Emergency Services 5 Sep 2025 HGV badly damaged after smashing into Southport Pier The driver of an HGV misjudged the height of his vehicle this morning and smashed into Southport Pier. The curtain sides and the r…
Other 5 Sep 2025 Sefton Tops Regional Youth Drug Use, Prompting Immediate Review The close connection between drugs use and criminal behaviour is well documented and was underlined by the annual report of the lo…
Culture 5 Sep 2025 Ed Sheeran At Haig Ave? Almost! Southport FC are excited to announce we will be hosting their very own Ed Sheeran tribute act, portrayed by Ben Jordan! Ti…
Health 4 Sep 2025 Government-backed Scheme aids Over 113,000 People to Bypass Hospital Waiting Lists Thousands more people are being treated quicker by community-based services rather than waiting for hospital care thanks to increa…
Environment 4 Sep 2025 The UK's Exceptionally Dry and Warm Summer 2025: An Overview Summer 2025 has been marked by exceptional warmth, abundant sunshine, and persistent dry conditions across much of the UK.While re…
Sport 4 Sep 2025 Southport vs South Shields: Tickets and Programmes on Sale Now Southport return to home action on Saturday with the visit of high flying, unbeaten South Shields.Tickets are on sale online here …
Emergency Services 3 Sep 2025 Lancashire Police Handles Over 78,000 Emergency Calls Amid Surges in Demand PCC Accountability Board Highlights Strong Police Control Room PerformanceLancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunsh…
Emergency Services 3 Sep 2025 Merseyside Welcomes 15 New Firefighters and 3 Operators Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has proudly welcomed 15 new firefighters and three new Fire Control Operators at a special Pass…
Community 3 Sep 2025 Up to £5,000 Available for Community Projects Through Sefton Crowd If you have an idea to improve Sefton, now’s the time to bring it to life. Next funding roundSefton Council, in partnership with c…
Sport 3 Sep 2025 Southport's Efforts Fall Short in Defeat to Leamington It was a much changed eleven with manager, Neil Danns opting for experience but despite a much improved performance it ended in de…
Health 3 Sep 2025 Government Announces Ban on Sales of High Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-16s Government to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16sEvidence links the drinks to negative impacts on children’s phys…
Culture 2 Sep 2025 Relive 90s Music with Epic Party in Southport this September 90s Day Party Brings Nostalgia and Non-Stop Hits to Southport This September! Get ready to throw it back to the era of pop superst…
Environment 2 Sep 2025 Rats running around the Botanic Gardens Kids playground A concerned parent has sent in a picture to eyeonsouthport of a large rat running around the kids playground in the Botanic Garden…
Crime 2 Sep 2025 Sainsbury's Trials Facial Recognition Technology to Deter Shoplifters Sainsbury's is planning to introduce facial recognition technology across its supermarkets in a bid to identify shoplifters.The UK…
Crime 2 Sep 2025 Government Announces Largest Expansion Tagging and Monitoring Criminals Up to 22,000 more offenders and defendants tagged each year as part of the Government’s Plan for Change£100m extra investment and …
Business 2 Sep 2025 Temporary Closure of Martin Mere Cafe: Here's What You Need to Know From 8–17 September Martin Mere café kitchen will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, our front-of-house will remain op…
Sport 2 Sep 2025 Southport Set for Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Against Radcliffe FC Southport have been handed an away tie at Radcliffe FC in the Second Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup.The fixture will be p…
Council 1 Sep 2025 John Pugh Urges for Immediate Southport Pier Repairs Following Fire The recent fire on Southport Pier makes the case for a prompt start on Pier repairs according to John Pugh, opposition leader on S…
Other 1 Sep 2025 'No More Delays' - Cllr Mike Prendergast Urges Immediate Action on Southport Pier Post Fire “Get on with it ” says Cllr Mike Prendergast following Southport Pier FireConservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prende…
Emergency Services 1 Sep 2025 Fire on Southport Pier Southport Pier was on fire during the night by the retail outlet three quarters of the way down. The extent of the damage is not k…
