Lord Street flats evacuated over fire fear
Fire crews have been called to an apartment block on Lord Street after an alarm was tripped at around 6pm. Sparking a mass evacuation into the rainy street, residents rushed out of
Yellow weather WARNING issued for Southport – Storm Eleanor set to hit
A yellow weather warning comes has been put in place across the region tonight, as storm Eleanor hits the UK. It’s the fifth named storm of the season, and Eleanor is expected
Josh Hine Signs Southport FC Contract Extension
Following our New Year’s Day victory against Chorley, Southport born forward Josh Hine signed a contract extension with the club until the end of the season. Originally joining on a short-term deal
Gunman still at large as victim is discharged from hospital
A man who was shot in the head on Eastbank Street, Southport has now been released from hospital. Christopher Jopson was hit by a shotgun on a busy Eastbank Street on December 21,
Southport councillor calls for rail price freeze
A Southport Councillor is calling for the government to ‘get a grip’ on spiralling rail prices and introduce a complete freeze this year and look towards a sustained reduction of prices and
Suspected Southport paedophile arrested in internet sting
A suspected paedophile has been arrested in Southport, Monday 1 January 2018. Internet vigilante group One Reason who travel around the country posing as underage children to lure criminals say they have
RESULT | Southport 3-0 Chorley
Southport 3-0 Chorley – ATT: 1309 (414) 0′ – SFC – Kick Off 6′ – CFC – Sub – OFF Scott Leather ON Adam Anson 12′ – CFC – Sub – OFF
Cllr David Barton – Happy New Year 2018
Happy New Year 2018! As ever I am always only too happy to assist you all year round and should you need any support, please do not hesitate to contact me on:-
Jason Gilchrist voted Southport FC player of the month – December
Jason Gilchrist has been voted the Southport supporters’ Player of the Month for December. Jason Gilchrist signed for the Port from FC United of Manchester in November, scored four goals during the
Bingo Evening For Southport FC First Aid Station Fundraising
The club will be hosting a prize comedy bingo evening at the Southport FC to raise help raise funds for a replacement first aid station. The evening, hosted by Brendan Riley, will
Car park fire at Liverpool’s Echo Arena has destroyed all vehicle
Periodic explosions and flames shot up outside the multi-storey car park in Liverpool, which had a capacity of 1,600. A fire has broken out at a 1,600-capacity car park next to Liverpool’s
High school leavers invited to college masterclass
High school leavers and students considering A-levels are being urged to attend ‘masterclasses’ at KGV College in Southport. Staff at the college on Scarisbrick New Road will be host- ing the classes
PREVIEW | Southport V Chorley | New Years Day
There won’t be many people associated with Southport FC shedding a tear at the passing of 2017. A relegation, four managers, and almost 70 players are symbolic of what has been a
Mum needs £300 to pay inured cats bill
A Southport Mum is asking for local cat lovers to dig deep and help pay a vet bill after her pet moggy was savagely attacked. Annalise Rebecca needs £300 to pay a
Vandals smash up Albert Road bus shelter
Vandals have caused criminal damage smashing window panes on a bus shelter. The damage was caused when a window pane on bus shelter situated on Albert Road, Southport was smashed over night.
Christmas markets see surge to bring festive cheer to High Streets
New research for the Local Government Association, in partnership with NABMA Market Place, reveals that all areas studied have seen an increase in the past 12 months, and that Christmas markets are
Ex Meols Cop pupil Marc Almond receives OBE
Southport self confessed anti establishment singer Marc Almond has accepted an OBE from the Queen. Marc Almond has insisted he is still a “little bit” anti-establishment, despite accepting an OBE for services
Ampika weight loss clinic is coming back to Southport – Thursday 18th Jan
TV Personality Ampika Pickston Launches Revolutionary Weight Loss Prescription Programme ‘Skinny Jab’ at Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty. So……what actually is Skinny Jab?! UK licensed, FDA Approved. A medication based treatment prescription
Rogue landlords put on notice as government announces tough new powers
New measures to crack down on bad practices, stamp out overcrowding and improve standards for those renting in the private sector. Rogue landlords have been put on notice as government has announced today
Missing sex offender could be in Southport
Wanted: missing sex offender from Skelmersdale Have you seen missing sex offender Paul Jevons? We are appealing for information about a sex offender who has breached his notifications by failing to tell
Plea to ‘selfish’ revellers as ‘drunk tanks’ considered
NEW YEAR revellers are being reminded that the ‘NHS doesn’t stand for “National Hangover Service”’ as health bosses consider whether to roll out ‘drunk tanks’ to major cities in 2018. England NHS
New Year’s Day has been the worst day for drink drivers for the last four years
More than 119 motorists were caught drink-driving on New Year’s Day in 2017 – the most offences recorded on a single day(1). One in four (25%) drivers admit they have driven in
Examine your options and think twice before using Southport A&E
People are being urged to think twice before using Southport A&E and keep it free for the seriously ill and injured. Winter is the busiest time of year for NHS hospitals across the
Is your call a real 999 emergency?
While everyone has been enjoying their turkey and mince pies and relaxing with loved ones, for North West Ambulance Service staff, it has been business as usual with thousands of incidents responded
TRANSFERS | Clive Smith Signs For Southport
Southport FC have this afternoon completed the signing of full-back Clive Smith. The 20-year-old has played in the Scottish Premiership with St Johnstone having progressed through the youth set-up at Preston North
Merseyside Police stopped a car on the bypass and ended up with 5 traffic offences including a firearms offence
Merseyside Police stopped a car on the Formby bypass/Thornton when they realised that three of the occupants of this car were not wearing seatbelts. The car also showed up as having no
Police scramble to recover “accident waiting to happen”
A white van was abandoned without trace of its owner on an unlit stretch of country road, Thursday 28 December. The “accident waiting to happen”, as described by a frightened motorist who
Win a FAMILY ticket to Cinderella at Southport Theatre – Weds 3rd January
Join us for Cinderella, the most magical pantomime of them all, at Southport Theatre this Christmas. Always a favourite with families and groups alike, this rags-to-riches (and back to rags!) tale is
Snow alert issued for drivers in the North
Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on journeys on Friday 29 December after Highways England issued a severe weather alert for the North. With snow forecast for the
Weld road closed after pensioners hit by car
Emergency services have closed off part of Weld Road after two elderly pensioners were struck and injured, Paramedics and police rushed to the scene near to the Birkdale Wine Rack after reports