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Emergency Services 31 Mar 2023

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Celebrates Start of Construction on New State-of-the-Art Facility

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) have taken another important step towards their new multi-pump Fire & Rescue Station, stat…

Community 31 Mar 2023

Woodlands Animals Sanctuary's plea for Tilly: Help us find her forever home!

Woodlands – Tilly needs a new home The curse of the black and white cat strikes again! Tilly is a beautiful, 6-year-old cat who ha…

Business 31 Mar 2023

The Frustration Continues for Southport Pier Pavilion, Despite Slight Progress on Reopening.

Update from Southport Pier Pavilion. Dear customers, This is not the news we were hoping to give you. We should’ve had an answer b…

Business 31 Mar 2023

Southport FC Confirms Talks With New Investors To Push Club Forward

Both Liam and Ian have confirmed numerous times in interviews this season that they are actively looking for new investors to help…

Other 31 Mar 2023

HMS Mersey sails into Sefton for historic Freedom ceremony

Sefton’s proud historic links with the Royal Navy are set to be reaffirmed later this month as HMS Mersey is bestowed the Freedom …

Education 31 Mar 2023

Springbrook in Southport praised for ‘passionate’ staff and ‘child focused’ care

Ofsted has this week published a detailed and positive assessment on the care at Springbrook Short Breaks Home for Disabled Childr…

Environment 31 Mar 2023

Apprentice Installs First Electric Car Charging Points at Southport College

Southport College said... Dylan Taylor, one of our Electrotechnical Apprentices has been working on the installation of Southport …

Health 31 Mar 2023

New survey finds people are four times more likely to review dinner out than their healthcare experiences

As Healthwatch Sefton celebrates 10 years this year, it appeals for more people to feedback on NHS and Social Care services care a…

Crime 30 Mar 2023

Merseyside Police statement after Thoms Cashman found guilty of Olivia murder

We can confirm that Thomas Cashman has today, Thursday 30th March, been found guilty of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel. Followi…

Crime 30 Mar 2023

Man stabbed in attempted bike theft

A man has been arrested following an attempted robbery where a man was stabbed in Crosby this afternoon, Thursday 30 March. At aro…

Culture 30 Mar 2023

Southport Calling festival to showcase local talent alongside Eurovision festivities

Southport will be the place to party when the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest takes place this May! Southport BID and the Southport b…

Transport 30 Mar 2023

Sefton Council ensures smooth traffic flow at Aintree Racecourse during the Grand National Festival

Sefton is once again preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to the Borough for the three-day Aintree Grand National Festival l…

Crime 30 Mar 2023

Thomas Cashman found guilty of the murder of Oliva Pratt Korbel

Thomas Cashman, 34, was found guilty of murder by a jury at Manchester Crown Court. Thomas Cashman, 34, was found guilty of murder…

Sport 30 Mar 2023

Southport score 9 to progress into the Lancashire Trophy Final again

Southport went goal crazy in Leyland banging nine goals in against Ashton Athletic without reply to progress to the Lancashire Cha…

Crime 30 Mar 2023

Police Investigate String of Burglaries in Southport's Daytime Hours

Police continue to investigate a series of daytime burglaries in Southport. In each of these burglaries the offender(s) have made …

Sport 30 Mar 2023

Southport faces challenging Gloucester City team this Saturday at Haig Avenue

Southport are back in action at Haig Avenue on Saturday when we welcome Gloucester City. Kick Off is at the usual Saturday time of…

Emergency Services 29 Mar 2023

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Launches Special Ramadan Safety Campaign for 2023

At Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, we want everyone to be safe while they’re observing Ramadan in Lancashire. That’s why our c…

Education 29 Mar 2023

Southport MP Calls for Resignations of Labour Councillors Mhairi Doyle and Ian Maher Over Inadequate Children's Services

Damien Moore, local Member of Parliament for Southport, is calling for the resignations of Labour Councillors Mhairi Doyle and Ian…

Education 29 Mar 2023

Southport MP Damien Moore slams Sefton Council for failing to provide adequate support for children

Southport MP Damien Moore statement. Yesterday, Ofsted released their latest update on the state of children’s services in Sefton,…

Crime 29 Mar 2023

Police launch investigation after man falls from vehicle in Much Hoole

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after an incident in Much Hoole earlier this week. Police comment... We were ca…

Health 29 Mar 2023

Stay Prepared: Know How to Access Healthcare During Easter Bank Holiday and Junior Doctors' Industrial Action

