news 7 Jun 2024 Hetty's Great North Swim Challenge for Southport Lifeboat Southport Lifeboat commented... We're proud to share that Hetty, one of our young supporters, is taking on an incredible challenge…
news 6 Jun 2024 Explosion of STEC E. coli Cases in the UK Prompts Urgent Investigation The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), together with public health agencies in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, are investiga…
news 6 Jun 2024 Merseyrail teams up with Knifesavers to install bleed control kits throughout city region’s rail network A woman whose brother was stabbed to death more than 20 years ago is using the campaign she founded in his honour to work with Mer…
news 6 Jun 2024 Two cannabis farms discovered in Merseyside with arrests made Officers discovered two separate cannabis farms in Merseyside on Tuesday 4 June. The first cannabis farm was found at a unit on Ma…
news 6 Jun 2024 Erin Harvey launches campaign to be next Lib Dem MP for Southport Erin Harvey today launched her campaign to be the next Lib Dem MP for Southport. Her priorities for our town are: · Revitalising o…
news 6 Jun 2024 United Utilities lines up partners for record investment proposals United Utilities has today announced a new partnership with seven leading engineering and infrastructure businesses who will help …
news 5 Jun 2024 Merseyside Police Chief Apologises for Historic Over-Policing of LGBTQ+ Communities Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy has apologised for the historic over-policing of Merseyside’s LGBTQ+ communities …
news 5 Jun 2024 Burglary prevention advice for warm weather and recent arrests In the last two weeks, five burglars have been caught in Merseyside, charged and put before the courts. Detectives are pleased to …
news 5 Jun 2024 Missed Your Covid Booster Shot? This Could Be Your Last Chance! Eligible young and at-risk people are being urged to get their latest top-up Covid immunisation before the latest offer ends on Su…
news 5 Jun 2024 Volunteering at MWL: Rewarding Opportunities Await Volunteers are an important part of our organisation, providing outstanding service in a variety of roles that enhance patient exp…
news 5 Jun 2024 New Face in Southport FC Midfield: Callum Spooner Joins the Squad Southport FC second signing this week is Callum Spooner. Callum will be joining our midfield ranks for the upcoming season joining…
news 4 Jun 2024 Chief Executive Expresses Pride and Support for LGBTQ+ Community in Sefton "As Sefton Council's Chief Executive, I am truly proud to celebrate Pride Month with our colleagues and residents. Sefton is a div…
news 4 Jun 2024 Local haulage company truck involved in Serious M6 crash causing chaos today A vehicle from local haulage company MJ Griffiths from Burscough was one of 5 trucks involved in a serious accident this morning o…
news 4 Jun 2024 Seventeen detained as part of crackdown on domestic abuse have detained 17 people across Merseyside as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse. On Thursday 30 May teams of local officers, le…
news 4 Jun 2024 Record crowds enjoy sunny three days of Southport Food & Drink 2024 A fabulous three day feast saw tens of thousands of people pack out Southport over the weekend for the 2024 Food & Drink Festival.…
news 3 Jun 2024 'Saved By Adele's Courage': How A Southport DJ is Changing the Face of Cancer SOUTHPORT DJ and bowel cancer survivor Adele Roberts is calling for the next Government to help save more lives from cancer. As po…
news 3 Jun 2024 Beales Closure: The Latest Blow to Southport's Deteriorating Retail Scene The closure of Beales announced this week is another hammer blow to Lord St and the town centre claim local Liberal Democrats. Bea…
news 3 Jun 2024 Skelmersdale's Thomas Webster Wanted: Known Links to Southport Have you seen Thomas Webster?Webster, 23, is wanted in Skelmersdale for breaching court bail conditions.He is approximately 5ft 11…
news 3 Jun 2024 Fuel Shortage Looms as North West Tanker Drivers Strike Over Pay Inequality Tanker drivers supplying forecourts and aviation fuel across the North West and Scottish borders, will strike over pay this week, …
news 3 Jun 2024 Southport FC Welcomes Secrets Medical Centre as New Commercial Partner Southport FC commented... Thank you to Secrets Medical Centre, our latest new commercial partners on the pitch side perimeter for …
