Rain cancels second day of Food & Drink Festival
Heavy rain overnight has caused the cancellation of the second day of the Southport Food & Drink Festival. Sefton Council said: “Due to heavy rain overnight we’re unable to host the Southport
Crews rush to house fire 40 yards from fire station
Fire fighters in Southport could have saved petrol after dashing to a fire just forty yards away from their station. Two units from the Manchester Road Merseyside Fire and Rescue unit responded
Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis One School Blazer at a time!
Compassion Acts are delighted to announce that they have joined forces with local community group, Free Uniforms for Southport Schools (FUSS), for a project which will now be known as Uniform Hub.
Southport bars turn red for Champions League final
Bars and restaurants in Southport are turning red for the Champions League final tonight, with dozens of places being forced to turn away customers at full capacity. Food and drink outlets across
Police issue urgent appeal over missing Southport mum
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of missing Southport mum Maria Reid. Maria was last seen at Linaker Primary School at around 8.30am Wednesday 25 May and
Access to healthcare in Southport and surrounding areas over Jubilee Bank holiday weekend
As Sefton residents prepare to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, NHS leaders are sharing information on how to get healthcare help while enjoying the long bank holiday weekend. Anyone in need of
Black Eagles of South Korean Air Force announced for 2022 Southport Air Show
Southport Air Show will play host to the first UK appearance by the world-famous South Korean Air Force in more than ten years. The Asian nation’s Black Eagles aerobatic flight team, will
LFC legend to appear in unique resort show
Tickets are already selling fast for a special evening with a Liverpool FC legend in Southport. Ian Callaghan, one of the all-time Liverpool FC greats, will be appearing in a unique show
Emergency services pay tribute to “true hero” at funeral of fire officer George Taylor
George Taylor, a retired fire officer who rescued five people from a fourth-floor ledge in the Henderson’s Department Store fire on 20th June 1960 was laid to rest on Monday in a
Pontins branded “worst place I have ever been” in viral TikTok
A mum from Wales who booked a holiday with her family to the infamous Ainsdale Pontins holiday park has shared her horror holiday experience. A live ant nest, mould, rotting balcony supports,
PCC responds to launch of “Race Action Plan: Improving Policing for Black People”
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has responded to the NPCC and College of Policing’s Race Action Plan: Improving Policing for Black People released today. Emily Spurrell said: “Today’s launch of the national Race Action
Citizens 4 Good scheme honours community heroes
A scheme which honours Sefton residents who make a difference to life in their local communities has honoured its latest recipients. Citizens 4 Good aims to highlight the good deeds, kindness and
Damien Moore MP hails “seismic change” to Southport’s fortunes during Queen’s Speech debate
During the Queen’s Speech debate last week, local MP Damien Moore applauded the progress made in recent years to put Southport back on the map, and also called for more to be
Record breaking number of street parties planned for Sefton’s Jubilee celebrations
Sefton will play host to a record number of street parties where local people are celebrating next month’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. From Birkdale to Bootle and Crossens to Crosby, communities around
Shotguns and crossbows among weapons handed in under Merseyside Police firearms amnesty
Twelve shotguns, an antique revolver and two crossbows are among the haul of weapons handed in so far as part of a firearms surrender on Merseyside. The two-week surrender launched by Merseyside
Three cars involved in danger junction smash
Three cars have collided with each other near to an accident hotspot. Police have been called to the northbound lane near to the junction of Weld Road and Lulworth Road. It follows
‘Just Married!’ Tractor delights Formby bypass drivers
A newly married couple stunned drivers on the Formby bypass today in their Lamborghini wedding car. But it wasn’t quite the sleek sporty vehicle most motorists were expecting to be caught behind.
Street “stunk of cannabis” after drug farm discovered at Alexandra Road
Bypassers said Alexandra Road “stunk of cannabis” after police recovered a large drugs farm in Southport yesterday, Thursday 19 May. Officers on patrol yesterday morning noticed a strong smell of cannabis around
Stunning new images of planned Marine Lake Events Centre with consultation set to launch
Sefton Council is set to launch its public consultation on much anticipated plans for the Southport Marine Lake Events Centre and accompanying Water and Light Show. The community will shortly be invited
CRADLE Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Walk from Southport A&E to Ormskirk Hospital
As part of the CRADLE Challenge fundraiser, CRADLE Ambassadors Nikki Shield and Louise Zeniou have set their sights on walking the entire route from Southport to Ormskirk to help raise much needed
John Pugh: Liverpool fans wrong to boo national anthem
Leader of the Southport Liberal Democrat Group and former MP John Pugh has said Liverpool fans were “wrong” to boo the national anthem at last weekend’s FA Cup final. Liverpool supporters vocally
Knob Hall Lane finally resurfaced after winning national newspaper competition
Knob Hall Lane has been partially resurfaced after being nominated in a competition held by The Express newspaper. After decades of arguments between residents of the unadopted Marshside based road and the
Cost of living crisis forces Rueter’s bar closure
Sky rocketing bills and a lack of financial support have forced the closure of a popular town centre bar and grill. Rueter’s on Hoghton Street will serve its last meals on May
Police car damaged in Ainsdale crash
A motorist had a Sunday drive they’ll want to firget after crashing into a police car today. Officers in a Merseyside Police vehicle found themselves pinned against a set of railings in
Southport chip shops battered by Ukraine crisis
Fish and chip shops in Southport are feeling a major side effect of the war in Ukraine and could struggle to survive, industry leaders have warned. The National Federation of Fish Friers
Liverpool Road closed after motorcycle RTC
Police and emergency services rushed to Ainsdale this afternoon after a biker was struck in an RTC. A car collided with a motorcycle near to the Chapelhouse on Liverpool Road in Ainsdale
‘Rotted’ Southport pier needs £200k to save itself
Tourism chiefs are hoping a major cash influx of more than £200,000 will be enough to save the ‘rotting’ Southport pier. Council bosses have this week revealed in a report that a
Police open investigation after late night assault outside Scarisbrick Hotel
Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Southport in the early hours of this morning, Friday 13 May. At around 2am officers on patrol on Lord Street,
Entertainer Timmy Mallett surprises Atkinson team during coast ride
Popular 90s children’s entertainer Timmy Mallett suprised the team at the Atkinson in Southport today. The TV star is cycling around the length of mainland Britain on a special coast to coast
Council slam “unacceptable abuse” of staff over bin delays
Sefton Council’s Head of Operational In-House Services, Michelle Williams has described reported incidents of abuse aimed at refuse collection teams and reception staff by members of the public over delayed bin collections