Education 7 Sep 2022 MFRS apprentice emergency call handlers pass assessments with flying colours All seven apprentice emergency contact handlers at Merseyside Fire & Rescue (MFRS) have achieved the highest possible grade in the…
Council 6 Sep 2022 Cost of living factsheet available to print off on Sefton Council website An easy-print factsheet detailing ways people worried about the national Cost of Living crisis can get support and advice is now o…
Emergency Services 6 Sep 2022 Armed Police surround vehicle on Scarisbrick New Road in Southport Armed Police have stoppped a vehicle on Scarisbrick New Road in Southport at approximately 3.15 this afternoon. Police used T pack…
Community 6 Sep 2022 Southport supporter to shave his head for charity Supporters may remember back in 2009 that Steve Roberts was subjected to having his head shaved on the pitch, all in a good cause.…
Sport 6 Sep 2022 Southport FC start the defence of Lancashire Trophy against Longridge Town Southport will begin their defence of The Lancashire Challenge Trophy with a home tie against Longridge Town. Details Tuesday 20th…
Emergency Services 6 Sep 2022 Hey Amigos nightclub in Southport issue statement after girl seriously injured falling from balcony A spokesperson for Hey Amigos in Southport said... In light of recent events we just want to say all of our thoughts are with the …
Emergency Services 6 Sep 2022 Firefighters and firefighter control staff are preparing for a ballot for strike action Firefighters and firefighter control staff are preparing for a ballot for strike action, following consultation in Fire Brigade Un…
Crime 6 Sep 2022 Driver caught doing 64 mph in a 30 mph near Southport Police said... We have heard the concerns of the community and have been conducting Speed Enforcement on Holmeswood Road near Sout…
Crime 6 Sep 2022 Olivia Pratt-Korbel's Dad and his family pay tribute to the little nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s Dad, John Francis Pratt, and his wider family have today issued this statement: “Words can’t express the pai…
Crime 6 Sep 2022 Detective's granted further time to interview men arrested over murder of Olivia Detectives investigating the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel have been granted a further extension of 36 hours to cont…
Sport 5 Sep 2022 Tough draw for Southport in FA Cup Not the kindest of draws for Southport as they face an away game at Darlington in the Second Qualifying Round. The game (subject t…
Crime 5 Sep 2022 75 kilos of suspected Class A drugs worth £5m seized following arrest on M6 in Lancashire Police have arrested and charged a man and seized around 75 kilos of suspected Class A drugs, following an incident on Saturday, 3…
Politics 5 Sep 2022 Southport MP "Thrilled" that Liz Truss is new Prime Minister Damien Moore, MP for Southport, said:“I'm thrilled that Liz Truss has been elected as Leader of the Conservative and Unionist Part…
Transport 5 Sep 2022 Marine Drive in Southport closed for 11 weeks The Marine Drive in Southport is closed between Hesketh Road and Fairways for 11 weeks for repair and resurfacing. Local diversion…
Health 5 Sep 2022 Southport and Ormskirk hospitals shortlisted for patient safety award The Trust is one of six nationally to be recognised by the trade journal Health Service Journal in the category for Harnessing a H…
Crime 5 Sep 2022 Everton and Liverpool issue joint statement after racist graffiti painted on buildings Both Everton and Liverpool Football Clubs jointly condemn the defacing of buildings and murals ahead of the Merseyside Derby. Raci…
Politics 5 Sep 2022 Merseyside’s PCC releases annual report after one year in office Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has reflected on the achievements and challenges of her first year in office as she releases her …
Politics 5 Sep 2022 MP honoured to be nominated to Hall of Fame for BSL work West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has been nominated for the ‘Signature Hall of Fame’ for her work with the Deaf Community. Signatur…
Emergency Services 4 Sep 2022 Woman falls from balcony at Hey Amigos nightclub in Southport A spokesperson for Merseyside police said... "We were called to reports over concern for safety at around 2.55am after a woman fel…
Crime 4 Sep 2022 Two men arrested in connection with Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Dovecot Detectives have arrested two men in relation to the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Dovecot, with one suspect arres…
