Environment 12 Jun 2023 Council issues water safety reminder as hot spell continues The National Water Safety Forum says that each year, on average 400 people drown in the UK. DifficultiesCllr Ian Moncur, Cabinet M…
Culture 12 Jun 2023 Millar and Spencer to perform at Hesketh Bank Community Centre Ian and Dominic are unique in the UK Jazz community taking their blend of melodic jazz standards and original compositions to rura…
Community 12 Jun 2023 Southport FC Former Players Association The Former Players Association now comes under the club umbrella as you may have seen in the recent announcement We would like to …
Politics 11 Jun 2023 Ministers axe River Mersey asylum seekers barge plan The government has dropped plans to accommodate 1,000 asylum seekers on a barge on the River Mersey. Local MPs and authorities in …
Environment 10 Jun 2023 Busy weekend at National Trust Formby near Southport. Arrive early for a space With the heatwave expected to continue the National Trust at Formby said... Car parks are likely to be very busy over the weekend …
Transport 10 Jun 2023 "No use crying over spilt milk" as Bates Wagon sheds load near Hesketh Park in Southport As the saying goes "There's no use crying over spilt milk" The driver of a Bates Farms And Dairy wagon lost his load of milk after…
Emergency Services 10 Jun 2023 'Merseyside Police urge public to stay vigilant as temperatures soar' With the hot weather due to hit Merseyside this weekend, we’ve come up with a few handy reminders to help you stay safe and enjoy …
Crime 9 Jun 2023 Two women issued with Serious Violence Reduction Orders after knife crimes Two women have been convicted of knife crime offences, and as a result are the first offenders in the country to be issued with Se…
Community 9 Jun 2023 Have You Received Exceptional Service from a Merseyrail Employee? Nominate Them Now! Merseyrail commented... Has a particular member of staff offered great customer service, impressed you by the way they had done th…
Emergency Services 9 Jun 2023 Empty car narrowly misses other vehicles in Morrisons Car Park The driver of a VW appears to have forgotten to put their handbrake on in their vehicle after parking in Morrisons car park in Sou…
Environment 9 Jun 2023 Yellow Weather Warning issued by Met Office for thunderstorms this weekend A Yellow Weather Warning has been issued for thunderstorms by the Met Office, as a plume of warm air will raise temperatures and i…
Sport 9 Jun 2023 Get ready for a jam-packed Pre-Season programme with Southport FC Our Pre-Season programme is now complete and a very attractive and slightly different schedule for the coming season is ready. The…
Other 8 Jun 2023 Damien Moore MP secures meeting with Deputy Prime Minister ahead of second anniversary of tragic Semina Halliwell’s death. Damien Moore MP secures meeting with Deputy Prime Minister ahead of second anniversary of Semina Halliwell’s tragic death. Yesterd…
Crime 8 Jun 2023 CCTV image released following assault on Merseyrail train Do you recognise this man? Officers have today issued an image following an assault on a teenager travelling on a train between Ne…
Environment 8 Jun 2023 Sefton Council mark World Ocean Day with stark reminder of the impact of litter The United Nations mark World Oceans Day on Thursday 8th June, with a virtual celebration of the wonder of the seas and how they s…
Community 8 Jun 2023 Be a part of the action: Volunteer your time at Southport FC Fancy a bit of volunteering, then your club needs you! As you may know, ‘Our’ club relies heavily on its team of volunteers, who p…
Other 7 Jun 2023 Southport Pier Closure Causing Increased Risks: Lib Dem Leader Warns of New Dangers Emerging Although the Pier is reputedly being closed for safety reasons, there are new risks emerging because it is NOT open. That’s the vi…
Emergency Services 7 Jun 2023 HSE to lead investigation following incident at event in Southport HSE to lead investigation following incident at event in Southport. A spokesperson for HSE said: “We are investigating an incident…
Emergency Services 7 Jun 2023 Missing boy from Derbyshire has links to Southport Help find missing 16-year-old Robin Singh, who has links to Merseyside. Robin was last seen in Derbyshire on Tuesday 30 May and it…
Crime 7 Jun 2023 Merseyside Police arrest man at Southport Job Centre Officers from Merseyside Police were called to the Job Centre on Eastbank Street in Southport this afternoon (7th June) at approxi…
Other 7 Jun 2023 Cllr Ian Maher Slams Reach PLC and Liverpool Echo for Sharing Disturbing Video of Southport Incident Cllr Ian Maher, Leader of Sefton Council, has condemned the sharing of a harrowing video relating to an injured child. He said: “I…
