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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

27th October 2022

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

27th October 2022

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

26th October 2022

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

26th October 2022

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

26th October 2022

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

26th October 2022

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

25th October 2022

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

24th October 2022

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

24th October 2022

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

20th October 2022

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

19th October 2022

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

19th October 2022

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

19th October 2022

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

17th October 2022

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

16th October 2022

Yacht pilot gets sinking feeling as boat ‘capsizes’

A yachtie on Marine Lake had that distinct sinking feeling today as their boat nearly capsized in the water. The skilled pilot was seen by shocked onlookers to be clinging on for

15th October 2022

No train travel for FOUR days as Merseyrail launch new trains

Southport commuters face four days of rail replacement busses next month as Merseyrail look to finally bring in their new look super trains. There will be four days of constant distribution to

15th October 2022

Desperate search to find missing Bambi enters third day

A desperate search to find a missing puppy from a Southport is entering its third day. There have been reports of sightings of the adorable Bambi, a female Black and Tan Chihuaha,

15th October 2022

Southport Shoppers targeted in ‘dash crash’ scam

Shoppers at Central 12’s complex in Southport are warning others to be careful of a suspected dash cam crash scam operating in the area. One driver who had been to the ASDA

15th October 2022

House builders made to pay £2m towards improving Southport schools

Nearly £4 Million of infrastructure investment is set to be spent across Southport and Sefton thanks to the Local Authority’s work with developers, a published Infrastructure Funding Statement has shown. As well

15th October 2022

Council blame lack of contractors for major Splash World delay

Work to reopen Splash World in Southport is continuing in the face of international, industry-wide supply chain issues. Difficulties procuring labour resources and additional materials, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other

15th October 2022

Thousands of Southport homes missing out on free £150 cash

Thousands of homes in Southport could be missing out on a free £150 cash grant to help with their rising bills. Sefton Council Cabinet Member Cllr Paulette Lappin has expressed concern that

15th October 2022

Homeless Southport man saved by chance poster encounter

A former homeless man from Southport has told of his struggle on the cold streets of the resort before finding salvation thanks to a poster. The resident, known only as David, was

15th October 2022

Give paws for thought when letting off fireworks urge Sefton Council

As Bonfire Night approaches, Sefton Council is encouraging residents to be considerate to vulnerable members of the community and our four-legged friends. Many vulnerable residents and animals find fireworks frightening. Research from

12th October 2022

Ho Lee Chow restaurant snapped up ahead of D-Day auction

The iconic former Ho Lee Chow restaurant in Southport has been sold at the eleventh hour to an unknown buyer. Based on Rotten Row, the building was set to go up for

10th October 2022

Business moguls eye up Victoria Baths for regeneration project

A historic Southport landmark is now being market tested as an exciting major investment opportunity. Works have been taking place at the Grade II listed Victoria Baths building on Southport Promenade ahead

10th October 2022

Police hunt young girls after supermarket ramraid

A group of young girls are being hunted by police after trying to break into a Southport supermarket. The teenagers, who didn’t attempt to cover their faces during the incident, were caught

10th October 2022

Iconic theatre will be demolished within five months

The once grand Southport Theatre will be no more by March of next year. The date has been set for diggers and bulldozers to move into the site, which will make way

10th October 2022

Man detained after arrest attempt turns into armed stand off

A man who had a ‘warrant out for his arrest’ has been detained by police after an armed stand off in a quiet Southport street. The male, who neighbours say is well

8th October 2022

Police surround Clifton Road house amid ‘axe wielding’ stand off

A half naked man is engaged in a standoff with police at a house in Clifton Road in Southport. Officers in riot gear armed tasers have been called to a house in

8th October 2022