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Cosy Italian café set to open in Southport Town Centre

A stunning Italian cafe serving up European delicacies is opening soon in the heart of Southport Town Centre. Roxy’s Cafe, created by well known former Volare staff member Roxana Budoi, who brings

21st February 2025

Special playground and performance stage planned for Churchtown Primary in tribute to Alice Aguiar

The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar have told the BBC that their daughter was “born to be a star”. Dad and mum Sergio and Alex are now fundraising for a new

20th February 2025

Have your say on proposed changes to Southport promenade

Sefton Council has launched a new public consultation to seek the views of residents, businesses and visitors on future improvements to Southport’s Promenade. In 2020 plans were revealed which would be designed

19th February 2025

Ainsdale man arrested on suspicion of Crosby burglaries

Two men have been arrested in connection with reports of attempted burglaries committed earlier this month in Crosby. Yesterday, Tuesday 18 February, officers were on patrol when they stopped a grey BMW

19th February 2025

Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach

Body found on Formby beach believed to be missing man

Officers investigating the disappearance of 23-year-old man, Theeraphat Khongthale, can confirm that a body of man was found just before 8.30am this morning, Sunday 16 February. Theeraphat was last seen on Formby

16th February 2025

Southport detectives call in FBI to help break into murderers laptop

A specialist international team with leading experts from the FBI in America are helping local detectives to access previously unobtainable data from the laptop of Axel Rudakubana. It’s understood the American Department

16th February 2025

Southport man jailed after subjecting woman to nine months of horror

A Southport man has been jailed for eight years for multiple offences against a woman over a ninth month period. Nathaniel Lockie, 36, of Station Road, in Southport, appeared at Liverpool Crown

14th February 2025

Bird flu fear shuts down Botanic Gardens aviary

The bird houses at Botanic Gardens will be closed for an unknown length of time after bird flu alarms were raised across the country. The popular aviary within the Gardens, which plays

14th February 2025

Trio arrested after neighbours hear noises in empty house

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a reported break-in at a house in Birkdale. At around 11pm last night, Thursday 13 February, it was reported that someone had

14th February 2025

Police launch CCTV appeal after security guard tackled trying to stop Tesco robbery

Police have released CCTV images of two men who could have information following a robbery at a supermarket in Formby. At around 8.15pm on Saturday 25 January, it was reported that two

13th February 2025

Families of Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King speak out in first media interview

The families of Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King have given an emotional first interview to media. In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Times the families opened up on the last

8th February 2025

Therapy dog who helped calm Southport first responders to appear at Crufts

A therapy dog who has spent the last year bringing smiles to the faces of police officers and first responders involved in the Southport attack will now put its skills to the

8th February 2025

CCTV enquiries underway after failed ATM raid in Churchtown

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted theft of an ATM in Southport. Emergency services were contacted at 9.45pm last night, Thursday 6 February, following reports two males were attempting

7th February 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Hart Street families at KGV

The Prime Minister has been in Southport this morning to meet with families affected by the 2024 Hart Street tragedy. Keir Starmer and his aides held a private meeting with families at

6th February 2025

Man charged with child sex offences in Southport

Detectives investigating a reported child sex offences have charged a man from Southport. Police received a report that a man had engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl on Friday 31

6th February 2025

Hesketh Park junior parkrun praised for creating accessible atmosphere for young Southport parkrunner

The parents of a young parkrunner from Southport, have praised the Hesketh Park junior parkrun team for the inclusive environment they create for their autistic son, Albie. Albie is a running fanatic

5th February 2025

Marine Lake manhunt ends after police arrest 29 year old man

Police have said a manhunt sparked after a car ended up crashing into Marine Lake is now over. Officers have arrested a 29 year old male after a nearly day long hunt

1st February 2025

Desperate search for driver launched after car smashes into Marine Lake

Police are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Southport in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 1 February. At around 3.50am, a Mercedes collided into barriers

1st February 2025

Man charged after seven bikes stolen from cycle shop

A Southport man has been charged after a bike was found to be stolen from a shop in Southport. It was reported that in the early hours of Wednesday 29 January, seven

31st January 2025

Young Southport coach takes charge at Turkey side

A Southport born football coach has this week become England’s youngest First-Team coach in Europe’s Top 10 Leagues Kieron Lovelady has been appointmented at Turkish Süper Lig club Adana Demirspor after leaving

31st January 2025

Southport MP pushes for reopening of Burscough Curves rail link

Patrick Hurley, MP for Southport, is calling for the reinstatement of the Burscough Curves, a key project that would enhance rail connections in Southport, Ormskirk, and surrounding areas. The proposal seeks to

30th January 2025

Police respond to break in at bespoke bike shop

A bespoke bike shop that sells high end top quality bikes has been broken into. Police have sealed off the Southport Cycles bike shop on Shakespeare Street this morning (Wednesday January 29th).

29th January 2025

Primary Head Teachers of Bebe, Alice and Elsie release new tributes

The Head Teachers of Elsie-Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice da Silva Aguiar have each issued heartfelt tributes to their pupils. Jennifer Septhon, Head Teacher of Farnborough Road Infants School directly addressed

24th January 2025

Town Centre road closed after storm caused roof collapse

Fire crews have closed off a road in Southport Town Centre after storm damage caused a roof to partially collapse. Emergency services have stopped people from entering Post Office Avenue and businesses

24th January 2025

Wigan man jailed for Southport riot is 100th Merseyside disorder conviction

The 100th person has been sentenced in court in connection with violent disorder in Merseyside last summer. Peter Fairhurst, 33, of Scot Lane, in Wigan, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday

22nd January 2025

Patrick Hurley: Guilty plea a milestone to recovery

A statement from Patrick Hurley MP: “Today’s guilty plea brings us a step closer to justice for the victims and their families affected by the hideous atrocity in Southport on July 29,

20th January 2025

Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to murder in Southport trial

The man who murdered three young girls in Southport last summer has now plead guilty to the crime. Axel Rudakubana changed his plea on Monday morning in a shock twist at Liverpool

20th January 2025

Restoration underway for Southport’s former Leo’s Bar on Nevill Street

A dilapidated building that put a historic Southport street at risk of turning into an eyesore will now be saved thanks to its new owners and Sefton Council. The former Leo’s Bar

17th January 2025

Attorney General issues advice to social media users ahead of Axel Rudakubana trial

The UK’s Attorney General issues a reminder about commenting on the trial of Axel Rudakubana and risks of being in contempt of court. Axel Rudakubana has been charged with 16 offences including

16th January 2025

Lucky cops sniff out Formby whiskey thieves

A chance traffic stop by officers in Waterloo yesterday (Monday 13 January) led them to find 10 bottles of whiskey stolen from a shop in Formby minutes earlier. The officers had spotted

14th January 2025