Crime 23 Oct 2023 Southport Man David Eyre sentenced to 14 Years for Child Sex Offences A Southport man has today, Monday 23 October, been jailed for 14 years for multiple child sex offences against a girl. David Eyre,…
Emergency Services 23 Oct 2023 Serious RTA on Hoghton Street in Southport The emergency services were called to Hoghton Street and Church Street junction in Southport just after 1.00pm today after a car h…
What's On 23 Oct 2023 October half term at WWT Martin Mere Searching for that perfectly spooky day out in Lancashire this October half term? Eekish trails, pumpkin carving, canoe ‘scarefari…
Sport 23 Oct 2023 Important Reminders for Upcoming Southport Vs Chester Match There is a quick turnaround as we are back in action on Tuesday evening with a home game against Chester. The Kick Off for this ga…
Environment 22 Oct 2023 Simpler recycling collections and tougher regulation to reform waste system Reforms to household and business bin collections and a crackdown on unscrupulous waste carriers will boost recycling rates and pr…
Crime 21 Oct 2023 Investigation underway after police officer hit in face with bottle at Derby game Investigation underway after police officer hit in face with bottle at Derby game. are investigating after a police officer was hi…
Sport 21 Oct 2023 RIP Sir Bobby Charlton a true legend Sir Bobby Charlton: Man Utd and England legend dies aged 86Charlton is regarded as one of Manchester United's greatest ever player…
Sport 21 Oct 2023 Southport's unbeaten run comes to an end with a 2-0 defeat at Peterborough Sports Southport's unbeaten run comes to an end with defeat at Peterborough Sports. Two late goals one a penalty saw the Port defeated .
Crime 21 Oct 2023 Rail Staff Spit Attack: Can You Identify This Man? Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating an assault are today releasing this image in connection. On Saturday 30 Septembe…
Transport 21 Oct 2023 "Mini Police" targeting speeding drivers on Pinfold Lane in Southport The 'Mini Police' from Norwood Primary school were deployed to respond to residents complaints of speeding on the Coastal Road bet…
Crime 20 Oct 2023 Figures show that crime on Merseyside has decreased for the year ending June 2023 Chief Constable Serena Kennedy has recognised the work of officers and staff across the force following the release of the Office …
Health 20 Oct 2023 Annual service to help people remember loved ones is open to all MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend a special church service in Southport to remember their loved ones. Since 2014 the Spi…
Transport 20 Oct 2023 Merseyrail and Network Rail Tackle Flooding Disruptions Due to ongoing severe weather in the South Wirral area, on Saturday 21 October rail replacement buses will operate from the start …
Transport 20 Oct 2023 New images reveal scale of work as part of £11m Queensway tunnel upgrade Night-time closures began in June as part of a major investment to improve electrical equipment, including replacing the current l…
Crime 20 Oct 2023 Burglary and Stalking Arrests Add to Southport's Busy Crime Week On Monday two men aged 30 and 31 were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class 'B' drugs. During a search o…
Crime 20 Oct 2023 Family Releases Tribute to Southport Biker Killed in Road Incident The family of a man from Southport who sadly died following a road traffic collision yesterday, Thursday 19 October, have issued a…
Other 20 Oct 2023 Bootle-born Lioness Alex Greenwood Honoured as Freewoman of the Borough England star Alex Greenwood is officially the first ever woman to be awarded the Freedom of Sefton next week. The Bootle-born Lion…
Crime 20 Oct 2023 Merseyside Police's Major Crackdown on County Lines Nets 87 Arrests Merseyside Police continued its crackdown on county lines during the national County Lines Intensification Week (9 – 15 October), …
Environment 19 Oct 2023 The world has gone mad apparently its going to rain tomorrow Although Sefton is not going to be affected by Storm Babet, a long period of persistent rain starting in the early hours of Friday…
Emergency Services 19 Oct 2023 Police issue weather warning for Southport and the surrounding area Whilst Scotland is bearing the brunt of Storm Babet, the Met Office still have a YELLOW warning in place that covers the north wes…
Crime 19 Oct 2023 Police patrolling ASB hotspots in West Lancs This week Ormskirk Neighbourhood Police Team have been out patrolling ASB hotspots including; The Hub youth club in Banks, Carr La…
