Road closures in place for Southport MAD DOG 10K
At the time of writing (2:40 Saturday 8th) the MAD DOG 10K run is still scheduled to go ahead. Organisers continue to watch the weather forecasts and warnings ahead of making a
500 new police officers for the streets of Merseyside
Merseyside Police will recruit 500 new officers over the next year after the Police Commissioner’s proposals to balance the budget were endorsed by the body which scrutinises her work today. The Police
Art exhibition puts the spotlight on life at Southport Day Service
People who attend a Southport day service for adults are putting local residents in the picture about their lives at a new exhibition at a prestigious venue in the town. Artwork from
UPDATE: Officers in Sefton recover gun, silencer & drugs during warrant
Update: A 39 year old man has now been charged following the recovery of a gun in Chatham Close, Seaforth on 5th Feb. 39 year old Anthony Corish from Seaforth has been
PREVIEW | Hereford V Southport
Southport head back on the road this weekend as they travel to Edgar Street to face Hereford. Liam Watson’s side will be looking to build on victory in their last away game
URGENT Appeal to find teenager last seen in Southport
Alex Dentwalsh, age 18. Alex Dentwalsh is MISSING and not been since yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 5 February. It is understood that he was last sighted in Southport at the Princes Trust. Alex
DWP letter unnecessarily “worrying” says Sefton MP
MP Bill Esterson has moved to reassure constituents with Post Office accounts who have been sent “worrying” letters by the DWP. The MP for Sefton Central said elderly people might be particularly
338,000 admitted to hospital as a result of alcohol in 2017/18
There were 338,000 admissions to hospital in 2017/18 where the main cause was due to drinking alcohol, according to new figures published today. There were 338,000 admissions to hospital in 2017/18 where
Southport Trinity U10s overcome Phoenix in Cup semi final clash
RESULT | Phoenix 4-7 Southport Trinity Southport Trinity under 10s played phoenix at greenbank school in the semi final of the Wilf Jenkinson Trophy, Sunday 2 February 2020. Missing felix Rodwell due
Hollyoaks Filming in Southport
Production teams from Hollyoaks have been filming at the NCP car park and around Southport train station this week. The Hollyoaks team remained tight-lipped about the storyline, however they did reveal that
Appeal to locate missing Preston man
POLICE have released a new photo in our search for missing Shaun Horan, 48, from Preston. Shaun (pictured) was last seen close to the Green Frog food van on Mariner’s Way in
80% of Internet Users Look for Local Businesses Online
We all understand the importance of creating websites and developing an online presence for businesses. But what if you are running a local traditional business like a dry cleaner or a tattoo
Arcade bosses speak out after OTS reveals sad state of resort gem
Just months after proudly boasting of a bustling shopping centre, bosses at Wayfarer’s Arcade say they will have to take major steps to change its fortunes. OTS revealed last month how the
Drugs, Cash and knife seized in Ormskirk searches
You may have noticed an extra police presence during your well-deserved nights out in Ormskirk Town Centre on Friday and Saturday night. This was down to a Taskforce lead operation which was
UPDATE | Hereford Coach Travel
The Club will be organising transport to the game at Hereford on Saturday. Seats are £21 per person and bookings can be made by telephone to 01704 533422 (option 1) to Secretary
Labour North West Regional Conference being held in Southport this weekend
Labour North West will be heading to Southport Theatre and Convention Centre to hold its regional conference on the 8th and 9th of February. Key Labour politicians, including Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell
Pensioner conned out of £3,950
Cold Caller Warning A local 80 year old lady received a Cold Call from a male who stated he worked for a Glazing Company. He arrived at 5.30pm and surveyed her house
Cars and motorcycles being driven in an anti-social manner, Meols Cop
Recently, police have received a number of complaints of cars and motorcycles being driven in an anti-social manner in cars parks around Tesco Town Lane and the Meols Cop estate in Southport.
Merseyside Car Jobs to Go as First Obvious Casualty of Brexit
BMW AG has announced it is delaying work on the next version of a Mini model due to uncertainties over the U.K.’s trade relations with the European Union. The German automaker has
Owner ‘held to ransom’ by wardens who demand he pays £71 to reclaim dog
A dog owner from Southport was left ‘raging’ after he had to pay a large fee to get his 16-year-old pet back after it wandered off and was picked up by animal wardens.
RESULT | Southport 3-3 Bradford Park Avenue
A George Newell double was not enough for Southport as they drew 3-3 against Bradford Park Avenue at the Pure Stadium. Despite the Port striker continuing his great scoring form it was
Havana Nights to Sizzle Southport
Strictly professional Graziano Di Prima brings hot Latin rhythms to Southport ____________________________________________________________ SOUTHPORT, The Atkinson, 4 April 2020, 01704 533333 https://www.theatkinson.co.uk ON SALE NOW Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima is preparing to dazzle and
Vicious dog attack leaves owner warning others of violent incident
Dog walkers in Southport are being warned of a vicious dog and an out of control owner after a small pup was attacked on Friday 31 January. A cockapoo was viciously attacked
Police Commissioner to have new role in police complaints system
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner will have a new role in the police complaints system. The Home Office has introduced legislation that will change how complaints made against the police are handled, whilst also
Birkdale nurse warns of deadly virus coming to Southport
Paranoid Southport residents are growing ever more fearful of the deadly coronavirus hitting the resort. It comes after the Tory government announced they would be sending a plane load of British citizens
Investigation launched after car windows smashed near Southport Pier
Vandals have smashed in the windows of two cars parked underneath Southport Pier. Shattered glass was strewn across the pavement near to the children’s play area after two cars had their passenger
WARNING: Graphic image shows woman use bike rack as toilet
SHOCKED shoppers in the town centre were left feeling physically sick this afternoon after a woman publicly emptied her bowels on the side of a parked car, Thursday 30 January. The unidentified
Merseyside man WANTED on prison recall
Do o you know where this man is? Michael Sands, 31, from Bootle is wanted on a recall to prison. Sands was released from prison on 3 April 2019 after serving part
Time to apply to make the Green Flags fly in Southport parks
Special chartermark flags awarded for ‘well managed parks and green spaces’ were still flying across the borough months after they ‘timed out’. Sefton has lost a number of coveted Green Flag Awards
Bitter Council chiefs put brexit celebrations on ice
Brexit champions say they are disgusted that the council won’t be hosting a celebration for Brexit Day. January 31 marks the official date when the UK leaves the European Union but despite