Blooming good news for Southport as town reaches UK In Bloom finals
Southport in Bloom has secured a place in the 2025 Britain in Bloom UK Finals, as one of only four finalists in the Coastal category. The 44 finalists from across the UK
Police charge man after assault on Birkdale shop worker
A Southport man has been arrested and charged following a robbery at a convenience store in Birkdale at the weekend. At around 10.10pm on Saturday 1 March, officers were called to a
Farmhouse Kitchen aim to be a crust above the rest in British Pie Awards
A four time winner of the illustrious British Pie Awards are hoping to once again be a crust above the rest. The Farmhouse Kitchen, situated on Old Park Lane, have served up
Three jailed after man fell from van during attempted bike theft
Three men have today, Friday 28 February, been jailed after a man suffered serious life-changing injuries after falling from the rear of a van during an attempted theft in Southport. Police were
Pair arrested on suspicion of murder after woman’s body found in Meols Cop
Detectives have arrested two men following the unexplained death of a woman in Southport on Wednesday evening, 26 February. At around 6.03pm, police received a report from the ambulance service of a
Council tax set to rise and new taxes introduced for homeowners
Sefton Council politicians are meeting tonight to thrash out the details of a eye watering budget for 2025/26 that will see residents pay more in council tax. People who own second homes
Car crashes into front of Edinburgh Woollen Mill
A car has collided with the frontage of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill store on Lord Street. The incident happened just after 1pm today when a black Mercedes hatchback struck the glass front
RTC victim remains in serious condition after being run over
Officers from Merseyside Police Roads Policing Unit have arrested a 57-year-old man following a serious road traffic collision in Southport last night (Monday, 24 February). The incident happened on Cumberland Road, Southport,
Police and paramedics respond to Churchtown incident
Emergency services have descended on a quiet suburban Churchtown Street following a serious incident. Police, paramedics and an air ambulance have been called to a property near to the junction of North
Power outages reported around Southport
Homes and businesses in Southport are reporting power outages. Scottish Power has confirmed unplanned power cuts in PR8 and PR9 postcodes around Meols Cop. Postcodes affected according to Scottish Power are: PR81AA,
Cosy Italian café set to open in Southport Town Centre
A stunning Italian cafe serving up European delicacies is opening soon in the heart of Southport Town Centre. Roxy’s Cafe, created by well known former Volare staff member Roxana Budoi, who brings
Special playground and performance stage planned for Churchtown Primary in tribute to Alice Aguiar
The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar have told the BBC that their daughter was “born to be a star”. Dad and mum Sergio and Alex are now fundraising for a new
Have your say on proposed changes to Southport promenade
Sefton Council has launched a new public consultation to seek the views of residents, businesses and visitors on future improvements to Southport’s Promenade. In 2020 plans were revealed which would be designed
Ainsdale man arrested on suspicion of Crosby burglaries
Two men have been arrested in connection with reports of attempted burglaries committed earlier this month in Crosby. Yesterday, Tuesday 18 February, officers were on patrol when they stopped a grey BMW
Body found on Formby beach believed to be missing man
Officers investigating the disappearance of 23-year-old man, Theeraphat Khongthale, can confirm that a body of man was found just before 8.30am this morning, Sunday 16 February. Theeraphat was last seen on Formby
Southport detectives call in FBI to help break into murderers laptop
A specialist international team with leading experts from the FBI in America are helping local detectives to access previously unobtainable data from the laptop of Axel Rudakubana. It’s understood the American Department
Southport man jailed after subjecting woman to nine months of horror
A Southport man has been jailed for eight years for multiple offences against a woman over a ninth month period. Nathaniel Lockie, 36, of Station Road, in Southport, appeared at Liverpool Crown
Bird flu fear shuts down Botanic Gardens aviary
The bird houses at Botanic Gardens will be closed for an unknown length of time after bird flu alarms were raised across the country. The popular aviary within the Gardens, which plays
Trio arrested after neighbours hear noises in empty house
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a reported break-in at a house in Birkdale. At around 11pm last night, Thursday 13 February, it was reported that someone had
Police launch CCTV appeal after security guard tackled trying to stop Tesco robbery
Police have released CCTV images of two men who could have information following a robbery at a supermarket in Formby. At around 8.15pm on Saturday 25 January, it was reported that two
Families of Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King speak out in first media interview
The families of Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King have given an emotional first interview to media. In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Times the families opened up on the last
Therapy dog who helped calm Southport first responders to appear at Crufts
A therapy dog who has spent the last year bringing smiles to the faces of police officers and first responders involved in the Southport attack will now put its skills to the
CCTV enquiries underway after failed ATM raid in Churchtown
Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted theft of an ATM in Southport. Emergency services were contacted at 9.45pm last night, Thursday 6 February, following reports two males were attempting
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Hart Street families at KGV
The Prime Minister has been in Southport this morning to meet with families affected by the 2024 Hart Street tragedy. Keir Starmer and his aides held a private meeting with families at
Man charged with child sex offences in Southport
Detectives investigating a reported child sex offences have charged a man from Southport. Police received a report that a man had engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl on Friday 31
Hesketh Park junior parkrun praised for creating accessible atmosphere for young Southport parkrunner
The parents of a young parkrunner from Southport, have praised the Hesketh Park junior parkrun team for the inclusive environment they create for their autistic son, Albie. Albie is a running fanatic
Marine Lake manhunt ends after police arrest 29 year old man
Police have said a manhunt sparked after a car ended up crashing into Marine Lake is now over. Officers have arrested a 29 year old male after a nearly day long hunt
Desperate search for driver launched after car smashes into Marine Lake
Police are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Southport in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 1 February. At around 3.50am, a Mercedes collided into barriers
Man charged after seven bikes stolen from cycle shop
A Southport man has been charged after a bike was found to be stolen from a shop in Southport. It was reported that in the early hours of Wednesday 29 January, seven
Young Southport coach takes charge at Turkey side
A Southport born football coach has this week become England’s youngest First-Team coach in Europe’s Top 10 Leagues Kieron Lovelady has been appointmented at Turkish Süper Lig club Adana Demirspor after leaving