Coastal road reopened after rush hour smash
Traffic has now started to move again after an accident on the coast road. Police have closed one lane to Southport bound traffic causing major delays after a smash between Pontins and
Southport BID will be bring back the CHILLI festival this year!
After a great first year, the Chilli Festival is back Saturday June 16. Entry for the festival is free of charge and the fiesta will take place from 10am – 5.30pm at
Missing 50-year-old man could be in Southport
Merseyside Police is appealing for information to help trace a missing 50-year-old man from Kirkby, Merseyside. Colin Bamber was last seen on 3 January 2018, on Tithebarn Lane, Kirkby. Extensive enquiries have
SOUTHPORT – Don’t fall for Fly Tipping Friday
Don’t fall for Fly Tipping Friday Councils are bracing themselves for Fly Tipping Friday on 5 January – believed by experts to be Britain’s biggest day for illegal dumping of unwanted goods
Year of the Coast thanks!
Sefton Council want to say a massive ‘Thank You’ to the thousands of residents, volunteers, tourists and staff who have helped make 2017 a fantastic Year of the Coast. In January 2017,
Southport Market fails to cut the MUSTARD
Mustard House Cafe in Southport Market has now closed. Fellow traders came to work this morning (Wednesday 3 January) to find that all the tables chairs and equipment had been removed overnight.
Hit and run driver causes bollard fire
A hit and run driver speeding through Preston New Road has struck a traffic island leading to an electrical fire, Wednesday 3 January. The driver sped Off forwards Southport and fire crews
Southport Pier now CLOSED for improvement works
A section of Southport Pier will be temporarily closed from January 3, 2018 to allow contractors to begin the second phase of its £2.9m improvement works. The landward section of the pier, between Ocean
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