Community 4 Sep 2022 Resident of Balmoral Drive in Southport creates homemade speed awareness sign A resident of Balmoral Drive in Southport has made a sign asking drivers to "Kill Their Speed" and not my cat. Adding at the botto…
Community 4 Sep 2022 MP presents Community Farming Hero award to local farmer Robin Cropper West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper last week presented local potato farmer Robin Cropper of J Cropper & Sons, with the National Farme…
Sport 4 Sep 2022 Southport slump to another defeat away at Banbury Southport came away empty handed after suffering a 3-1 defeat on the raod at Banbury United. It started well for The Sandgrounders…
Other 3 Sep 2022 The New Look of Eye on Southport! After a year of providing news to Southport, we decided it was time for a change. Thus, we set out on redesigning and rebuilding E…
Environment 3 Sep 2022 Money-saving group buying scheme for solar panels now available for Sefton homeowners As energy prices soar and the cost of living crisis worsens, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has launched Solar Toget…
Business 2 Sep 2022 Liverpool dock workers set to strike over pay Dock workers at the Port of Liverpool are to strike after being offered a "pay cut dressed up as rise", a union has said. Unite sa…
Crime 2 Sep 2022 Route of Olivia murderer revealed by Merseyside Police This is the route the killer of Olivia Pratt-Korbel took on Monday 22nd August around 10pm. He ran along Finch Lane, away from the…
Crime 2 Sep 2022 Oliva murder.Police release video of man they would like to talk too As we relentlessly pursue the gunman who shot and killed little Olivia Pratt-Korbel, we are still trying to trace everyone who was…
Community 2 Sep 2022 Southport Lifeboat Crew will be at Trinity St Peters School in Formby on Saturday Tomorrow (Saturday 3rd) our crew will be at Trinity St. Peter’s School for a community fundraising event hosted by St. Peter’s Chu…
Sport 2 Sep 2022 Banbury United v Southport Preview Southport make a first ever trip to Banbury on Saturday for a game that we hope will see The Sandgrounders get back on the winning…
Sport 2 Sep 2022 Banbury v Southport matchday information There will be no segregation for this game. Admission prices for this match are as follows: Adults £15.00 Concessions £11.00 (Over…
Health 2 Sep 2022 Southport and Ormskirk Hospital trust holds annual general meeting Members of the public are invited to a live broadcast of the annual general meeting of the Board of Southport and Ormskirk Hospita…
Crime 1 Sep 2022 Police appeal after teenage girl reported as missing Police are appealing for help to find a 17-year-old teenage girl from Rainhill who went missing this morning (Thursday 1 September…
Emergency Services 1 Sep 2022 Update after man falls from window in Southport. Woman being questioned by detectives A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "We are investigating following reports a male fell from height at a property in Southp…
Crime 1 Sep 2022 Serious incident in Avondale Rd North Southport. Police, Ambulance and NWAA all on scene.Video The emergency services rushed to a property on Avondale Road North in Southport just before 10am today. Two ambulances six police …
Council 1 Sep 2022 Sefton Council cabinet member "shocked and heartbroken" over cost of living crisis At their meeting today, Sefton Council’s Cabinet endorsed actions planned to help the Borough’s residents and business cope with t…
Transport 1 Sep 2022 A single bus journey to cost no more than £2 across Southport and the City Region from 18th Sept Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that bus passengers will soon be able to travel across the Liverpool City Region for no more th…
Other 1 Sep 2022 The World Reimagined art education project comes to Sefton A 1.7-metre-high globe designed by artist Amy Bourbon has been placed in The Strand in Bootle as part of The World Reimagined, a g…
Crime 31 Aug 2022 Merseyside Police investigate another murder. Police can confirm that they have today, Wednesday 31st August, launched a domestic murder investigation following the death of a …
Emergency Services 31 Aug 2022 RTC Liverpool Road in Southport. A BMW driver suffered serious damage to their car today at approximately 11.50am on Liverpool Road in Southport between The Crown …
Politics 31 Aug 2022 Southport MP Damien Moore says its fantastic to visit Southport FC It is always fantastic to visit Southport Football Club for a catch-up on how the team are doing, the Club’s plans for the future,…
