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Other 17 Jan 2022

Great news regarding the European Tour returning to Southport with the Cazoo Classic in July 2022.

Sefton Council Leader Cllr Ian Maher said: “It’s great news that Hillside Golf Club will be the venue for the 2022 Cazoo Classic i…

Business 17 Jan 2022

Council is urging local business to apply for the Government’s Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant

Sefton Council is urging local business rates payers in the in the hospitality and leisure sectors to apply for the next round of …

Health 17 Jan 2022

Reduce your risk of cervical cancer by getting screened

This week Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd January is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and health leaders in Sefton want to help even mor…

Emergency Services 17 Jan 2022

Good morning from Southport Police Station

Good morning from Southport Police Station, the home of the North Sefton Neighbourhood Policing Team. This week, we are taking par…

Crime 17 Jan 2022

FIRST Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action aims to celebrate and showcase what we do!

This week, we are supporting the NPCC Neighbourhood Policing (NP) Week of Action which aims to recognise and celebrate the vital w…

Crime 16 Jan 2022

Police arrest man outside Prince of Wales Hotel in Southport

Police have arrested a man on Lord Street in Southport this afternoon (Sunday 16th January) Witnesses at the scene said the man ap…

Sport 16 Jan 2022

Southport v Bradford (Park Avenue) Preview

Southport return to league action on Tuesday when Bradford (Park Avenue) are our visitors. Kick Off 7.45pm Tickets HERE After exit…

Emergency Services 16 Jan 2022

Southport Lifeboat overwhelmed after Granada Reports programme. Full video available

We wish to thank eveyone for the incredible support that we've had over the past 24 hours following the news that the new Southpor…

Sport 15 Jan 2022

Southport crash out of FA Trophy as 15 match unbeaten run comes to an end

Southport’s 15-match unbeaten run was brought to an end by higher-ranked opposition as they exited the Buildbase FA Trophy against…

Health 15 Jan 2022

Southport MP has his say on trying to get a doctors appointment-Video

On Wednesday, I spoke in Parliament on access to GP appointments. I completely understand from my conversations with constituents …

Politics 15 Jan 2022

Comment from Rosie Cooper MP for West Lancs on Downing Street parties

Rosie Cooper MP said: “Time after time the Prime Minister has shown that he and his staff have no respect for the rules they thems…

Sport 15 Jan 2022

Tyler Walton Signs For Southport FC From Farsley Celtic

Tyler Walton has joined Southport from Farsley Celtic, on loan until the end of the season. Tyler started the recent FA Trophy gam…

Emergency Services 15 Jan 2022

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car in Station Road in Ainsdale,Southport

A woman believed to be in her 40's was hit by a car in Station Road Ainsdale shortly after 5pm on 13th January. An NWAS spokespers…

Crime 15 Jan 2022

Poachers caught red handed in fields near Southport

Two poachers were caught red handed by the Lancashire Police South Rural Task Force yesterday. In a Facebook post the Force said..…

Community 14 Jan 2022

Southport Lifeboat Station now operational and will feature on Granada Reports this evening

The Trustee Directors of the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust are now pleased to announce that they have begun the process of reloc…

Crime 14 Jan 2022

Prosecutors seek the public’s views on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is seeking views on a proposed update to legal guidance on homicide, to assist prosecutors con…

Crime 14 Jan 2022

Missing Merseyside boy could be in Southport

Police are appealing for help in tracing a 15 year-old boy who is is missing in Merseyside. Sonny Jeffers was last seen on 11th Ja…

Culture 14 Jan 2022

Outstanding Contribution to Culture winner in the Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Award

Six finalists in this year’s Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards are battling it out in a public vote to see who w…

Crime 14 Jan 2022

Lancashire Police stopping vehicles on the outskirts of Southport in crime crackdown

Over the last two days you may have seen a large police presence stopping and checking vehicles at roadside check sites. This oper…

Crime 14 Jan 2022

Police appeal after attempted break-in at Morrisons petrol station in Southport

A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “At around 4.30am Thursday 13 January, we received a report of a burglary at Morrisons petr…

