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Business 3 Feb 2023

Digital, Creative and Tech Businesses are being invited to the first ‘Sefton Huddle’, at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club

Digital, Creative and Tech Businesses are being invited to the first ‘Sefton Huddle’, at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club on Thu…

Education 3 Feb 2023

Teachers at Meols Cop School in Southport given strike ‘exemption’ to prepare for Ofsted

Thirty teachers were given “exemptions” by their union to cross the picket line yesterday so they could prepare for an Ofsted insp…

Other 3 Feb 2023

24-hour February postal strike called

Postal workers have announced their first postal strike of the year. From 12.30pm on Thursday 16th February until before 12.30pm o…

Transport 3 Feb 2023

“Fare evaders will have to dig deep” Government's new £100 penalty fare comes into force

Northern has issued a warning to fare evaders across its network the government’s new £100 penalty fare comes into effect. Anyone …

Crime 2 Feb 2023

Commissioner sets out budget proposals to prioritise frontline policing

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden outlined his commitment to protect frontline policing as he presented his …

Crime 2 Feb 2023

Birmingham burglar who once burgled a Southport bride on her wedding day jailed again

A heroin addict with an extensive criminal record who smashed in the door of a Birmingham Wetherspoons and brandished a metal pole…

Health 2 Feb 2023

Living Well bus will be in Southport on Sunday

Sunday 5 February – Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, The Promenade, Southport PR9 0DZ Residents can get up to date with an…

Politics 2 Feb 2023

Asylum seekers will not be placed in Pontins Southport

A spokesperson from Sefton Council said: “Following detailed discussions between the Sefton Council Chief Executive and colleagues…

Sport 2 Feb 2023

Southport make the short trip to Chorley on Saturday

The fourth of what was five but is now probably going to be six in a row away from Haig Avenue sees us make the welcome, short jou…

Crime 2 Feb 2023

Public reminded to remain vigilant against burglary during the dark nights

In the last three months, since November 2022, some of Merseyside’s most prolific burglars have been sentenced to a total of more …

What's On 2 Feb 2023

Eurovision Needs You!

With just over three months until one of the biggest music competitions in the world takes over Liverpool – the Eurovision host ci…

Crime 2 Feb 2023

Two arrested in Southport after drugs found

Officers from Marsh Lane Target Team 1 have today arrested two males from Southport on suspicion of drug supply offences. Officers…

Crime 1 Feb 2023

Image released after man masturbates on-board train between Southport and Liverpool

Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating an incident during which a man masturbated on-board a train in Merseyside are re…

Crime 1 Feb 2023

Sefton residents are being warned about fraudsters offering free surveys to check for toxic mould in their homes.

Sefton residents are being warned about fraudsters offering free surveys to check for toxic mould in their homes. Since recent hig…

Other 1 Feb 2023

Appeal to find next of kin of a woman who died in Southport Hospital

Sefton Coroner's Office is appealing for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a woman from Burscough in Ormskirk. Eleanor Little, ag…

Environment 1 Feb 2023

Three Sefton parks were voted as a “Local Favourite” in the Fields in Trust’s UK’s Favourite Parks 2022 award.

Three Sefton parks were voted as a “Local Favourite” in the Fields in Trust’s UK’s Favourite Parks 2022 award. Fields in Trust, an…

Transport 1 Feb 2023

West Coast main line closure for Preston station track upgrades

West Coast main line passengers are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of four weekends of essential railway improvements at…

Sport 1 Feb 2023

Darlington 0 Southport 0

In a game were the conditions were always going to be the winner Southport return to Lancashire with a hard earned point. It was b…

Transport 31 Jan 2023

Normal service on Merseyrail on 1st and 3rd of February

Merseyrail commented... There is currently a lot of news coverage of strike action in public transport companies. We understand th…

Crime 31 Jan 2023

Statement from Chief Constable following publication of national police response to Hillsborough families report

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: "We acknowledge the publication today of the national police response to the Hillsborough Fam…

Community 31 Jan 2023

Conservative MP and Town Centre Councillor call for Southport Pier works to be expedited.

