news 20 Feb 2022 Council close Covid test centre in Southport because its windy Due to high winds from Storm Franklin we have had to close the LFT testing centre at Splash World Southport. We apologise for any …
news 20 Feb 2022 Council close Parks across Southport and Sefton due to Storm Franklin Due to high winds and rain forecast this afternoon (Sunday 20th) our Green Sefton teams have closed a number of parks. This is to …
news 20 Feb 2022 Yellow weather warning in place for Southport as more strong winds arrive Very strong winds may cause disruption across Northern Ireland, southwest Scotland and Irish Sea coasts, particularly on Sunday ni…
news 20 Feb 2022 Early trains from Southport and other stations cancelled on Monday morning Due to the ongoing Met Office weather warnings, on Monday 21 February, some of the first timetabled trains will be cancelled. This…
news 19 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Costa Coffee on Central 12 in Southport damaged in storm Sections of the roof at Costa Coffee on Central 12 in Southport have come loose after yesterdays storm and are flapping about in t…
news 19 Feb 2022 Southport v Leamington match off due to waterlogged pitch Today’s game against Leamington has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The pitch is holding water and with the forecast fo…
news 19 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: West Street in Southport still closed After yesterdays storm West Street is still closed due to falling tiles from a building. The road will remain closed until the bui…
news 19 Feb 2022 Lewis Mansell Joins Southport FC on Loan till the end of March Striker Lewis Mansell has joined Southport on loan from Accrington Stanley until March 26th. Born in Burnley. Lewis began his care…
news 19 Feb 2022 Southport drivers did you witness fatal accident at Switch island yesterday? Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident in Netherton on Friday 18th February. Officers were con…
news 18 Feb 2022 Southport MP offers advice to residents during storm Eunice With Storm Eunice currently in full force in Southport, I wanted to provide constituents with some key information to assist with …
news 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Cladding blown off Ocean Plaza Southport.Marine Drive closed again Cladding has been blown off the Ocean Plaza building on the Marine Drive in Southport. Police have closed the road between Sports …
news 18 Feb 2022 Merseyrail cancel early trains from Southport and other stations tomorrow to make sure its safe On Saturday, some of the first timetabled trains will be cancelled. This is to allow trains to run to check lines are clear of sto…
news 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Wind rips off part of Tesco petrol station roof on Preston New Road in Southport Howling winds from Storm Eunice have ripped away part of the roof at the Tesco petrol station on Preston new Road in Southport. Th…
news 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Bankfield Lane Southport closed as large tree blown out of the Botanic Gardens Bankfield Lane is closed in Southport after Storm Eunice claimed another tree from the Botanic Gardens. Local diversions are in op…
news 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice: Tree crashes to the ground outside Southport Police Station Police are clearing up after a large tree crashed to the ground outside Southport Police Station this afternoon. Officers were bru…
news 18 Feb 2022 Marine Drive in Southport now open after safety inspection Our highways team have conducted a safety inspection of Marine Drive in Southport following its earlier closure and we are satisfi…
news 18 Feb 2022 Merseyside police advice for staying safe during Storm Eunice The Met Office have provided an Amber weather warning for today, Friday 18th February, for Storm Eunice, which may cause significa…
news 18 Feb 2022 Storm Eunice. Marine Drive in Southport now closed between Weld Road and Fairways The Marine Drive in Southport is now closed for safety reasons as Storm Eunice is expected to sweep in. Diversions are in operatio…
news 18 Feb 2022 Three year Football Banning Order issued to Everton fan from Southport A three year Football Banning Order has been issued to an Everton fan for shouting a racist slur during the game against Burnley o…
news 18 Feb 2022 Martin Mere wetland centre near Southport will be closed today due to Storm Eunice Centre closure- Friday 18 February. Due to severe weather warnings, we’ve taken the decision to close on Friday 18 February, for t…