Other 7 Jun 2023 Maximize your child's benefits - claim up to £1,248 a year with this new online service A new online Child Benefit claims service for new parents is now available. Parents can claim as much as £1,248 a year for their f…
Transport 7 Jun 2023 Fortnight of Action: Police Cracking Down on Seatbelt Offenders You wouldn’t go on a rollercoaster without a safety bar. You wouldn’t go on a building site without a hard hat. You wouldn’t leave…
Crime 6 Jun 2023 Man from Victoria Road in Formby arrested for drugs cultivation along with two others At 6am this morning, officers from Merseyside Police’s Project Medusa and Wigan’s Challenger Organised Crime teams made three arre…
Community 6 Jun 2023 Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Full Fundraising Swing: Multiple Events to Support Local Charity Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are in full fundraising swing in a bid to keep up with the demands on their services. This weekend you …
Health 6 Jun 2023 Gonorrhoea and Syphilis Diagnoses Reach Record High in the UK According to New Data from UKHSA New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published today shows record levels of gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses in 20…
Health 6 Jun 2023 Is ‘Living Well Sefton’ really making a difference? Sefton Council wants your opinion – take the survey There’s just over a week left for people to provide feedback on ‘Living Well Sefton’, the Borough’s integrated wellness. Living We…
Health 6 Jun 2023 Are you a new or soon-to-be parent? Here's why you need to attend this event in Southport. New and soon-to-be parents and carers in Southport and Ormskirk are being encouraged to share their views and experiences of mater…
Other 6 Jun 2023 Announcing the Winners of the Splash World Family Passes! After an overwhelming response of 218 entries, we are excited to announce the lucky winners of our Splash World family pass compet…
Community 6 Jun 2023 Sefton Pride 2023: Celebrating Diversity and Equality in Southport's Victoria Park Get ready to celebrate diversity and equality this Summer as Sefton Pride is set to make a vibrant splash in the heart of Southpor…
Health 6 Jun 2023 Partnership’s contribution to Sefton health and care recognised with award nomination Work by Sefton Partnership to better join up health and social care across the borough to improve services for residents has been …
Community 5 Jun 2023 You Won't Believe How Many Volunteers There Are in Southport - Damien Moore MP Thanks Them All! Damien Moore MP thanks local charity volunteers during Volunteers' Week 2023. Local Member of Parliament, Damien Moore, has praise…
Crime 5 Jun 2023 Police appeal for information to find wanted man in connection with Southport cannabis farm Police are continuing to appeal for information to help us find Andrew Armstrong, who is wanted in connection with a drugs offence…
Other 5 Jun 2023 Unlimited Rides for £15: Emergency Services Days at Southport Pleasureland We’re delighted to announce that this year we will be holding four Emergency Services days to recognise and reward our Emergency S…
Politics 5 Jun 2023 New Accommodation Sites to Help Reduce UK's £6m Daily Bill for Asylum Seeker Hotels More than 5,000 asylum seekers will be accommodated on vessels and in alternative sites to drive down the cost of expensive hotels…
Crime 5 Jun 2023 Police incident Seabank Road in Southport Officers from Merseyside Police were called to Sacrebleu Bar shortly before 1.00pm today (4th June) after reports of anti-social b…
Community 5 Jun 2023 Join Sefton Carers Centre in celebrating unpaid carers throughout the week To mark today’s start of Carers Week, Sefton Council will be celebrating the brilliant work done by unpaid carers, as well as high…
Emergency Services 5 Jun 2023 Police appeal for witnesses to zorb ball accident in Victoria Park, Southport Police are appealing for information after a child was seriously injured in Southport.At around 2pm on Sunday 4 June, it was repor…
Emergency Services 4 Jun 2023 Police statement after 9 year old boy injured in freak accident at Southport Food and Drink Festival A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm we are currently in attendance in Southport following reports that a ch…
Emergency Services 4 Jun 2023 Major incident at the Southport Food and Drink Festival - Casualty air lifted to hospital A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “We can confirm that an Air Ambulance was called to Victoria Park, Southport this afternoo…
Emergency Services 4 Jun 2023 A Wild-Goose Chase: False Report Prompts Southport Quads' Search Efforts Southport quads paged to search for 3 missing children at Ainsdale. The quads dispatched from the lifeboat station but were stood …
