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news 25 Mar 2025

Labour Government needs to give people some hope in this week’s Spring Statement – Southport Lib Dems

Ahead of this week’s Spring Statement from the Chancellor, Southport Lib Dems are calling for the Labour Government to give people…

news 25 Mar 2025

PM Demands Accountability from Councils in England for Pothole Repair Work

The Plan for Change is tackling the pothole plague, building vital roads and ensuring every penny is delivering results for the ta…

news 24 Mar 2025

Easter Half-Term in Sefton Springs to Life with Be Active Guide

This Easter half-term, Sefton’s Be Active Guide is packed with exciting activities to keep kids, families, and individuals active …

news 24 Mar 2025

Sefton Council comment on the Red Arrows not performing at Southport Air Show 2025

Sefton Council have commented on The Red Arrows display team not performing at the 2025 Southport Air Show.A spokesperson for Seft…

news 24 Mar 2025

Southport Police Station General Enquiry Office Temporarily Unavailable on March 24th

During the hours of 10.00 am and 20.00 hrs on Monday 24th of March please do not visit the General Enquiry Office at Southport Pol…

news 24 Mar 2025

Southport Take on Warrington Rylands in Cup Quarter Final Action

Southport return to the Big Help Stadium on Tuesday with the visit of Warrington Rylands in Liverpool Senior Cup Quarter Final act…

news 24 Mar 2025

Merseyrail Transports Thousands of Everton Supporters for Test Event

Successful trial event helps prepare for the stadium’s official opening at the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season.Merseyra…

news 23 Mar 2025

Huge emergency response to incident at Birkdale Beach.

The emergency services were called to the Weld Road entrance to Birkdale Beach this morning following reports of a person in distr…

news 23 Mar 2025

Richie Bennett Leads Scarborough to Narrow Victory Over Southport

Southport slip to a 1-0 defeat on an afternoon of very few chances.It was the 17th scoreless game for The Sandgrounders a record o…

news 22 Mar 2025

Ainsdale Civic Society celebrates prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Ainsdale Civic Society has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest recognition for voluntary …

news 22 Mar 2025

Power failure brings disruption to Merseyrail services

Due to failure of the electricity supply between James Street and Hamilton Square the Wirral line is disrupted. Disruption is expe…

news 21 Mar 2025

Man from Lydiate one of four jailed for 19 years after seizure of £1m of cannabis

Pictured above (top row L-R Ian Hannah, Steven Garbutt. Bottom row L-R Raja Hamid Ali, Shahrukh Ali)Four people have today, Friday…

news 21 Mar 2025

Two men arrested as stolen motorbike recovered

Two men were arrested close to Farmfoods early this afternoon after they were seen pushing a motorbike along the pavement.Police s…

news 21 Mar 2025

Southport Striker Marcus Carver Loaned to Ashton United

Forward Marcus Carver has today joined Northern Premier League – Premier Division side Ashton United on loan until the end of the …

news 21 Mar 2025

Sefton Council Slammed for Proposed Taxes on New Developments

Southport Conservatives Slam Labour’s Latest Southport TaxSefton Council’s proposals to tax new developments in Southport town cen…

news 20 Mar 2025

North West takes a giant leap into space with landmark Axiom Space agreement

UK’s North West to play a key role in the future of space innovationLiverpool City Region and Greater Manchester partner with lead…

news 20 Mar 2025

Two men sentenced for violent disorder in Southport and Liverpool

Two men who threw missiles in violent disorder in Southport and Liverpool city centre with one assaulting a police officer are the…

news 20 Mar 2025

No Red Arrows display at this years Southport Airshow

The iconic Red Arrows Display team will not be performing at this years Southport Air Show which takes place onDates:August 30, 20…

news 20 Mar 2025

Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust Urges Patients to Bring Own Medicines to Hospital

Taking your own medicines into hospital may not be your first thought.But pharmacists at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospi…

news 20 Mar 2025

Transforming Martin Mere: Multi-Year Restoration Backed by CMA CGM Underway

WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, has partnered with CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistic…

news 19 Mar 2025

Extreme Weather Set to Worsen, Warns Met Office Chief Scientist Following WMO Climate Report