news 18 Feb 2022 Southport v Leamington Match Preview. Kick off 3.00pm Saturday As long as Storm Eunice doesn’t do its’ worst we entertain Leamington at Haig Avenue on Saturday with a 3pm Kick Off. Tickets HERE…
news 17 Feb 2022 Council want your views on “Les Transformations de Southport” Sefton Council has launched a brand new consultation to seek the views of residents, businesses and visitors to the resort about f…
news 17 Feb 2022 Tickets for Southport Air Show, including for the brand-new, exclusive Pier Viewing are now on sale. Southport’s famous Air Show, which takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July, offer two full days of fun for all the family…
news 17 Feb 2022 Teenagers arrested in Southport town centre as anti social behaviour increases during half term Following an increase in reports of youth related anti-social behaviour in Southport town centre and seafront areas, Local Policin…
news 17 Feb 2022 Merseyrail advises Southport and City Region passengers not to travel tomorrow unless necessary Strong winds are forecast on Friday 18 February and we expect disruption to our services from midday. Based on the latest Met Offi…
news 17 Feb 2022 Oil spill response company on Southport beach today An oil spill response company were at the Weld Road entrance of Southport beach this morning as high tide approached. Staff from t…
news 17 Feb 2022 Marine Dr along with parks and gardens in Southport will be closed tomorrow as Storm Eunice arrives Marine Drive in Southport will be temporarily closed on Friday (February 18th) as part of Sefton Council’s response to Storm Eunic…
news 17 Feb 2022 Police to mark flagstones in Churches in the Ormskirk Halsall and Southport areas after thefts We are aware of and are actively investigating several high value thefts of Yorkstone from various churches around the county. As …
news 17 Feb 2022 Sefton Council launches Domestic Abuse public consultation Sefton Council, on behalf of Sefton’s Domestic Abuse Partnership Board, is in the process of completing a Domestic Abuse Needs Ass…
news 17 Feb 2022 Teenage boy missing from home in Lydiate near Southport Please share and help us find missing 16-year-old Francis McLaughlin from Lydiate.Francis has been missing from home since 9 Febru…
news 17 Feb 2022 Matt's sponsored wax for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary near Southport Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are incredibly proud and grateful to their Maintenance Man Matt, who has volunteered to do a sponsored …
news 16 Feb 2022 Sefton Rangers rescue person on Ainsdale Beach in Southport in howling gale Sefton ranger service attended an incident on Ainsdale Beach this morning, shortly after high tide. Witnesses stated that an indiv…
news 16 Feb 2022 Southport residents may get Council Tax rebate for energy paid into their bank accounts directly Earlier this month, the Government announced support to help households with rising energy bills including a one-off £150 energy r…
news 16 Feb 2022 MP welcomes £607,271 in support for Southport domestic abuse victims. Damien Moore MP welcomes £607,271 in support for Southport domestic abuse victims. Damien Moore, MP for Southport, has welcomed th…
news 16 Feb 2022 National Trust at Formby near Southport issue warning to public of tar balls washing onto beach Following the recent oil leakage off the North Wales Coast, the ranger team are assessing the impact of pollution at National Trus…
news 16 Feb 2022 Large police presence at Southport Station today There was a large number British Transport Police at Southport station this afternoon.Several Police vehicles were parked up close…
news 16 Feb 2022 Missing man from Manchester may have been spotted in the Southport and Formby area Merseyside police have released a statement. Can you help our colleagues at Greater Manchester Police locate missing person Paul R…
news 16 Feb 2022 Warning signs erected on Southport beaches after oil spillage off North Wales ENI statement following the oil spill “We confirm that a limited hydocarbons release of less than 500 barrels occurred on Monday, …
news 16 Feb 2022 Another church has York Stone footpath stolen by heartless thieves South Rural Taskforce are appealing for witnesses following a theft of York Stone from Ormskirk Parish Church. The incident is bel…
news 16 Feb 2022 National League North result.Southport 0 Curzon Ashton 0 It somehow finished all square at Haig Avenue tonight and the sides shared the points after a very entertaining 0-0 draw. The same…
news 16 Feb 2022 Teenage girl missing from home.Last seen in Skelmersdale Police are appealing for help in tracing a 15 year-old girl who is missing in Liverpool. Lexi Weightman was last seen in Skelmersd…
