Emergency Services 12 Aug 2026 Witnesses sought after one-vehicle crash inside Queensway Tunnel Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision inside the Queensway Tunnel.We were contacted at jus…
What's On 12 Aug 2026 Visitors urged to plan ahead for eclipse at Ainsdale Beach A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the UK today (Wednesday 12 August), with more than 91% of the Sun set to be obscured fr…
Emergency Services 11 Aug 2026 35 new police constables sworn in at Lancashire Police ceremony Lancashire Police has welcomed 35 new police constables who were sworn in at an attestation ceremony at the force headquarters in …
What's On 11 Aug 2026 P-51 Mustang ‘Jersey Jerk’ to fly at Southport Air Show 2026 A P-51 Mustang named Jersey Jerk will join the flying display at Southport Air Show 2026.The historic aircraft is due to appear ov…
Emergency Services 11 Aug 2026 United Utilities warns of cold-water shock as heatwave hits North West As another heatwave hits the North West, United Utilities is highlighting the dangers of cold-water shock.The water company for th…
Transport 11 Aug 2026 Queensway Tunnel closed in both directions after off-road bike collision The Queensway Tunnel is closed in both directions after a serious collision involving an off-road bike.Merseyside Police said emer…
Emergency Services 11 Aug 2026 Appeal to find missing 17-year-old Abdul Alnurjini with links to Southport An appeal has been launched to find 17-year-old Abdul Alnurjini, who was last seen on Lodge Lane on Sunday, 9 August 2026.Extensiv…
Emergency Services 11 Aug 2026 Lancashire Police highlights serious risks and penalties of drug driving Drug Driving – Know the RisksDrug driving means operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, whether they are: • Illega…
Sport 10 Aug 2026 Southport FC host Buxton in first home game of 2026-27 season Southport FC will play their first home game of the 2026-27 season when Buxton visit Haig Avenue on Saturday, August 15. Kick-off …
Transport 10 Aug 2026 Merseyrail passengers warned of 26-day Northern line closure in October Merseyrail passengers are being warned to plan ahead for a 26-day closure of the Northern line this autumn, while Network Rail car…
Health 10 Aug 2026 Amber heat alerts issued for most of England from Tuesday The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued updated heat-health alerts (HHA) for all regions in England, warning that rising …
Emergency Services 10 Aug 2026 Fire services urge summer safety as Southport temperatures approach 30°C Fire and rescue services are asking families across Southport and the wider Liverpool City Region to talk to children and young pe…
Crime 10 Aug 2026 Southport man charged after attempted car break-ins on Falkland Road A man has been charged after several attempts were made to break into cars on Falkland Road in Southport.At around 1.20am on Frida…
Politics 10 Aug 2026 Andy Burnham announces plans to ban misleading discounts and subscription traps The Prime Minister has announced that he will be rolling out a series of ‘everyday fixes’ to help people with the cost of living, …
Crime 10 Aug 2026 Five dogs and weapons seized during Ormskirk police warrant Police seized a significant number of weapons and other prohibited items during a warrant at an address in Ormskirk on Saturday, A…
Education 10 Aug 2026 Sefton@Work retains top customer service rating with five new awards Sefton Council’s free employment, training and recruitment service, Sefton@Work, has retained its full Customer Service Excellence…
Sport 9 Aug 2026 Southport start National League North campaign with 3-1 defeat at Hebburn Town Southport began their 2026-27 National League North campaign with a 3-1 defeat away to newly promoted Hebburn Town on Saturday, Au…
Crime 8 Aug 2026 Police pursue road bike after it fails to stop in Burscough Police officers pursued a road bike in Burscough after the rider failed to stop when asked on the evening of Monday, 3 August.The …
Health 7 Aug 2026 More than 8,000 complete lung health checks in Southport and Formby More than 8,000 people in Southport and Formby area have completed a lung health check after being invited to take part in a scree…
Crime 7 Aug 2026 Man sought for questioning after Southport assault leaves victim with permanent sight damage Detectives investigating reports of a serious assault in Southport have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.In…
