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Community 28 Apr 2023

Southport’s most famous Italian restaurant will now play home to a memorial for a popular resort musician.

Southport’s most famous Italian restaurant willnow play home to a memorial for a popular resort musician. Diners at Volare Restaur…

Council 28 Apr 2023

Councillor overheard saying that Southport Pier may have to be demolished

At last nights planning meeting to approve plans for the new Theatre held at the Waterfront Hotel a local Councillor was apparentl…

Environment 28 Apr 2023

Please keep your dogs out of coastal pools

Please do not allow your dogs into coastal pools (whether they are fenced off or not) Dogs cooling off in pools kick up silt and t…

Sport 28 Apr 2023

Southport travel to already relegated Leamington for final game of the season

Southport's final game of what has been a tough season, on and off the pitch, takes place on Saturday when they travel to already …

Health 28 Apr 2023

UKHSA launches new Adverse Weather and Health Plan

The Plan, developed by scientists and public health experts, brings together and improves existing guidance on weather and health.…

Transport 28 Apr 2023

RMT workers to strike on the day of the Eurovision Final

Rail union, RMT will launch strike action across 14 train operators on May 13th after rejecting the latest offer from the Rail Del…

Other 27 Apr 2023

Sefton Council Approves £73 Million Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport

Southport’s new Marine Lake Events Centre has reached a milestone this week after it was approved by Sefton Council’s Planning Com…

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Young Southport fan picks up 235 cigarette ends in Haig Avenue

A young Southport fan made the most of his day off from school as his teachers were on strike to help clean up Haig Avenue. Well d…

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Shocking Facts About Sewage Pollution - Find What Damien Moore Is Doing About It!

Member of Parliament for Southport, Damien Moore, is fully endorsing the next stage of the Government's strategy to curb sewage po…

Emergency Services 27 Apr 2023

Be Water Aware campaign warns of risk of accidental drowning in the UK

As the weather begins to improve, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is joining other fire services across the UK and asking peopl…

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Bank Holiday in Southport: Shocking Beach Conditions and Closed Attractions

Southport will be welcoming thousands of day trippers over the Bank Holiday weekend and many of them will be heading to the beach …

Crime 27 Apr 2023

Merseyside Police and Scientific Support at a property in Birkdale Village, Southport

Officers from Merseyside Police and the Merseyside Police scientific support unit have been at a property in Birkdale Village for …

Community 27 Apr 2023

Southport FC Invites Fans to Join Working Party to Strengthen Communication with the Board

The Board indicated recently that they are looking to appoint a voluntary Fans Liaison Officer to strengthen the means of communic…

Other 27 Apr 2023

Bellas Ice Cream in Southport director banned for 10 years after false £50k bounce back loan

Mrs Belinda Bakerman, caused Bellas Ice Cream Ltd, (“BIC”) to obtain a £50,000 government-backed Bounce Back Loan (“BBL”) on 19 Ma…

Transport 27 Apr 2023

Train drivers announce more strikes including Cup Final day June 3rd

ASLEF, the train drivers’ union, has rejected a ‘risible’ pay offer from the 16 train companies with whom we are in dispute – our …

Transport 27 Apr 2023

Taxi licensing strengthened to protect passengers in England

The government recognises the important role that taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) play in the wider transport network. The …

Sport 27 Apr 2023

Southport 0 Atherton Colls 0 (Southport Win 5-3 On Pens) Southport win Lancashire Trophy

The Lancashire Challenge Trophy is retained after a 5-3 win in a penalty shoot out. The game ended 0-0 after 90 minutes. As 0-0 dr…

Crime 27 Apr 2023

Damien Moore MP praises increase in additional police officers in Merseyside as crucial to reducing crime in Southport

Damien Moore MP supports Merseyside Police cracking down on crime, as hundreds more officers recruited onto force. Local Member of…

Politics 26 Apr 2023

Deadline for free Voter Authority Certificate applications has now passed

The deadline for people to apply for the new, free Voter Authority Certificate has now passed.. National legislation means that fr…

Emergency Services 26 Apr 2023

Have you seen Lexie? Police appeal for help in search for missing teen

Police are appealing for help in finding a 16-year-old girl who is missing in Liverpool. Lexie has been reported as missing before…

