Emergency Services 22 Aug 2023 Tragic Death on Line Near Formby, Victim Pronounced Dead at the Scene A spokesperson from BTP said: "Officers were called to the line near Formby at 3.50pm today (22 August) following reports of a cas…
Transport 22 Aug 2023 Person hit by train at Freshfield Due to a person being hit by a train at Freshfield the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 1…
Crime 22 Aug 2023 Police warn public not to approach a dangerous wanted man with links to Southport Police said... Can you help our colleagues at Skelmersdale Police find wanted man Curtis Fox? He has links to Southport This is Cu…
Politics 22 Aug 2023 Sefton Council accuse Southport MP of "Cheap Stunts" regarding The Pier Southport MP Damien Moore organised a plane to flyover the seafront this morning towing a banner with "Save Our Pier " on it. It w…
Environment 22 Aug 2023 Sefton teams up with high street shops to discourage wild bird feeding in town centres Sefton Council is working with high-street shop owners to discourage people from feeding pigeons. While providing birds in the gar…
Environment 22 Aug 2023 Initiatives to Keep Dogs Safe on Sefton Beaches For many, a day out at the beach wouldn’t be complete without the company of their beloved dogs. That’s why Sefton Council’s Green…
Business 22 Aug 2023 Plane flying over Southport towing a banner with "Save Our Pier" on it A plane has been flying over Southport this morning towing a banner with "Save Our Pier" on it. The plane was above the town for 1…
Crime 22 Aug 2023 Prolific thief has links to Southport Help find a man from south Liverpool, who is wanted in connection to multiple thefts and public order offences. Sean Draboczi, 34,…
Sport 22 Aug 2023 Southport FC Faces Double Challenge with Brackley and Chorley Matches An away trip to Brackley on Saturday (26th) followed by a Lancashire derby against Chorley on Bank Holiday Monday is on the menu f…
Transport 21 Aug 2023 Continued appeal after woman pedestrian killed on M6 near Appley Bridge Police are continuing to appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the M6 motorway yesterday morning, Sun…
Business 21 Aug 2023 Southport MP visits Tesco Express on Chapel Street Damien said... It was fantastic to visit Tesco Express on Chapel Street to learn more about the great work they are doing to suppo…
Crime 21 Aug 2023 Multiple thefts from vehicles in Tarleton early this morning Lancashire Police said... In the early hours of this morning 21/8/2023 (around 2am to 3am) one vehicle was stolen on Church Road, …
Crime 21 Aug 2023 Lucy Letby will die in prison after being sentenced today for murder Lucy Letby, of Arran Avenue in Hereford, was sentenced during a hearing at Manchester Crown Court today (Monday 21 August) for sev…
Other 21 Aug 2023 Southport Flower Show. Pictures after the crowds have gone The 2023 Southport Flower Show was a huge success with fine weather and thousands of people attending over the four days. Once the…
Environment 21 Aug 2023 Crosby Marine Lake Re-Opens for Booked Sessions and Classes Crosby Marine Lake has re-opened for organised sessions and classes. People wanting to take part in activities such as sailing, wi…
Emergency Services 21 Aug 2023 Fatal Collision on M6 Prompts Appeal for Dashcam Footage Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the M6 motorway yesterday morning, Sunday 20 Augu…
Emergency Services 20 Aug 2023 Bootle man missing from home Please share and help find missing 31-year-old Paul Bradbury from Bootle.Paul has been missing since this morning, Sunday 20 Augus…
Sport 19 Aug 2023 Twelve defeats in a row for Southport FC Southport suffered their twelfth defeat in a row despite a new interim manager being in charge after Liam Watson stood down. A goa…
Culture 19 Aug 2023 A few pictures from a packed Southport Flower Show Just a few pictures from the show today that was packed with people enjoying the fine weather. The show continues tomorrow with Ju…
Crime 19 Aug 2023 Police catching speeding drivers in Rufford Ormskirk Neighbourhood Police Team were out yesterday evening on Holmeswood Road, Rufford conducting a traffic operation after con…
Environment 18 Aug 2023 Storm Betty Set to Bring High Winds and Heavy Rain to UK Coastal Areas Met Éireann have named Storm Betty as a low-pressure system which is also triggering Met Office warnings. Storm Betty, which will …
