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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

Man severely injured in Formby house fire

A man in his 60s is being treated in hospital for severe injuries after a house fire in Formby. The male suffered critical injuries following the blaze at a home on Holmwood

4th January 2023

Resort schools tell parents to keep sick children at home after Christmas break

Parents of schoolchildren in Southport are being urged to keep children off school if they are unwell and have a fever, amid high levels of flu and Covid-19 cases. The same applies

3rd January 2023

Alarm raised after pile of clothes found at Formby tide line

Emergency services were put on high alert yesterday after a pile of clothes were found neatly placed at the shoreline in Formby. A dog walker had come across the pile while out

1st January 2023

Lifeboat crew reflect on busy year of life saving call-outs

The volunteer run Southport lifeboat have been called to help save people on the coast more than 40 times in 2022. Volunteers were even called out on Christmas Day, with alarms ringing

1st January 2023

Recycle your Christmas tree to help Queenscourt Hospice

Queenscourt’s popular annual Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Service is back from this month (Jan 2023) During last year’s collection, our fantastic team of volunteers collected over 1,700 trees, raising more than

1st January 2023

DJ Adele Roberts praises Southport “lifesavers” after mum falls ill

Superstar DJ Adele Roberts has heaped praise on “lifesaver” medical staff who came to her mums aid in Southport. The BBC Radio celebrity, who also comes from the resort, said her mum

31st December 2022

Pranksters fool hungry KFC customers into REVERSING through Drive-Thru

A viral internet prankster who has taken over Southport with his ingenious jokes has struck again, this time at KFC on Ocean Plaza. The prankster, known as DG Decor, built and painted

31st December 2022

Prime madness takes over Southport as Aldi stock decimated

The Prime energy drink craze has taken over Southport as thousands of people desperately try to get their hands on the coveted beverage. Aldi staff at Meols Cop and Birkdale were forcing

30th December 2022

Search launched for family of Southport woman found dead at home

The Southport Coroner’s office is asking for the public’s help to find the next of kin for a Southport woman who recently passed away. Danuta Rolczynska, who was also known as Ilona

30th December 2022

Cambridge Road lights still out after traffic light collapses

A busy pedestrian crossing has been closed off after a traffic light collapsed. The heavy unit at the junction of Cambridge Road and Preston New Road is blocking the crossing. It’s not

30th December 2022

Late night smash closes Tithebarn Road as car written off

An accident black spot in Southport had claimed another victim. Police closed off part of Tithebarn Road and Sussex Road last night after a car was smashed during a road traffic collision.

30th December 2022

Missing puppy vanishes from Ainsdale garden

A dog has gone missing from a home in Ainsdale. Missy, a miniature black and white Female schnauzer vanished from her owners home in the village before Christmas. She hasnt been seen

29th December 2022

Southport food banks in plea for feminine hygiene products

Food banks across Southport are crying out for more donations. In particular a call has gone out for kind hearted residents to donate more feminine hygiene products. It’s reported that food bank

27th December 2022

Appeal after alleged drink-driver in crash driving wrong way round Kew Roundabout

Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Southport earlier this month. At around 10pm on Saturday 10th December, police received a report that a Ford Fiesta was driven

22nd December 2022

Southport homes still without proper water supply, say United Utilities

United Utilities have profusely apologised to dozens of homes in Southport still with little to no water. It comes after pipes across the network began bursting or leaking due to the recent

22nd December 2022