news 14 Oct 2025 £26m Royal Daffodil, Mersey’s Most Advanced Ferry, Set to Launch in 2026 Mayor Steve Rotheram today took the helm of a high-tech simulator being used to train captains on the first new Mersey Ferry in mo…
news 14 Oct 2025 Mayor welcomes £418K boost to help Liverpool City Region’s rough sleepers £418,449 boost to help tackle rough sleepingDeveloping Mayor’s Homelessness Task ForceExpanding early intervention and prevention …
news 14 Oct 2025 Gardeners' World Presenter Adam Frost Confirmed for Southport Flower Show 2026 Hot off the press! BBC Gardeners’ World presenter confirmed as our first special guest for 2026We are delighted to confirm that Ad…
news 13 Oct 2025 Bold and Ambitious Liverpool City Region Growth Plan Launched Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram today launched a ‘bold and ambitious’ 10-year blueprint to create tens of thousands of …
news 12 Oct 2025 British travellers told to expect checks under EU’s Entry-Exit System The Entry Exit System (EES) requires non-EU citizens to register at the EU border by scanning their passport and having their fing…
news 11 Oct 2025 FA Cup, Southport 1 AFC Halifax 3. Fans let the Club down once again with smoke bombs Southport were dumped out of the FA Cup by a score of 1-3 against Halifax this afternoon. Once again a small group of fans let the…
news 11 Oct 2025 National League Calls for Unprecedented 3UP Day of Action The National League has called on the entire football family to support a 3UP Day of Action next monthand will change all its 3pm …
news 11 Oct 2025 WWT Martin Mere Welcomes Over 100 Whooper Swans Amid First Autumnal Influx The whooper swans have begun their annual winter migration to WWT Martin Mere. Alongside the pink-footed goose, the whooper swan i…
news 11 Oct 2025 Fire Service condemns violence as three Firefighters injured in shocking firework attack Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is calling on parents and carers to speak to children urgently about their behaviour after a sh…
news 10 Oct 2025 Downloadable 'No Trick or Treating' Poster for Residents Seeking Quiet Halloween Let’s make Hallowe’en fun and safe for everyone in Lancashire.While many enjoy dressing up and going trick-or-treating, it’s impor…
news 10 Oct 2025 Race for a Place in FA Cup First Round: Southport Vs. FC Halifax Southport return to FA Cup action tomorrow with the visit of in form, high flying National League side FC Halifax Town.The kick of…
news 9 Oct 2025 Sefton Council Initiative Ensures 100+ Children Receive Free School Meals More than 100 children in Sefton will now receive Free School Meals (FSM) following a new initiative by Sefton Council to ensure f…
news 9 Oct 2025 Joint Letter Urges Government to Reinvest Fines in Local Road Safety Initiatives Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, has joined forces with 35 other senior leaders from across policing, loc…
news 8 Oct 2025 Body found on Southport beach was that of missing pensioner George Norwell. We have a sad update to bring you in our search for missing pensioner George Norwell.George, 77, was reported missing by his famil…
news 8 Oct 2025 Lancashire County Council Calls for Public Assistance in Naming New Gritters Lancashire’s gritters are back – and some fresh recruits need names to join the legendary ranks of Albert Icestein, Basil Salty, C…
news 8 Oct 2025 Southport Man Receives 14-year Sentence for Child Sex Crimes A man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for child sex offences committed in Southport.Marcin Laskowski, 39 years, was sente…
news 8 Oct 2025 Man pushed onto tracks at Merseyrail Station An investigation has been launched after a man was pushed onto the tracks at the underground at Liverpool Lime Street and officers…
news 7 Oct 2025 Merseyside Police Tackles Cyber Threats with Free Security Tool Merseyside Police has released a new video highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime and showcasing Police CyberAlarm, a free …
news 7 Oct 2025 Sefton Council Reaffirms Prohibition of Paramotors Along Coastline Following reports of paramotors being flown at Crosby beach and elsewhere, Sefton Council has issued a reminder that their use is …
news 6 Oct 2025 44-year-old Man Arrested After High Speed Chase in Southport, Thanks to Police Dog Kilo A man was arrested thanks to the nose of PD Kilo who sniffed him out after a car was seen speeding in Southport.Just after 11.30pm…
news 6 Oct 2025 UK Chief Veterinary Officer Calls on Dog Buyers to Source from Responsible Breeders The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is today (October 6th) renewing calls on prospective dog buyers to source their dogs from responsi…