Conservative MP and Town Centre Councillor call for Southport Pier works to be expedited. Southport MP Damien Moore has backed Tow…

Education 31 Jan 2023

National Education Union Strike Action Letter to Parents

Following recent ballots by teacher unions, I am writing to inform you the National Education Union (NEU) intend to carry out indu…

Sport 31 Jan 2023

New Date for Southport v Alfreton Town

Southport's home game against Alfreton Town, postponed on January 21st, will now take place on Tuesday March 21st with a 7.45pm Ki…

Environment 31 Jan 2023

Cloud Gardener UK heading to Southport Flower Show

From his 18th floor city centre balcony in Manchester, Jason Williams’ aim is to inspire a new generation of urban gardener. He ho…

Emergency Services 31 Jan 2023

Mud rescue training for Southport Lifeboat Crew

On Thursday evening, our crew undertook mud rescue training. Although scenic, the Sefton coast is riddled with potential dangers t…

Emergency Services 30 Jan 2023

Vehicle gets stuck under Southport Pier at the Ocean Plaza

A workman driving onto the Ocean Plaza this afternoon (30th January) ignored the height restriction barrier and got his ladders ja…

Crime 30 Jan 2023

Southport man wanted on recall to prison

Can you help locate a Southport man who is wanted on a recall to prison for breach of his licence conditions? Darren Robert Jones-…

Crime 30 Jan 2023

Sunday report from Southport Police Station

Good morning from Southport Police station, as we round off last week’s national Neighbourhood Policing Week with some of the work…

Sport 30 Jan 2023

Darlington v Southport preview

After a disappointing return of one point from two games against teams in the bottom four in the last week, Southport now face two…

Crime 30 Jan 2023

Police recover car stolen from Southport in Kirkby

This Ford Fiesta ST was stolen from the Southport area recently. Police found it parked up in Kirkby. The vehicle has been recover…

Sport 29 Jan 2023

AFC Telford 1 Southport 1

Deadlock at Telford with the points shared in a 1-1 draw. Southport had plenty of possession but very little to show in front of g…

Emergency Services 28 Jan 2023

Police appeal to find 20 year old woman missing since December

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 20-year-old woman from Liverpool. Wijdan Al-Maskari was last seen on Thursday 15 D…

Business 28 Jan 2023

Funeral costs lower for bereaved families following CMA order

A review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the funerals market has indicated that the introduction of transparency…

Crime 28 Jan 2023

Good afternoon from Southport Police Station

Good afternoon from Southport Police Station; Home of the North Sefton Neighbourhood Policing team. Here is an update on some of t…

Business 28 Jan 2023

Flybe stops trading and cancels all flights – what you need to know

On 28 January 2023, the High Court appointed David Pike and Mike Pink as Joint Administrators of Flybe Limited (“Flybe”). Flybe ha…

Emergency Services 27 Jan 2023

Southport Lifeboat rescue despondent female from the beach

The Southport Rescue said... Holyhead Coastguard tasked our ATV quad bikes to a despondent female on Southport Beach.The quads arr…

Crime 27 Jan 2023

Couple from Liverpool jailed after bullet heads and casings found at Southport address

Police are welcoming the sentencing of a man to six years and nine months years in prison following an operation into the supply o…

Community 27 Jan 2023

Missing Southport girl Shannane Turner found safe and well

Great news! Shannane Turner from Southport was found safe and well last night, Thanks as always for sharing our appeals

Health 27 Jan 2023

Jordan Nimmo from MenBehindTheMasc is cycling from Southport Pier to Blackpool Tower and back again

After struggling with mental health problems Jordan has set up a fundraising page. Hi guys! If you're reading this, then thank you…

Emergency Services 27 Jan 2023

House fire Hereford Road in Southport

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to a property on Hereford Road in Southport this morning (27th January). When they …

Crime 27 Jan 2023

Friday Good morning from Southport Police Station

Good morning from Southport Police Station. Firstly today, let’s address some of the comments that were made yesterday, in respons…