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news 26 May 2022

Southport Air Show will play host to the first UK appearance by the world famous S Korean Air Force

Southport Air Show will play host to the first UK appearance by the world famous South Korean Air Force in more than ten years. Th…

news 26 May 2022

Stunning images and video of Southport Marine Lake Events Centre revealed as consultation launches.

Sefton Council has launched its public consultation on much anticipated plans for the Southport Marine Lake Events Centre and acco…

news 26 May 2022

Severe disruption to Southport line trains this morning after breakdown

Services between Liverpool Central - Hunts Cross are at a stand. A bus service has been requested but is not yet in operation. Bus…

news 26 May 2022

MP joins calls for law change to protect cats

West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has supported the cross-party parliamentary motion calling for a change in the law that would requ…

news 26 May 2022

Water safety campaign launched as data shows 35M people plan to visit the coast

Despite warmer weather arriving, sea temperatures remain dangerously cold, increasing the risk of cold water shock. The Royal Nati…

news 25 May 2022

Warrant carried out in relation to intelligence on supply of fake Champions League tickets

Officers carried out a warrant at an address in Cheshire this morning, Wednesday 25th May, in response to intelligence on the supp…

news 25 May 2022

Eligible Southport families can use vouchers, worth £15 per child per week, to buy food at half term

Once again, Sefton Council will be supporting local families over the forthcoming half-term holiday by providing meal vouchers. El…

news 25 May 2022

Echo Healthcare snaps up Southport business to deliver hi-tech medical simulation

A Southport business behind hi-tech solutions for medical simulation, education and training has been acquired by a US counterpart…

news 25 May 2022

‘Notches’ in Ainsdale Sand Dunes will be created to boost biodiversity on the Southport Coast

V-shaped gaps will be excavated in the front of selected sand dunes at Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR) to improv…

news 25 May 2022

Mindless idiot fills Southport fountain with bubble bath

A mindless idiot has filled a fountain in the gardens outside The Vincent Hotel with bubble bath this morning (May 25th). There ar…

news 25 May 2022

16 New recruits celebrate joining MFRS in first Pass Out Ceremony of 2022

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) has welcomed its latest firefighters to the organisation at the Pass Out celebration of co…

news 25 May 2022

A thirsty Summer on the horizon for Southport drinkers as can factory workers vote to strike

June pay strikes at Carlisle's Crown Bevcan factory will hit summer supplies of cans of Coca Cola, Heineken, Brewdog, Magners and …

news 25 May 2022

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Near Southport Summer Appeal

What would you like to achieve this summer? Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are looking to help as many animals as they can and they ar…

news 25 May 2022

Railway workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action across Network Rail

Railway workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action across Network Rail and the train operating companies, in the…

news 25 May 2022

Taste buds tingling ahead of bumper 2022 Southport Food & Drink Festival

Taste buds will be set a-tingling next week as Sefton Council’s 2022 Southport Food & Drink Festival gets underway. Running for a …

news 24 May 2022

New £12m cycle funding will be a ‘down payment’ on Mayor Steve Rotheram’s active travel ambitions

Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced £12m of additional funding has been secured to build high-quality walking and cycling routes ac…

news 24 May 2022

Firearms Surrender 2022 – Shotguns, antique revolver and crossbows among weapons handed in

Twelve shotguns, an antique revolver and two crossbows are among the haul of weapons handed in so far as part of a firearms surren…

news 24 May 2022

Fans advised to plan ahead and stay local for LFC celebration parade

Important travel information is now live as anticipation builds ahead of the UEFA Champions League final this weekend when Liverpo…

news 24 May 2022

Southport MP hails “seismic change” to Southport’s fortunes during Queen’s Speech debate.

During the Queen’s Speech debate last week, local MP Damien Moore applauded the progress made in recent years to put Southport bac…

news 24 May 2022

Southport Councillor is calling for greater clarity from Council about missed bin collections

Conservative Leader on Sefton Council, Councillor Mike Prendergast, is calling for greater clarity from Sefton Council about misse…

news 24 May 2022

Southport MP comment on "inadequate childrens services" and lack of A&E

During a debate last week on “Making Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow Old”, local MP Damien Moore raised the two most pr…

news 24 May 2022

Damien Moore MP asks Southport residents to embrace War Graves Week.

