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Politics 12 Jul 2023

Cllr Sean Halsall expresses disappointment as no local candidates chosen to represent Southport at next General Election

Statement from Cllr Sean Halsall as no local candidates are chosen to represent Southport at the next General Election. It was sad…

Community 12 Jul 2023

Orange Parade in Southport 2023. Full Video

The 2023 Orange Parade took place this morning in Southport. In cold blustery conditions, the Parade seemed to be a fairly low-key…

Culture 12 Jul 2023

Sefton Council Launches Public Consultation to Develop Borough's Cultural Strategy

Sefton may soon have a brand-new cultural strategy designed to boost the Borough’s incredible array of talent within its communiti…

Council 12 Jul 2023

Sefton Council urged to provide clarity on Southport Pier repairs and re-opening

The issue of Southport Pier will take centre stage at Thursday’s Full Council Meeting at Southport Town Hall with at least two mot…

Sport 12 Jul 2023

Southport 1 Tranmere Rovers 0. Match report

Southport started brightly, with Connor Heath bursting in behind the Tranmere Rovers defence inside 10 minutes, only for the ball …

Politics 12 Jul 2023

Sefton Conservative Leader calls for Deputy Leader's resignation over property interests scandal

Following the ongoing revelations concerning Councillor John Fairclough‘s property interests in Sefton, Conservative leader on Sef…

Other 11 Jul 2023

Southport MP comments on The Open being awarded to Royal Birkdale in 2026

Damien said... "It is great news that Southport's ability to hold world-class events has again been recognised, with the announcem…

Environment 11 Jul 2023

Man searches Southport's Marine Lake for lost propeller

A man is wading up and down a section of the Marine Lake in Southport in a search for his lost propeller. Using a stick to prod th…

Crime 11 Jul 2023

Merseyside Police dismiss PCSO for exploiting vulnerable woman

A Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) who financially exploited a vulnerable woman while working for Merseyside Police has bee…

Sport 11 Jul 2023

Royal Birkdale to host The Open for the 11th time in 2026

Sefton Council is delighted to announce that the borough will play home to thousands of golf lovers when the 154th Open tees off a…

Community 11 Jul 2023

Sefton Council honours Srebrenica Memorial Day

A flag is being flown at Bootle Town Hall today, Tuesday 11th July, to mark Srebrenica Memorial Day. This year marks the 28th anni…

Crime 11 Jul 2023

All 43 police forces in England and Wales join Operation Soteria to tackle rape and serious sexual offences.

The Home Secretary has announced that all 43 forces in England and Wales have signed up to Operation Soteria, the transformational…

Health 10 Jul 2023

Damien Moore MP invites applications to £1 million Government fund for community defibrillators.

Damien Moore MP invites applications to £1 million Government fund for community defibrillators. Member of Parliament for Southpor…

Crime 10 Jul 2023

More than 700 firearms recovered in ground-breaking NCA-led operation

More than 700 firearms have been recovered in the UK after an operation led by the National Crime Agency. The huge number was achi…

Sport 10 Jul 2023

Southport FC. Meet The Manager & Awards Night Now “Sold Out”

The tickets for the Meet The Manager, Players and Awards Night are now sold out. Season Ticket Holders took up the bulk of the all…

Community 10 Jul 2023

Last Chance to Apply for the Community Cashback Fund - Deadline This Friday!

It's the last few days to submit an application for the Community Cashback Fund. If you run a local group across Merseyside and wo…

Transport 10 Jul 2023

Expect delays on Wednesday in Southport for the Orange Lodge Parades

Delays in Southport town centre are expected on Wednesday 12th July for the annual Orange Lodge Parades. The parades are due to st…

Business 9 Jul 2023

Home Bargains to open a bakery in Southport Store. Another nail in the coffin for local bakers

HomeBargains is set to open a bakery in its Southport store and many others nationwide.The Southport store is located on the Meols…

Sport 9 Jul 2023

Southport v Tranmere Tuesday 7.15. No cash turnstiles

Southport's second pre-season game takes place at The Big Help Stadium on Tuesday when Tranmere Rovers come to town. The Kick Off …

Crime 9 Jul 2023

Police crackdown on Anti Social parking in Southport

This vehicle in Queen Anne Street, Southport received a ticket. Vehicles parked on pavements, causing pedestrians to walk in the r…

