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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 2 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 2 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…

Young tree secured to wooden posts with straps inside a wire fence, on a grassy area near a street and parked car

Environment 2 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 2 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 …

At dusk, a historic town hall with clock tower overlooks a lively public square with trees and a fountain.

Council 3 days ago

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 3 days ago

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…

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

Crime 3 days ago

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…

Aerial view of a city with a tall observation tower in the foreground featuring a circular top adorned with a Beatles sign.

Culture 4 days ago

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…

Coach standing in dark jacket with arms crossed, looking to the left

Sport 4 days ago

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 4 days ago

‘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 4 days ago

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 4 days ago

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 4 days ago

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 4 days ago

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…

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Transport 4 days ago

New parking rules give drivers longer grace periods and fairer appeals

Drivers will get new rights to challenge unfair private parking charges under new rules announced today. This includes a guarantee…

Crime 5 days ago

Axel Rudakubana due to face 2027 trial over alleged Belmarsh attacks

Axel Rudakubana is due to face trial in 2027 over allegations that he attacked prison officers at HMP Belmarsh, including throwing…

What's On 5 days ago

Nine installations revealed for Southport’s Jolly Postman Book Trail

All you need to know about Southport’s Books Alive! October half-term spectacular as organisers give The Jolly Postman Book Trail …

Council 5 days ago

Sefton Council's Customer Services team dealt with more than 274,000 enquiries in a single year

Sefton Council's Customer Services team dealt with more than 274,000 enquiries in a single year, according to recent figures.Betwe…

Sport 6 days ago

Southport lose 2-0 at home to Radcliffe

Southport lost 2-0 at home to Radcliffe at the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Saturday, 17 October.The Sandgrounders started brig…

Graphic teal-blue image promoting Anti-Slavery Day with chained wrists and broken links illustration.

Council 16 Oct 2026

Sefton residents urged to spot signs of child exploitation

People in Sefton are being urged to look out for the warning signs of child exploitation and modern slavery ahead of Anti-Slavery …

Man with shoulder-length light brown hair and stubble looking at camera.

Crime 16 Oct 2026

Birkdale man jailed for domestic offences against woman

A man from Birkdale has been jailed after pleading guilty to domestic offences he committed against a woman over a four-month peri…

aerial view of a town centre with bold colorful text 'Southport Art Quarter' overlaying the rooftops

Culture 16 Oct 2026

Cllr John Pugh calls for stronger marketing of Southport’s Arts Quarter

The role of art in civic regeneration is well understood and local government understands well how culture can enliven and develop…

Bald man in black jacket stands among a heap of discarded debris and rubbish by a street.

Council 16 Oct 2026

Sefton fly-tipping fines rise as enforcement notices increase fivefold

Sefton Council is backing Keep Britain Tidy's Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight campaign by urging residents to avoid a #RubbishDeal and…

Community 15 Oct 2026

Coroner seeks family of 60-year-old man who died at Southport hospital

Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens Coroners office is appealing to find the family of 60-year-old Ian Hagan who sadly died at Southpor…

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Crime 15 Oct 2026

Police seek man after Southport assault left victim with permanent injuries

Police are issuing the image of a man detectives think may have information to assist an assault investigation in Sefton.At around…

woman standing in doorway of blue-framed shop, holding door frame, smiling at camera

Health 14 Oct 2026

Sefton residents invited to help shape future home care services

People who currently receive home care, have received care in the past, or support someone who does can help shape future Care and…

Crime 13 Oct 2026

Scammers pose as Merseyside Police officers in spoofed calls

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after reports calls had been received from people purporting to be from Merseyside Pol…

Signs directing cyclists and pedestrians along a seaside town street with historic buildings

Transport 13 Oct 2026

Pugh says proposed Southport cycle scheme could send cars ‘round the houses’

The prospect of spending a lot of money on a cycling scheme that ticks none of the right boxes is causing concern in many quarters…

Modern glass-fronted building with curved roof and triangular glass peak, surrounded by a driveway and railings

Transport 13 Oct 2026

Missed your train at Manchester Airport? You can now catch the next one

Customers who miss a train from Manchester Airport because their flight was delayed no longer need to worry about buying another t…

Southport FC crest pin with red poppy motif overlapping the shield

Community 13 Oct 2026

Southport FC restocks Remembrance poppy badges

Southport FC has restocked its Remembrance poppy badges, priced at £4 each.One pound from every sale will go to the Royal British …

Environment 13 Oct 2026

Sefton warns residents about rogue waste traders during campaign

Sefton Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’, a campaign warning residents about criminal…

Busy indoor event with people chatting near stalls and banners under wooden beams.

Business 12 Oct 2026

Support organisations unite at United Utilities summit to help customers in need

United Utilities brought organisations that interact with vulnerable customers and those experiencing financial difficulty for its…

Calico cat resting in a grey litter tray with a pink blanket

Community 12 Oct 2026

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary seeks permanent home for Tabella

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary is appealing for the right person to give long-termindependent cat Tabella a permanent home. After 173 …

Sport 12 Oct 2026

Southport FC host Radcliffe at Haig Avenue on Saturday

Southport FC host Radcliffe at Haig Avenue on Saturday, October 17, with the National League North match kicking off at 3pm.Ticket…

Southport earn hard-fought point at King’s Lynn

Top Stories

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

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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

New parking rules give drivers longer grace periods and fairer appeals

Axel Rudakubana due to face 2027 trial over alleged Belmarsh attacks

Nine installations revealed for Southport’s Jolly Postman Book Trail

Sefton Council's Customer Services team dealt with more than 274,000 enquiries in a single year

Southport lose 2-0 at home to Radcliffe

Sefton residents urged to spot signs of child exploitation

Birkdale man jailed for domestic offences against woman

Cllr John Pugh calls for stronger marketing of Southport’s Arts Quarter

Sefton fly-tipping fines rise as enforcement notices increase fivefold

Coroner seeks family of 60-year-old man who died at Southport hospital

Police seek man after Southport assault left victim with permanent injuries

Sefton residents invited to help shape future home care services

Scammers pose as Merseyside Police officers in spoofed calls

Pugh says proposed Southport cycle scheme could send cars ‘round the houses’

Missed your train at Manchester Airport? You can now catch the next one

Southport FC restocks Remembrance poppy badges

Sefton warns residents about rogue waste traders during campaign

Support organisations unite at United Utilities summit to help customers in need

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary seeks permanent home for Tabella

Southport FC host Radcliffe at Haig Avenue on Saturday