Emergency Services 3 Nov 2025 Swift Emergency Response after Early Morning Train Derailment in Cumbria Officers received a report that an Avanti West Coast train had derailed at 6.15am this morning (3 November), close to Shap, Cumbri…
Council 3 Nov 2025 No Invite for Southport Councillors to Events Programme Launch There is exciting news this week that the Council is hosting an event at the Grand, Lord St to launch a new events programme for S…
Health 3 Nov 2025 Lib Dem Data Shows Dramatic Rise in Southport GP Waiting Times New data from the Lib Dems reveals the worrying scale of wait times to see a Doctor in Southport.The data shows that since January…
Community 3 Nov 2025 Keeping Kids Safe During Bonfire Night: What Parents and Carers Should Know Bonfire Night is right around the corner, and should be fun for everyone, but antisocial behaviour can ruin celebrations and put p…
Business 2 Nov 2025 Martin Mere Café Kitchen to Undergo Refurbishment from November 3rd From 3rd November, Martin Mere café kitchen will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, our front-of-house will remain ope…
Environment 2 Nov 2025 England's Water Resources at Risk with Driest Spring and Summer on Record The National Drought Group has warned England must prepare for an ongoing drought in 2026, unless there is significant rain this a…
Sport 2 Nov 2025 Southport vs King's Lynn Town: A Game that Won't Live Long in the Memory Stalemate at Haig Avenue in a game that won’t live long in the memory.A poor game from two sides at the wrong end of the table. A …
Crime 1 Nov 2025 Detainee Numbers in Lancashire's Custody Suites Surge Custody data scrutinised amid rise in detainee numbersYear-on-year figures presented to the Commissioner’s Custody Detention Scrut…
Community 31 Oct 2025 Sefton@Work Hosts Successful STAR Awards Ceremony Southport’s Grand was filled with celebration, inspiration, and community spirit when Sefton@Work hosted its annual STAR Awards re…
Environment 31 Oct 2025 UK's Electric Vehicle Charging Network Grows By 23% There are now over 86,000 chargers on Britain’s roads, making it easier than ever for drivers to charge up and go. 15,979 public c…
Health 31 Oct 2025 Martin Mere Reopens Following Avian Influenza Outbreak Martin Mere closed their doors on Thursday 23 October, according to government guidelines. Since then, we’ve been working with the…
Health 31 Oct 2025 Cheshire and Merseyside Locals Help NHS Save £5 Million in Unused Medicine 'Five double-decker buses’ of medication saved in Cheshire and MerseysideResidents in Cheshire and Merseyside have supported their…
Transport 30 Oct 2025 Merseyrail, Buses, Ferries and Tunnels: Winter Readiness Plans Activated Winter readiness plans are active across Merseyrail, buses, Mersey Tunnels, and Mersey FerriesFrontline and support staff working …
Other 30 Oct 2025 Halloween Safety Measures: Sefton Implements Six Dispersal Zones Six dispersal zones are in place in Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween period.Four of the dispersal orders take ef…
Community 30 Oct 2025 Sefton Council Supports £250,000 Bid for Sandbrook Road Playing Fields Sefton Council is proudly backing a bid for funding that could see up to £250,000 invested in renovating Sandbrook Road Playing Fi…
Property 30 Oct 2025 Revitalising Sefton: New Housing Partnership to Deliver Social and Affordable Homes by 2030 At their meeting next Thursday Sefton Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a groundbreaking and innovative alliance to deliv…
Other 30 Oct 2025 Southport Pier to Undergo Extensive Refurbishment in 2026 Repair and refurbishment works to Southport Pier are expected to get underway in early 2026, Sefton Council has announced today.On…
Emergency Services 29 Oct 2025 Second M6 Incident This Week: Current Closure at J26 to J25 “A spokesperson for National Highways said: “The M6 in Greater Manchester is closed southbound between J26 (M58) and J25 near Asht…
Sport 29 Oct 2025 New Management for King's Lynn Ahead of Southport Encounter Southport are back at Haig Avenue on Saturday when we they on King’s Lynn. The game kicks off at 3pm.Tickets are on sale online he…
Other 29 Oct 2025 Switch to Electric Vehicles Made Easier with New Charging Reforms new proposed planning reforms to cut red tape giving renters and motorists without driveways greater access to cheaper charging at…
Environment 29 Oct 2025 United Utilities Urges Southport Residents to Prevent Blockages and Fatbergs this Halloween United Utilities is calling on people to help prevent blockages and fatbergs this Halloween.As part ofUnblocktober— a nationwide c…
