Health 14 Aug 2025 Ormskirk vs Southport: Hospital A&E Battle Heats Up in West Lancashire West Lancashire Borough Council calls for adult and children’s A&E services to be at Ormskirk HospitalWest Lancashire Borough Coun…
Other 14 Aug 2025 Thousands attend the first day of the 2025 Southport Flower Show Thousands of people enjoyed the glorious sunshine as they attended the 2025 Southport Flower Show. The showground was packed as pe…
Community 14 Aug 2025 Sefton Council’s Youth Worker Shortlisted for National Diversity Awards 2025 Sefton Council is proud to announce that the authority’s Youth Worker, Sue Logie, has been shortlisted in the Positive Role Model:…
Politics 14 Aug 2025 Council Squabbling Demeans Sefton Politics, says Conservative Group Leader Conservatives Urge End to Petty Political SquabblesCllr Mike Prendergast, Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, has called …
Emergency Services 14 Aug 2025 People missing at Southport Beach prompt lifeboat and quad response CALL OUT - 13/08/2025 - 14:25Southport ILB and quads were tasked to reports of people missing in the water at Southport Beach.Shor…
Crime 13 Aug 2025 Police in Southport continue to clamp down on street drinking Police in Southport continued their crackdown on street drinking today with several people having alcohol confiscated from them. T…
Environment 13 Aug 2025 Southport Shines in Royal Horticultural Society National Britain In Bloom Competition Southport showcased its splendour recently as Royal Horticultural Society National Britain In Bloom judges were welcomed to the to…
Crime 13 Aug 2025 Local Forces Gain Facial Recognition Technology to Identify High-risk Criminals Every neighbourhood across England and Wales now has named, contactable officers in place to tackle issues blighting their communi…
Politics 12 Aug 2025 Dispute Over Sefton Council Meeting Abandonment Intensifies Politicians are used to personal attacks and mudslinging, so this week it came as no surprise to Liberal Democrat, John Pugh, when…
Other 12 Aug 2025 Preparations well underway for 2025 Southport Flower Show Preparations are well underway for 2025 Southport Flower Show starting on Thursday. Final touches are being added to the displays …
Environment 12 Aug 2025 Sefton Council in Struggle with Sand Clearance Following Severe Weather Successive heatwaves, little rain and the recent high winds of Storm Floris have created the worst possible conditions for parking…
Environment 12 Aug 2025 Churchtown “stink pipe” could be replaced following campaign from Liberal Democrat Councillors Liberal Democrat councillors for Cambridge and Meols Wards, John Dodd, Lauren Keith, Mike Sammon, Gareth Lloyd-Johnson and Leo Eva…
Crime 12 Aug 2025 CCTV Images Released After Assault in Liverpool Central Station Detectives have issued CCTV images of two women we believe could assist with enquiries following a report of an assault at Liverpo…
Transport 12 Aug 2025 Extended Hours for X2 Bus Service Welcomed by Local Councillors Local councillors representing Churchtown, Marshside and Crossens have welcomed the announcement that the X2 bus service will now …
Health 11 Aug 2025 'Amazon-Style' Prescription Tracker Feature Utilized by 400K in First 10 Weeks Since Its Launch Nearly 400,000 people have used a new prescription tracking feature in the NHS App in the first ten weeks since its launch, helpin…
Other 11 Aug 2025 A perfect summers day Southport today A perfect summer's day in Southport today with blue sky and warm winds. The tide was in as well with a few people going for a padd…
Community 11 Aug 2025 Sefton's Family Hubs Launch Exciting Summer Program of Free Days Out Families across the borough are enjoying a packed programme of free days out this summer, thanks to Sefton’s Family Hubs.The progr…
Politics 11 Aug 2025 Sefton Council Leader Dismisses Cllr Pugh's Comments as 'Petty Political Posturing' Cllr Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council, said:“I read with real concern the tone of Sefton Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Pug…
Health 11 Aug 2025 Over 17,000 Urgent Calls for Repeat Prescriptions Last Summer Bank Holiday in the North West THE North West’s Chief Pharmacist is advising members of the public to order any necessary repeat prescriptions ahead of the summe…
Council 10 Aug 2025 Councillors Accused of Steamrolling Decision on Birkdale Common Controversial plans to fence off part of Birkdale Common to extend the Hillside Golf Practice Range are scheduled to pushed throug…