Sport 26 Apr 2023

Southport FC Condemns Attempts at Pre-Arranged Fights between Supporters Ahead of Match Against Leamington FC

Club statement.. In order to clarify our position regarding yesterday’s announcement, Leamington FC had had brought to their atten…

Other 26 Apr 2023

Couple banned from keeping animals after pets found in filth with no food or water

Police said... You may remember back in June 2022, Officers from South Rural Taskforce, seized 26 animals from a Lancashire couple…

Crime 26 Apr 2023

Paul Russell jailed for 22 months for assisting killer of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

can confirm that Paul Russell has today, Wednesday 26th April, been jailed for 22 months for assisting the killer of nine-year-old…

Crime 26 Apr 2023

Government delivers on promise to recruit 20,000 additional police officers

There are more police officers in England and Wales than ever before, new figures published by the government today confirm. The g…

Business 26 Apr 2023

Pop-up Eurovision job centre opens in Liverpool ONE

Hundreds of jobs are available in the hospitality and visitor economy sectors as well as security, logistics and retail as the cit…

Emergency Services 26 Apr 2023

Explosive discovery on Ainsdale beach leaves Coastguard scrambling for EOD support

The team were tasked (after just completing another shout) to attend Ainsdale beach in response to a report of a washed up item re…

Crime 25 Apr 2023

No Entry for Banned Fans in Upcoming League Fixture between Leamington FC and Southport FC

Following discussions between Leamington Football Club and Southport Football Club and the Police, any individual that is the subj…

Environment 25 Apr 2023

Plan now to preserve water supply, National Drought Group urges

Water companies and individuals urged to focus on preserving water now to get ahead of future dry spells. Experts have urged water…

Transport 25 Apr 2023

Mayor unveils Eurovision trains and buses – as eyes of the world turn to Liverpool City Region

Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled the show stopping trains and buses that will be hitting the Liverpool City Region’s roads and ra…

Emergency Services 25 Apr 2023

Southport Lifeboat Quads called out for Formby beach search

Southport Quads tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to help search for a despondent male at Formby.As our Quads were making their way to…

Other 25 Apr 2023

Nominate Your Favourite Building Project for Sefton Council's 2023 Design Awards

Outstanding architecture and design across Sefton will be celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony later this year. Property own…

Health 25 Apr 2023

Sefton Council Encourages Residents to Ensure Up-To-Date Routine Vaccinations

As World Immunisation Week gets underway Sefton Council’s Director of Public Health Margaret Jones is urging people across the Bor…

Other 25 Apr 2023

Southport Flower Show Announces Two New Gardening Celebrities to Join Star-Studded Line-Up

Love Your Garden Presenter and Blue Peter Gardener to join the line-up of special guests at this year’s show. We are delighted to …

Transport 25 Apr 2023

North West rail improvements planned this early May bank holiday

Passengers travelling on the West Coast main line and North West rail routes are being advised to check before they travel ahead o…

Business 25 Apr 2023

The Big Issue North to cease production

From 15 May, Big Issue North vendors will sell the national Big Issue UK weekly magazine, as Big Issue North magazine ceases produ…

Business 24 Apr 2023

Prezzo to close 46 loss-making restaurants across the UK.

Prezzo is to close 46 loss-making restaurants across the country as part of a "strategic review" of the business. The Southport re…

Environment 24 Apr 2023

Piles of filth and rubbish left behind by Travellers at Kew

The large group of Travellers who took over the old P&R at Kew have now gone. They have left behind piles of rubbish along with ga…

Other 24 Apr 2023

Merseyside Police Supports Suzy Lamplugh Trust in National Stalking Awareness Week

Merseyside Police is supporting the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and other partners as part of National Stalking Awareness Week, which runs…

Transport 24 Apr 2023

Sefton Council fixing potholes in Southport

Contractors working for Sefton Council were today busy fixing some of the hundreds of potholes in Southport. This one under the Pi…

Health 24 Apr 2023

Share your physical activity habits anonymously and help improve Sefton's health services

Residents across Sefton are being asked to share their physical activity lifestyle habits as part of a new consultation. As part o…

Crime 24 Apr 2023

Travellers again set up at Fairways Park and Ride in Southport

Yet another group of Travellers has taken over the Fairways P&R in Southport. This is the second time this year that a group of Tr…