Business 15 Dec 2021 Sainsburys finally get planning permission for new store at Meols Cop in Southport After a judicial review and long delays Sainsburys can now begin to construct a new store on the site of the now closed Homebase. …
Emergency Services 15 Dec 2021 Stay safe this Christmas – use your eyes and ears to help us help you Message of reassurance from British Transport Police this festive season – we’ve got this As Christmas approaches, the railway net…
Transport 15 Dec 2021 West Coast main line closed between Wigan and Preston on 2nd January 2022 Region & Route: North West & Central Railway improvements planned to ensure people can get home for Christmas Majority of West Coa…
Emergency Services 14 Dec 2021 Road closures in Southport after serious accident at Lane Ends Roundabout The emergency services are dealing with a serious accident at Lane Ends roundabout in Southport. A car appears to have hit the cen…
Community 14 Dec 2021 Woodlands Animal Sanctuary near Southport.The present that keeps on giving Looking for an alternative Christmas present to the usual chocolates, smellies and socks? Woodlands Animal Sanctuary have you cove…
Emergency Services 14 Dec 2021 Merseyside Fire Service called to Southport Promenade after smoke billows from traffic bollard Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service were called to Southport Promenade this afternoon 14th December after a member of the public re…
Health 14 Dec 2021 Southport MP " It is not my intention to vote for vaccine passports or for other restrictions" Southport MP Damien Moore has released a statement on the upcoming vote on the Governments plan B restrictions. A number of consti…
Emergency Services 14 Dec 2021 Serious accident Manor Road in Southport. Vehicle ends up on its roof The emergency services are in Manor Road in Southport after two vehicles collided with one of them ending up on its roof. Paramedi…
Crime 14 Dec 2021 Southport couple to be sentenced in January after £100,000 theft from kids football club The director of a Southport youth football team has pleaded guilty to the theft of tens of thousands of pounds from the team Phoen…
Emergency Services 14 Dec 2021 British Transport Police at Southport Station today offering reassurance Officers are at Southport Station today providing reassurance and hi visibility. Come and say hello If you forget your face mask w…
Environment 14 Dec 2021 Get outdoors safely across Southport and Sefton this winter Sefton’s heritage parks and green open spaces, along with its 22-mile coastline and exciting nature reserves are here to be explor…
Community 14 Dec 2021 Special Constable Don Elliot awarded British Empire Medal A Merseyside Police Special Constable with 40 years of dedicated service has been awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal (BE…
Crime 14 Dec 2021 Victims of Lulworth Road in Southport fatal accident identified. Family issue tributes Two friends who sadly died following a road traffic collision in Birkdale on Tuesday, 30 November, have been named. Marie Cunningh…
Environment 14 Dec 2021 Thick fog blankets Southport and more to come Thick fog is covering Southport this morning which is unusual for our town. Fog is not a common sight in Southport. The Met office…
Environment 13 Dec 2021 Still time to fill in the Southport Liveable Neighbourhoods survey Design drop-in events Thank you to all those who attended one of our Draft Design drop-in sessions at the Salvation Army, Shakespe…
Business 13 Dec 2021 Southport Market’s vibrant outdoor festive market continues until Thursday 23rd December. The market’s festive chalets are housing local traders with crafts and products on sale that make it the ideal sport for those las…
Community 13 Dec 2021 Tesco shoppers donate over £1500 to Southport Lifeboat Commenting on this fantastic generosity Southport Lifeboat ... A huge thank you to Tesco, Kew (Southport) for hosting us last Satu…
Environment 13 Dec 2021 Find Forays of Finches at Martin Mere near Southport At Martin Mere, we have a number of feeding stations around our reserve and they are currently buzzing with activity, providing ex…
Crime 13 Dec 2021 Police appeal after cars damaged in the Marshside area of Southport We are aware from elsewhere on social media that a number of cars were damaged overnight Saturday 11th into Sunday 12 December in …
Health 13 Dec 2021 Council tell residents of Southport & Sefton to follow the Government’s new regulations Although more of the Government’s new regulations in response to the Omicron variant come into force this week, Margaret Jones who…
