Lord Street closed after car overturns in horror smash
Police and emergency services are responding to an overturned car on Lord Street. A car has flipped after being involved in a multiple car smash near to Sainsbury’s in the town centre.
Councillor claims Southport Pier ‘could be demolished’
Claims have been made that a Sefton Councillor has openly said Southport Pier could be demolished. The comments were made publicly at a meeting in Southport on Thursday night. While the mention
100m wind turbine could be built on seafront
A 100-metre-tall wind turbine, taller than The Statue of Liberty and Big Ben, could be built on the Southport seafront. A pre-planning application from Edibnurgh-based Locogen Consulting sought advice from Sefton Council
High tide uncovers unexploded wartime bomb on Ainsdale beach
Ainsdale beach was sealed off by emergency services last night after a World War Two bomb was unearthed by high tides. Receding water levels washed away part of the beach surface revealing
Adele does it! Famous Sandgrounder smashes world record
Southport DJ and cancer survivor Adele Roberts has fulfilled a dream of breaking a world record. The Radio One DJ became the fastest woman to ever run a marathon with a stoma.
Southport Theatre demolition set to be approved by committee
The demolition of the decaying Southport Theatre is set to be signed off next week. A report to the Sefton Council planning committee will recommend councillors approve the demolition of the once
‘Disgusting’ bins are overflowing with dog poo in Formby
Furious residents in Formby are begging for park bins to be emptied after they were pictured overflowing with dog poo. Piles of dog poo bags were stacked on top of an overflowing
Urgent reminder issued as 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 this
Adele sets sights on record breaking marathon result
Southport’s Adele Roberts says she has set her sights on breaking a world record when she takes on the London Marathon this weekend. Roberts, 44, has lived with a stoma for the
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
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,
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
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
‘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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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