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Changing Places facility officially opens at The Atkinson, Southport

Changing Places toilets enable anyone, regardless of their disability, to go to the shops, attend hospital appointments, enjoy com…

Southport man arrested and charged with 13 offences

Following a spate of thefts from vehicles and burglaries in the Southport area recently, a warrant was executed at an address in B…

Southport hospital discharge lounge welcomes first patient

Going home from hospital just got a whole lot better at Southport and Formby District hospital. The ribbon was cut this week on a …

Southport man charged with Class A and B drugs offences

A Southport man has been charged with drugs offences as part of an ongoing investigation into drugs supply in Merseyside. George P…

Arriva bus strike in Southport and the North West to continue into next week

A spokesperson for Arriva said... We are disappointed for all our customers to confirm that the strike will be continuing into nex…

Missing boy last seen at Birkdale and Hillside Stations in Southport

Please share and help us find missing 13-year-old Craig Richards from Seaforth. Craig has been missing from home since 8 July and …

Sefton Council looks to establish Clean Air Zone as part of plans to improve public health in Sefton

Sefton Council considering use of Clean Air Zone as part of plans to improve public health in Sefton Plans to tackle air pollution…

Passengers urged to plan ahead and only travel if necessary on 27 July. National industrial action

The rail industry is in the process of finalising another special ‘strike day’ timetable for next Wednesday (27th July) ahead of a…

A fantastic video of Southport from 1975, how times have changed

Having a lovely time. Wish you were here! A happy holidaymaker writes to her family in this promotional film for Southport, which …

Travellers set up camp in Botanic Gardens car park in Southport

A large group of Travellers have set up camp in the Verulam Road car park at the Botanic Gardens. At least eight caravans and tran…

The Cazoo Classic starts at Hillside Golf Club in Southport

Just a few general pictures of the Cazoo Classic that got underway today at Hillside GC. Hopefully the crowds will get bigger as t…

Police incident on Chapel Street in Southport

Police rushed to Chapel Street in Southport at approximately 9.30 today 21st July after being called by members of the public. Off…

Police give final talk of the school year to Greenbank Pupils in Southport

So that's it for the school year. Pictured is Safer Schools Officer Constable Andy RITCHIE who, with the assistance of Student Con…

Value for money golf as Cazoo Classic tees off in Southport

With the 2022 Cazoo Classic teeing off today at Hillside on Sefton’s celebrated Golf Coast, the Council is reminding people about …

Samantha Mumba to headline Pride in Liverpool

Irish pop legend Samantha Mumba will headline this year’s Pride in Liverpool festival, with a performance on the Barclays Main Sta…

Man wanted for firearms offences and recall to prison could be in Southport

Know this man? Police are continuing to appeal for help to trace a 31-year-old man who is wanted on recall to prison. Johnathan So…

Council cabinet to consider Southport Marine Lake Events Centre business case

Sefton Council’s Cabinet will next week consider a report which would see the Local Authority reach a major milestone in its plans…

Queens Road in Southport to be closed to traffic again as Council issue order

After being reopened to traffic recently because the TTRO expired Sefton Council have now reinstated the order. About two cyclists…

Southport Lifeboat attends Blundellsands Sailing Club Lifeboat open day

On Sunday, our volunteer crew had the pleasure of attending the Blundellsands Sailing Club Lifeboat day, a yearly Southport Indepe…

Travellers break into Meols Cop Park in Southport and set up camp

A large group of Travellers have broken into Meols Cop Park and set up camp. They have driven across the grass and parked up close…

Striking Arriva bus drivers form picket line on Eastbank Street in Southport

Arriva bus drivers have formed a picket line on Eastbank Street in Southport as the fight for better pay and conditions. Arriva No…

Making meadows at Martin Mere near Southport

At WWT Martin Mere, the nature reserve is currently awash with colour. The orchids are just starting to go over, but you can see t…

Missing: Lexie Weightman, also known as Lexie Erin

Police are appealing for help in finding a 15 year-old girl who is missing in Liverpool. Lexie Weightman, who is also known as Lex…

Southport 3 Marine 0 Match Report

A well-rounded performance saw Southport bounce back from the defeat to Tranmere and beat Marine 3-0 on one of the hottest days si…

Southport Conservatives left exposed over 'hypocritical' Children's Services attacks

Local Conservatives have been accused of putting 'political games" before the welfare of Sefton's children after a series of attac…

Southport MP refuses to say who he supports in Tory leader race

Southport Tory MP Damien Moore has yet again refused to be open and transparent with local residents, writes Martin Hovden. He was…

National trust at Formby near Southport close car parks for safety reasons

For safety both car parks closed To keep visitors, staff and volunteers safe both car parks are closed for the rest of the day and…

Police release pictures of gun recovered from the Marine Lake in Southport

Three men were arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm in Southport on the evening of Sunday 17 July. At around …

Hillside Golf Club in Southport to host the Cazoo Classic from July 21-24

The Cazoo Classic returns for a second year to the DP World Tour schedule from July 21-24 and marks the Tour’s first visit to the …

Southport MP to work with the Harper-Lee Foundation to raise awareness of Button Battery dangers.

Vandal destroys flowers at The Sporting Jester in Southport - Video

A vandal who has been banned from the Sporting Jester pub on Eastbank Street in Southport after assaulting a member of staff a cou…

Unite secures substantial pay increase to end Stagecoach Merseyside pay dispute

Unite members employed by Stagecoach in Merseyside have ended their industrial dispute after agreeing a substantial pay increase. …

Significant disruption again on Southport and Merseyrail train services as heat takes its toll

There will be significant disruption to services on Tuesday 19 July due to the forecast high temperatures and red weather warnings…

Southport v Marine Tuesday.The Kick Off is at 7.30pm

Our fourth pre-season game takes place on Tuesday when neighbours Marine visit Haig Avenue. The Kick Off is at 7.30pm. This is a f…

Southport Battle of the Bands goes from strength to strength

We're just one heat away from the semi-finals and Southport Battle of the Bands is on course for an amazing grand final in August,…

Police officers remove gun from Southport Marine Lake three are arrested

Three men were arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm in Southport yesterday evening, Sunday 17 July. At around…

Coastal and Visitor Areas Public Space Protection Order approved for Southport and Sefton

Sefton Council on Thursday 14 July 2022 approved a new Coastal and Visitor Areas Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), to help ens…

Quarter of a million meals sold in Southport Market's first year

More than a quarter of a million tasty treats have been served up during Southport Market’s first year of operation. As the hugely…

Major disruption on Southport Merseyrail line due to hot weather and crew shortages

Due to expected high temperatures on Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 July, it is likely that Merseyrail services will be disrupted. We advi…

Three more call outs for Southport Lifeboat on Sunday

Our lifeboat and quads were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to assist in the search for a missing child at Formby beach. Our quads e…

Despite warnings to stay out of the Sun people flock to Southport beach in the sunshine

After being told to stay indoors and various other warnings that being outside in todays heatwave is bad for you scores of folk he…