Environment 6 Apr 2025 Understanding the Dangers of Open Water: A Timely Reminder from Merseyside's Water Rescue Team Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in the UK.We want to make people safer by making them aware of the risks…
Sport 6 Apr 2025 Southport 2 Oxford City 2 Four second half goals saw Southport draw 2-2 with Oxford City at the Big Help Stadium. Strikes from Danny Lloyd and Will Russ wer…
Transport 5 Apr 2025 Elderly Woman Dies Following Lathom Road Traffic Collision Police have a sad update to bring you about a collision which happened in Lathom last Thursday.The emergency services were called …
Health 4 Apr 2025 You Won't Believe How Many Patients Now Receive Care from the Comfort of Their Own Home More residents benefiting from hospital care at homeAn increasing number of residents across Cheshire and Merseyside are now benef…
Health 4 Apr 2025 Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals to Install Solar Panels with £850,000 Government Grant Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been awarded more than £850,000 to install solar panels at Whiston, So…
Council 4 Apr 2025 Sefton Council Strengthens Commitment to Elected Members and Staff Safety with New Zero Tolerance Policy Sefton Council is reinforcing its commitment to providing a safe and secure working environment, free from any form of discriminat…
Emergency Services 3 Apr 2025 Local Southport Man, 37, Missing - Police Issue Appeal Police are appealing for help to find a 37-year-old man who is missing from Southport.Sean Draboczi was last seen in Southport at …
Transport 3 Apr 2025 Network Rail and British Transport Police Urge the Public to 'Stay off the Tracks' in New Campaign New survey data reveals 59% of Brits don’t know what the ‘third’ or electric rail is38% believe that electrocution from rail track…
Sport 3 Apr 2025 Southport vs Oxford City: First-Time Clash at The Big Help Stadium Southport welcome Oxford City to The Big Help Stadium for the very first time on Saturday with a 3pm Kick Off.Tickets are on sale …
Business 2 Apr 2025 Merseyrail Cleaners Win Pay Raise After Threatening Strike Action Outsourced cleaners on Merseyrail won improved pay from Churchill today (April 1, 2025) after threatening 48-hour strike action wh…
Crime 2 Apr 2025 Crimestoppers offer reward to solve the mystery of tragic death of baby boy 13 years ago Police recently renewed their appeal for information in the hope of solving the mystery surrounding the tragic death of a newborn …
Other 2 Apr 2025 New fund to tackle hatred against Muslims The new Combatting Hatred Against Muslims Fund will provide funding to monitor incidents of anti-Muslim hate and for support for v…
Education 2 Apr 2025 Police Visits to Local Schools in Tarleton, Hesketh Banks and Banks To Promote Education Local weekly UpdatePolice surgery at Tarleton Police station Wednesday 16th April 4pm till 6pm. Come along and have a chat with yo…
Environment 2 Apr 2025 Lancashire on High Alert for Wildfires: Safety Guidelines Issued As we enjoy the beautiful outdoors across Lancashire—whether it’s our moors, sand dunes, forests, or wide-open spaces - we urge ev…
Health 2 Apr 2025 Digital Ads to Promote Local Drug and Alcohol Support Services in Southport People in Southport will soon be seeing digital adverts promoting local drug and alcohol support services from Change Grow Live an…
Emergency Services 2 Apr 2025 Temporary flight restriction zone to be introduced for Aintree Grand National Festival A temporary flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, will be imposed above Aintree as part of the policing operatio…
Transport 2 Apr 2025 Sefton Council Partners With Merseyrail for Grand National People going to Aintree are being urged to take some time to consider their travel arrangements and take advantage of frequent tra…
Other 1 Apr 2025 An insect-centric exploration: The Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug hunt at WWT Martin Mere This April WWT Martin Mere is partnering with British animation studio, Aardman, and the Royal Entomological Society, to bring fam…
Transport 1 Apr 2025 Easter weekend rail upgrades set to disrupt North West travels Passengers urged to check before travelling ahead of major Easter weekend rail upgradesRegion & Route:North West & Central|North W…
Environment 1 Apr 2025 Shops Urged to Deplete Stocks of Single-Use Vapes Ahead of Upcoming Sales Ban High street shops and convenience stores are today (Tuesday 1 April) being urged to deplete their stocks of single-use vapes ahead…
Crime 1 Apr 2025 Search Intensifies for Southport-Linked Man Wanted for Prison Recall Police continue to appeal for information to help locate a Netherton man who is wanted on a recall to prison for breach of his lic…