With the Easter Bank Holiday weekend – Friday 7th to Monday 10th April – fast approaching, people are being reminded to make sure …

Community 29 Mar 2023

Southport Lifeboat Station to Open its Doors to the Public this Easter for Guided Tours and Equipment Display

Southport Lifeboat are delighted to announce that they will once again be opening their doors to the public at two open days over …

Emergency Services 29 Mar 2023

Static caravan totally destroyed after yesterdays fire in Compton Road, Southport

This is the scene today after the caravan fire in Compton Road yesterday. Luckily nobody was seriously injured and no other vans w…

Crime 29 Mar 2023

Merseyside Police welcome new sentencing guidelines for sale of knives to under-18s

Tougher measures for retailers selling knives to children come into force in England and Wales this week (1 April 2023). Merseysid…

Business 29 Mar 2023

Shoppers urged to call out online rip-offs as CMA unveils ‘red lines’

The CMA is launching a new phase of its successful ‘Online Rip-Off Tip-Off’ campaign, which this year is urging consumers to repor…

Community 28 Mar 2023

Hillside Hopper's Walking Group Pledges to Raise Funds For Southport Soup Kitchen.

Hillside Hopper, a Southport based walking group, are setting out to fundraise for Southport Soup Kitchen on Sunday 2nd April. The…

Emergency Services 28 Mar 2023

Fire service statement after Compton Road caravan fire today

Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service were called to Compton Road in Southport at approximately 9.25 this morning following reports o…

Culture 28 Mar 2023

EuroFestival to bring unique cultural experience to Liverpool in May

It’s the pre-party to end all pre-parties as details EuroFestivalare unveiled of a unique, never-before-seen cultural festival whi…

Sport 28 Mar 2023

Southport FC Set to Defend Trophy in Lancashire FA HQ Showdown Against Ashton Athletic

It’s a quick turn around and we are back in action in another Semi-Final on Wednesday with a visit to Lancashire FA HQ in Leyland …

Education 28 Mar 2023

Conservative Group leader criticizes Labour councillors for letting down Sefton's vulnerable children

Conservative group leader on Sefton Council, Councillor Mike Prendergast, has responded to the latest OFSTED report on Children’s …

Education 28 Mar 2023

Ofsted Reports Improvements in Sefton Council Children’s Services Despite Initial “Inadequate” Rating

Sefton Council’s Children’s Services was rated as “Inadequate” by Ofsted in 2022. Since then, a Government Commissioner has been a…

Culture 28 Mar 2023

Best-selling author and plant geek, James Wong, confirmed for Southport Flower Show

Botanist, Broadcaster and Best-Selling Author to join this year’s line-up!James Wong will be sharing his love for houseplants at t…

Emergency Services 28 Mar 2023

Caravan Fire at the rear of a property Compton Road in Southport

Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service were called to Compton Road in Southport at approximately 9.25 this morning following reports o…

Sport 28 Mar 2023

Marine dominate Southport in Liverpool Senior Cup semi-final with 4-1 victory

Marine deservedly progress to the Liverpool Senior Cup Final with a 4-1 win against a lacklustre Southport side. A night to forget…

Crime 27 Mar 2023

ALERT: WhatsApp account takeover scam

Criminals are targeting WhatsApp users by posing as a friend and asking for a security code. Action Fraud has received over 60 rep…

Crime 27 Mar 2023

Lancashire set to receive £2 million in new funding to tackle devastating anti-social behaviour!

Further to the Government's announcement Andrew Snowden, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, has welcomed news that Lanc…

Emergency Services 27 Mar 2023

Missing girl last seen in Birkdale has been found safe and well

Mia McCallum who was reported as missing has been found safe and well. Thanks for sharing on various social platforms. https://eye…

Crime 27 Mar 2023

14 year old girl with links to Southport missing from home

Please help find missing Wirral teenager Ava Lowey. Ava, 14, was last seen this morning in the Hamilton Square area of Birkenhead.…

Crime 27 Mar 2023

Southport man charged with threatening behaviour towards officers during drug search

Officers arrested three people following the discovery suspected drugs in Southport on Friday, 24 March.At around 2.30pm officers …

Sport 27 Mar 2023

Southport FC Club Statement on the game at Marine

We are working with our neighbours at Marine to ensure that todays game can be enjoyed by all who attend. If any Southport fan is …

Health 27 Mar 2023

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Baronet Cheese: One Person Dead

The FSA and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are warning the public not to eat Baronet semi soft cheeses which have been recalled…