure petition

The job of any government, local or national, in a democracy is not only to make decisions but to justify and explain them to the …

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Transport 18 Sep 2026

Merseyrail named Passenger Operator of the Year at National Rail Awards

Merseyrail is celebrating being named Passenger Operator of the Year at the National Rail Awards, one of the rail industry's most …

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Transport 18 Sep 2026

Rail passengers warned of Liverpool Lime Street closure for track work

Rail passengers planning to travel to or from Liverpool on Sunday 8 November are being advised of important improvements which wil…

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Crime 18 Sep 2026

Merseyside PCC publishes annual report highlighting crime reductions

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell has today published her Annual Report for 2025/26, showcasing a year of si…

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Health 18 Sep 2026

Sefton residents invited to help shape future home care services

People who use home care services, along with their families, friends and carers, are being given the opportunity to directly infl…