Crime 14 Jun 2022 Southport MP Damien Moore slams French handling of Champions League Final Damien Moore MP has slammed the French authorities for their handling of the Champions League Final. On Friday, Mr. Moore met with…
Culture 13 Jun 2022 Huge 130 year old map on display as part of special Southport exhibit From golden sandhills to a bustling and busy seaside town – Southport has a rich and ever changing history. That’s the theme of a …
Emergency Services 13 Jun 2022 RTC Birkdale Village in Southport as driver loses control of vehicle Liverpool Road in Birkdale is blocked after the driver of a vehicle lost control and smashed into a parked vehicle close to Walmer…
Sport 13 Jun 2022 Alex Russell a Southport FC all time great has sadly passed away. Southport FC said... We have today received the very sad news that Alex Russell passed away yesterday after a short illness, aged …
Emergency Services 13 Jun 2022 Late evening call out for Southport Lifeboat after reports of person in the sea by the Pier Our Inshore Lifeboat (ILB), Arctic 24 lifeboat and ATV quad bikes were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to reports of a person enteri…
Health 13 Jun 2022 Rosie Cooper MP welcomes Southport and Ormskirk hospital patient visiting changes Rosie Cooper MP has today welcomed the return to pre-pandemic visiting arrangements within Southport & Ormskirk Hospital for both …
Politics 13 Jun 2022 Damien Moore MP for Southport presses for increased opportunity in the Civil Service. Lasts Thursday, Southport MP Damien Moore raised the suspension of the Civil Service Fast Stream in Parliament, following an annou…
Emergency Services 13 Jun 2022 National Response Policing Week 2022 This week, we are joining police forces across the country to highlight the work of response police officers and the vital part th…
Crime 13 Jun 2022 Mindless vandals smash bus shelter to bits on Eastbank Street Southport Mindless vandals have smashed a bus shelter to bits on Eastbank Street in Southport. The incident occurred during the night accord…
Other 13 Jun 2022 Southport FC tribute to Billy Bingham MBE who sadly passed away last week In the near 131-year history of Southport Football Club, there is perhaps no person who has commanded greater acclaim and admirati…
Health 13 Jun 2022 Southport MP recently met with representatives of The Harper-Lee Foundation Sometimes a small piece of awareness can save a life. I recently met with representatives of The Harper-Lee Foundation in Parliame…
Community 13 Jun 2022 MP. Unpaid carers do so much brilliant work across Southport Unpaid carers do so much brilliant work across Southport, working tirelessly to support those they care about, and so it is only r…
Politics 12 Jun 2022 Now Southport Tories say questions about Boris Johnson are 'unhelpful' Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: The refusal of local Tories to say whether they have confidence in the Prime Minister t…
Emergency Services 12 Jun 2022 Drug driver stopped on the M6 with 3 children asleep on a mattress in the back of a box van Disgraceful behaviour by the driver of this van; he tested positive for Cannabis after being stopped for speeding on the M6. A sub…
Culture 12 Jun 2022 Former Southport Champion reporter scoops Soap Of The year Award Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: I'm delighted to report that Jane Hudson (pictured), executive producer of Emmerdale, w…
Culture 11 Jun 2022 Save The Rave concert in Victoria Park Southport attended by thousands Thousands of music fans have travelled to Victoria Park for the Save The Rave concert. The concert continues until 10.pm. Bar pric…
Culture 11 Jun 2022 The Apprentice Boys of Derry march through Southport - Videos The Apprentice Boys of Derry marched through Southport Town Centre this afternoon. The march followed the route of the Orange Para…
Emergency Services 11 Jun 2022 Southport Lifeboat and Lytham RNLI rescue 3 people trying to walk to Blackpool A spokesperson for the Lifeboat commented... Our ATV quad bikes and Inshore Lifeboat were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to reports…
Community 11 Jun 2022 Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are beginning to feel the pinch following a rapid decline in donations Woodlands – Could you help save a life? With the cost of living rising at an alarming rate and the aftermath of COVID lockdowns, W…
Transport 11 Jun 2022 Mayor confirms £2 bus fare for the Liverpool City Region £2 single adult fare for all bus services in the region Announcement follows on from region’s decision to pursue bus franchising C…
Crime 11 Jun 2022 Another "car key" burglary in Southport this time in Kew Road The second car key burglary in Southport this week took place on Kew Road in Birkdale between 03:00 and 04:00 am on Friday 10th Ju…