Property 29 Oct 2025 Conservative Party Floats Stamp Duty Scrapping Plan to Propel Southport Homeownership Let’s get Southport and the Northern Parishes Moving! - Scrap Stamp DutyThe Conservative Party plan to abolish Stamp Duty for the …
Community 29 Oct 2025 Lady Marina Dalglish MBE to Chair Historic Town Hall Gardens Regeneration Project Lady Marina Dalglish MBE is set to be appointed as Independent Chair of the project board overseeing the regeneration of Southport…
Business 28 Oct 2025 Southport Lib Dems Urge Locals to Support Independent Businesses This Half Term Support our local businesses and enjoy a fantastic half-term in Southport, say Southport Lib Dems28th October 2025As we head into …
Crime 28 Oct 2025 62 New Police Constables Welcomed by Lancashire Police Lancashire Police have welcomed 62 new Police Constables in the latest attestation ceremonies held at the force headquarters in Hu…
Health 28 Oct 2025 Drive for Public Health Hits the Road in Sefton: Vaccines and More with ‘Living Well’ Bus The ‘Living Well’ bus will be visiting Sefton offering immunisations including Measles Mumps, Rubella (MMR) for people of all ages…
Education 28 Oct 2025 Essential Tips for Applying for 2026 School Places in Sefton Starting Primary or Secondary School in September 2026It is an important decision for many families when considering which schools…
Health 27 Oct 2025 Parents, don't let your child catch the flu! Get them vaccinated now! Parents will be able to get their children protected against flu at a fire station this half term, as the NHS ramps up its winter …
Transport 27 Oct 2025 Rugby Ashes and Premier League Clash Expected to Crowd Liverpool Train Services Rail passengers travelling to Liverpool have been advised by Network Rail to plan their journeys ahead of two major sporting event…
Council 27 Oct 2025 Will Bonfires in Sefton be Banned? Read about Council's New Measures! As it does every year, Sefton Council is working closely with Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) to ensure that bonfire celeb…
Transport 27 Oct 2025 Severe train cancellations and passenger delays follow Southport railway obstruction A man whose obstruction of the railway caused significant disruption in Merseyside has been jailed following a British Transport P…
Health 27 Oct 2025 Sefton Launches ‘Keep Warm, Keep Well’ Sessions for Elderly Residents Sefton residents will have the opportunity to visit free ‘one stop shops’ for wellbeing advice in a pair of events this November. …
Emergency Services 27 Oct 2025 Urgent Appeal: 46-Year-Old Man Missing From Southport Police are appealing for help to find a 46-year-old man who is missing from Southport.Richard Massey is missing from his home on H…
Environment 27 Oct 2025 Eight firms picked for major reservoir works by United Utilities United Utilities has announced that eight companies have been chosen to help carry out work on its reservoirs over the next ten ye…
Emergency Services 26 Oct 2025 Merseyside Fire & Rescue Issues Safety Tips for Halloween and Bonfire Night With Halloween and Bonfire Night fast approaching, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is reminding residents to keep families…
Sport 26 Oct 2025 Down to Ten Men, Darlington Still Defeats Southport Southport fell to defeat against Darlington after two early goals sunk the Sandgrounders.Darlington started off the brighter side …
Politics 24 Oct 2025 MP Patrick Hurley Invites Southport Residents to UK Parliament Week UK Parliament Week 2025 to be celebrated across Southport next monthPatrick Hurley MP is inviting everyone in Southport to get inv…
Politics 24 Oct 2025 Civil Liberties at Risk Warns Southport Lib Dems Over Digital ID Scheme Southport Liberal Democrats have joined party colleagues across the country in opposing Labour’s plan for mandatory digital ID car…
Politics 24 Oct 2025 Bootle Emerges as Political Battlefield amid Falling Labour Votes Bootle could be a real political background in the Sefton all-up elections next year as the Labour vote continues to free fall acr…
Crime 24 Oct 2025 Dispersal Zone Implemented in Formby Amid Rise in Antisocial Behaviour This weekend, we are introducing a Section 34 dispersal zone in Formby following an increase in reports of antisocial behaviour, i…
Community 23 Oct 2025 Don't Let Antisocial Behaviour Ruin Bonfire Night: Tips for Parents and Carers Halloween and Bonfire Night is right around the corner, and should be fun for everyone, but antisocial behaviour can ruin celebrat…
