Politics 26 May 2022 Southport MP, statement "I do not in any way support anyone blatantly breaking the Covid rules" Yesterday, I was in the Chamber to hear the Prime Minister’s statement on the publication of the Sue Gray report. These illegal ga…
Environment 26 May 2022 Council say they will reach every bin in Southport and Sefton.Please use the correct phone number Sefton residents are being asked not to use unrelated council numbers to get in touch regarding bin collection delays. The Council…
Emergency Services 26 May 2022 Police warning people to be sensible ahead of Liverpool Champions League final and parade on Sunday This weekend is set to be a busy one for the city with the Champions League Final being screened at venues across Merseyside on Sa…
Crime 26 May 2022 Speeding drivers targeted in Haig Avenue Southport Pictured is Constable Mullen, while on secondment to the Southport Neighbourhood Team. In response to community speed concerns on …
Other 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…
Council 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…
Transport 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…
Politics 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…
Emergency Services 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…
Crime 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…
Community 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…
Business 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…
Environment 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…
Crime 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…
Emergency Services 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…
Business 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 …
Environment 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…
Transport 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…
What's On 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 …
Transport 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…
Crime 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…
Transport 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…
Transport 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…
Council 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…
Health 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…
Community 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…
Transport 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…
Crime 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…
Environment 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…
Emergency Services 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…
Emergency Services 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…
Crime 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…
Emergency Services 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 …
Crime 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…
Transport 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…
Environment 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…
Transport 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…
Other 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…
Sport 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,…
Crime 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…
Council 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 …
