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news 29 Aug 2024

Demolition to make way for Southport’s new, £73 million Marine Lake Events Centre progressing well

Demolition of the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is progressing well. Safely and consideratelyContractors, DSM, re…

news 29 Aug 2024

New and Improved Toilet Facilities Now Available at Ainsdale-On-Sea

The toilet block and facilities at Ainsdale-on-Sea have recently re-opened to the public. Refurbishment works include a new roof, …

news 29 Aug 2024

Merseyside Police arrest man on Liverpool Road in Southport

Officers from Merseyside Police raced to Liverpool Road in Southport just before 2.00 pm today. They surrounded an elderly-looking…

news 29 Aug 2024

CCTV images released of seven more people following disorder in Merseyside

Detectives are issuing images of seven people who may have information following incidents of disorder in Merseyside. If you belie…

news 29 Aug 2024

Historic Met Office figures included in 2024/25 storm names

Three historic names from the Met Office’s 170-year history have been included in the new storm names list for the 2024/25 season.…

news 29 Aug 2024

Tourism generates over £6bn for Liverpool City Region economy

Liverpool City Region’s tourism sector generates more than £6bn Independent research shows sector grew 21% from 2022 to 2023 More …

news 28 Aug 2024

Vibrant Line-up Announced for Charity Fun Day at Southport Pleasureland

Visit the park on 1st September 2024 for a spectacular family fun day in aid of our local hospitals, Alder Hey Children's Hospital…

news 28 Aug 2024

Were You Affected by the Southport Riots? You May be Eligible For Compensation

Homeowners and businesses affected by the riots earlier this month are being encouraged to seek compensation by the region's Polic…

news 28 Aug 2024

Detectives Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Individuals Linked to Incidents in Merseyside

Detectives are issuing images of five people who may have information following incidents of disorder in Merseyside. If you believ…

news 28 Aug 2024

Southport man from Radnor Drive one of three charged with violent disorder

Three further males have been charged in connection with the violent disorder in Liverpool and Southport. Those charged are: Lee P…

news 28 Aug 2024

Guildford Road bus shelter has glass smashed by vandals

A bus shelter on Guildford Road has been vandalised recently. The vandals have smashed one of the windows leaving shattered glass …

news 28 Aug 2024

Fence smashed as Travellers set up camp on Carr Lane Playing fields

The fence that stops people driving vehicles onto Carr Lane playing fields has been smashed down. Tyre tracks in the grass show th…

news 28 Aug 2024

Travellers leave behind huge piles of garden waste on Southport car park

The large group of Travellers who took over the Eco Centre car park just before the Bank Holiday weekend have left. The Council wi…

news 27 Aug 2024

She Shielded 16 Kids From a Knife Attack. Now, She's Home.

A dance teacher who was stabbed while trying to protect children in the Southport knife attack has been discharged from hospital a…

news 27 Aug 2024

Southport FC Announces '#OneSouthPort Community Day' Fundraiser Event

Southport FC are proud to announce the ‘#OneSouthPort Community Day’ which will take place on 31st August 2024, when we take on Bu…

news 27 Aug 2024

Three more jailed after Southport riots

Three people have been jailed for a combined six years and 10 months for their roles in violent disorder in Southport. They appear…

news 27 Aug 2024

Hundreds of rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown

Hundreds of rogue employers across the UK have been targeted by the Home Office during a nationwide weeklong intensive operation i…

news 27 Aug 2024

Police mobile speed camera van on the Coastal Road in Southport

Merseyside Police had their mobile speed camera van stationed on the Coastal Road approaching the traffic lights at Woodvale today…

news 27 Aug 2024

Cherished Merseyrail’s Class 507 Fleet to Receive Farewell Tours

Customers, train enthusiasts and people from across the country will get a special opportunity to say farewell to a retiring stock…

news 27 Aug 2024

Chester Zoo Mourns the Sudden Loss of Beloved Asian Elephant Riva

Statement from Chester Zoo... It is with deep sadness that we share news of the sudden and unexpected loss of female Asian elephan…

news 26 Aug 2024

Southport’s third successive defeat after a disappointing trip to Chorley

Report By Matty Hurst A disappointing trip to Chorley ends with Southport’s third successive defeat as the Magpies run out 4-1 win…

news 26 Aug 2024

Southport-Linked Teenager Charlie Murray is Missing: Can You Help?

