Residents face rocketing energy bills
From April the average energy bill for a family in Southport will jump an eye watering £500. The energy price cap is being raised to £3000 and widespread financial support for all
Cops uncover two shops selling knives to underage children
Two unidentified shops in Southport are no longer allowed to sell knives after they were caught selling the blades to underage children. Southport Neighbourhood Police Officers used a youngster to pose as
Southport has ‘no rough sleepers’ claim council
A council survey has shown there are no ‘official’ rough sleepers in Southport, despite a number of beggars on the town’s high streets. Sefton Council’s homeless team says that nobody is apparently
New state-of-the-art vets surgery to open in Southport
A brand new state-of-the-art veterinary surgery is set to open at the end of December on Southport Road in Southport to care for pets in the local area. The new £1.1 million
Salvation Army launches Christmas present appeal
The Salvation Army in Southport is calling on the community to donate new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal that will support families in need over the festive season. As the cost
Town centre tailbacks after Lord Street breakdown
Commuters are stuck in long tailbacks in Southport town centre this morning. Two large crossover vehicles were involved in an incident on the roundabout between Lord Street and Albert Road just after
Tributes paid to deli shop delivery driver with ‘a heart of gold’
Poignant tributes have been paid to a deli delivery driver who passed away this week. Semi-retired Trevor Roberts has been described as a man with “a heart of gold” by his former
Formby drug baron jailed for 16 years
A drug dealer from Formby has been jailed for 16 years today, Friday 11th November. Terence Page, 40, of Old Mill Lane, Formby, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court for his role
Thousands set to attend Southport Cenotaph Remembrance service
Southport will once again fall silent to remember those who died in conflict, with a number of Remembrance Day services taking place across the borough this coming weekend. The 2022 Remembrance Day
Bus driver tricked into giving mannequin a lift
A famous viral prankster has completed arguably his best practical joke yet. Daniel Green from Southport, a decorator and now viral tiktokker, managed to convince a bus driver to load a mannequin
Nine Southport buildings repurposed into ‘warm hubs’ for freezing residents
Nine buildings and community centres in Southport will be repurposed into specialist ‘warm hubs’ to help residents who cant heat their own homes. All ‘Warm Spaces’ will be heated, safe and friendly
Emotional Matthew Baldwin finishes fourth to secure tournament place
A ‘tired and emotional’ Matthew Baldwin has secured his place on the DP World Tour this week. The Southport golfer ended up sharing fourth place on seven under with France’s Jeong Won
Households urged to ensure they use prepayment fuel support vouchers
Sefton Council is reminding households across the Borough who have prepayment meters to ensure they use vouchers sent through the Government’s Energy Bill Support Scheme. Vouchers worth £66 were sent out by
Police to kick out gangs from Southport town centre tonight
Police will be using special powers to remove large groups of youngsters gathering in the town centre tonight. A dispersal zone has been created to help combat antisocial behaviour in the area
Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals to hold annual memorial service
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are holding an annual memorial service next month to allow those grieving the loss of a loved one to remember and reflect. The service will be held at
Residents urged to take care with wheelie bins over bonfire period
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging residents to help prevent their household wheelie bins becoming targets for arsonists over the Bonfire period Arson attacks on wheelie bins and refuse containers
Police search for Hesketh Bank man in connection with Southport burglaries
Officers are appealing for help in locating a man they would like to speak to in connection with reports of theft, shoplifting and burglary in Southport. It is believed David Bigley, 42
Family plead for help to find missing kitten Balloo
A kitten called Balloo has been missing from his home in Southport for more than 48 hours. The adorable young cat was last seen around 7pm on Monday night. He vanished from
Heartbroken family pay tribute to son found dead under Southport Pier
A support fund has been launched for the mum of a man found dead under Southport Pier earlier this week. The body of Samuel Latham was discovered by a member of the
Over 50s in Sefton invited for Autumn booster
With winter illnesses and cold weather on the way, healthcare leaders in Sefton are inviting all those over 50 years of age to get protected this winter by getting their COVID-19 autumn
Damien Moore: I have ‘complete faith’ in Rishi Sunak
Southport’s MP says his complete focus is on helping the town during what he says is a period of ‘profound challenge’. Damien Moore, who voted with the government on a recent controversial
Southport thug grabbed rail worker by the throat in vicious attack
A Southport man has appeared in court after he launched a vicious attack on a member of rail staff after forcing his way through a barrier without a ticket. Michael Lucas, of
Police recover body of man from Marine Way Bridge
Detectives say they are treating the death of a man near Southport Pier this morning as unexplained. Emergency services were called to the Marine Way Bridge this morning near to Genting Casino
Police close off Marine Lake bridge after ‘body found’
Emergency services have been called to the Marine Lake Bridge this morning after reports of a body being discovered. Police, fire and ambulance services closed off the bridge near to the former
Bespoke car detailing firm go from strength to strength
A popular car detailing firm in Southport say they are going from strength strength while welcoming new customers. Based across Southport, Birkdale, Formby and Ainsdale, Car Detailing Central is run by Jason
Power tools snatched in brazen doorstep theft
Two men posing as scrap metal merchants have stolen expensive power tools from a property in Ainsdale. The brazen thieves, who got themselves caught on camera, rang a video doorbell moments before
Labour councillor says MP should be “ashamed” over Truss and mini-budget support
Labour councillor Greg Myers says town MP Damien Moore and the Southport Conservative group should be “thoroughly ashamed” over their support for Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget. The government was forced
Southport mum killed in horror crash named as family share touching tributes
The family of a Southport woman who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to her. Sarah Kirsty Lumb, 42, died on Monday, October 17 following a crash on North
Thousands of resort families left in the dark over future energy bill support
Thousands of struggling families in Southport will now be worrying about the long term rise in their energy bills and mortgage payments after a unprecedented government u turn. The new Chancellor Jeremy
Undercover reporter discovers horrific Holocaust denier group in Southport
A high profile journalist from Liverpool has reported how he went undercover at a Holocaust denying extremist Catholic sect in Southport. Investigative journalist Harry Shukman has revealed how he recently went undercover