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Only 20 street parties planned in Southport for Coronation

Despite ‘record breaking’ levels of street parties for the Queen’s Jubilee, it appears the same appetite is lacking for the King’s Coronation next month. A list published by Sefton Council says that

21st April 2023

Sefton appoints new Chief Exec with eye watering salary

Sefton Council has announced Philip Porter as its new Chief Executive. The new man at the helm of the council will be paid more than £150,000 a year. Leader of the Council,

21st April 2023

Police called to pub beer garden bust up

Police were called to calm down a tense situation at a Lord Street pub tonight. Sunbathing drinkers catching the evening rays outside the Sir Henry Seagrave had to call for help after

18th April 2023

ITV This Morning celebrity chef heading to Southport Flower Show

The Southport Flower Show have confirmed that Phil Vickery will be showcasing his cookery skills at this year’s show on Sunday 20th August at 12pm and 2pm. Having been part of the

18th April 2023

‘Mud ridden’ Southport beach will remain closed off

After thousands of people were turned away from Southport beach car park over Easter, rangers have confirmed the beach is still in an incredibly poor condition. The beach car park near Southport

14th April 2023

New group of artists showcases diverse printmaking techniques in Southport exhibition

An exhibition by a new group of likeminded artists will be taking to the walls of the ArtHouse in Southport this Spring. Representing a diverse range of skills and interests, their common

13th April 2023

Voter ID deadline looms as thousands could miss out on polling day

New rules mean anyone wanting to make their vote count at a polling station will need photo ID. Changes by the UK Government to the UK electoral system through The Elections Act,

12th April 2023

Domestic abuse victims urged to silence national alert

Victims of domestic abuse in Southport who have secret phones for their safety are being told to silence alerts that will be sent to all phones in the town. At 3pm on

12th April 2023

Justin Fletcher to perform at Southport Flower Show

Children’s TV star Justin Fletcher is back at Southport Flower Show this year and you can bring the kids along to see him for free! The entertainer, known to millions of youngsters

4th April 2023

HMS Mersey to be granted Freedom of the Borough of Sefton

Sefton’s proud historic links with the Royal Navy are set to be reaffirmed later this month as HMS Mersey is bestowed the Freedom of the Borough. HMS Mersey is a River-class offshore

3rd April 2023

Travel advice issued for Grand National visitors

Sefton is once again preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to the Borough for the three-day Aintree Grand National Festival later this month Sefton Council is just one of the agencies that

30th March 2023

We Grow Co to hold craft fair for Autism Initiatives

Members of the public are being invited to a Vintage and Craft fair in aid of Autism Initiatives. Held by We Grow Co, the fair will take place from 10am to 4pm

29th March 2023

Bond between Edge Hill University and Ukraine fostered by grant award

Work to strengthen ties between Edge Hill University and Ukraine has been boosted by a £100,000 grant. Universities UK has awarded the grant to Edge Hill as the next phase of its

29th March 2023

Trio arrested for drugs offences

Officers arrested three people following the discovery suspected drugs in Southport on Friday, 24 March. Karl Andrew Lord, 33 years, of Forest Road, was arrested and charged with affray, possession of a

27th March 2023

Damien Moore calls on Government to introduce free car parking for social care workers.

Member of Parliament for Southport, Damien Moore, has called on the Government to introduce free car parking for social care workers who are on duty and making home visits. This follows conversations

24th March 2023

Police appeal launched over missing girl

Police and the family of a missing teen are growing increasingly concerned for her safety. 14-year-old Birkdale girl Mia McCallum has been missing for a number of hours from her home. Mia

24th March 2023

Dukes Conservative candidate Laura Nuttall calls for urgent road repairs

Conservative candidate in Dukes Ward for May’s local elections, Laura Nuttall, is calling on Sefton Council to make urgent repairs to roads across Dukes Ward, including Sandringham Road, Grosvenor Road and Hall

23rd March 2023

Sefton communities invited to hold street parties for King Charles III’s Coronation

Community-spirited Sefton residents thinking of hosting a street party for the Coronation of King Charles III are being asked to contact the Council as soon as possible. While food, drink and tablecloths

23rd March 2023

Village will come to standstill in tribute to Birkdale legend

Shoppers, store owners and traffic will come to a complete standstill in Birkdale Village tomorrow (Tuesday) to honour a popular young man who sadly passed away. People are being asked to line

20th March 2023

Birkdale man arrested after alleged Scarisbrick hotel sex assault

Police have launched an investigation after it was alleged two women were sexually assaulted at a hotel in Southport town centre. The alleged incident happened on Saturday evening at the Scarisbrick Hotel.

20th March 2023

Southport’s Baldwin produces masterclass to seal Championship

A Southport golfing legend stormed to a seven-shot victory at the SDC Championship 2023, producing a final-day masterclass to secure a first DP World Tour title in his 200th event. Matthew Baldwin’s

19th March 2023

Southport gets it’s very own ‘Norwood lights’ as Bispham Rd looks to market itself

A plan to help improve Bispham Rd for residents and retailers alike by giving it more of a ‘village feel’ is now a shining example after its latest development. It’s become a

17th March 2023

Southport Apprentice star misses out on show finale

A Southport businesswoman who nearly went the distance on BBC’s The Apprentice has been fired. Victoria Goulbourne was one of three candidates sent packing in the show’s semi final episode last night.

17th March 2023

Farmhouse Kitchen scoops bronze prize in prestigious pie awards

Southport’s own Farmhouse Kitchen have scooped a bronze prize in the fiercely contested British Pie Awards. Their unique Big Bert’s Pie impressed the judges so much they secured bronze in the Beef

17th March 2023

Travellers take over grounds of former Hesketh Centre

A group of travellers have encamped on the grounds of the former Hesketh Centre in Southport. The group moved in late Wednesday afternoon onto the site after initially finding land on the

16th March 2023

Town centre kebab house plans skewered

A popular kebab chain eyeing up the former town centre McDonald’s building have pulled out of the move. German Donner Kebab bosses were initially hopeful of bagging a town centre spot at

15th March 2023

Damien Moore MP welcomes further Government funding to support vulnerable families in Southport

Families across Southport are to benefit from further Government support as part of an allocation for local authorities across England in 2023-2024. As part its Supporting Families funding, the Conservative Government will

15th March 2023

Local Business Babyballet celebrates 13 years of business

Local Mum of 2, Jennifer Berrett, known to thousands of little stars as Miss Jennifer is delighted to have been sprinkling the magic of ballet, dance and movement and passing on her

15th March 2023

Macmillan centre invites people to their next health and wellbeing event and to join them for parkrun

Southport Macmillan Centre is inviting those affected by cancer to its next Health and Wellbeing event and are encouraging people to join in on the monthly 5k parkrun with the team. The

15th March 2023

Southport Hospital A&E under huge pressures as patients forced to wait for many hours

Southport Hospital say patients not needing emergency medical treatment should stay away from A&E today. Bosses at the Town Lane hospital say the accident and emergency department is facing huge backlogs and

14th March 2023