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Thieves steal Botanic Gardens volunteer donations

A considerable sum of money that goes towards buying food and drink for the animals in Botanic Gardens has been stolen. Thieves reportedly broke into the gardens overnight on Sunday September 25th

27th September 2022

Sell-out Fireworks show wows thousands at Victoria Park

Tens of thousands of people attended the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport’s Victoria Park at the weekend, with a sell-out show on Saturday! Visitors were treated to a series of

26th September 2022

Continuing Green bin delays blamed on Queen’s funeral

Sefton Council is asking residents in North Sefton who have been affected by the recent Bank Holiday green bin collection disruptions to continue to leave their bins out for collection. The local

26th September 2022

Sunday night fireworks CANCELLED

Fireworks bosses have announced that tonight’s displays are cancelled due to bad weather. In a statement shared by Sefton Council this afternoon they said high winds will pose a safety threat to

25th September 2022

Popular restaurant forced to shut two days a week due to rocketing energy bills

A hugely popular Southport town centre restaurant will now close two days a week because of sky rocketing energy bills. The Hungry Monk Alehouse in Cambridge Arcade are now being forced to

25th September 2022

Council reminds residents lantern and balloon releases remain prohibited

Sefton Council are reminding residents that lantern and balloon releases are not permitted across the borough. The ban was introduced to protect Sefton’s 22-mile coastline and greenspaces. Sky Lantern and Balloon Releases

23rd September 2022

Hospital trusts’ partnership – one year on and next steps

The partnership between Southport and Ormskirk hospitals and neighbouring St Helens and Knowsley trust is one year old this week. Originally established to ensure Southport and Ormskirk could continue to provide high

23rd September 2022

Sefton’s Technology Enabled Care to showcase services with roadshow

Sefton Council’s Technology Enabled Care Solutions (TECS) team is touring the Borough showing off the latest technology and support systems available for residents with extra care needs. Starting the tour at the

23rd September 2022

Heartless thieves swipe 9 year old girl’s scooter

Heartless thieves have stolen a scooter from an innocent young girl. The theft happened on Crossens Recreational Ground near Preston New Road yesterday (Wednesday September 22nd). The expensive purple Maxi Micro scooter

22nd September 2022

Bar and restaurant plan revealed for ex Debenhams building

The grade II-listed ex Debenhams department store building in Southport is yet again the subject of major redevelopment plans. The plans include a bar, restaurant and aparthotel complex It is envisaged these

22nd September 2022

Hazardous razor blades hidden in park grass shock dog walkers

Rusted and harmful razor blades have been dumped in parks around Southport. The motive for the dangerous blades being left hidden in park grass are as yet unknown but worried dog owners

21st September 2022

Thieves target Southport Land Rover owners

Police are warning anyone who owns a Land Rover in Southport to make sure their vehicles are secured. It follows three thefts in recent weeks in the town, with the latest happening

21st September 2022

Missed Green bins won’t be collected until SATURDAY

Southport Residents who were left with overflowing green bins have been told to put them back out this weekend Following the bank holiday in place for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen

21st September 2022

Tickets nearly sold out for Fireworks spectacular

A handful of tickets are still available for the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport later this week. Following on from the success of the Food & Drink Festival and Southport

21st September 2022

Churchtown girls side boosted by community sponsor

The Churchtown Athletic Under 10s are kickstarting the season buoyed by a new kit sponsor. UK wide waste management firm Gilston Waste Management, who are based in Birkdale, have sponsored a series

18th September 2022

Southport royalists forced into motorway u-turn after lying in state closure

The queue to see the Queen lying in state has been closed due to 12 hour long queues, forcing many people to cut their historic journeys short. A number of royalists and

16th September 2022

Southport beach covered in mud as council issue car warning

The beach at Southport is too treacherous for cars to travel on, it’s been announced. Southport Beach car park remains closed after beach rangers said a thick layer of mud has covered

16th September 2022

Resort retail figures fall as cost of living bites

Retail sales in Southport and other shopping centres fell sharply in August as the rise in the cost of living put pressure on households, figures show. Across the nation face to face

16th September 2022

PCC to put your questions to Merseyside Police’s Chief Constable

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell will put the public’s questions to the Chief Constable and her senior team at their quarterly Scrutiny Meeting next week (Wednesday 21st September). This key meeting was

15th September 2022

Victim’s veneers shattered in horrific town centre attack

A mum of six stamped on her victim’s face so hard she knocked out their teeth after she falsely believed they had set up a fake social media profile in her name.

14th September 2022

Theatre cans ‘inappropriate’ Horrible Histories show

Atkinson bosses have cancelled a run of the Horrible Histories stage show in reaction to the passing of the Queen. Refunds will be issued to anyone who bought a ticket to the

14th September 2022

ASDA Southport to shut on day of Queen’s funeral

The Southport ASDA store will be shut throughout the daytime of the Queen’s funeral. All online deliveries for the day have also been rearranged. Bosses at the Central 12 superstore say they

14th September 2022

Befriending and Companionship volunteers needed throughout Sefton

Approximately 3 million people in the UK feel lonely often or always (according to the government’s Community Life Surveys from 2018-2021). Five organisations across Sefton have come together to tackle this and

14th September 2022

Ex Ainsdale rehab centre set for 130 new build homes

Sandbrook Road in Ainsdale could finally be revamped into a huge housing development after plans were approved by the council. Dozens of homes could soon be built on a former rehabilitation centre

13th September 2022

Town Hall turns Purple to honour Queen

Southport Town Hall is lit up purple this week in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The civic building will be illuminated for eight nights – this is to mark the UK wide

13th September 2022

Obituary | Frank Warner

The family of Frank Warner would like to sadly announce that he passed away on the 29 August, aged 92. Frank was well known in the local football community. Having founded the

12th September 2022

Southport mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died. The Queen passed away peacefully, aged 96, at Balmoral this afternoon having reigned for 70 years. Damien Moore MP led tributes representing Southport, calling the

8th September 2022

Sefton Conservatives call for DBS checks for councillors

Sefton Conservatives are calling for all elected councillors in the borough to be subject to a mandatory DBS check on taking office. A motion on the subject will be debated by councillors

8th September 2022

Man knocked off bike in Hillside

A man has been knocked off his motorbike following a collision in Hillside. The incident happened outside Hillside Railway Station just before 8.30am this morning. The biker, who had Learner plates on

6th September 2022

Petition launched after Bypass ‘mowing’ brings traffic to a standstill

Furious users of the Formby bypass say it’s taking hours to travel down the busy dual carriageway because of grass cutting. A petition has been launched to stop grass cutting on the

5th September 2022