Damien Moore, MP for Southport, is calling on residents of Southport to come together and discover the World War heritage on their…

news 23 May 2022

Self-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads

A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, ha…

news 23 May 2022

British Transport Police recording almost 98 per cent of all crimes

British Transport Police is recording an outstanding 97.9 per cent of crimes committed across the network, the police inspectorate…

news 23 May 2022

Public urged to help bees, butterflies and other pollinators

The public are being encouraged to count bees, butterflies and other pollinators as part of the latest drive to protect and increa…

news 23 May 2022

Southport Lifeboat and Quads called out to reports of two people heading towards Blackpool

Southport Rescue commented... Our quads and UAS (drone) were requested to investigate reports, by local lifeguards, of potentially…

news 23 May 2022

People asked for their views on 101 and 999 services in Southport and Merseyside

Residents of Southport and Merseyside are being asked to take a few minutes to tell police chiefs about their experiences of the 1…

news 22 May 2022

Armed Police search Moor Lane in Woodvale Southport for three youths with a gun.

Armed police and the National Police Air Service Helicopter searched the area. A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We can conf…

news 22 May 2022

Police car and another vehicle collide in Hillside in Southport

The emergency services were called to Hillside Road in Southport yesterday afternoon after two cars one of which was a police car …

news 22 May 2022

Pictures from one of the largest Cannabis farms ever found in Southport

On Thursday 19th May, Police Officers from the Neighbourhood Team based at Southport Police Station executed a warrant at the site…

news 21 May 2022

Coastal Road and Marine Drive in Southport closed on Sunday for the Southport Triathlon

The Coastal Road/Marine Drive will be closed on SUNDAY 22nd May between PONTINS and THE PLOUGH ROUNDABOUT between 06:30 - 1:00PM f…

news 21 May 2022

Fines for Merseyside anglers caught fishing illegally in Ince Blundell and Formby

Three anglers fishing without a licence in Merseyside caught more than they bargained for with fines running into hundreds of poun…

news 21 May 2022

Changes to train times for Liverpool FC victory parade and Champions League Final

Following a spectacular season, a victory parade will take place in central Liverpool on Sunday 29th May and Merseyrail have put a…

news 21 May 2022

Have a bug-tastic time this May Half Term at Martin Mere near Southport

Calling all bug explorers! Visit WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this May Half Term to have a fantastic day of bug themed activitie…

news 20 May 2022

Southport FC respond to criticism on social media over next seasons season ticket prices

Thank you to all our fans for your support this last season since we have been able to welcome you back into the stadium. However,…

news 20 May 2022

Alexander Road Southport update. 1277 cannabis plants discovered after officers raid property

A warrant was executed and a cannabis farm consisting of 1,277 plants across 17 rooms was recovered. Matt Brown, head of the Merse…

news 20 May 2022

Have your say on a proposed PSPO across coastal and visitor areas in Southport and Sefton

Sefton Council are asking people to have their say on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across coastal and visitor …

news 20 May 2022

Record breaking number of street parties planned for Sefton's and Southport Jubilee celebrations

Sefton will play host to a record number of street parties where local people are celebrating next month’s Queen’s Platinum Jubile…

news 20 May 2022

Southport mini police on the look out for speeding motorists on Norwood Ave and Roe Lane

The Mini-Police were out in Southport earlier this week, on a mission to educate drivers to stay within speed limits. Children fro…

news 20 May 2022

Southport Marine Lake Events Centre & Light Show Public Consultation

Sefton Council is set to launch its public consultation on much anticipated plans for the Southport Marine Lake Events Centre and …

news 20 May 2022

Arrests following reports of disorder in Everton

Police arrested seven men following reports of disorder in the Everton area last night (Thursday 19 May). A large group began thro…