Community 12 Dec 2021 A cat in Southport is stealing fish from garden ponds A cat in Southport that has run out of mice to catch has taken to stealing fish from garden ponds. The owner of the cat has posted…
Crime 12 Dec 2021 Mindless vandals damage cars in Millars Pace and Truro Ave in Southport Mindless vandals have damaged cars in Millars Pace and Truro Avenue during the night. A tar like substance has been poured over so…
Community 12 Dec 2021 Hundreds take part in Queenscourt Hospice Southport Santa Sprint with video Hundreds of people dressed as Santa took part in the Queenscourt Hospice Santa Sprint today Sunday 12th December. This year’s even…
Culture 12 Dec 2021 Updated ‘See it Safely’ Information at The Atkinson in Southport Please check our See it Safely page for up to date information. On this page you can find out more about the measures we have put …
Environment 12 Dec 2021 25% chance of a White Christmas in Southport this year. There is a 25% chance of a White Christmas in Southport this year according to https://www.willigetawhitechristmas.com/. The Met O…
Crime 12 Dec 2021 More than 1,600 arrests since the start of BTP’s County Lines Taskforce This month marks two years on from the beginning of the British Transport Police (BTP) County Lines Taskforce, having been setup w…
Sport 11 Dec 2021 Southport win again with 2-1 victory at Blyth Spartans Sometimes in football you have to dig in and show character when things aren’t going your way and today was one of those days. Sou…
Emergency Services 11 Dec 2021 Lexi Maddock a12 year old girl missing from home Lexi was last seen at her home in Seaforth at around 4.25pm yesterday (Friday 10 December) and extensive enquiries are ongoing to …
Crime 11 Dec 2021 Tractor driver arrested after testing positive for drugs at Liverpool Road smash in Southport The Merseyside Roads Policing Unit commented after the accident on Thursday... The driver of this tractor lost control and collide…
Crime 11 Dec 2021 Thefts from motor vehicles in Southport. Police issue warning Two thefts from motor vehicles have taken place within the last week on Rookery Road and Rawlinson Road in Southport, while a man …
Health 10 Dec 2021 Appeal after man sadly dies in Princes Street in Southport Can you help trace the next of kin of a man who has passed away in Southport? Mr Allan Larmont, aged 77 years, died on Friday 19 N…
Other 10 Dec 2021 Pathetic Outdoor Christmas Market now open in Market Street in Southport Southport's outdoor Christmas Market has opened in Market Street. Featuring eight stalls and two covered eating and drinking chale…
Community 10 Dec 2021 Man finds a cat in his car engine after 20 mile trip to Ainsdale Southport Paul Crilly had the shock of his life. Just had the shock of my life when I opened the bonnet and found this little fella hiding i…
Other 10 Dec 2021 Sefton Coroner's Office appeal for next of kin of Southport man who has sadly died Sefton Coroner's Office is appealing for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a man who has passed away. Mr Frank Willis, 77 years, …
Health 10 Dec 2021 Change for some patients attending Southport Hospital A&E department Southport and Formby District General Hospital is changing how it supports people who make their own way to A&E from Monday. The c…
Community 10 Dec 2021 Sidney Road in Southport Christmas Lights switch on this Saturday Please come along to our Lighting Up Party on Saturday 11th Dec at 6pm we’ll have hot chocolate, Quality Street and lots of freebi…
Transport 10 Dec 2021 Manchester Piccadilly lift work could affect Southport passengers in the New Year Passengers are being advised about work next year to replace the lift giving access to platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadill…
Transport 10 Dec 2021 Last chance Southport commuters complete Merseyrail passenger survey Today is your last chance to complete our passenger survey. If you have travelled with Merseyrail recently quickly tell us about y…
Sport 10 Dec 2021 Blyth Spartans v Southport Preview Southport take to the road again on Saturday with a trip to Blyth for what is our longest trip of the season in the region of a 34…
Community 9 Dec 2021 Sefton and Southport say thanks with launch of ’12 Days of Kindness’ campaign Sefton Council is saying a huge “thank you” to individuals and organisations who have continually supported the Mayor of Sefton’s …
Emergency Services 9 Dec 2021 Massive smash in Morrisons Southport Car Park. Signs demolished and tree damaged. Paramedics were called to Morrisons car park in Southport this afternoon after the driver of a vehicle lost control. The driver hi…