news 2 Jun 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council to Commemorate 80th D-Day Anniversary with Beacon Lighting Beacon to light up to commemorate 80th D-Day Anniversary Beacon lighting ceremony to close event at Beacon Country Park Live music…
news 2 Jun 2024 Damien Moore visits Southport Food Festival Conservative candidate and Southport's outgoing MP Damien Moore visited today's Food festival. Damien said... A great day at the S…
news 2 Jun 2024 Police Appeal for Witnesses of M6 Motorbike Crash Police are appealing for information after a collision on the M6 motorway left a motorbike rider with serious injuries. The collis…
news 2 Jun 2024 Soaring Southport Property Sales Indicate a Buzzing Housing Market NEW homes in Southport are selling fast but those who act now could move in time to enjoy the summer in their new garden. Eager bu…
news 2 Jun 2024 Damien Moore launches election campaign Damien commented... After regularly campaigning in Southport for over seven years, today I have officially launched my re-election…
news 1 Jun 2024 Vandals throw benches from Southport Pier Mindless vandals have climbed onto the closed Southport Pier and thrown the benches belonging to the Pier Pavillion into the bushe…
news 31 May 2024 Woman from Southport sentenced for perverting the course of justice after falsely reporting stolen car A woman has appeared in court after she falsely reported her car had been stolen after it was involved in a fail to stop road traf…
news 31 May 2024 Merseyside Police prepares to help welcome visitors to Queen Anne naming event at Liverpool waterfront Merseyside Police prepares to help welcome visitors to Queen Anne naming event at Liverpool waterfront Merseyside Police is gettin…
news 31 May 2024 Southport Food and Drink Festival Serves Up a Treat in Victoria Park Some pictures from the Southport Food and Drink Festival being held in Victoria Park today and the weekend.Entry is free but the p…
news 31 May 2024 Experienced Defender Nathaniel Knight-Percival Signs with Southport FC Southport FC are extremely happy to announce that Nathaniel Knight-Percival will be joining the club, becoming an official Southpo…
news 30 May 2024 Is Your Bus Ride in June Affected by the Biggest Strike of the Year? Nearly 500 Liverpool Stagecoach bus drivers will strike over pay in June, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today (Thursday). Th…
news 30 May 2024 Will the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight perform at Southport Air Show? After the tragic loss of of a Spitfire pilot from the BBMF who lost his life recently the Wartime aircraft due to fly at this week…
news 30 May 2024 State Opening of Parliament to take place on 17 July 2024 Parliament has been dissolved. The new Parliament has been called to meet on Tuesday 9 July 2024 when the business will be the ele…
news 30 May 2024 Enquiry office to close at Southport Police Station The enquiry office at Southport Police is to close from 6.00pm tomorrow. Police have not said if this is temporary or permanent. S…
news 30 May 2024 Travellers return to Fairways P&R in Southport A small group of Travellres have once again set up camp on the Fairways P&R in Southport. They have gained entry by removing a sec…
news 30 May 2024 Emerging Cyber Security Threats: The Focus of Next Sefton Huddle Cyber security and the emerging threats surrounding it will be one of the themes at the next Sefton Huddle, for businesses in the …
news 29 May 2024 New restrictions on puberty blockers New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 18. The Gov…
news 29 May 2024 Sefton Council and Everton team up for matchday transport plan Everton Football Club and Sefton Council have agreed to work together to improve transport between the borough and the Club’s new …
news 29 May 2024 Teenage girls urged to report sexual harassment British Transport Police is today (Wednesday 29 May) releasing new statistics that suggest sexual harassment is underreported by t…
news 28 May 2024 Will Southport follow Chester's plans and introduce a tourist tax ? Will Southport follow Chester and introduce a Tourist Tax? The money raised could be used to contribute to restoring Southport.'s …
news 28 May 2024 Urban exploration break into The Sands abandoned pub in Ainsdale, Southport. Video An Urban Explorer called Bearded Reality has filmed the inside of the abandoned Sands pub in Ainsdale. He commented... Hello i am …
