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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 received resoundingly strong public backing from people…

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Emergency Services Yesterday

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 Yesterday

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…

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Culture Yesterday

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 Yesterday

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 Yesterday

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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…

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Council 5 days ago

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 …

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Crime 5 days ago

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…

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Culture 5 days ago

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…

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Council 5 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Health 10 Oct 2026

Sefton councillors to scrutinise proposed 70% cut to Macmillan support

The cuts to the local Macmillan Cancer network are to come before Sefton’s Adult Care and Heath Scrutiny Committee this Tuesday Th…

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What's On 9 Oct 2026

Vue Southport announces family film line-up for October half-term

Monster-sized family adventures arrive at Vue Southport his October half-termFamilies can make the most of the October half-term w…

Sport 9 Oct 2026

Southport to host Ashton Town in Liverpool Senior Cup preliminary round

Southport will host Ashton Town in the preliminary round of the Liverpool Senior Cup on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.The tie will kic…

Car flipped on its roof with emergency vehicles, police and fire appliances at accident scene.

Emergency Services 9 Oct 2026

Vehicle overturns in Hillside crash as Waterloo Road closes

A vehicle overturned at the junction of Sandon Road and Waterloo Road in Hillside this afternoon, closing Waterloo Road over Hills…

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Environment 9 Oct 2026

First whooper swans arrive at Martin Mere for winter

The first whooper swans of the season have arrived at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough. With approximately 40 birds now…

Transport 9 Oct 2026

Class 350 trains to bring air conditioning and more space to Northern services

Air conditioning, more space and more features: Northern to upgrade North West journeys with longer, better trainsTrain operator N…

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Community 8 Oct 2026

RIP Gary Bates

Gary Bryan BATES sadly passed away peacefully on Monday 21st September 2026, aged 55 years.Loving son to Bryan and Gill, step son …

Transport 8 Oct 2026

West Coast Main Line passengers urged to check journeys before travel

Passengers reminded to check before travelling on West Coast Main Line ahead of railway improvements across two weekends. Passenge…

Health 8 Oct 2026

Free NHS flu vaccinations extended to more people across Sefton

Thousands more people across Sefton can now get their free NHS flu vaccination as the national flu programme expands.Flu can be a …