Crime 16 Dec 2022 300th arrest as part of drink and drug driving campaign in Merseyside Police have now arrested 300 people as we continue to target drink and drug driving offences through Op Limit. Op Limit, which beg…
Environment 16 Dec 2022 Dead and dying Swans on the Marine Lake update. At least 7 dead and 2 Geese After our article yesterday regarding the dead and dying Swans on the Marine Lake, eyeonsouthport received an email from an exaspe…
Emergency Services 16 Dec 2022 Air Ambulance in Compton Road - Update The North West Air Ambulance that landed in Compton Road this morning was for a window cleaner who was injured after his ladder sl…
Politics 16 Dec 2022 Comment from Damien Moore, MP for Southport, on the potential use of Pontins to house asylum seekers. Comment from Damien Moore, MP for Southport, on the potential use of Pontins to house asylumseekers. “It isn’t appropriate to hous…
Emergency Services 16 Dec 2022 North West Air Ambulance lands on Compton Road field in Southport The North West Air Ambulance landed on the playing fields at Compton Road in Southport this morning. The nature of the emergency i…
Crime 16 Dec 2022 Continued appeal to find missing 14-year-old Lillie-Mae Swift Police are continuing to appeal for help to find missing 14-year-old Lillie-Mae Swift from Rainhill. Lillie-Mae was last seen this…
Emergency Services 15 Dec 2022 Merseyside Fire Service tackling a fire in Moss Lane Southport Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire down Moss Lane this afternoon. The fire was down a track at the rear of M…
Environment 15 Dec 2022 Swans are dying as they become trapped in the ice on the Marine Lake in Southport A Swan has died after becoming trapped in the ice on the Marine Lake in Southport. Freezing temperatures mean that many parts of t…
Crime 15 Dec 2022 Man charged with drugs supply in Southport Police have charged a man with the supply of cocaine after a car was stopped for being uninsured by the Southport Local Policing a…
Environment 15 Dec 2022 Work to remove invasive species along Sefton’s coastline has begun Work has begun to remove an invasive plant on Sefton’s natural coastline. Natural England in partnership with Green Sefton are und…
Environment 14 Dec 2022 Idiot smashes golf balls into Solar Farm causing £4k of damage in Crossens and Banks area of Southport PCSO Neil commented... Sometime over the last week, someone has caused £4000 worth of damage to a new Solar Panel Farm in Crossens…
Emergency Services 14 Dec 2022 Police and Paramedics called to a property on Eastbank Street Bridge,Southport Police and Paramedics were called to a property on Eastbank Street Bridge in Southport at approximately 11.00 this morning. Office…
Crime 14 Dec 2022 Police searching Union Street in Southport after 82 year old man has his wallet stolen Police were searching Union Street in Southport this morning after an 82 year old man had his wallet stolen last night. The thief …
Crime 14 Dec 2022 Southport man remanded in custody after being caught with drugs on him On Thursday 8 December, officers stopped a motorbike rider with a suspected stolen BMW motorbike on Hampton Road, Southport. Follo…
Crime 13 Dec 2022 Another 60 Drink and Drug drivers arrested by Lancashire Police Santa’s ‘nice list’ is looking a little bit shorter now another 60 people have been caught drink or drug-driving. We’re now halfwa…
Community 13 Dec 2022 RIP Dave Pennington The club are saddened to hear that Southport supporter of many years and a former Match Sponsor, VP and regular supporter of our c…
Emergency Services 13 Dec 2022 Bad weather closes Southport Pier until further notice Southport Pier will be closed to the public until further notice as a result of extreme cold weather damage and ice. Freezing temp…
Health 13 Dec 2022 Long waiting times at Southport A&E today The hospital tweeted the following message. If you attend A&E today and it is not an emergency, you will experience long waits. Pl…
Crime 13 Dec 2022 Officers from Merseyside Police raid Nile Hotel in King St Southport Officers from Merseyside Police raided the Nile Hotel on King Street in Southport at approximately 10.45 this morning. At least 6 …
Education 13 Dec 2022 Emma, aged 10, from Linaker Primary School wins Damien Moore MP’s 2022 Christmas Card Competition. Emma, aged 10, from Linaker Primary School wins Damien Moore MP’s 2022 Christmas CardCompetition. Damien Moore MP has announced th…
Sport 13 Dec 2022 Southport FC match at Darlington tonight postponed Tuesday’s game at Darlington has been called off. The pitch is rock hard and with no sign of an increase in temperature in the nex…