Politics 19 Oct 2023 Local MP Damien Moore Welcomes Sustained Support From Government's Household Support Fund Damien Moore MP has welcomed the launch of the Government's Household Support Fund Awareness Week which is encouraging vulnerable …
Health 25 Oct 2023 Over half of UK adults think strokes don’t affect young people. Katie from Southport story Over half (60%) of the UK population wrongly believe that strokes don't happen to young adults, according to new research revealed…
Community 19 Oct 2023 Latest SeftonCrowd funding round launches to help community groups Sefton Council has launched a new funding round as part of its digital crowdfunding initiative Sefton Crowd to support community-l…
Council 19 Oct 2023 Council Leader Praises Government Initiative to Alleviate Cost of Living Pressures Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast, has welcomed the launch of the Conservative Government’s Household …
Emergency Services 19 Oct 2023 Police statement after fatal RTC on Bispham Road in Southport Merseyside Police has confirmed that a man has died at the scene of the crash in Southport. If follows a collision involving a mot…
Sport 19 Oct 2023 Southport FC Set to Extend Unbeaten Run in Peterborough Encounter Southport hit the road again on Saturday with another long trip, this time to Peterborough Sports. The Kick Off is at 3pm. With a …
Emergency Services 19 Oct 2023 Serious police incident Bispham Road in Southport The emergency services are attending an incident on Bispham Road this morning. The incident was first reported at 6.am. There is a…
Crime 18 Oct 2023 Man dies after being hit by a car containing three people from Southport last week We can confirm a man has died following a serious road traffic collision in Liverpool City Centre on Saturday 7th October. Officer…
Crime 18 Oct 2023 Nitrous oxide to be illegal from November Possession of nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’, will be illegal from 8 November 2023. Repeat serious users of nitrous o…
Crime 18 Oct 2023 44 Serious Violence Reduction Orders secured during first six months of knife crime pilot A targeted stop and search pilot in Merseyside is helping to cut knife crime offending across the region. Merseyside Police, worki…
Health 18 Oct 2023 Neuter Your Pets: An Appeal to Prevent Unwanted Births from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary If you follow Woodlands Animal Sanctuary on social media, you may have seen their newest arrivals – a feral mum with now only 6 of…
What's On 18 Oct 2023 Southport Market is preparing for a spooktacular half term of fun for all the family. Southport Market is preparing for a spooktacular half term of fun for all the family. The hugely popular indoor food, drink and ev…
Sport 18 Oct 2023 Southport 3 Squires Gate 1 Full Time Oct 17, 2023 Line Up: McMillan, Thomson, Doyle (Quansah 46), Anson, Evans, Watson, F Heath, Bainbridge, Burgess(Morgan 70), O’Neil…
Crime 17 Oct 2023 Merseyside Police gets behind Cybersecurity Awareness Month Merseyside Police is getting behind Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is aimed at raising awareness of the importance of cybers…
Other 17 Oct 2023 Perfect your Gargoyle carving skills with a special workshop in Southport Have you ever wanted to have a go at stonemasonry, creating a gargoyle or dragon? Well if you’d like to have a go at ‘chipping off…
Transport 17 Oct 2023 Improving the journeys that matter most to the British public The minister for transport said... Our path to net zero remains ambitious, but we’re making that path more proportionate. We’re ba…
Crime 17 Oct 2023 Gunman who shot dead nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel has renewed an application to appeal against his sentence. The gunman who shot dead nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel has renewed an application to appeal against his sentence. The schoolgi…
Community 17 Oct 2023 Sefton Council once again providing £15 food vouchers for eligible children and young people during October half-term With half term approaching, Sefton Council is reminding the 9,000 or so local families eligible for free school meals, that it is …
Business 17 Oct 2023 PCC says tackling shoplifters is a priority as Safer Business Action Week springs into action Merseyside PCC Emily Spurrell is urging retail and business workers to help tackle shoplifters by reporting any criminal incidents…
Property 17 Oct 2023 Southport Theatre demolition site deserted After being fenced off during the summer the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is set to be demolished to make way for a new…