news 6 Oct 2025 Christmas and New Year's Train Travellers Advised to Plan Ahead Due to Major Works Travelling by train this Christmas and New Year? Remember to book ahead and plan your journey as improvement work means changes to…
news 6 Oct 2025 Unidentified Man Found Dead on Southport Beach: Cause of Death Yet Unknown Merseyside Police can confirm emergency services were called to report a body was found on Southport beach this morning, Monday 6 …
news 6 Oct 2025 Southport Gear Up for FA Cup Showdown with FC Halifax Town Southport return to FA Cup action on Saturday with the visit of high flying National League side FC Halifax Town.The kick off is a…
news 5 Oct 2025 2-0 defeat at Spennymoor sends Southport to the bottom of the league The Sandgrounders fell to defeat in the North East losing 2-0 to Spennymoor.A first half that lacked chances saw Spennymoor open t…
news 4 Oct 2025 Optimistic Local Liberal Democrats Praise Council's Initiative on Restoring Fountains Congratulations are in order, according to local Liberal Democrats, for the council officers who have quietly got on and finally g…
news 4 Oct 2025 'Fake Toys, Real Harms': Government Warns of Dangers of Counterfeit Toys Counterfeit toys are putting children at risk, prompting urgent warnings from the government, Trading Standards teams and child sa…
news 4 Oct 2025 High winds bring tree down Eastbank Street High winds from Storm Amy have brought down a tree on Eastbank Street in Southport. The tree narrowly missed a car. The Council wi…
news 3 Oct 2025 Discover the Secret to Keeping Kids Entertained this October with Sefton's Be Active Guide! This Octobers Sefton’s Be Active Guide is packed with exciting activities to keep kids, families, and individuals active throughou…
news 3 Oct 2025 Enhancing Food Safety: Sefton Council Promotes ‘Bacteria love it here’ Initiative Sefton Council is encouraging residents to learn more about keeping harmful bacteria out of the kitchen. The Council is backing th…
news 3 Oct 2025 UK Police Armed with Enhanced Taser Device Police across England and Wales will be able to equip themselves with new and improved taser devices to help protect the public an…
news 2 Oct 2025 BTP Steps Up Patrols in Anticipation of Railway Protests Against Israel's Detainment of Activists BTP are issuing an urgent warning ahead of planned protest activity on the railway network this evening.Officers are aware of info…
news 2 Oct 2025 Sefton Stands in Solidarity with Jewish Communities Following Manchester Attack Following the attack that took place in Manchester today, Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson said:"We are deeply shocked a…
news 2 Oct 2025 Sefton Council asks your help to improve accessibility across the borough Sefton Council is asking people their views on the Council’s new access controls and barriers policy affecting areas like the Coas…
news 2 Oct 2025 Police guarding Southport Synagogue after Manchester attack Police are guarding Southport Synagogue after the Manchester attack this morning.Two people have been killed - and a suspect is be…
news 2 Oct 2025 Southport Police crack down on town centre offenders: five arrests made Southport town centre team had a productive day yesterday (Wednesday 1st), with 5 arrests made in the town centre.One man was arre…
news 2 Oct 2025 Cheers and Barks: Southport Pub Takes Home National Award for Dog Friendly Atmosphere Southport pub proves it’s top dog at national awardsThere were wagging tails and raised glasses aplenty at The Old Duke in Southpo…
news 2 Oct 2025 Southport FC Hosts Free Monthly Sandgrounders Business Club Meeting Sandgrounders Business Club returns to Southport FC for October meeting with three top speakers.Three top speakers are lined up to…
news 1 Oct 2025 Lulworth Road closed for 7 days diversions in operation Lulworth Road is closed for 7 days as United Utilities work on the sewers. Temporary Road Closure – Lulworth Road, Birkdale - ( Ne…
news 1 Oct 2025 Don't Wait, Get Vaccinated! Nationwide Drive Battles Flu and Covid-19 Rise Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kick off for all eligible people from today to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable and the NHS ami…
news 1 Oct 2025 Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime Headed to Scarisbrick's Newest Venue Coronation Street star Calum Lillis set to embark on a giant adventure this Christmas as he headlines an unmissable pantomime at a…
