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New government bin rules come into force for Southport businesses

Starting 31st March 2025, all businesses in Southport with more than 10 employees must comply with a new government regulation requiring the use of dedicated food waste bins. This initiative aims to

25th March 2025

Police officer injured in Southport riots now needs son to help him out of bath

A horrific court case has exposed how a heroic police officer was brutally beaten by a violent thug during the riots of July 2024. Sergeant Phillip Sinclair had been standing on the

21st March 2025

Babycham swigging Formby burglar caught out by DNA

A man has been sentenced today, Thursday 20 March, after he burgled a retirement flat in Formby and detectives found his DNA on a bottle of Babycham. David Keating, 49 years, formerly

20th March 2025

Southport man nearly killed cyclist in bypass hit and run

A Southport driver has been jailed for eight months after he was involved in a serious collision with a cyclist but failed to stop at the scene. Paul Horner, 50, of Hampton

19th March 2025

Crime levels DOWN across Merseyside including drop in Burglary figures

Policing bodies have welcomed figures that show crime across Merseyside has fallen by almost 8% in the past year (April – December 2024). The crime commissioner especially highlighted decreases in gun discharges,

19th March 2025

Major revamp of Royal Birkdale nears final stages as Open tournament looms

Extensive works to revamp Royal Birkdale golf course are nearing completion in time for the prestigious venue to host the 2026 Open. The second stage of Works revolve around a huge redesign

19th March 2025

Sefton Council celebrates social workers on World Social Work Day

On Social Work Day, Sefton Council is proud to celebrate its social workers across Children’s and Adults Services who make a difference to the lives of individuals and families across the borough.

19th March 2025

Trio charged after robbery and assault in Southport Town Centre

Three males have been charged following a robbery in Southport earlier this month. At around 9.35pm on Friday 14 March, police were called to a report that a man in his 30s

18th March 2025

Southport’s Sir Ron Watson celebrates more than half a century as a councillor

Sefton Council has honoured its longest serving Councillor as part of its 50 year celebrations. Southport Councillor Sir Ron Watson CBE has served on Sefton Council since its inception half a century

17th March 2025

Lee Mack rules out ever performing in Southport

Another Southport celebrity has ruled out a working return to their hometown. Comedian Lee Mack has confirmed he will never perform a stand up routine in Southport, saying he would be far

16th March 2025

Churchtown Primary playground tribute SECURED after fundraisers pass £250k target

A heartfelt appeal to create a new playground for children at Churchtown Primary School in memory of Alice Aguiar and Bebe King has officially surpassed its goal of £250,000. £254,793 has now

16th March 2025

Farmhouse Kitchen crowned best pie makers in Britain

Southport’s premier pie making duo from Southport is leaving their competitors to pick up the crumbs after storming to a double win in the British Pie Awards 2025. The Farmhouse Kitchen, run

14th March 2025

Park users ‘scammed out of cash’ by convincing tricksters

A warning has been issued not to give cash or make card payments to people purporting to be civil enforcement officers. Reports have been made to say a number of people have

14th March 2025

Scarisbrick New Road closed after car ends up on roof

Police have closed off part of Scarisbrick New Road this morning after a car lost control and ended up on its roof. The incident happened near to the Richmond Pub and has

14th March 2025

MISSING: Southport man TJay not seen since last week

Please share and help police find missing 36-year-old TJay Waters from Southport. TJay has been missing from home and he was last seen on Fridy 7 March on Eastbank Street. Extensive enquiries

11th March 2025

Time running out to have your say on Promenade road change proposals

Almost 300 responses have already been submitted to Sefton Council’s consultation on the second stage of its Les Transformations De Southport project. “Les Transformations de Southport” is a scheme that will improve

10th March 2025

Police treating garage fire as suspected arson attack

Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following a suspected arson in Southport on Saturday night, 8 March. At around 9.05pm, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) informed police of a car

10th March 2025

Southport man jailed for eight years after Ainsdale rape

A man from Southport has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman. Adam Francis, 32, of Holmdale Ave, Southport, denied the rape but was found guilty and sentenced today, Friday

7th March 2025

Restaurant staff left jobless after Bistro Pierre shuts ‘with no notice’

A town centre restaurant has reportedly closed its doors with little notice to its staff, it’s been claimed. Staff at Bistro Pierre on Lord Street say the French cuisine based restaurant and

7th March 2025

Ainsdale man part of 12 charged in council corruption probe

An Ainsdale man who was formerly employed by Liverpool City Council has been charged as part of a huge investigation into corruption in the city. Andrew Barr, formerly the council’s assistant director

7th March 2025

Beloved pet owls missing from Ainsdale home

Two snowy owls kept as pets at a home in Ainsdale have gone missing. An appeal has been launched today by Ainsdale resident Jenna Daulby for anyone who may know or have

6th March 2025

Ainsdale ‘Danger dog’ forces Royal Mail to stop letter deliveries

An alleged unrestrained and dangerous dog that attacked a post man last year in Ainsdale is still causing Royal Mail workers to fear for their safety. Its resulted in the delivery company

6th March 2025

Closed Botanic Gardens bird house issue plea for used newspapers

Used or discarded newspapers are desperately needed by the volunteers and staff who run the Botanic Gardens Aviary. The team say they are in need of donations of old and discarded newspapers

5th March 2025

Southport empty home owners warned of 200% council tax bill

As part of National Empty Homes Week Sefton Council is tackling the issue of Empty Homes in a number of different ways. One of these, they have warned, is through Council Tax

5th March 2025

Campaigner calls for Council’s compassion to save Knob Hall Lane

A Southport councillor says he has never seen a worse state of the infamous Knob Hall Lane road surface. Cllr Mike Sammon says he wants Sefton Council’s Highways team to ‘show compassion’

5th March 2025

Southport MP welcomes £130k investment for Queenscourt Hospice

Families in Southport will start to see improved end-of-life care as the government brings in major upgrades to hospice services in the town. After lobbying hard on behalf of local hospice Queenscourt

5th March 2025

New poll says parents fear online video content in wake of Southport attacks

Four out of five parents want the Prime Minister to do more to stop the circulation of extremist video content online in the wake of the Southport tragedy. The Molly Rose Foundation

5th March 2025

Southport golf star Tommy Fleetwood to receive special award

European Ryder Cup hero Tommy Fleetwood admits he is “so honoured” to be awarded with a prestigious honorary fellowship by Liverpool John Moore University. The Southport born golfer, 34, will be presented

5th March 2025

Southport crem to reduce office opening hours to one day a week

Sefton Council is reducing the opening hours of its office at Southport Crematorium to one day per week as the public continues to move online for information. Handful A recent study showed

5th March 2025

Family pay tribute to Southport woman after passing at Meols Cop flats

Police have today issued a tribute on behalf of the family of Cathy Doherty, who sadly passed away aged 52 at a property in Meols Cop Road, Southport last Wednesday, 26 February.

3rd March 2025