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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

15th November 2022

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

13th November 2022

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

11th November 2022

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

10th November 2022

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

9th November 2022

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

7th November 2022

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

7th November 2022

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

3rd November 2022

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

30th October 2022

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

27th October 2022

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