Dog stolen in Formby burglary
Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a report of a dog being stolen during a car key burglary in Formby on Saturday, 4 November 2017. Officers were called to a report
Nearly one hour wait for injured cyclist in Southport
A cyclist had to wait nearly an hour for an ambulance after she fell off her bike on a Preston New Road roundabout (Monday 6 November 2017). The cyclist, believed to be
Southport BID Halloween festival huge success
The Southport BID Halloween festival ran from the 20th-31st of October and visitors came from all over the region to enjoy four days of great activities around town! The festival kicked off
Industrial action by Arriva drivers in North West England
Arriva North West is disappointed to announce planned industrial action by drivers and engineers. The next 24 hour strike will be Monday 6th November 2017. Strike action for Monday 6th November to
Remembrance Day Service in Southport – Sunday, November 12
The Mayor of Sefton, councillors and council officers will all attend Remembrance Day services taking place across the borough. They will all remember those who died in conflict at services being held
Lidl launch TWO pink gins for Christmas 2017 – costing £11.99
By now, you’ll have realised gin is the big craze of autumn/winter 2017. You can’t seem to move for adverts for the stuff, with the spirit now boasting its very own festivals
Driving after taking THESE prescription drugs could see you banned
NEARLY four motorists are being taken off the road every day in the UK for drug driving, official figures revealed. This means that around 1,440 motorists are being convicted every year for
Call to relax parking enforcement and give motorists a final warning
A call has been made for a new, more lenient car parking enforcement system to be introduced by Sefton Council following a series of incidents of incorrect fines. Cllr David Barton, who
Sunday shoppers fume after Asda shunt stops traffic
Sunday drivers are fuming after their big Shop ended in a shunt this morning. Traffic was brought to a standstill on Derby Road near Asda after an eager black Porsche jumped the
Southport Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal
With Christmas just around the corner we would like to remind you that The Salvation Army collect new toys/books/teddy’s/colouring books/coloured pencils.. etc for the children of Southport who are most likely not
Police issue dispersal zone to boot yobs out of town centre
Merseyside Police have issued an anti gang dispersal order in Southport. A dispersal zone will be in place from 6pm (Fri 3rd Nov) until 5:59pm on Sun 5th Nov in the town
Rough sleepers forced to shelter in cage
Rough sleepers have torn through metal fencing which is supposed to act as deterant on a Victorian shelter on Park Road West. Rough sleepers who often choose to brave the bad weather
Southport 2 North Ferriby United 2
Southport under the leadership of Kevin Davies have now gone 3 games without a win after a 2-2 draw with North Ferriby at home today, Saturday 4 November 2017. Full match report
The ASDA Foundation have awarded £999.80 to Southport Trinity
The ASDA Foundation have awarded £999.80 to Southport Trinity AFC. Community Champion Sharon Gregory-Wareing has been working with the junior football club to secure the funding so they could purchase the full
The ASDA Foundation have awarded £999.80 to Southport Trinity
The ASDA Foundation have awarded £999.80 to Southport Trinity AFC. Community Champion Sharon Gregory-Wareing has been working with the junior football club to secure the funding so they could purchase the full
Vandals smash up Bedford Park AGAIN!
Vandals have attacked the veteran’s sports club situated on Bedford Park in Birkdale overnight. Veterans club member Simon Wells said: “How could anyone take pleasure in ruining a facility that gives older
Lancaster Court Home is Rated ‘Good’ All Round
The Care Quality Commission has issued a glowing report on the Lancaster Court EMI care home on Lancaster Road in West Birkdale. Local Councillor Tony Dawson says: “If you read this report
Josh Hine Signs From Warrington
Southport have completed the permanent transfer of 26-year-old Forward Josh Hine from Warrington Town. Joining for his third spell at the club, Josh played for the Sandgrounders at youth level, before re-joining
MP slams the Cremation of Ian Brady in Southport
Southport MP Damien Moore has branded the decision to cremate Ian Brady’s body in Southport as “completely inappropriate and disrespectful to the residents of Southport”. His comments follow as it emerged the
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – A smile breeds a smile
Woodlands – A smile breeds a smile If you are a regular follower of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary you will know that whilst being a very rewarding organisation to be a part of,
Distraught mum to remove headstone after Brady burning
A distraught mum says she’s going to remove her daughters headstone from Southport crematorium because of Ian Brady. Sefton Council were legally forced to cremate the remains of the moors murderer in
Shoppers stumped by Trump tat on shelves
He may not have made The Open but Donald Trump’s merchandise is slowly finding its way into shop shelves in Southport. Shocked shoppers could hardly believe their eyes when Trump branded golf
Letter to the editor | Scum terrorising Southport
An open letter to the vandals of Southport. I am frankly disgusted that your idea of fun involves smashing windows under the cover of darkness and cheap Halloween masks. I can only
PREVIEW | Southport V North Ferriby United
By Christy Byrne Having finally experienced some late joy last weekend Southport head into this weekend with renewed optimism. After conceding late in their last two games, Nathan Lowe’s last gasp penalty
MP helps Southport charity secure rate relief Sefton MBC
MP helps Southport charity secure rate relief Sefton MBC Southport MP Damien Moore has helped secure Southport based charity, Home-Start, a rate relief worth thousands of pounds from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.
Sefton statement following Ian Brady Southport Cremation
Margaret Carney, Sefton Council’s Chief Executive, said: “The High Court ordered us to cremate the remains of Ian Brady because he died within the Sefton borough boundary. “In complying with this Order
Pregnant women in Southport urged to get their flu jab
Pregnant women across the borough are being urged by Sefton Council, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG to make sure they get the flu jab
Pugh storms in as Labour Bubble Bursts in Southport
Pugh storms in as Labour Bubble Bursts in Southport Southport‘s former Lib Dem MP Dr John Pugh stormed back to local politics last night with a monumental victory in the town’s Dukes
Moors murderer Ian Brady buried at sea after Southport cremation
The Moors murderer Ian Brady has been secretly cremated and his ashes disposed of at sea in the middle of the night, it has been confirmed. The child killer, who used the name Ian
Meado man prevents meat cleaver massacre
A drunken lout has been caught on camera jumping over a kebab house counter and trying to use a mea cleaver as a weapon. The male, wearing a light blue hooded coat,