Health 13 Dec 2022 Ambulance service issues urgent appeal to the public North West Ambulance Service is urging the public to think before dialling 999 after a combination of factors, including severe we…
Crime 13 Dec 2022 Stolen car found burnt out in Dobbies Car Park Southport A car found burnt out on the car park of Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport has been confirmed to be the silver Ford Fiesta stolen…
Community 13 Dec 2022 Council once again providing meal vouchers to eligible Sefton families over Christmas Over the Christmas and New Year break, Sefton Council will be supporting more than 9,000 local families by providing them with mea…
Transport 12 Dec 2022 RMT members from Network Rail have voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest offer from company bosses. Network Rail members emphatically reject company offer RMT members from Network Rail have voted overwhelmingly to reject the lates…
Emergency Services 12 Dec 2022 Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service issue warning as freezing conditions continue After the emerging tragedy in Solihull over the weekend, firefighters are issuing an urgent safety message to everyone across Mers…
Emergency Services 12 Dec 2022 Appeal for information on serious RTC in Seaforth Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred on Sandy Road in Seaforth on…
Health 12 Dec 2022 Sefton ice warning reminder after tragic events in West Midlands With a range of freshwater bodies across the Borough, including lakes, ponds, rivers and stretches of canal, Sefton Council is rem…
Environment 12 Dec 2022 Parts of the Marine Lake in Southport have frozen over Parts of the Marine Lake in Southport have frozen over as the bitterly cold weather continues. After the tragedy in the midlands w…
Crime 12 Dec 2022 If you are a victim of harassment Police will take it seriously and support is available Merseyside Police Statement. We are aware of the forthcoming Dispatches programme – Undercover: Sexual Harassment – The Truth, whi…
Crime 11 Dec 2022 Tragedy as elderly couple in Southport have car stolen and their son passes away two days later Two cars were stolen in Southport on the evening of Friday 9th December. A Range Rover was stolen from Alma Road between 4:00pm – …
Community 11 Dec 2022 Local authors Jen Palfrey and Nichola Caunce officially opened the new Jigsaw Nursery and Kids Party Room Local authors Jen Palfrey and Nichola Caunce officially opened the new Jigsaw Nursery and Kids Party Room at Hesketh Bank Communit…
Community 10 Dec 2022 Queenscourt Santa Sprint postponed Please note that this year’s Santa Sprint has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. As always, our main priority is to…
Crime 10 Dec 2022 All eyes on you this Christmas - BTP message of reassurance to passengers As the countdown to Christmas continues, British Transport Police are out in force, looking out for you and keeping you safe, 24/7…
Emergency Services 10 Dec 2022 Southport Lifeboat Crew to hold a minutes silence to remember the lost lives of the Mexico disaster We remember the brave men of Southport and St Anne’s lifeboats who lost their lives on the late evening of 9th/early morning of 10…
Transport 9 Dec 2022 Very limited Liverpool Lime Street trains during December strikes Only absolutely necessary rail travel is advised during strike action on 13, 14, 16 and 17 December Trains will be on a significan…
Community 9 Dec 2022 Appeal to find next of kin of Southport man who has sadly died Please share and help find the next of kin of a man from Southport who recently passed away. Peter Anthony Atkinson sadly died at …
Politics 9 Dec 2022 Sefton households who have prepayment meters are once again being reminded to ensure they use vouchers Sefton households who have prepayment meters are once again being reminded to ensure they use vouchers they should have been sent …
Crime 9 Dec 2022 Catalytic converter thefts on the increase in Southport warn Police There have been five thefts of catalytic converters from cars parked on driveways in Southport and Formby over the last month. Mos…
Community 9 Dec 2022 Help for rough sleepers throughout Winter 2022 in Southport and Sefton Sefton Council is highlighting details of where anyone who finds themselves sleeping rough or knows someone who is, can find help …
Health 9 Dec 2022 New practice to improve veterinary availability in Southport (opening date 21 Dec / free pet health check) Southport Vets has announced it will open its doors on 21 December to offer much needed veterinary appointments to clients and the…