Community 11 Jun 2022 Fire Service calls on young people to ‘think twice’ before getting caught up in social media trends Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging young people to think about the consequences of getting caught up in social medi…
Politics 10 Jun 2022 Southport Tory politicians have brought shame on our town, says veteran journalist Martin Hovden Not one elected Tory representative in Southport has the courage or self-respect to say whether they support lockdown-breaking Bor…
Other 10 Jun 2022 People are being asked for their views on proposals which aim to tackle ASB Southport town centre People are being asked to share their views on proposals which aim to tackle anti-social behaviour in Southport town centre and el…
Sport 10 Jun 2022 Former Southport manager Billy Bingham has sadly passed away Southport FC are very sad to hear of the passing of former manager Billy Bingham aged 90. We will be bringing a full tribute here …
Emergency Services 10 Jun 2022 Fire in Cambridge Arcade in Southport Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service were called to the Cambridge Arcade in Southport just after Midday today after a litter bin was…
Crime 10 Jun 2022 Seventeen arrested in day of action tackling violence against women and girls Police have arrested 17 men as part of their ongoing commitment to tackling violence against women and girls. The forcewide day of…
Council 9 Jun 2022 Council confirm there is no industrial dispute over waste collections Further to recent information circulating on social media platforms and other media outlets, Sefton Council can confirm that there…
Politics 9 Jun 2022 Former leaders slam Southport Tory MP's refusal to say how he voted in Johnson confidence vote Former leaders slam Tory MP's refusal to say how he voted in Johnson confidence vote Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: As…
Transport 9 Jun 2022 Southport commuters advised to check train times as changes to timetable start from Monday From Monday 13 June, services will resume on Kirkby & New Brighton lines but with changes to train times and frequency. Trains wil…
Crime 9 Jun 2022 Police investigating after BMW X5 stolen from property in Southport A spokesperson for the Police said... We are investigating a 'car key burglary' that took place between 03:00am and 04:00am on Wed…
Emergency Services 9 Jun 2022 Four Police vehicles and two Ambulances rush to the Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport Police and Paramedics rushed to the Royal Clifton Hotel on Southport Promenade ay approximately 1.00 pm today 9th June. According …
Crime 9 Jun 2022 Merseyside Police called to property on Lulworth Road in Southport Officers from Merseyside Police rushed to a property on Lulworth Road early this afternoon. Police could be seen in the rear garde…
Crime 9 Jun 2022 Firearm recovered along canal in Sefton A working firearm has been recovered in Bootle after it was found it hidden in a pair of trousers near the canal yesterday, Wednes…
Community 9 Jun 2022 Stepping Stones in Southport are looking for volunteers to facilitate their sessions Stepping stones is a social group in Southport for people with disabilities who may be feeling socially isolated. The group was st…
Health 9 Jun 2022 Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is seeking a new chairperson Sefton Council for Voluntary Service is seeking a new chairperson to continue and develop the work of Healthwatch Sefton. Healthwa…
Community 9 Jun 2022 Sefton Council thanks volunteers for immense contribution during Volunteer’s Week 2022 Sefton Council is saying “thank you” to the hundreds of volunteers who give up their spare time to give back to the Borough, as Vo…
Politics 9 Jun 2022 Southport MP will be holding a surgery at the Atkinson tomorrow. My next surgery will take place tomorrow, Friday 10 June at the Atkinson Library on Lord Street between 11am and 2pm. No appointme…
Politics 9 Jun 2022 Time for Southport Tories to come clean about Boris Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Earlier this week I revealed the disgraceful attitude of Southport Conservative MP Dami…
Crime 8 Jun 2022 Woman, 35, charged in connection with arson at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Police have charged a 35 year-woman with arson following a fire at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral on Sunday 29th May. Police wer…
Crime 8 Jun 2022 Missing Southport boy found safe and well Merseyside Police said... Missing Kallum Mook-O'Neil, 11, who was reported missing from Birkdale, has been found safe and well. Th…
