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news 14 Nov 2021

12m people in the UK have received a COVID-19 booster or third jab.Jabs are available in Southport

More than two million boosters have been given to people across the UK in the last week, as the vaccination programme continues to…

news 14 Nov 2021

7,000 Sexual Violence Survivor Support Packs to be distributed across Southport and Merseyside

7,000 Survivor Support Packs will be distributed across Merseyside. The packs, which have been paid for by Merseyside’s Police Com…

news 14 Nov 2021

Rampant Southport smash 4 goals past Boston United

Southport continued their fine home form with a 4-1 win over high flying Boston united this afternoon. A Marcus Craver hat-trick t…

news 13 Nov 2021

Labelling error leads to retail-level recall of cold and flu medicine.Southport stores affected

Eleven retailers from around the UK are being asked to recall certain batches of cold and flu capsules due to a mistake on the lea…

news 13 Nov 2021

Police seize speeding vehicle in Birkdale Southport

Officers from the Sefton targeted team stopped a speeding vehicle today . The vehicle was driven at high speed along Upper Aughton…

news 13 Nov 2021

Liam Edwards Brought In On Loan At Southport FC

Southport FC are delighted to welcome back Liam Edwards who joins the club on a one month loan from Bolton Wanderers. Southport su…

news 13 Nov 2021

Southport journalist Martin Hovden.Why we can no longer bank on the HSBC or other corporations?

Why we can no longer bank on the HSBC or other large corporations Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Fifty years ago I ope…

news 12 Nov 2021

Missing 15 year old boy has links to Southport

15-year-old Devondre Medford was last seen at around 3.55pm on 30 October at Blaenau Ffestiniog train station, North Wales. Devond…

news 12 Nov 2021

Man arrested after theft from cars in Grove Street Southport

At around 12.30am on Friday 12 November, Merseyside Police received a report that a man was acting suspiciously on Grove Street an…

news 12 Nov 2021

'MAKESAFE’ launched to assist Southport hoteliers and others fight against child sexual exploitation

Recent events at The Scarisbrick hotel in Southport would support the action being taken by police. A Person was arrested in the S…

news 12 Nov 2021

Missing teenage girl could be in the Southport area

Isabel Tierney, 17 years, was last seen in the Allerton area on Wednesday 10 November at around 2pm, and police are growing increa…

news 12 Nov 2021

Council’s Active Workforce training praised for raising awareness on menopause in the workplace

Active Workforce have been recognised for their work on raising awareness of menopause in the workplace this week in an article by…

news 12 Nov 2021

Give a gift to an elderly or vulnerable person this Christmas in Southport

With only a couple of weeks left we’ve yet to receive many donations to light up a life with love. This is an opportunity for you …

news 12 Nov 2021

Southport Conservatives demand end to cycle lane consultation and plans will not go ahead

On Tuesday evening, Sefton Council’s Overview & Scruitiny Committee met to consider the results of the cycle lane consultation, wh…

news 11 Nov 2021

Sefton Council replace Birkdale in Southport living Christmas Tree with an even worse one

Sefton Council have replaced the living Christmas Tree in Birkdale with a new one after residents complained about the state of th…

news 11 Nov 2021

Two horses rescued from mud by LFRS in Halsall near Southport in night time operation

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service spent over five hours rescuing two horses stuck in mud in Hallsall near Southport on Tuesday ni…

news 11 Nov 2021

Man falls off electric off road bike after failing to stop for Police in Formby near Southport

An 18 year old man from Litherland was arrested in Formby last night (Wednesday 10th Nov) by officers on targeted patrol, after fa…

news 11 Nov 2021

Birkdale Village In Southport.The Red Phone Box To House Defibrilator

Southport and Birkdale residents have been expressing opinions on what should become of the traditional RED telephone kiosk that s…

news 11 Nov 2021

Southport falls silent for Armistice Day-Video

Southport fell silent this morning as people and veterans gathered at the Monument for Armistice Day remembrance. The Police stopp…

news 11 Nov 2021

Remembrance Sunday - Southport. Diversion to services 2 and X2

On Sunday 14th November 2021 (between 10am-Midday), services 2 and X2 will be diverted due to Remembrance Sunday Ceremony taking p…

news 11 Nov 2021

Southport v Boston United Preview

Southport look to extend their unbeaten home league record on Saturday when Boston United make the long trip over from Lincolnshir…

news 11 Nov 2021

Why media silence over Channel migrants? Could Southport cope with 17,000 asylum seekers?

Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: More than 500 migrants crossed the English Channel on Wednesday, seeking asylum in the …

news 10 Nov 2021

Southport dog owners: Virus responsible for Covid has been detected in a pet dog in the UK.

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that the virus responsible for Covid-19 has been detected in a pet dog in the UK. …

news 10 Nov 2021

Higher than normal chance of wintry weather conditions on the way for Southport and the north

The Met office long range weather forecast is predicting a higher than normal chance of wintry weather later in the month. Towards…

news 10 Nov 2021

Bartercard becomes Southport FC’s latest commercial partner

As part of the partnership, Bartercard will enjoy exclusive sponsorship rights for the club’s main hospitality lounge where our VI…

news 10 Nov 2021

Sefton Back Pedalling on Cycle Plans for Southport.Cllr.Pugh describes them as “dead in the water"

"The Public are Being Patronised" Following the publication by Sefton of the consultation results on the second phase of cycle lan…

news 10 Nov 2021

Southport and Sefton schools to WOW us all in a bid to save the planet

Sefton schools are being urged to sign up to the WOW Living Streets project and walk to school to save on emissions. Day 10 of COP…

news 10 Nov 2021

The Atkinson in Southport to light up red in honour of Remembrance Sunday

The Atkinson in Southport will be bathed in red as part of a City Region-wide tribute ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Sefton will onc…

news 10 Nov 2021

Mecca Bingo on Garrick Parade, Lord Street, Southport has been sold

The Mecca Bingo Hall on Garrick Parade in Southport has been sold to an unknown buyer. Mecca Bingo ceased trading in Southport dur…

news 10 Nov 2021

Simon Long, 41, from Southport charged with criminal damage and remanded in custody.

A man wanted as part of Operation Hunter has been arrested and charged. Simon Long, 41, from Southport was wanted in connection wi…

news 10 Nov 2021

Overview & Scruitiny Committee Meeting regarding Southport Cycle paths. No decision made

Thomas de Freitas provided these updated from the meeting. This meeting was supposed to be an opportunity for the 11 committee mem…

news 9 Nov 2021

Go on…treat your dark side at The Atkinson Southport

Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good man. Successful within his field and respected by his peers, he’s close to a neurological discovery …

news 9 Nov 2021

Man from Southport Leslie Marshall jailed for attempted murder after domestic incident

Detectives are welcoming the sentencing of a Southport man to prison for attempted murder following a domestic incident in June. A…

news 9 Nov 2021

Sefton has allocated £400,000 for Cambridge Arcade in Southport refurbishment

Dukes Ward councillor ,John Pugh, has welcomed the decision of Sefton to allocate £400,000 to the refurbishment Cambridge Arcades'…

news 9 Nov 2021

Man from Ainsdale in Southport ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years.

A man who sexually abused a young boy in the 1990s has been handed an 18 months sentence suspended for 2 years and ordered to sign…

news 9 Nov 2021

More arrests after Rufford Road shop robbery in Southport

Police have arrested a further two teenage males following reports of a robbery at the Freshways shop on Rufford Road in Southport…

news 9 Nov 2021

Portuguese Man o'War which can be deadly to humans washed up on Southport beach

Warnings have been issued by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution after 'deadly' sea creatures washed up on the Southport coast…

news 8 Nov 2021

Merseyside and Southport firefighters called to fewer deliberate fires on Bonfire Night

Firefighters attended 67% fewer deliberately set fires across Merseyside on Bonfire Night, Friday 5th November, than on the same d…

news 8 Nov 2021

Police cordon off part of Stanley Street in Southport after attempted robbery

Merseyside Police have cordoned off part of Stanley Street in Southport this morning after an attempted breakin. The culprits smas…

news 8 Nov 2021

Book a Booster reminder for Southport and Sefton residents

Margaret Jones, Sefton Council’s Director of Public Health is urging people across the Borough to book their COVID-19 booster jab,…

news 8 Nov 2021

Player Reunion & Hall Of Fame Saturday at Southport FC

Starting with our centenary year in 1981 we have been able to hold a grand former player reunion event every 10 years, and we are …