Sport 9 Aug 2025 Southport bottom of the league already After just one match Southport are already bottom of the National League North after going down 2-0 to newly promoted Merthyr this…
Crime 9 Aug 2025 Urgent Police Appeal: Missing 53-Year-Old Southport Man Seen Last July Please note Andrew's appearance differs from the photograph but this is the most recent photograph we have**We are appealing for h…
Crime 9 Aug 2025 Huge Blow For Illegal Workers: Hundreds Arrested In UK-Wide Operation Hundreds of arrests have been made across the UK following a week-long crackdown on riders working illegally for delivery firms. U…
Transport 9 Aug 2025 Merseyrail Prepares for Final Test Event at New Everton FC Stadium Today Merseyrail is reminding customers of the special travel arrangements in place for the third and final test event at Everton Footba…
Environment 8 Aug 2025 Ainsdale on Sea Boasts Enhanced Facilities and New External Shower Improved facilities Sefton Council is reminding people planning a visit to its coast about the improved toilet block and facilitie…
Health 7 Aug 2025 Botox Users Warned of Rising Botulism Cases in UK UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) continues to warn people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of botulism following adverse rea…
Emergency Services 7 Aug 2025 UK's Emergency Alert System Gears Up for its Second National Test With one month to go, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, is rallying the nation to get ready for the second e…
Emergency Services 7 Aug 2025 Southport Lifeboat Assist in Ainsdale Pinewoods Missing Person Search Southport Lifeboat were tasked to assist in a multiagency search for a missing person in the region of Ainsdale Pinewoods. Our qua…
Environment 7 Aug 2025 WWT Martin Mere Thrills Nature Lovers With New Wet Meadow and Bug Hunting Experience WWT Martin Mere is excited to announce the opening of its new interactive outdoor experience, a new wet meadow habitat with self-g…
Community 6 Aug 2025 Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Appeals for £30K After Rescuing 88 Cats This Summer Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, West Lancashire’s only multi-species rescue, is launching an urgent appeal for £30,000 after rescuing …
Emergency Services 6 Aug 2025 Desperate Search for Southport Elderly Man Last Seen in Huyton Police are appealing for help in finding an 80 year-old man who is missing in Huyton.Ying Si, who lives in the Southport area, was…
Council 6 Aug 2025 Work held up as Mayor turns down Councillors plea to meet Got a pothole near you needs filling ? Is your road about due for resurfacing ? Then rest assured Sefton Council is no hurry to do…
Crime 6 Aug 2025 Unprecedented Nineteen Ninja Swords Surrendered in Merseyside During Amnesty Scheme Nineteen ninja swords were surrendered to police stations across Merseyside during the Home Office’s month-long amnesty scheme.The…
Emergency Services 6 Aug 2025 Major Leap in Lifeboat Technology: Southport Rescue Trust Announces New Vessel The Southport Offshore Rescue Trust is proud to announce the confirmed order of a new Fast Response Craft, the FRC 903, marking a …
Other 6 Aug 2025 Unforgettable Experiences Awaiting at Southport Air Show 2025 Southport Air Show is set to be a standout highlight in Sefton’s 2025 summer events calendar.Taking place on Saturday 30th and Sun…
Sport 6 Aug 2025 New Season, New Hopes: Southport's First Game Against Merthyr Town It’s the first game of the new season on Saturday and a long trip to Wales to face Merthyr Town. The game kicks off at 3pm.After a…
Environment 5 Aug 2025 Sand Storm across Southport sea front Large amounts of sand are building up along the Marine Drive as high winds from Storm Floris yesterday and continuing into today b…
Crime 5 Aug 2025 Southport - Can you help the police find these people? This appeal is part of a national investigation into the Summer 2024 disorder. We believe the people in these images could be able…
Crime 4 Aug 2025 Merseyside Police Encourage Public Vigilance During Summer Events At the midway point of the music festival season, and with many other shows and conferences still on the calendar, Merseyside Poli…
Education 4 Aug 2025 Botanic Gardens Aviary Team Wins Work Placement Partner Employer of the Year Green Sefton’s Botanic Gardens Aviary Team have won Work Placement Partner Employer of the Year at the Southport Education Group E…
Health 4 Aug 2025 UKHSA and MHRA Urge Public to Dispose Certain Non-Sterile Wipes The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are advising the public t…
