Traffic standstill as police close off Water Lane after car crash
Police have closed off a stretch of Water Lane near Southport with rush hour traffic grinding to a complete halt. Traffic is backed up on the Coast Road, Preston New Road and
Our Tommy eyes first Masters win as bookies back Southport golfer
Southport’s very own Tommy Fleetwood is hotly tipped to be one of the best, if not the top man, at the Masters 2025. Fleetwood has seven career DP World Tour wins, as
Have your say on future of Southport’s Tourism strategy to boost visitor numbers
Sefton Council is asking for the views of residents and business as it refreshes the Borough’s approach to tourism economy. With the ever changing landscape of the tourism sector in the UK,
Police hunt 49 people believed to have ties to summer riots
Do you recognise any of these 49 people? We believe they could be from Blackburn, Bradford, Chester, Manchester, Merseyside, Ormskirk, Preston, Runcorn, Telford, Wigan and surrounding areas. Detectives want to speak with
Wigan man jailed after throwing brick at officers during Southport disorder
A Wigan man who dismantled walls in Southport to launch at police deployed to protect the public has been jailed for two years, eight months. Nicholas Mullen, 22 years, of Kingsley Avenue,
Beach bosses ‘have head in sand’ over state of Southport’s coast
Opposition councillors are repeating their call for Sefton Council to lay out a proper policy for Southport Leisure Beach. According to opposition leader on Sefton, Cllr. John Pugh ( Liberal Democrat) doing
Southport parking scam resurfaces with fake QR codes on machines
Sefton Council has warned motorists parking in Southport town centre that fake QR codes for payment have been found on pay & display machines. The Council repeated a warning in January, saying
Halifax bank branch to shut down later this year
The Halifax bank in Southport will close down later this year. The London Street branch is one of 250 branches under the Lloyd’s Banking Group to shut down in the next twelve
Council confirm NO elections to take place in 2025
Residents in Southport will have to wait at least another year to have their say on who represents them in local politics. Seftom Council has today reconfirmed that there will be no
Uncle and nephew sentenced following assault outside Southport pub
An uncle and nephew have been jailed today, Friday 28 March, following a serious assault of a man at a Southport pub last year. Southport men, Scott Howard, of Hall Street, pleaded
Marine Lake Events Centre construction ‘set to start’ after demolition works end
Sefton Council have officially procured one of the UK’s leading contractors to oversee the delivery of the incredible Marine Lake Events Centre project in Southport. GRAHAM have been confirmed as the preferred
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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