The imprint of human-induced climate change is evident in the 2024 State of the Global Climate Report from the World Meteorologica…

news 19 Mar 2025

Southport man jailed after serious collision with cyclist in Maghull

A Southport driver has been jailed for eight months after he was involved in a serious collision with a cyclist but failed to stop…

news 19 Mar 2025

Joseph Cooper, 24 years, of Ascot Close in Birkdale charged with violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday 30 July

Detectives investigating incidents of violent disorder in Merseyside have charged a further four men and a youth has been sentence…

news 19 Mar 2025

Southport Woman Passes Away: Authorities Request Public's Help in Locating Next-of-Kin

Police are appealing for help in tracing the next-of-kin of a woman from Southport who has passed away.Vera McAndrews, 79 years, s…

news 19 Mar 2025

Merseyrail Cleaners Set to Strike Following Pay Dispute

Cleaners on Merseyrail will take 48 hours strike action from April 4 after they rejected a pay offer from Churchill.Despite repeat…

news 19 Mar 2025

Southport Returns to The Big Help Stadium for Non League Day This Saturday

After three away games in a row we return to The Big Help Stadium for Non League Day on Saturday and the visit of Scarborough Athl…

news 19 Mar 2025

Sefton Council Celebrates Social Workers on World Social Work Day

On Social Work Day, Sefton Council is proud to celebrate its social workers across Children’s and Adults Services who make a diffe…

news 19 Mar 2025

Unleash your kids on the giant duck hunt at WWT Martin Mere this Easter

Searching for a family day out in West Lancashire this Easter? WWT Martin Mere has a line-up of fun events and activities from 5-2…

news 19 Mar 2025

Longridge Town 0 Southport 1. Into The Final

A goal direct from a corner in the 35th minute scored by Danny Lloyd was the only goal of the game and enough to see Southport thr…

news 18 Mar 2025

'Enable 2-Step Verification!' - New Warning from Action Fraud and Meta

Protect your online accounts from hackers and enable 2SV: Action Fraud issue new warning about social media and email account hack…

news 18 Mar 2025

Crack Cocaine and Heroin Seizure Leads to Conviction in Southport

Detectives from our dedicated County Lines team are welcoming the sentencing of a Kirkby man to five years and seven months in pri…

news 18 Mar 2025

Southport resident Alan Hansen receives MBE

Former Liverpool defender and long-time BBC Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen has received his MBE for services to football and …

news 18 Mar 2025

Get to Know Your Neighbourhood Officers at Upcoming Ainsdale Meeting

The next opportunity to meet your dedicated Neighbourhood Officers for Ainsdale will be on:WEDNESDAY 19th MARCH between 5:00pm - 7…

news 18 Mar 2025

How to challenge your Council Tax band: a step-by-step guide

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible for making sure that 27 million properties across England and Wales are in the co…

news 18 Mar 2025

Three Charged Following Violent Robbery and Assault in Southport

Three males have been charged following a robbery and assault in Southport earlier this month.At around 9.35pm on Friday 14 March,…

news 18 Mar 2025

From Emmerdale to FarmLife: The Fletchers to Feature at Southport Flower Show

We are delighted to announce that Kelvin and Liz Fletcher will be joining us at this year’s Southport Flower Show on Thursday 14th…

news 18 Mar 2025

New rule for driving test changes and cancellations to reduce waiting times

From 8 April 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will require learner drivers to give 10 full working days’ notic…

news 17 Mar 2025

Find Out What Network Rail and Merseyrail are Doing to Keep You Moving in Bad Weather

Network Rail is upgrading the drainage at a Cheshire flooding hotspot for passengers travelling between Liverpool and Chester.Serv…

news 17 Mar 2025

Full-Scale Evacuation Planned for Everton’s New Stadium Test Event

An evacuation exercise will be performed at Everton's new stadium as part of the test event schedule that will enable the Club to …

news 17 Mar 2025

Urgent Search Ongoing for Missing Southport Man TJay Waters

Please share and help find missing 36-year-old TJay Waters from Southport.TJay has been missing from home and he was last seen on …

news 17 Mar 2025

Sefton Coroner's Office Searching for Next-of-Kin of Deceased Southport Man

Sefton Coroner's Office is appealing for help in finding the next-of-kin of a man who passed away in Southport.Eric Grady, 52, of …