Health 7 Aug 2026 Ainsdale care and independent living complex to open in March 2027 A new short term care and independent living complex in Ainsdale is progressing at pace and will open within a year.Due to open in…
Community 6 Aug 2026 Southport and Thornton crematoriums offer direct cremation services Bespoke, thoughtful and professional funeral support is available in Sefton at Southport Crematorium and Thornton Crematorium. Bot…
Transport 6 Aug 2026 Rail disruption affects North West services, including Liverpool Lime Street routes Rail passengers across the North West face cancellations and delays affecting Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Northern, …
What's On 6 Aug 2026 Great British Summer Savings scheme cuts costs for Southport families With rising costs making life's little treats harder to afford, the Government has introduced the Great British Summer Savings sch…
Community 6 Aug 2026 Free uniform and coat swap coming to Southport Market Swish & Stitch, the community clothes shop is coming to Southport Market on Sunday 9th August for a uniform and coat swap.You can:…
Emergency Services 6 Aug 2026 Vehicle fire extinguished on Southport Road in Scarisbrick Firefighters were called to Southport Road in Scarisbrick this morning, Thursday 6 August, after a vehicle caught fire.The fire ap…
Education 5 Aug 2026 Sefton work experience programme supports 2,824 students Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson has praised the success of Elevate Education Business Partnership's (EBP) work experien…
Transport 5 Aug 2026 Bootle-to-Anfield shuttle bus to start for Liverpool home matches A new trial shuttle bus service will run from Bootle to Anfield for Liverpool home matches from Sunday 9 August 2026.The first ser…
Health 5 Aug 2026 How to watch the 2026 solar eclipse safely in Southport and Merseyside A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on Wednesday 12 August 2026, including Southport and the wider Liverpool Cit…
Culture 5 Aug 2026 The Atkinson scores 89% in national tourism agency assessment The Atkinson in Southport has retained its “Very Good” rating after a mystery shopper visit by the national tourism agency, VISIT …
Health 4 Aug 2026 Nearly 90,000 receive first dose in NHS MenB campaign Nearly 90,000 young people have received the first dose of a two-dose meningitis B vaccination campaign launched ahead of the new …
Emergency Services 4 Aug 2026 Four-year-old boy taken to hospital after car hits him on Southport Promenade A four-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car on Southport Promenade.Merseyside Police said officers were cal…
Environment 4 Aug 2026 July 2026 sets UK records for dryness and sunshine Provisional Met Office figures show that July 2026 set records for rainfall, temperature and sunshine across parts of the UK.Engla…
Sport 4 Aug 2026 Southport start 2026-27 campaign with first visit to Hebburn Town Southport FC begin their 2026-27 Enterprise National League North campaign away to newly promoted Hebburn Town on Saturday, August…
Health 3 Aug 2026 More than 20,000 adapted oral health packs given to children with SEND More than 20,000 adapted oral health packs have been distributed to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND…
Transport 3 Aug 2026 Sefton Council to investigate parking problems at Marshside Primary School Complaints by residents about car parking at and around Marshside Primary School have been taken up by Lib Dem Councillors who hav…
What's On 2 Aug 2026 Southport Air Show announces Red Arrows and Typhoon displays The Red Arrows will appear on both days of the 2026 Southport Air Show, which is now less than four weeks away.The show takes plac…
Transport 2 Aug 2026 Parbold railway upgrade completes on Wigan to Southport route Pictures have been released of a major project to upgrade railway lines between Wigan and Southport.On Saturday 1 August the route…
Crime 1 Aug 2026 Police appeal after wanted man leaves custody outside Liverpool Magistrates’ Court Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a wanted man made off from prisoner transport staff outside Liverpool Magist…
Council 1 Aug 2026 Duke Street Park in Formby gets new path and wildlife mural A popular park in Sefton has seen the first in a list of planned improvements completed with the introduction of a new pedestrian …
Culture 31 Jul 2026 Southport exhibition explores Sefton’s historic link with Mons A famous painting linked to one of the most remarkable stories of the First World War is now on display at The Atkinson in Southpo…