Community 31 Aug 2025 A few pictures from the Airshow in Southport today A few pictures from the Airshow today were the weather once again cancelled some of the displays. Well done to the organisers for …
Sport 31 Aug 2025 Scarborough Athletic 2 Southport 0. Southport bottom of the league A repeat of last Saturday’s result at Worksop and a similar performance.Scarborough ran out comfortbale winners with a goal in eac…
Other 30 Aug 2025 Pictures from 2025 Southport Airshow A few pictures from Saturday at Southport Air Show. The running order was changed significantly due to the deterioration of the we…
Crime 30 Aug 2025 Travellers with horse and trap on Southport Prom and Fleetwood Road. Video A large group of Travellers arrived in Southport this morning and attempted to gain access to Carr Lane field. They were stopped b…
Crime 30 Aug 2025 Police called to Carr Lane after residents clash with Travellers Merseyside Police were called to Carr Lane in Southport this morning (30th August) after a large group of Travellers tried to gain…
Environment 29 Aug 2025 False autumn: Why leaves are falling before summer officially ends? As the UK looks back on one of its warmest summers on record, many have noticed a surprising change in the landscape.You may have …
Other 29 Aug 2025 Great War Display Team cancel their appearance at Southport Airshow The Great War Display TeamIt’s with deep regret that due to the weekends weather forecast we have had to make the difficult decisi…
Other 29 Aug 2025 Significant Progress on the Strand Shopping Centre Regeneration Programme Sefton Council continues to take significant steps forward in the transformation of Bootle town centre, as Cabinet prepares to rec…
Other 29 Aug 2025 Southport Air Show Advances Schedule due to Weather Prediction We’ve made a small change to Saturday’s programme!To get ahead of the forecasted weather, the flying schedule will now begin 30 mi…
Other 29 Aug 2025 Premier League's accessibility rankings reveal Everton on top Everton’s new home crowned the Premier League’s most accessible stadiumExperts at Halton Stairlifts have ranked the best stadiums …
Crime 29 Aug 2025 Southport Shoplifter Banned from Major Supermarkets Across Merseyside A man has been jailed and banned from entering three supermarkets chains across Merseyside after committing multiple shoplifting o…
Emergency Services 29 Aug 2025 Urgent Appeal: 50 Year-Old Man Missing in Southport Police are appealing for help in finding a 50 year-old man who is missing in Southport.Jason Todd was last seen on Southbank Road …
Emergency Services 29 Aug 2025 Police Issue Safety Advice Ahead of Southport Air Show Ahead of this weekend’s Southport Air Show, poice are issuing some advice to those attending.The Air Show takes place this Saturda…
Emergency Services 29 Aug 2025 Serious RTC Eastbank St Bridge car on its side Eastbank Street bridge is closed this afternoon after a driver lost control of their vehicle clipped another one and tipped the ca…
Health 29 Aug 2025 Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully protected against several serious diseases UKHSA and NHS England are today asking parents to check their child’s vaccine records and catch up on any missed vaccinations with…
Emergency Services 28 Aug 2025 Boosted Security Measures in Southport Ahead of Air Show If you saw #ProjectServator officers in Southport today, ahead of Southport Air Show – don't worry.These deployments can appear an…
Other 28 Aug 2025 2025 Southport Airshow preparations underway. Wellies needed if going on the beach Preparations are underway for the 2025 Southport Airshow. With the Marine Drive now closed, contractors are getting the food stall…
Emergency Services 28 Aug 2025 Southport Lifeboat Crew Called to Investigate Mysterious Object Off Formby Point Southport Lifeboat was called to investigate he sighting by RNLI Lifeguards of a mysterious object in the water off Formby Point.T…
Sport 28 Aug 2025 Scarborough in Fine Form as Southport Face them at Bridlington Southport hit the road again on Saturday with a trip to Scarborough except it’s not Scarborough it’s Bridlington.Scarborough are p…
Health 27 Aug 2025 Living Well Bus to Visit Southport Providing On-the-Spot Vaccinations The ‘Living Well’ bus will be visiting Sefton offering immunisations including Measles Mumps, Rubella (MMR) for people of all ages…
Crime 27 Aug 2025 Immigration Enforcement officers in Southport town centre Immigration Enforcement officers along with Merseyside Police are in the Bold Street, Bath Street and Stanley Street area of South…
