Education 2 May 2023 Striking Teachers protest outside The Atkinson in Southport Teachers in Southport and the rest of the Country are striking today in a dispute over pay. Tuesday’s strike is the latest in a se…
Politics 2 May 2023 Dire council funding situation being lost in "mudslide of misinformation" warning Southport residents are being subjected to a "mudslide of misinformation" which is in danger of engulfing the political process lo…
Politics 2 May 2023 Southport Pier - Conservatives in Sefton won’t allow our heritage to be neglected Following reports in local media concerning Southport Pier, Conservative Group Leader, Mike Prendergast has spoken about his party…
Environment 1 May 2023 Sefton and West Lancs Chimney Sweep Cheers Ban on Housecoal Sale A Sefton and West Lancs chimney sweep has welcomed a ban on the sale of housecoal which comes into force today (May 1). Peter Bret…
Other 2 May 2023 MasterChef stars John Torode MBE and Lisa Faulkner will head to Southport Flower Show this summer. Celebrity chef couple to cook up a storm at this year’s show! MasterChef stars John Torode MBE and Lisa Faulkner will head to Sout…
Transport 1 May 2023 Tanker smashes into rear end of car at Portland Street and Cemetery Road Traffic lights in Southport The driver of a large tanker believed to be transporting milk to Bates Dairy has lost control of his vehicle and smashed into the …
Emergency Services 30 Apr 2023 Coastguard called to rescue persons stuck in mud north of Southport Pier Report of a juvenile stuck in the mud north of the pier. Our flank teams from HM Coastguard Crosby and HM Coastguard Lytham were a…
Community 30 Apr 2023 Join Hillside Hoppers for a walk through Birkdale Nature Reserve to support Dogs for Good Hillside Hoppers wish to invite you to walk with us in support of Dogs for Good on Sunday the 7th May@11 from The Grasshopper Sand…
Crime 30 Apr 2023 Tragic Accident on M62 Leaves One Dead and Two Flee the Scene: Help Cheshire Police Find the Culprits Officers from Cheshire police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision on the M62 near Warrington…
Emergency Services 29 Apr 2023 Police extremely concerned for missing man This is John Walker. He is currently missing from home and we’re really concerned for his welfare, so are now asking the public fo…
Sport 29 Apr 2023 Southport defeated for the eighth match in a row but avoid relegation Southport were defeated 2-1 at already relegated Leamington this afternoon. With other results going their way they have avoided r…
Community 29 Apr 2023 Local Hero Wins Pride of Sefton Award: Kath Wilson recognised for her contributions to Southport's Offshore Rescue Trust. Southport Lifeboat commented... A huge congratulations to our very own Kath Wilson, who last night was crowned the winner of the 2…
Emergency Services 29 Apr 2023 Land Rover smashes into green cabinet at Kew Roundabout in Southport The driver of a Land Rover lost control of their vehicle at the Kew Roundabout this morning (29th April) and ended up smashing int…
Emergency Services 29 Apr 2023 Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service welcomes 18 new firefighters to the organisation Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) has welcomed its latest firefighters to the organisation at the Pass Out celebration of co…
Health 29 Apr 2023 Lack of NHS dentistry in Sefton forcing children to pay for private treatment, says councillor Three Year Olds Told to Sign On as Private Patients Following this week's debate in parliament over the state of NHS dentistry (1)…
Other 28 Apr 2023 Damien Moore MP welcomes £301 payments for vulnerable households in Southport Damien Moore MP welcomes the Conservative Government’s extended Cost of Living Payments worth £900 for vulnerable families in Sout…
Crime 28 Apr 2023 Tougher penalties in place for those intentionally inflicting misery on the public Under new legislation introduced today (28 April 2023), police will be empowered to intervene against highly disruptive slow march…
Health 28 Apr 2023 Woodlands Animal Sanctuary desperately needs your help to pay off unexpected vet bills Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are appealing for your help! We all know what it’s like to have bills hanging over us. Woodlands Animal…
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…