Help find missing 15-year-old Charlie Murray. The teenager was last seen in Kirkby at around 6.15pm on Saturday 24 August and inqu…

news 26 Aug 2024

Pakistani Man Acquitted Over Cyberterrorism for Spreading Misinformation About Southport Tragedy

Farhan Asif was charged with cyberterrorism after posting misinformation about the British teenager suspected of killing three gir…

news 26 Aug 2024

Update on the unknown woman found deceased

Lancashire police commented today... You may remember that we appealed for your help to try and identify a woman after she was fou…

news 26 Aug 2024

Sefton Council to Review Council Tax Sole Occupier Discount

Sefton Council is contacting approaching 50,000 households across the Borough about their Council Tax Sole Occupier discount. Curr…

news 26 Aug 2024

Southport Police Thwart Late-night Lidl Store Burglary

Two men were arrested by Response and Resolution (R&R) officers from Southport Police station at 02:20am this morning (Monday 26th…

news 26 Aug 2024

Police called to Scarisbrick Hotel ,Southport in the early hours

Officers from Merseyside Police were called to the Scarisbrick Hotel on Lord Street at approximately 3.30 am today. A witness near…

news 25 Aug 2024

Emergency Services Discover Unidentified Woman's Body: Can You Help?

Police were called by our colleagues at the ambulance service to a report that a woman had sadly been found deceased on Dawson Lan…

news 25 Aug 2024

Unavailability of Train Crew Causes Major Disruptions in the North West

We advise customers to check their journey before travelling in the North West - Sunday 25 AugustDue to train crew being unavailab…

news 25 Aug 2024

Late Goals Seal Victory for Hereford Against Southport

Southport slumped to a disappointing 4-1 defeat on an afternoon to forget. It was never a 4-1 home defeat game but two late goals …

news 24 Aug 2024

How the riots dominated the public’s news attention

With the nationwide riots having subsided, and a stream of initial convictions already coming through, a retrospective look at dat…

news 24 Aug 2024

Southport thrashed 4-1 at home by Hereford

After two opening wins Southport have now lost two games in a week after being thrashed 4-1 at home by Hereford. Report later.

news 24 Aug 2024

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Overhauls Sponsorship Packages in Donation Drive

In an effort to increase their regular donations, Woodlands Animal Sanctuary have revamped their sponsorship packages and are offe…

news 23 Aug 2024

34-year-old Convicted for Role in Southport Disorder

Police can confirm that a man has been jailed for three years and three months for his role in violent disorder in Southport. Rory…

news 23 Aug 2024

Formby National Trust OK to open tomorrow after storm Lillian

Post storm tree safety update The team have been out and about on site carrying out tree safety inspections following the high win…

news 23 Aug 2024

17 Bands Set to Rock Southport Pleasureland Charity Family Fun Day

Line-up Announcement for Southport Pleasureland Charity Family Fun DayOn 1st September, prepare to be thrilled by an exciting mix …

news 23 Aug 2024

Know Them? Police Appeal after Recent Merseyside Unrest

Do you recognise any of these people? We believe they could have information following the recent disorder in Merseyside. Detectiv…

news 23 Aug 2024

Southport Return to The Big Help Stadium This Saturday

Southport are back at The Big Help Stadium on Saturday after two long away days. Hereford are our visitors and the kick off is at …

news 23 Aug 2024

Part of a tree falls down in Hollybrook Road in Southport

Several large branches have snapped off a tree in Hollybrook Road during the storm during the night. The branches did no hit anybo…

news 23 Aug 2024

Spennymoor Town Make Donation Of Over £2,000 To Alder Hey after Southport match

We’re proud to confirm that the Club has been able to make a donation in excess of £2,000 to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital followi…

news 22 Aug 2024

Unidentified Persons in Images May Hold Key to Southport Disorder Incidents

Detectives this afternoon (Thursday 22 August) have issued more images of people who may have information following incidents of d…