Crime 13 Jan 2022

Two arrested after Southport burglary this afternoon

Two men have been arrested this afternoon (Thursday 13th Jan) on suspicion of attempted burglary to a home in Southport. Officers …

Community 13 Jan 2022

Sidney Road Lights in Southport raise £2060 for Freshfield Animal Rescue

Steve from Sidney Road Lights said... What can I say….you did it! Thanks to everyone’s generosity we collected £2060 over Hallowee…

Other 13 Jan 2022

Abandoned Camelot theme park to reopen as immersive zombie experience

A former theme park in Lancashire, UK, is being brought back from the dead in more ways than one, with the former Camelot set to r…

Environment 13 Jan 2022

Environment Agency delivers major fisheries improvements funded by rod licence income

The Environment Agency has published its Annual Fisheries Report revealing that over 1 million licence sales in 2020/21 funded imp…

Environment 13 Jan 2022

Rarities keep the checklists ticking over at Martin Mere near Southport

In January, Martin Mere is certainly the place to come for all birdwatchers to start their annual list of birds with some big dail…

Sport 13 Jan 2022

Southport v Solihull Moors Preview. FA Trophy clash

Southport face Solihull Moors in Round Four of the FA Trophy on Saturday, kick off 3pm. It is a repeat of the game in 2018-19 when…

Politics 12 Jan 2022

Southport MP comments on Boris Johnson's grovelling apology in Parliament today

Many constituents have contacted me to share their deep concern over the reports of gatherings at Downing Street during the pandem…

Emergency Services 12 Jan 2022

Southport teenager missing from home once again

Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 16 year-old boy. Paul Pilson-Campbell was last seen in the Marian Square/Bootle…

Environment 12 Jan 2022

Sefton Council is making homes cheaper, warmer, greener

Free energy efficiency measures such as loft and cavity wall insulation may be available free to people living in poorly insulated…

Health 12 Jan 2022

Holographic cards distributed across the region to drive awareness of exploitation of young people

Pocket-sized holographic cards are being distributed to young people across Merseyside to increase awareness of the warning signs …

Other 12 Jan 2022

Public seal of approval for Merseybeat legend Gerry Marsden tribute at Mersey Ferry terminal

The renaming of a Mersey Ferry Terminal after beloved icon Gerry Marsden is to be finalised this month following public support fo…

Health 12 Jan 2022

New service for Southport and Sefton Parents and Families with babies

Mersey Care has secured funding from Sefton Council for a 12-month pilot of the Building Attachments and Bonds Service (BABS) to e…

Emergency Services 12 Jan 2022

92 Year old Southport man John Baker missing from home-updated

Update issued by Merseyside Police at 8:24am on Wednesday, January 12: Mr Baker has now been found safe and well, thank you for sh…

Community 12 Jan 2022

Woodlands Dog Show in February

Hopefully you will have purchased your 2022 Woodlands Animal Sanctuary charity calendar to give you your monthly dose of cuteness …

Sport 12 Jan 2022

Charnock Richard 1 Southport 3

Southport were pushed all the way by a very impressive Charnock Richard side but in the end came away on the right end of a 3-1 sc…

Politics 11 Jan 2022

Southport MP says silent on his 'party animal' leader Boris

Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Southport Tory MP Damien Moore was in the House of Commons today (Tuesday) for the deba…

Health 11 Jan 2022

Omicron not mild says Sefton Health Chief

Margaret Jones, Sefton Council’s Director of Public Health has reiterated the importance of being fully vaccinated against COVID-1…

Crime 11 Jan 2022

Ormskirk man jailed for 15 years for his involvement in Class A and B drugs

Police have welcomed the sentencing of a 34 year-old man to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a Class A and B drugs conspi…

Health 11 Jan 2022

One year on from the first COVID-19 vaccine in Southport and Sefton

This month the NHS in Sefton is celebrating the one year anniversary of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. Launched…

Transport 11 Jan 2022

Beach parking charges to be reduced in Southport but not Ainsdale

Parking charges for Southport Beach are set to be reduced by 20% in time for this spring and summer. Sefton Council has decided to…

Health 11 Jan 2022

Rosie Cooper MP comment on NWAS receiving military support

Following the decision to draft the military in to support the North West Ambulance Service, West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper comme…