Southport news - Page 46 | Eye on Southport

Council 4 Feb 2025

Massive Financial Pressures at Sefton Council are a Consequence of Poor Decisions say Sefton Conservatives

Recent news that Sefton Council is facing huge budget shortfalls due to spiralling costs in Children’s Social Care has been met wi…

Business 4 Feb 2025

April pay rise set to boost pockets of over 3 million workers

Over 3 million workers in shops, restaurants and workplaces across the UK are set to receive a significant pay boost from April – …

Crime 3 Feb 2025

Woman Sentenced Over Summer Violent Disorder in Southport

A woman has been sentenced today, Monday 3 February, for her role in violent disorder in Southport last summer. Emma McAteer, of P…

Environment 3 Feb 2025

Storm Éowyn Ranked as Decade's Most Powerful Windstorm in the UK

Storm Éowyn was the UK’s most powerful windstorm for over a decade, bringing red warnings, severe impacts and, tragically, fatalit…

Other 3 Feb 2025

Major Changes on the Horizon For Southport Pier as Listed Building Consent Approved

Sefton Council has secured listed building consent for the refurbishment of Southport PierDue to the heritage status of the Pier, …

Transport 3 Feb 2025

Merseyrail Network's Winter Disruption Sparks Independent Review

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has appointed one of the UK’s most respected transport leaders to review the rail indus…

Environment 2 Feb 2025

Hand Feeding Stopped at Martin Mere Amidst Bird Flu Concerns

Martin Mere statement on bird flu.We have unfortunately had to stop hand feeding as a precautionary measure to help prevent the sp…

Emergency Services 2 Feb 2025

29-Year-Old Southport Man Arrested After Mercedes Plunges into Marine Lake

Police can confirm that following enquiries, the driver of the Mercedes has been identified and arrested.The 29-year-old man, fro…

Sport 2 Feb 2025

Buxton 2 Southport 1.

Defeat on the road for The Sandgrounders going down 2-1 at Buxton.Southport started brightly and had two excellent chances to take…

Emergency Services 1 Feb 2025

Inland Life Boat Launched in Search of Vehicle Crash Victim at Marine Lake

Southport Quads tasked to help search for the owner of a vehicle that had crashed into the Marine Lake.Our quads searched the peri…

Emergency Services 1 Feb 2025

Appeal for information following incident in Southport

Police are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Southport in the early hours of this mor…

Emergency Services 1 Feb 2025

Mercedes ends up in the Marine Lake in Southport

Emergency services were called to Marine Lake in Southport in the early hours of February 1st. The driver of a Mercedes lost contr…

Crime 31 Jan 2025

You Won't Believe the Number of Arrests Southport Police Made This Week!

Good afternoon from Southport Police Station.Followers of the page will have seen previous posts today (Friday 31st Jan) of positi…

Community 31 Jan 2025

Unprecedented Turnout at Southport Pier Restoration Meeting

Hundreds of people packed into a fish and chip restaurant for a public meeting about a seaside town's pier.Organisers of the event…

Crime 31 Jan 2025

Southport Disorder: Wigan Man Sentenced for Violent Assault on Police

A man has been sentenced today, Friday 31 January, for his role in violent disorder in Southport last summer.John Rasburn, of Gibs…

Emergency Services 31 Jan 2025

14 year old girl missing from Birkdale

Police are urgently appealing for help in finding a 14 year-old missing girl.Teah Brumant, from Birkdale, was last seen near Burge…

Emergency Services 31 Jan 2025

RTC Promenade in Southport

The elderly driver of a car lost control of their vehicle on the Promenade in Southport at approximately 10.50 this morning. The c…

Crime 31 Jan 2025

Southport Man Charged with Handling Stolen Bikes

A man has been charged after a bike was found to be stolen from a shop in Southport.It was reported that in the early hours of Wed…

Crime 31 Jan 2025

UK Government Commits £200 Million to Boost Neighbourhood Policing

Forces across England and Wales will now be given hugely increased resources to begin their recruitment to boost neighbourhood pol…

Community 30 Jan 2025

Large group of Travellers descend on Eco Centre car park in Southport again

A large group of Travellers have once again set up on the Southport Eco Centre car park this evening .This was the P & R until it …

Community 30 Jan 2025

Turning Southport's Disaster into a Story of Resilience: A Message from Norman Wallis

