Sport 21 Dec 2021 Kettering v Southport match off due to Covid in the Kettering squad. This evening’s game at Kettering has been called off due to a COVID outbreak in the Kettering camp. This has been sanctioned by th…
Community 21 Dec 2021 Merry Christmas from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary near Southport 2021 has been one of the toughest years ever for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, but thanks to your support they are still here to tel…
Emergency Services 21 Dec 2021 Police in Southport searching for the owner of a lost phone-now found If your name is Rachel Doherty and you have lost your phone, it is now at Southport Police Station, where you will be able to coll…
Crime 21 Dec 2021 Man from Ormskirk sentenced for graffiti spree on Merseyrail trains A man who left Merseyrail with a clean up bill of almost £5k after a five month graffiti spree has been given a suspended sentence…
Crime 21 Dec 2021 Update on assault in Seabank Road in Southport last night A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We are investigating following reports a man was assaulted at the junction of Lord Street …
Health 21 Dec 2021 Southport landlords reminded about the importance of ventilation in preventing the spread of Covid Cllr Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing has echoed advice being offered nationally to landlo…
Crime 21 Dec 2021 Seabank Road in Southport cordoned off after serious assault Police have cordoned off a section of Seabank Road in Southport after a serious assault last night close to the Peaky Blinders bar…
Health 21 Dec 2021 Southport residents urged to get ‘Winter Ready’ with new checklist Sefton’s health and community leaders are urging people to help themselves, their loved ones and the people they care for stay wel…
Culture 20 Dec 2021 Cinderella Panto in Southport is a big success WITH the current closure of the Theatre and Convention Centre on the Promenade, Southport’s panto this year finds a home in The At…
Sport 20 Dec 2021 FA Trophy Draw Southport will play Solihull Moors at Haig Ave Southport have been drawn at home to National League Solihull Moors in the 4th round of the FA Trophy. The tie will take place on …
Sport 20 Dec 2021 Kettering Town v Southport preview Southport are on the road once again on Tuesday with a long midweek trip to Kettering for a rearranged fixture. Not the kindest re…
Emergency Services 20 Dec 2021 Carnage on Wyke Cop near Southport as two cars end up in ditches in separate accidents Two vehicles have ended up in ditches on Wyke Cop after the drivers lost control this morning. A VW has come off the road at Wyke …
Transport 20 Dec 2021 Amended 21:14 Southport to Stalybridge service from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 December Description Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Victoria and Ashton-under-Lyne, resulting in the closure of some l…
Emergency Services 19 Dec 2021 Serious RTC Weld Road in Southport as two cars collide The emergency services are in attendance at the scene of a serious RTC at the junction of Weld Road and Rotten Row this evening. T…
Other 19 Dec 2021 Scarisbrick Hotel in Southport still getting terrible reviews on TripAdvisor Once one of the grandest Hotels in Southport The Scarisbrick on Lord Street has been allowed to deteriorate since being taken over…
Business 19 Dec 2021 Mobile companies now banned from selling locked handsets Statement from Ofcom. Mobile phone companies are now banned from selling customers locked handsets, under new Ofcom rules that com…
Transport 19 Dec 2021 Merseyrail passengers including those from Southport among the most satisfied in the UK Merseyrail passengers have been revealed as the most satisfied in the UK following a survey conducted by independent travel watchd…
Sport 19 Dec 2021 Farsley 0 Southport 3.Southport 3 wins from FA Trophy Final The Sandgrounders advance to the next round of FA Trophy with comfortable win. Southport continued their unbeaten run as they beat…
Crime 18 Dec 2021 Dangerous wanted man could be in Southport after going on the run. Police say do not approach him We have released new images of a man we are continuing to search for after a serious assault in Burnley. Lee Hart, 38, is sought i…
Business 18 Dec 2021 Starbucks want to open a Drive-Thru next to Southport Pier The proposed development responds to the layout of the existing retail/leisure park. The coffee shop unit is to be located central…
Crime 18 Dec 2021 Teenager with links to Southport still missing from home Police are becoming increasingly concerned for missing teenager Devondre Medford. Officers are issuing an urgent appeal for inform…
