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MPs told to do more to help struggling coastal towns like Southport

Politicians must do more to help struggling coastal communities around England with levelling-up policies at risk of failing to turnaround decades of inequality, a new report warns. Nearly one in five jobs

29th January 2023

Southport woman saved after suicide attempt

A Southport woman says her life has been saved by volunteers after a suicide attempt. Brittney lives in Southport and says that she had hit a really low point while struggling with

26th January 2023

Air ambulance called to Sefton Street emergency

Emergency services are currently dealing with an ongoing incident on the outskirts of Southport town centre. Paramedics, police and fire crews have been called to Sefton Street just after 2pm todsy following

25th January 2023

Suspect detained after town centre chase

A police helicopter has been called as part of a manhunt in Southport town centre this evening. Four marked police vehicles and two unmarked cars were called just before 4 pm to

22nd January 2023

Southport man faces manslaughter sentence after Bootle murder

A man from Southport will be sentenced for manslaughter in March after his role in the murder of a security guard in Bootle A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of murder

19th January 2023

Eyesore Scarisbrick New Road building catches fire again

An eyesore dilapidated former home on Scarisbrick New Road has caught fire again this evening. A fire broke out at the infamous property on the corner of Scarisbrick New Road and Chambres

19th January 2023

Ainsdale beach to install ‘solar power’ car parking machines

Solar powered car parking ticket machines will be installed on Ainsdale beach this year to get more cash out of thousands of day trippers. The car park will have solar-powered pay and

19th January 2023

Southport food banks served nearly 5,000 people last year

A record number of people in Southport, including thousands of children, were forced to use a food bank in the town last year. The shocking figures revealed by Southport charity Compassion Acts

19th January 2023

Southport misses out on first new Merseyrail trains

Commuters in Southport will wait a little longer to ride on the brand new Merseyrail trains after it was revealed they’ll be put into operation from next week. A deal has been

18th January 2023

Formby house fire victim named as John McLeod

Police have identified a Formby pensioner who died in a house fire last month. John MacLeod, who was 65-years-old, sadly died at his home on Holmwood Drive on Tuesday 3 January. Emergency

17th January 2023

Cars slide across icy roads as council say they won’t grit everywhere

Roads across Southport are covered in ice and frost with many drivers struggling to keep control of their cars. Roads are so icy that braking is becoming increasingly difficult and motorists are

17th January 2023

Dangerous Formby bypass becomes icy road to hell

A hail storm and freezing temperatures have made Formby bypass into a dangerous hazard. Ice and hail have transformed the busy dual carriageway tonight into an ‘icy road to hell’ say fearful

16th January 2023

Resort teachers among those set to strike next month

More than 250,000 teachers in England and Wales will take part in their largest-ever walkout next month, including hundreds in Southport. Teachers have overwhelmingly voted to join the wave of public sector

16th January 2023

Nationwide building targeted by would-be thieves

Detectives are appealing for information following the attempted burglary of Nationwide Building Society in Southport on Friday 13 January. At around 6.50pm, offices were called to a report that two men attempted

16th January 2023

Flood alert issued as Southport set to be battered by torrential rain

Southport will be battered by torrential rain over the coming days, with flood warnings now in place. The warnings apply mostly to the rural areas around Southport, with Ainsdale and parts of

13th January 2023

Scarisbrick man sentenced for failing to stop at Meols Cop Bridge RTC

Police are welcoming the sentencing of a Lancashire man to 9 months disqualification, 12 months community order, 200 hours unpaid work, £800 costs and £95 victim surcharge after a fail to stop

12th January 2023

Brave Adele revealed latest bowel cancer battle challenges

Southport born superstar DJ Adele Roberts revealed she has taken the ‘first step’ towards getting her colon working again. The BBC radio presenter and former Big Brother contestant, 42, was diagnosed with

12th January 2023

Bin truck dumps piles of burning rubbish on Queen’s Road

A local bin wagon has been forced to dump burning refuse over Queen’s Road. A section of Queen’s Road is temporarily closed to traffic and pedestrians, with fire crews leading efforts to

11th January 2023

Christ Church to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

An event to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day will be held at Christ Church, Lord Street on Saturday 29 January. Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) marks and remembers the deaths of millions of Jews

11th January 2023

Record breaking Toy Appeal highlights impact of Cost of Living crisis

A record breaking year for the Mayor’s Toy Appeal has highlighted the stark reality of how many families are struggling with the cost of living. Many families in Sefton were anxious about

11th January 2023

B&M look to abandon Lord Street store for shopping park

The B&M store on Lord Street could close its doors in less than two years if plans for them to move are approved. Sefton Council say they’re concerned that Lord Street would

11th January 2023

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Woman charged with attempted murder in Southport Hospital

A pensioner has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after an incident at Southport Hospital. The incident police are investigating happened on New Years Eve in 2021. This week Lesley Hill

10th January 2023

Police confirm man died after Formby house fire

Emergency services have confirmed a Formby man died after being caught in a house fire. The male suffered fatal injuries following the blaze at a home on Holmwood Drive. It happened late

10th January 2023

Market closes for fortnight after selling half a million dishes in 2022

After serving nearly half a million meals and drinks during 2022, Southport Market’s traders will begin a well-deserved two week holiday from today (Monday, January 9th). Over 437,000 tasty treats and thirst

9th January 2023

Mystery split second power cut hits large parts of Southport

A mysterious split second power cut tonight left thousands of home alarms screeching and lampposts turning off in Southport. Reports of power loss in homes from Churchtown to Ainsdale were reported just

7th January 2023

Tributes paid to famous Southport pianist Frank Garner

Frank Garner, who won a host of fans and admirers as resident pianist at Southport’s Scarisbrick Hotel’s cocktail bar for three decades, has died at the age of 88. Tributes have been

7th January 2023

Marshside Co Op closed after burglary raid

Shoppers have been turned away from the Co-Op supermarket in Marshside this morning by police. A sign on the door says the building will be closed until further notice and a police

6th January 2023

Phoenix pub to shut as £300k sale agreed

Regulars at the Phoenix are hoping the pub won’t be closed for too long after owners sold the building for around £300,000. The popular bar and eatery will close down this coming

5th January 2023

Southport businesswoman to star on The Apprentice

A Southport woman is taking business very seriously as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest reality tv shows. Apprentice star and Southport woman Victoria Goulbourne set up her business after

5th January 2023

Southport - Last chance to have a say on your local pharmacy!

Neighbourhood pharmacies hit by shortage of cough and cold medicines amid ‘high level’ of winter illnesses

Pharmacies and shops across Southport are struggling to restock their shelves of basic cold and flu treatments. Shop owners are joining national warnings of a shortage of cough and cold medicines, with

4th January 2023