I am Norman Wallis from Southport, CEO of Adventure Coast Theme Park, formerly Pleasureland. During the riots, I took it upon myse…

Transport 30 Jan 2025

Merseyrail's Winter Preparedness to be Examined After Recent Severe Disruptions

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has appointed one of the UK’s most respected transport leaders to review the rail indus…

Other 30 Jan 2025

Bishop of Liverpool retires after allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Statement from the Rt. Revd. Dr. John Perumbalath, Bishop of LiverpoolHaving sought the permission of His Majesty the King, I have…

Business 30 Jan 2025

Southport Lib Dems: Chancellor's Speech Fails to Address Growth in the North

Chancellor’s growth speech full of soundbites and plans that won’t help our town – Southport Lib DemsThe Chancellor’s speech on gr…

Culture 30 Jan 2025

Colourful Bears invade Southport for Family Friendly Hunt

Ten colourful bears will arrive in Southport town centre this weekend (Saturday 1st February 2025) staying until Sunday 27th April…

Environment 30 Jan 2025

Making Space for Water Project: A New Hope for Flooding Issues in Crossens

At this month’s Council meeting, plans to curb flooding in Crossens were taken a step further when Councillors approved initial pl…

Sport 30 Jan 2025

Saturday. Buxton v Southport match preview

Southport travel to Buxton on Saturday for the first of three games in a row on the road. Pay On The Gate (cash/card) £15/£10/£5/£…

Transport 29 Jan 2025

MP Pushes for Return of Burscough Curves to Boost Southport Rail Links

MP Calls for Reinstatement of Burscough Curves to Improve Regional Rail ConnectivityPatrick Hurley, MP for Southport, is calling f…

Sport 29 Jan 2025

Southport 1 Spennymoor 4 Match Report

Southport slide to a home defeat against a livley Spennymoor side.After looking so strong defensively for the past few games it al…

Crime 29 Jan 2025

Spate of burglaries across Southport during the night

A spate of burglaries has taken place across Southport during the night. The Cathy Garden on Leicester Street along with the Hoght…

Crime 28 Jan 2025

Home Secretary Announces 2-Step Verification for Online Knife Purchases

Stricter age verification checks and a ban on doorstep drops will be introduced to greater protect young people from knife crime.T…

Crime 28 Jan 2025

Latest arrests, charges and sentencing following disorder in Southport

Detectives investigating incidents of violent disorder in Southport last summer have made further arrests and charges, with three …

Crime 28 Jan 2025

Curiosity and Police Distrust, Not Racism Drove Children to 2024 Riots: Report

Unique research by the Children’s Commissioner’s Office found that young people who took part in last summer’s riots were not prim…

Other 27 Jan 2025

Fake QR Codes Found on Pay & Display Machines in Southport

We have been made aware of fake QR codes on Pay & Display machines across the boroughOur Highways Team have been around the boroug…

Crime 27 Jan 2025

Prison Authorities Dismiss Rumours of Southport Killer's Attack in Custody

PRISON authorities have denied claims circulating on social media that Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer convicted of murderin…

Transport 27 Jan 2025

Northern Trains Proposes Largest Ever Fleet Update With 450 New Units

Northern Trains has moved a step closer to the largest ever investment in its fleet which could eventually see up to 450 new train…

Environment 27 Jan 2025

An unsettled start to the week with wind and rain warnings in force

It will be an unsettled start to the week across the UK, with National Severe Weather Warnings for wind and rain in place.Friday a…

Crime 27 Jan 2025

Fraudsters Imitating Police to Scam Southport Locals

police need everyone to be on their guard against a type of fraud where criminals are claiming to be us in order to con people out…

Environment 27 Jan 2025

Government to clean up communities with deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans

The Government has today (Monday 27 January) pledged to end the throwaway society and clean up Britain, as it implements legislati…

Crime 27 Jan 2025

Firearms Amnesty for Top-Venting Blank Firers Scheduled for February 2025

A Firearms Amnesty for four specific types of top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) will be held in February 2025. The Amnesty will tak…

Emergency Services 27 Jan 2025

Merseyside Police Alarmingly Concerned about Missing Boy with Links to the Area

Can you help find missing boy from Stockport?Adam (15) was last seen on 13 January 2025 on Manchester Health Academy Moor Road, Wy…