Environment 18 Dec 2021 Southport once again showcases its green-fingered expertise at North West in Bloom competition Community groups across the Borough have once again been recognised for their green-fingered expertise for the 2021 North West in …
Crime 17 Dec 2021 A rapist from Southport who filmed abuse of toddler and sexually assaulting another child is jailed A man from Southport has been jailed for 17 years for raping a toddler and sexually assaulting another child. Ryan Hawkins, 29, wa…
Environment 17 Dec 2021 National Trust Victoria Road in Formby near Southport car park still closed. Lifeboat Road open Lifeboat Road car park open The team are delighted to confirm that thanks to our friends at Sefton Council the hanging tree has be…
Crime 17 Dec 2021 Mindless vandals destroy planter on Lord Street in Southport Mindless vandals have snapped the plant in one of the ornamental planters on Lord Street in Southport. Most of the Flowers and pla…
Health 17 Dec 2021 Every adult in Southport should be offered a booster jab booking by the end of December The NHS vaccination programme will offer every adult the chance to book a covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of the year in a rac…
Business 17 Dec 2021 Southport Market, InvestSefton and The Good Business Festival hosted the ‘Family Fortunes’ event. Last week at Southport Market, InvestSefton and The Good Business Festival hosted the ‘Family Fortunes’ event. Lots of Sefton busi…
Council 17 Dec 2021 Council to provide fuel and meal vouchers across Southport & Sefton this Christmas for those in need This Christmas Sefton Council will once again be providing meal and fuel vouchers over the holidays for more than 8,000 families w…
Crime 17 Dec 2021 Police message ahead of busy weekend for Southport and the rest of the region As Christmas fast approaches, we are expecting this weekend to be busy in our shops, pubs, bars and clubs and we are again urging …
Transport 17 Dec 2021 Travel information for Southport and the Liverpool City Region announced for the festive season Travel information and advice for the Liverpool City Region announced for the festive season Free Christmas Day bus services will …
Other 17 Dec 2021 Southport residents can donate to the Alder Hey Christmas Tractor Run Dozens of tractors will once again take over the streets of Liverpool on 19th December to bring Christmas cheer to Merseyside and …
Sport 17 Dec 2021 Southport's opponents in the Lancashire Challenge Trophy Semi Final announced The winner of the Charnock Richard v Southport Lancashire Challenge Trophy Quarter Final tie will play Lancaster City in the Semi …
Crime 17 Dec 2021 BTP boosts patrols on night-time services in new safety of women at night strategy Passengers will see an increased police presence on trains and at stations at night as part of a dedicated operation aimed at keep…
Transport 16 Dec 2021 Bus and traffic diversions on Waterloo Road in Southport from this weekend On Saturdays and Sundays 18th/19th December 2021, 8th/9th January 2022 and 15th/16th January 2022, 22nd/23rd January 2022 and 29th…
Community 16 Dec 2021 Only hours left to support Southport Latin American 'Fiestaval' There are just two days left for people to lend their support to create a brand new Latin American festival in Southport next year…
Crime 16 Dec 2021 61 year old man arrested after incident in Cemetery Road Southport yesterday A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We attended a property on Cemetery Road in response to initial reports of a civil dispute.…
Sport 16 Dec 2021 Southport travel over The Pennines once again on Saturday with a trip to Farsley Celtic in FA Trophy Southport travel over The Pennines once again on Saturday with a trip to Farsley Celtic in Round Three of the FA Trophy. In great …
What's On 16 Dec 2021 Save the date for the spectacular return of the Southport Air Show in July 2022 Sefton Council are delighted to confirm the return of the hugely popular Southport Air Show, as well as the Food & Drink Festival …
Emergency Services 16 Dec 2021 Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is outstanding at preventing fires, responding to major incidents Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) has been highly commended for its innovative and targeted prevention work, its response to…
Transport 16 Dec 2021 Severe disruption between Southport and Hunts Cross expected to last till 9.00am Merseyrail between Southport and Hunts Cross Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Warrington Central Train operator affected…
Environment 16 Dec 2021 Fog and settled conditions set to continue over Christmas in Southport Mostly dry and cloudy; some sunshine in a few places. Today: Patchy fog in eastern areas of England may be slow to clear but with …
