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Great British Summer Savings scheme cuts costs for Southport families

With rising costs making life's little treats harder to afford, the Government has introduced the Great British Summer Savings sch…

Swish & Stitch community clothes swap poster featuring a group of school students in uniform, with event details and how-it-works panels.

Community 2 days ago

Free uniform and coat swap coming to Southport Market

Swish & Stitch, the community clothes shop is coming to Southport Market on Sunday 9th August for a uniform and coat swap.You can:…

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Emergency Services 2 days ago

Vehicle fire extinguished on Southport Road in Scarisbrick

Firefighters were called to Southport Road in Scarisbrick this morning, Thursday 6 August, after a vehicle caught fire.The fire ap…

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Education 3 days ago

Sefton work experience programme supports 2,824 students

Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson has praised the success of Elevate Education Business Partnership's (EBP) work experien…

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Transport 3 days ago

Bootle-to-Anfield shuttle bus to start for Liverpool home matches

A new trial shuttle bus service will run from Bootle to Anfield for Liverpool home matches from Sunday 9 August 2026.The first ser…

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Health 3 days ago

How to watch the 2026 solar eclipse safely in Southport and Merseyside

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on Wednesday 12 August 2026, including Southport and the wider Liverpool Cit…

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Culture 3 days ago

The Atkinson scores 89% in national tourism agency assessment

The Atkinson in Southport has retained its “Very Good” rating after a mystery shopper visit by the national tourism agency, VISIT …

Health 4 days ago

Nearly 90,000 receive first dose in NHS MenB campaign

Nearly 90,000 young people have received the first dose of a two-dose meningitis B vaccination campaign launched ahead of the new …

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Emergency Services 4 days ago

Four-year-old boy taken to hospital after car hits him on Southport Promenade

A four-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car on Southport Promenade.Merseyside Police said officers were cal…

Environment 4 days ago

July 2026 sets UK records for dryness and sunshine

Provisional Met Office figures show that July 2026 set records for rainfall, temperature and sunshine across parts of the UK.Engla…

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Sport 4 days ago

Southport start 2026-27 campaign with first visit to Hebburn Town

Southport FC begin their 2026-27 Enterprise National League North campaign away to newly promoted Hebburn Town on Saturday, August…

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Health 5 days ago

More than 20,000 adapted oral health packs given to children with SEND

More than 20,000 adapted oral health packs have been distributed to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND…

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Transport 5 days ago

Sefton Council to investigate parking problems at Marshside Primary School

Complaints by residents about car parking at and around Marshside Primary School have been taken up by Lib Dem Councillors who hav…

Formation of red aerobatic aircrafts in a blue sky with smoke trails above a Southport Air Show 2026 sign

What's On 6 days ago

Southport Air Show announces Red Arrows and Typhoon displays

The Red Arrows will appear on both days of the 2026 Southport Air Show, which is now less than four weeks away.The show takes plac…

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Transport 6 days ago

Parbold railway upgrade completes on Wigan to Southport route

Pictures have been released of a major project to upgrade railway lines between Wigan and Southport.On Saturday 1 August the route…

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Crime 1 Aug 2026

Police appeal after wanted man leaves custody outside Liverpool Magistrates’ Court

Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a wanted man made off from prisoner transport staff outside Liverpool Magist…

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Council 1 Aug 2026

Duke Street Park in Formby gets new path and wildlife mural

A popular park in Sefton has seen the first in a list of planned improvements completed with the introduction of a new pedestrian …

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Culture 31 Jul 2026

Southport exhibition explores Sefton’s historic link with Mons

A famous painting linked to one of the most remarkable stories of the First World War is now on display at The Atkinson in Southpo…

Council 31 Jul 2026

Government announces funeral sector crackdown after Hull funeral director sentencing

The government has announced urgent plans to crack down on rogue operators in the funeral sector and ensure better protection for …

Crime 31 Jul 2026

Axel Rudakubana charged with four offences over alleged HMP Belmarsh incidents

Axel Rudakubana has been charged with four offences linked to separate incidents at HMP Belmarsh, including two alleged assaults o…

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Transport 31 Jul 2026

Action secured for clearer traffic warning after cars crash onto golf course

A new stop sign is to be erected by Sefton Council on Fleetwood Road at the junction with Hesketh Road after action by Cambridge W…

What's On 30 Jul 2026

Southport Airshow returns in August after improved 2025 event

Southport Airshow returns to the seafront on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026, with the Red Arrows scheduled to appear on bot…

Health 30 Jul 2026

UCR services managed 62,607 referrals across Cheshire and Merseyside in 2025/26

Urgent Community Response (UCR) services across Cheshire and Merseyside managed 62,607 referrals during the 2025/26 financial year…

Sport 30 Jul 2026

Southport FC’s Hereford fixture selected for live DAZN coverage

Southport FC’s home match against Hereford on Monday, August 31, 2026, has been selected for live coverage on DAZN.The Bank Holida…

Education 30 Jul 2026

Sefton early years leaders train to reduce hidden costs for families

Leaders from 11 of Sefton’s Early Years’ settings recently took part in training to help reduce financial pressures on parents and…

Think before you pack: assortment of luggage and home appliances lined up against a blue background.

Transport 30 Jul 2026

Rail passengers urged to check luggage rules before summer travel

Millions of passenger journeys are expected across the rail network this summerFrom wheelie bins to shopping trolleys and everythi…

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Environment 30 Jul 2026

Squirrel pox outbreak confirmed among red squirrels in Formby

Sefton Council has joined its partners in drawing attention to the spread of squirrel pox and highlighting how to protect Sefton's…

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Education 30 Jul 2026

More than 2,000 children join Sefton Libraries’ summer reading challenge

Cllr Liz Dowd, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for Libraries has welcomed the news that just one week into the…

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Health 30 Jul 2026

Belong at Home Southport retains place among UK’s top 20 home care groups

Dementia specialist home care service, Belong at Home Southport has retained its crown as the UK’s only not-for-profit operator to…

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Council 29 Jul 2026

Sefton councillors seek answers over Marine Lake Events Centre costs

Opposition Sefton councillors have not given up on their attempts to find out the full story behind the 40% increase in the cost o…

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Community 29 Jul 2026

Southport remembers Alice, Bebe and Elsie two years on. Video

Hundreds of people gathered outside Southport Town Hall today to remember Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe…

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Emergency Services 29 Jul 2026

Rail industry launches campaign after more than 19,000 trespass incidents

Rail industry’s new safety campaign reminds public of life-threatening risk of trespass Dinusha Ilanperuma shares her story of how…

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