Southport PCSO’s arrest drunken disorderly boy
A teenaged boy was arrested on Saturday 23rd December by Southport PCSO’s being drunk and disorderly. This was following a report of ASB in the Eastbank Street area of the town centre. KFC
Help available for coping with eating disorders over Christmas
The NHS has partnered with leading eating disorder charity, Beat, to provide guidance and support to people suffering from eating disorders, over the Christmas season. The festive period can be particularly challenging
RESULT| Southport 0-4 Park Avenue
Another pathetic performance sees the Southport crash 0-4 at home to Bradford PA. Southport 0-4 Bradford Park Avenue – Att 834 (45 away) 0′ – BPAFC – Kick Off 24′ – BPAFC
Police investigate car thefts in Ainsdale
A number of vehicles have been targeted by thieves operating in Formby and Ainsdale. They gained entry to the cars before stealing items from them. Two incidents were reported at car parks
Ormskirk CCTV Appeal following Food Warehouse theft
Do you know this person? Or maybe this person is you? Either way, police are looking to identify this person in relation to a theft at Iceland Food Warehouse, Ormskirk on 08/12/2017.
MATCH PREVIEW | Southport v Bradford Park Avenue
Christmas dinner will taste a lot better for everyone at Southport if the seemingly eternal wait for a win finally comes to an end against Bradford Park Avenue at the Merseyrail Community
Blue UK passport to return after EU exit
The cover of the UK passport will be returning to blue after the UK leaves the European Union, the Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis has announced. After Brexit, the UK travel document will no
Police hunt mystery man in Southport shooting
Police would like to speak to a male in connection with a firearms offence in Eastbank Street Southport on Thursday, 21 December 2017. He is described as a white male, approx. 5’11”
Jon McCarthy Appointed Assistant Manager
The club is delighted to announce Jon McCarthy has joined Southport FC as Assistant Manager. Jon made over 700 career league appearances as a player, as well as 18 appearances for Northern
Appeal after fatal RTC in Ormskirk
We are appealing for information after a man has died following a collision in Ormskirk this morning (Friday 22nd December). At around 8am on Friday 22nd December, we were called to reports
Police hunt mystery man in Southport shooting
Police would like to speak to a male in connection with a firearms offence in Eastbank Street Southport on Thursday, 21 December 2017. He is described as a white male, approx. 5’11”
Boy racers abandon car on muddy beach
Boy racers who ignored warning signs not to take their car on the North side of Southport beach have found themselves in a sticky situation Early morning dog walkers discovered the abandoned
Merseyside Police Christmas drink and drug driving campaign – ‘What’s the Cost?’
Merseyside Police has already launched its annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign, urging motorists to think about ‘What’s the Cost?’ Officers from the Roads Policing Unit and colleagues across the force
February Start for Governing Body Meetings
Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Sefton have announced new dates for their first governing body meetings of 2018. NHS South Sefton CCG will now hold its first meeting on Thursday 1 February
Southport dementia service pays a festive tribute to careers
A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia staged a musical double celebration to herald the start of the festive season this week. The afternoon party at Brookdale Resource Centre in Ainsdale
Woodlands – Merry Christmas
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary have closed the doors on their open days for this year and went out on a very wet and considerably cold Sunday morning last week for their Winter Market.
Sefton Council to close Southport Pier 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,
Southport dementia service pays a festive tribute to careers
A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia staged a musical double celebration to herald the start of the festive season this week. The afternoon party at Brookdale Resource Centre
CCTV Appeal after 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Southport station
Teenager sexually assaulted at Southport station Do you know who this man is? Officers would like to speak with him after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Southport station. The assault
UPDATE – Armed police swoop in Southport after alleged ‘gunman’ spotted
UPDATE 3pm Armed police have arrested a man in Southport town centre in connection with today’s shooting. The victim remains in hospital. Updates to follow. Manhunt after targeted shooting in Southport Town
CCTV Appeal | Man threatened with knife at Birkdale Station
Do you recognise this teenager? We’d like to speak to him in connection with an incident at Birkdale station, in which a man was threatened with a kitchen knife. The victim –
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals help give the organ donation message a much needed lift
…almost 200 patients awaiting life saving donations across Merseyside and West Lancs Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are working in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant to promote organ donation to all its
Vandals attack Birkdale village fruit and veg store
A popular Birkdale village fruit and veg store have received an unwanted early Christmas present when vandals threw cobble stones through their shop window. The incident which could have only happened between
Police appeal to help find missing Southport woman
Merseyside Police is appealing for information to help trace a missing 60-year-old woman. Merseyside Police is re-appealing for information to help trace a missing 60-year-old woman, last seen on Thursday. Lizabeth Weeks,
Overcharging e-cigarettes can cause fires
Firefighters have issued a warning about the fire risk from using and charging e-cigarettes. This follows a sharp increase in the number of fire incidents in the region attended by Merseyside Fire
ANOTHER woman robbed in Southport town centre
A thief robbed a woman’s handbag in Southport town centre – before making off on a bike. This incident took place at approximately 5:40pm on Victoria Street, Monday, December 2018. A spokesperson
Merseyside police urge you to protect your property this Christmas
Protect your property this Christmas Christmas can be a time of rich pickings for burglars at your expense. The following are a few suggestions to help you to protect your property. A
Christmas lights synchronised to music – A must see family spectacular!
Shows every night at 4pm every hour and half hour until 9pm. Please come and support #Freshfields Animal Rescue. Christmas lights synchronised to music. Show runs 4-9pm daily 13th Dec 2017 to 1st Jan
Formby Library play host to Lord Street history talk
The history of Lord Street, Southport will be the topic for the latest monthly talk taking place at Formby Library on Tuesday January 9. The mile long Victorian thoroughfare, said to have
A Southport Councillor leads grot spot crusade
A councillor is pressing ahead with his drive to clean up Southport in a bid to attract more shoppers and investors. Cllr David Barton, who represents Dukes Ward, said work was vital