Environment 9 Jul 2023

New schemes to make school pick-up and drop-off safer launched in Birkdale - Video

A new scheme which aims to make it safer for young people to get to and from school while improving air quality and reducing conge…

Crime 9 Jul 2023

Police Forces Collaborate to Stop County Lines Gangs' Exploitation of Young Children

A number of vulnerable children have been identified as being at risk of exploitation from county lines gangs, during a joint oper…

Sport 8 Jul 2023

Southport 0 Blackpool 3 in pre-season friendly

Southport fall short in their first game of pre-season suffering a 3-0 loss to League One side Blackpool. The first 15 saw some po…

Transport 8 Jul 2023

Mayor Rotheram commits almost £4m to fix potholes and repair roads

Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that nearly £4m will be dedicated to fixing potholes and repairing highways across the Liverpoo…

Environment 8 Jul 2023

Tougher penalties for environmental offences: UK government introduces higher fines to deter waste criminals

On-the spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping are set to rise as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour, Environmen…

Environment 8 Jul 2023

Maintaining Ainsdale-On-Sea's natural environment is a top priority for Sefton Council

As well as being a popular spot for beach lovers, Ainsdale-On-Sea is an important asset that the Council is committed to developin…

Crime 7 Jul 2023

Elle Edwards murder: Connor Chapman jailed for a minimum of 48 years

A man who murdered a 26-year-old beautician when he fired a sub-machine gun into a crowd outside a pub on Christmas Eve has been j…

Community 7 Jul 2023

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary needs your help: 25 kittens and 18 cats in need of homes

You’ll have heard of the term buy one, get one free? The team at Woodlands would like you to remember that, when you are thinking …

Transport 7 Jul 2023

Police speed traps in Burscough and Haskayne yesterday

Our Ormskirk Neighbourhood Team supported by officers from the Special Constabulary carried out a Community Road Watch Speeding op…

Sport 7 Jul 2023

Southport v Blackpool tonight at 7.30

Southport FC start their pre-season campaign this evening and welcome Blackpool to The Big Help Stadium for a 7.30 Kick Off. The m…

Crime 7 Jul 2023

Seven arrested following warrants in Cornwall and Merseyside

Police have executed seven warrants and arrested seven people as part of an investigation into County Lines drug supply. Under Ope…

Crime 6 Jul 2023

Guilty verdict for both defendants in Elle Edwards murder trial.

Connor Chapman has been found guilty of the murder of Elle Edwards.Chapman, 23, of Houghton Road, Woodchurch, was also found guilt…

Education 6 Jul 2023

Sefton Council Children's Services welcomes first international social workers

Sefton Council Children’s Services has gone global this week as it welcomed the first cohort of international social workers. The …

Environment 6 Jul 2023

Met Office warns of thundery downpours amid heatwave across UK

Temperatures will be on the rise into the weekend for some, with an increasing chance of thundery downpours of rain. On Friday, lo…

Community 6 Jul 2023

Merseyside Police and partners committed to tackling and preventing ASB, says Police Commissioner

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner is using the launch of ASB Awareness Week to encourage victims to report incidents and to know th…

Transport 6 Jul 2023

Liverpool City Region transport leader’s call as bus consultation reaches half-way mark

Liverpool City Region’s transport lead has issued an important call as a major 12-week consultation on the future of bus services …

Emergency Services 6 Jul 2023

HM Coastguard Southport involved in mud rescue on Crosby Beach

Tasked by colleagues at Holyhead MRCC to assist our flank team HM Coastguard Crosby with a person stuck in mud, north of Crosby’s …

Transport 6 Jul 2023

10-Minute Train Service Between Hoylake and Liverpool Central for The Open Golf

More than 250,000 spectators are expected to attend the international sporting event over the course of the week from Sunday 16 Ju…

Education 5 Jul 2023

Joint summer education programme to support child asylum seekers welcomes first cohort

Sefton Council Virtual School, in partnership with Hugh Baird College, has launched a new summer school education programme aimed …

Sport 5 Jul 2023

Southport to Start Season with Local Derby Against Newly Promoted Warrington Town

It’s a home start this season and we face a local clash against newly promoted Warrington Town in the opening fixture on August 5t…

Health 5 Jul 2023

Sefton Council reminds residents of mental health debt respite scheme

Sefton Council is reminding residents of the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space, available in Sefton. The respite scheme pauses …