Transport 1 Apr 2025 Outdoor Footwear Banned in New Public Transport Rule by British Transport Police British Transport Police (BTP) is today announcing new measures which will see the mandatory removal of outdoor footwear on trains…
Environment 31 Mar 2025 UK Weather: High Pressure Brings Sunny Skies and Warm Week Ahead The first week of April will see clear skies and warm sunshine for many, though a breeze and cold seas will make coastal areas sli…
Transport 31 Mar 2025 Liverpool Lime Street Prepares to Welcome Grand National Attendees this April Rail passengers travelling to Liverpool Lime Street and Aintree for the Grand National 2025 are being given top tips to help them …
Emergency Services 31 Mar 2025 Security Measures and Tips for Visitors of Randox Grand National Festival 2025 This week, Merseyside is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to the Randox Grand National Festival 2025. The three-day fest…
Crime 31 Mar 2025 Police Seeking Information on Fatal Collision on New Cut Lane Lancashire Police are appealing for information and footage after a man sadly died following a collision in Ormskirk.We were calle…
Health 30 Mar 2025 Free Health Checks and Immunisations at Mobile 'Living Well' Service in Sefton The ‘Living Well’ bus will be visiting Sefton offering immunisations, health checks, and mental wellbeing support.Sefton stopsFrid…
Transport 30 Mar 2025 Planned engineering means replacement bus service between Southport and Hillside Southport LineSunday 30 MarchTrains will be running between:Hillside and Liverpool city centreRail replacement buses will run betw…
Sport 30 Mar 2025 Scunthorpe United 2 Southport 0 in front of 4272 fans It was always going to be tough against the league leaders but gifting them two goals through two uncharacteristic defensive error…
Crime 29 Mar 2025 Electric bike rider arrested in Banks Lancashire police said...South Rural Taskforce have today stopped and seized an electric bike driving in the Banks area. We have a…
Emergency Services 29 Mar 2025 Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service has proudly welcomed 17 new firefighters The event marked the culmination of 16 weeks of intensive recruit training, equipping MFRS’ newest firefighters with the skills an…
Business 28 Mar 2025 Southport FC Seeks New Front-of-Shirt Sponsor for 2025/26 Southport Football Club have today issued an invitation to tender as the club seek a new front-of-shirt partner for the 2025/26 se…
Politics 28 Mar 2025 Prevent Counter-Terrorism Head Steps Down Following Southport Tragedy The head of the Prevent counter-terrorism scheme, Michael Stewart, has left his role.It follows a damning review in February that …
Community 28 Mar 2025 Become a VIP Animal Carer for a Day at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary As the nights draw out your thoughts might be turning to more outdoor activities; WoodlandsAnimal Sanctury offer the opportunity t…
Transport 28 Mar 2025 Merseyrail and Local Bus Operators Increase Services for Grand National Rail and bus services are to be increased for next week’s Grand National Festival at Aintree – which is expected to attract 150,00…
Transport 28 Mar 2025 Mayor Rotheram welcomes £2bn funding announcement for transport in the North and boost for the new Liverpool Baltic station Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:“For too long, people in the North have had to make do with second-class …
Crime 28 Mar 2025 Southport Uncle and Nephew jailed for serious assault An uncle and nephew have been jailed today, Friday 28 March, following a serious assault of a man at a Southport pub last year.Sou…
Environment 28 Mar 2025 Merseyside and Halton Waste Centres Extend Opening Hours for Spring and Summer Merseyside and Halton residents will soon have the opportunity to recycle more as Household Waste Recycling Centres open for longe…
Education 28 Mar 2025 Sefton Council Tackles Child Poverty with School Day Reforms Sefton Council’s Public Health team is working in partnership with Children North East and six of the Borough’s schools on the pro…
Politics 28 Mar 2025 Southport's Economy Suffering Under Labour, Claims Conservative Spokesperson Labour isn’t working for Southport, say Southport Conservatives Parliamentary Spokesperson for Southport Conservatives, Councillor…
Crime 27 Mar 2025 Detectives interview a 16-year-old male in relation to violent disorder and theft which took place in Southport on 30 July last year. Detectives investigating violent disorder in Merseyside last summer have made a further arrest and charge.A 16-year-old male from …