Emergency Services 18 Aug 2023 Lexi Weightman: Previously Missing Teen Disappears Again Police are appealing for help in finding a 16 year-old girl who is missing from home in Liverpool. Lexi Weightman was last seen at…
Culture 18 Aug 2023 Southport MP Praises Annual Flower Show Southport MP Damien Moore said... Yesterday marked the opening of the 99th year of the Southport Flower Show since its inception i…
Crime 18 Aug 2023 Police Respond to Southport Restaurant Break-In, Two in Custody Two men were arrested on suspicion of burglary at a Southport town centre restaurant in the early hours of this morning, Friday 18…
Culture 18 Aug 2023 Rachel Riley at Southport Flower Show on Ladies Day Rachel Riley and her husband Pasha Kovalev were the stars of the Southport Flower Show today. The TV stars have been married since…
Other 18 Aug 2023 Abandoned Rolls Royce on Lord Street, Southport A Rolls Royce appears to have been abandoned on Lord Street close to the Grand. The car has two parking tickets attached to the wi…
Crime 18 Aug 2023 Quick Police Response Leads to Arrest Following Trespass Store Vandalism A 32 year old man was arrested recently, on suspicion of burglary, after a member of the public reported a man smashing the window…
Business 17 Aug 2023 Government backs pubs to open earlier for World Cup Final The Government is encouraging councils in England to get pubs open earlier on Sunday ahead of the Lionesses historic World Cup fin…
Business 17 Aug 2023 Liverpool FC statement on Anfield Road Stand.Stadium builder Buckingham files notice to appoint administrator Liverpool FC has today released the following statement. Buckingham Group has made us aware that it has filed for a notice of inte…
Sport 17 Aug 2023 Liam Watson quits as Southport FC manager The club confirms that a re-structure of its management team will take place with immediate effect. As part of this, Liam Watson w…
Crime 17 Aug 2023 57 year old Southport man arrested after bike theft A 51 year old man from Southport was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, having been found in possession of a bike sto…
Culture 17 Aug 2023 Southport Flower Show attracts thousands on the first day Thousands of people attended the first day of the Southport Flower Show in perfect weather conditions. Thankfully the ground has d…
Transport 17 Aug 2023 Passengers advised of Piccadilly platform upgrades in September Passengers are being advised of changes to journeys while platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station are resurfaced this…
Politics 16 Aug 2023 No plans for bank holiday if England win World Cup There are "no plans" for an extra bank holiday if the England women's football team win the World Cup, the government has said. Th…
Crime 16 Aug 2023 Business Owners Cautioned as Southport Burglaries Resemble Previous Crime Spate Police are investigating an emerging pattern of business burglaries that have taken place to small businesses in and around Southp…
Sport 16 Aug 2023 All the goals from Southport's crushing 5-1 defeat at Spennymoor Town A night that started so brightly ended in a very disappointing 5-1 defeat at Spennymoor. Playing some good football early on and t…
Crime 16 Aug 2023 Two vehicles stolen in Burscough burglary An address on the Heathfields Estate in Burscough was broken into last night and the keys for two vehicles were taken from inside …
Environment 16 Aug 2023 United Utilities Slapped with £800,000 Fine for Illegal Water Abstraction United Utilities Water Limited have been fined £800,000 after illegally abstracting 22 billion litres of water from boreholes in L…
Transport 16 Aug 2023 Sefton Road Safety: Public Consultation for Moving Traffic Offences Enforcement Sefton Council is encouraging all road users to take part in a new consultation on measures to make the Borough’s roads safer. The…
Community 16 Aug 2023 Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Gears Up for a Fun-Filled Family Day Woodlands – Family Fun Day – Fun for all the family! Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are in full preparation mode for their Family Fun …
Sport 16 Aug 2023 Spennymoor Town 5 Southport 1 Despite taking the lead Southport crashed to a 5-1 defeat at Spennymoor last night. That is the 11th consecutive loss. Southport a…
