CCTV appeal after Ormskirk incident
**Can you help identify this male** Police would like to speak to the male in relation to an incident that took place in Ormskirk Town Centre on Wednesday 3rd October at approximately
Community campaigner calls for more assistance to help Southport’s businesses to thrive
A community campaigner has called on Sefton Council to produce a new guide containing vital information to help Southport’s businesses to survive and thrive. Community Campaigner David Barton said more needed to
New Sefton base for Police Community Support Officers
A team of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) from Merseyside Police has moved in to a new base at Magdalen House as part of Sefton Council’s move to locality-based working. PCSOs Emma
FA CUP DRAW | Second Round Away Day
The Port will travel to Prenton Park on Sunday 2 December (2pm KO) to play against EFL League Two side Tranmere Rovers in the Second Round of the Emirates FA Cup. Tickets
Young people most likely to take deadly risks in a flood
18-34 year olds most likely to take life endangering risks during a flood Around 1,000 people are rescued from flood waters every year with around 170 rescued from inside or on top
The story of the Mexico lifeboat disaster -Atkinson Gallery Friday 14th December 6pm Free
Shipwrecks off the Southport Coast – An illustrated talk by Martyn Griffiths Atkinson Gallery Friday 14th December 6pm Free. The story of the Mexico lifeboat disaster Cork Jackets and Drill is being
Planned NW road works – Monday 3 to Sunday 9 December 2018
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 30 November but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Community campaigner calls for FREE on-street parking to rejuvenate Southport town centre
A community campaigner has called for a review of Southport’s on-street parking charges in a bid to boost the town as a retail and tourism destination. During his four years as a
Drugs and cash seized in Newton Street raid
Another recovery of drugs and a large quantity of cash in Southport. A 49 year old male was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply and money laundering
Scarisbrick New Road smash brings rush hour traffic to a halt
Scarisbrick New Road is in a traffic chaos after two cars collided in rainy conditions near to the BP garage. Traffic is now backed up on the busy main road into Southport
Instructors’ thumbs up for motorway driving lessons
Driving instructors in the North West have given the thumbs up to new learner driver motorway lessons. Learner drivers accompanied by approved instructors were allowed to drive on motorways for the first
Southport School Children Plant Time Capsule at new look Play Area
Pupils at Kew Woods primary school in Southport have planted a time capsule to help mark the planned opening of a new look play area they helped design. The time capsule
Northern Rail to punish fair dodgers in clampdown
More and more penalty fare routes are to be introduced across the Northern Rail network in a bid to clamp down of fare dodgers. They will be implemented next month and will
Appeal after smash and grab at Dobbies
A callous thief has bricked a car window in and stolen a woman’s handbag from her vehicle outside Dobbies garden centre, Tuesday 27 November 2018. CCTV is being explored but the owner
Appeal to locate missing Southport woman
A Southport woman with dementia has gone missing on her way to see her son. Police and the family of the woman, known as Mrs Palmer, are growing increasingly concerned for her
Man sentenced to nine years behind bars following armed robbery in Southport
Merseyside Police have today (Wednesday 28 November 2018) welcomed the sentencing of a 20 year old man from the Liverpool area following an armed robbery at the Flannels Store in Southport earlier
Council’s ambitions for Sefton recognised in independent review
Sefton Council has shown it demonstrates real ambition for Sefton and has a strong track record of partnership working and place leadership, according to the Local Government Association’s (LGA) peer review team.
Coastal road closed after 6 car smash
Police have closed off part of the coast road after a car smash in Ainsdale. Officers have closed off the stretch of coastal road between Pontins and Liverpool Road following a serious
News from your Community Policing Team
An elderly householder, residing in the Smithy Green area of Formby had a leaflet pushed through her door on Thursday 22nd November advertising a service of buying old gold and silver jewellery.
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 13th November and the 27th November burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Alexandra Road (2 sheds), Claremont Road, Lathom Road (garage), Sidney Road, Arbour
Cyclists urged to stay safe on dark winter roads
Cyclists in Southport are being urged to stay safe on the road and make sure they are highly visible during the darker winter days ahead. A campaign by local authorities, including Merseyside
Locals raise £7,400 St Joseph’s
Friends of St Joseph’s were delighted to be given a boost of more than £7,400 which was raised by customers from a local supermarket. Ainsdale’s Co-Op manager Richard Henderson presented a cheque
WANTED Southport man arrested in Hillside
Officers from Sefton Tactical Team arrested a wanted male in the Hillside area this morning. Dane Ellard (24-years) was also a Named Suspect in connection with a number of theft and related
Outstanding paramedic work helps NWAS Trust achieve Good rating
England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has welcomed improvements at North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust following its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission. A team of inspectors from the Care Quality
Can you make a difference to a vulnerable teenager’s life?
Sefton Council has launched a recruitment campaign to attract foster carers interested in looking after teenagers. The Council has created new specialist teen foster carer roles and is looking for people who can
Renewed appeal following a theft in Southport
Merseyside Police are today, Tuesday 27th November, continuing to appeal for information following a theft in Southport on Saturday, 10 November. On Sunday, 11 November, a report was received of a Children
HMICFRS report – Policing and Mental Health – Picking up the Pieces
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy said: “The police will never turn away from someone who needs their help, and officers are very often the first to respond to those in crisis. But,
Damien Moore’s week in Parliament
My weekly article on my activity in Parliament. Last week the Government put forward the agreement that it had reached with the European Union on the terms of the United Kingdom’s departure
Reds legend to open Chapel Street hospice store
Liverpool Football Club legend and broadcast pundit, Mark Lawrenson will officially open Queenscourt Hospice’s new retail shop in his hometown of Southport, this coming Saturday, 1st December, just in time for the
Volunteers needed for Queenscourt Hospice Santa Sprint
Volunteers with lots of festive spirit are needed to help out at Queenscourt Hospice’s annual Santa Sprint. The fun run, which will take place on Sunday 16th December, needs volunteers to marshal