Eye on Southport
Southport weekend travel, safety and emergency advice
Here is your friendly local update, with practical information to help Southport and nearby communities stay safe and prepared this weekend.
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Merseyrail cancels early services on Southport line for track checks
Some early Merseyrail services on the Southport line will run without passengers on Sunday 25 October while tracks are checked. Further cancellations are possible if issues are found. Customers are advised to check the Merseyrail website or app, while planned engineering work and replacement buses continue.
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SP Energy Networks issues advice for Merseyside power cuts
SP Energy Networks advises residents to avoid damaged electricity equipment and report power cuts or network damage by calling 105 or online. Households can check restoration information using the postcode lookup. Extra support is available through the Priority Services Register for eligible customers during outages.
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Formby dispersal orders target reports of fireworks, intimidation and fighting
Two dispersal zones are in place in Formby until 5pm on Sunday 25 October after reports of fireworks, intimidation, shop damage and fighting. Officers can direct people suspected of causing or likely to cause anti-social behaviour to leave and not return for up to 48 hours.
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Be Ready campaign advises families to stock up for emergencies
The Government’s Be Ready campaign encourages households to prepare for up to three days of disruption, including power cuts, flooding and severe weather. Suggested steps include storing water and food, keeping a torch, radio, medicines and charged power bank, and checking on vulnerable neighbours.
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Sefton Council warns of health risks from unauthorised bonfires
Sefton Council warns that unauthorised bonfires containing household waste, batteries, gas canisters or appliances can cause explosions, toxic smoke and spreading fires. Residents are urged to attend licensed events, secure wheelie bins, avoid combustible materials and report fly-tipping or unlit bonfires.
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