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Yobs batter Botanic swans in horrific stone attack

Sefton Police have confirmed they have attended an incident this evening where it was found youths were attacking swans with stones in Botanic Gardens. Sefton Police said: “Whilst on patrol in Southport

25th July 2020

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

25th July 2020

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

24th July 2020

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

22nd July 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

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

21st July 2020

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

21st July 2020

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

20th July 2020

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

20th July 2020

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

20th July 2020

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

19th July 2020

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

17th July 2020

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

17th July 2020

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

17th July 2020

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

17th July 2020

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

16th July 2020

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

16th July 2020

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

15th July 2020

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

14th July 2020

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

14th July 2020

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

14th July 2020

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

13th July 2020

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

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

13th July 2020

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

13th July 2020

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

13th July 2020

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

13th July 2020

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

12th July 2020

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:

12th July 2020

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

12th July 2020

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

12th July 2020

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

11th July 2020