Man lucky to be alive after being struck by car
A man is lucky to be alive this morning after being struck by a car on Lord Street in the early hours. Emergency services attended the incident at 3:15am to find a
Sangrounders announce first friendlies ahead of 2020/21 season
Southport FC have announced they will play two pre-season friendlies away at Witton Albion and Nantwich Town. The Sandgrounders will play Witton Albion on Tuesday 11th of August and Nantwich Town on
Southport MP votes against NHS protections in future trade deals
Damien Moore joined with the Conservative Party in Parliament on Monday night in voting against measures that would protect the NHS in future trade deals. New Clause 17, which would have guaranteed
Patients evacuated at Southport Hospital overnight as fire crews investigate smoke reports
A number of patients were evacuated from treatment areas at Southport Hospital last night, as fire crews were called to investigate smoke coming from a roof space. Fire crews were called to
Merseyside Rotary Clubs to host Virtual Variety Show this Friday
This Friday, June 24th at 7.00pm, the Merseyside Rotary Clubs situated North of the Mersey are holding a Virtual Variety Show to raise vital funds for Queenscourt Hospice and Woodlands Hospice. The
Coronavirus conspiracy graffiti appears on Southport Coastal Road
Dangerous anti-mask campaigners have daubed potentially life-threatening graffiti on a busy main road in Southport. The sign which usually boasts a tourism promotion has been covered in graffiti reading ‘masks > vaccine
Donations fund launched for local boy with rare form of Leukaemia
Thousands of pounds has already been raised for a young Southport boy suffering from a rare form of Leukaemia. Lewis Wright has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, news which has
Freshfield level crossing closure causes long diversions
A busy level crossing outside Freshfield station will be closed this week causing a lengthy diversion and traffic issues. Network Rail are conducting “improvement work” in the on the level crossing next
Southport ranked just 73rd best seaside town in UK by Which? study
An annual ranking of seaside towns published by consumer choice company Which? has named Southport just the 73rd best seaside town in the UK. More than 3,700 respondents were asked to score
Holiday makers left devastated by Coronavirus cancellation furious at failed travel agent payout
A high street travel agent is being accused of abandoning holidaymakers left without a holiday or cash from the Coronavirus. Heartbroken holidaymakers who were left without their dream trip due to the
State of the art venue planned to replace Southport Theatre
Sefton Council has today (17 July 2020) released plans outlining its ambitious vision for a brand new world-class theatre and conference centre on Southport waterfront. The new state-of-the-art venue would sit on
Southport Pier closed after lorry smash
Southport Pier is currently closed from the seafront gates, after a lorry driver misjudged the height of his vehicle, crashing into the structure. The pier remains open before the seafront gates. The
Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust records 150th coronavirus death
Thursday’s NHS coronavirus update has confirmed there have now been 150 deaths caused by Covid-19 at Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust. There were no recorded deaths in the region from Covid-19 for
Lord St Pizza Express at risk as parent company approaches insolvency
A popular pizzeria in Southport is in danger of being closed for good. National chain Pizza Express is to close at least 75 of its restaurants as part of a rescue plan
Sefton Council seek ideas to improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists
Sefton Council are asking from ideas from residents on how to improve access for cyclists and pedestrians as part of their Sefton Liveable Streets initiative. Respondents can tag a location on a
Parents plead with Council to reopen resort playgrounds
Parents across Southport are calling on Sefton Council to reopen to the town’s playgrounds. Playgrounds were shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic but Government guidelines stated that facilities could reopen from July
Southport shoppers must wear masks from 24th July
The government is set to confirm that face coverings are to become mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24th July. But Environment Secretary George Eustice told Sky News the new rules would
Labour councillor calls on town MP to oppose scrapping free TV licence fees for over 75s
Councillor Sean Halsall has written to Southport MP Damien Moore, calling on him to oppose plans to scrap free licence fees for over 75s. Cllr Halsall, who represents Kew ward, says many
Queenscourt Hospice shop on Chapel Street reopens today
Queenscourt Hospice’s charity shop reopens today (Tuesday 14 July). Queenscourt Hospice said: Tomorrow will see the reopening of our retail shop in Chapel Street, Southport, and we cannot wait to welcome customers
Mighty Radio to launch sister station in Leeds
Mighty Radio are planning to launch a sister station in Leeds. Station manager Paul Tasker told Radio Today: “Leeds is a great city and we want to be able to talk about
Southport man charged with string of burglaries
A Southport man has been charged with a string of burglaries and thefts after allegedly ransacking two homes and a garden outhouse in the resort. 56-year-old Stuart Spicer of Bath Street has
Dog attacked with axe by owner finds new home
Freshfields Animal Rescue have confirmed that a dog who was attacked by his owner with an axe in 2017 has found a new home. In a press statement, Freshfields said: “We are
Police arrest duo on suspicion of intent to supply drugs
Officers in Southport have arrested two men and seized drugs and cash following an incident yesterday, Sunday 12 July. At around 4.50pm, officers sighted a vehicle of interest on Lord Street and
Motor vehicle collides with beautiful deer in Formby
Police were called to an incident in Formby on Sunday night where a motor vehicle had collided with and injured a beautiful deer. The incident happened on Liverpool Road. Police transferred the
Major incident as car collides at speed into fast food queue
Emergency services are currently on scene of a serious incident near to Southport beach. Dozens of families watched on in horror as a car careered off the mini roundabout near to KFC
Thieves ransack room in Kew home while elderly victim sleeps
Burglars have ransacked a home in Kew overnight, including a room where the elderly home-owner lay asleep. The incident took place on Cheltenham Way in Kew on Saturday night. The thieves reportedly:
Lulworth Road gas works causing significant delays to frustrated motorists
Gas works on the junction of Lulworth Road and Weld Road are causing long queues and delays for motorists. The work is being carried out by Cadent Gas and will continue until
Roll Up, Roll Up! Resort’s star attraction reopens after rollercoaster lockdown
After a rollercoaster few months, the hottest attraction in Southport is finally back open after Pleasureland welcomed back families for the first time since lockdown. Hundreds of families were delighted to return
Mini crashes into wall at busy junction
Police have arrived on the scene of a two-car smash near to Southport town centre this evening. Two cars, an Audi and a Mini Cooper, struck each other at the junction of
Cancer survivor Ant Bigley urges people to join virtual Race For Life
A cancer survivor from Southport wants his fellow Sandgrounders to join the virtual Race For Life from Home event to raise vital funds for a cancer charity Dad of two Ant Bigley,