Next of kin appeal – Southport man, John Gilmour
Next of kin appeal – John Gilmour Liverpool and Wirral Coroner’s Office is appealing for information to trace the next of kin of a Southport man who recently died. John Gilmour, 79
CCTV appeal following theft at Sainsbury’s, Southport
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man we believe could have vital information to assist an investigation into a theft in Southport. It was reported that at around 3pm on
High Park and Kew to get free digital drop in
Southport Community Centre on Norwood Road has teamed up with Include-ITMersey to bring residents of Kew and High Park free support with computers. Include-IT Mersey, a project which provides digital and employability
Bike tagging results
Over the two bike tagging events we held in Southport this weekend, PCSO’s from the Southport Local Policing Team fitted security tags to 57 bikes at Dunes Leisure Centre on Saturday, and
Tickets go on sale for 2019 Mayor’s Charity Gala
Tickets have now gone on sale for the 2019 Mayor of Sefton’s Charity Gala Ball. Taking place at the stunning Southport Theatre and Convention Centre on Saturday April 27, all money raised
Appeal to locate motorbike stolen in Scarisbrick
The owner of Colour Honda Deauville 650 has asked for help tracing it. The registration of the bike is S824 JRU. The bike was stolen from an address in Scarisbrick on Sunday
Appeal for missing mum and baby with links to Southport
A 17-year-old girl has gone missing from home with her 17-month-old baby. Police said they were “growing concerned” for their welfare. The teenager, Courtney Edgar, was last seen at 10.45am yesterday in
Southport’s only choir for non-singers
Southport’s only choir for people who can’t sing is back in fine voice on Wednesday 9th January at the slightly earlier time of 7.15pm-8.30pm (to allow for a longer tea break for
Hospital rake in MILLIONS from sick patients relatives
Southport Hospital makes millions of pounds from car parking charges last year. According to NHS Digital, which is the national provider of information, data and IT systems for commissioners, analysts and clinicians
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 7 to Sunday 13 January 2019
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 4 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Bike tagging events in Southport this weekend
New bike for Christmas? We hope you got a good lock to keep it safe. Two bike tagging events will take place in January at locations in Southport to help secure and
Two men arrested and drugs seized following incident in Southport
At around 1.20am, officers patrolling on Canning Road sighted two men in suspicious circumstances, who made off on foot into a nearby address. Entry was forced and two men were arrested and
Self Assessment deadline: less than one month to go
More than 5.5 million taxpayers need to complete their return for the tax year 2017 to 2018 before the deadline of 31 January 2019. Around 5,542,000 taxpayers have less than a month
Vehicle stolen in Southport leads police to Walton Vale crime compound
Merseyside Police can confirm that officers are currently in attendance at an industrial estate on Sugar Street in Walton Vale. A report was received on New Year’s Day (Tuesday 1 January 2019) that
Appeal to locate missing 14-year-old Josh Brady
Merseyside Police are is becoming concerned for the whereabouts of 14-year-old Josh Brady. Josh was last seen at Switch Island at 4.10pm on Friday, 30 November and has not been seen since.
House fire in Southport
Sunday, 30 December 2018 Central Avenue, Southport, Sefton. Crews attended a fire in Central Avenue, Southport, on Sunday, 30th December. MFRS were on the scene at 7.23am. Two fire engines attended. On
Appeal following theft of purses in Southport and Formby
Merseyside police have issued CCTV images of three people who may have information that could assist an investigation into the thefts of two purses belonging to elderly women in Formby and Southport.
Southport assist in catching missing dogs on beach
CALL OUT – 2/1/19 – 11:14 – Southport Quads called by Holyhead Coastguard to assist with two missing dogs at Formby. The dogs had been missing overnight but located on the beach
UPDATE – Missing Katrina Billingsley found safe and well
After extensive searching and thanks to all the shares on Facebook Katrina has been found safe and well. Missing: Southport woman Katrina Billingsley The family of a Southport woman who hasn’t been
Southport party-goers supported by marshals and a medic tonight
Party-goers in Southport town centre are to be supported by licensed taxi marshals and a medic this New Years Eve thanks to Southport Business Improvement District. The taxi marshals, dressed in high
UPDATE | Southport FC devastated after break in
Southport Football Club can confirm that the Merseyrail Community Stadium was broken into on the evening of Sunday 30 December. The club are extremely devastated, as substantial damage has been caused in
Formby man caught with indecent images of children and live animals on the web
A Formby man has appeared in court for possession of 14,792 indecent images of children including 787 of the most serious category. Mark Formby (38) pleaded guilty to 5 related charges when
Mum furious with Asda over green ham shock
A Southport mum has slammed Asda at Central 12 for delivering what she claims to be out of date and stale meat. Lisa O’hare posted a picture of the green ham which
Car trapped on Birkdale mudflats
A Saturday morning driver got more than they bargained for after trying to drive their car on Birkdale Beach. The silver saloon was driven into the grass and mudflats near to Weld
Bumper turnout for New Directions Southport north hub Christmas party
There was an excellent turnout when the North Hub on Mornington Road in Southport held its annual Christmas party. Around 70 people who attend the centre and staff members were at the
Donation helps Formby Trust staff improve radio gear
A £3,000 donation by members of the Southport and Formby National Trust Association has enabled staff at Formby Point to improve safety and security. Radio equipment has been purchased and installed in
Police appeal for information in hopes of identifying a man found dead on New Brighton beach
Police are continuing to appeal for information to help identify a man found dead in New Brighton on Sunday 23 December. At around 4.15pm a call was made reporting that a man’s
Visitors with tummy bugs asked to stay away from Southport hospital
Visitors to hospital are being asked to stay away if they are ill with vomiting or diarrhoea. The call comes after an outbreak of norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, temporarily closed Ward
Appeal following burglary of jewellery in Ainsdale
We are issuing images (see below) of jewellery stolen in a burglary at a house in Ainsdale on 15 December. The burglary was reported at 8.50pm when it was discovered the house on
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
Burglaries In the last two weeks burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Guildford Road, Fleetwood Road (2), North Road (2), Leyland Road Attempted burglaries 2 Crime Prevention Tips The New