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
Merseyside Police begin two-week firearm amnesty
Police are today, Thursday 12th May, appealing for people to hand over guns and ammunition as part of a two-week national firearms surrender. Through targeted operations and activity, firearms incidents in Merseyside
Council respond to appointment of government commissioner to review children’s services
Sefton Council have said they welcome the appointment of a government commissioner to review children’s services on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education. The review will seek to decide whether
Petition to reopen children’s A&E overnight passes 1,500 signatures
A petition to return the Children’s A&E department to 24-hour opening has passed 1,500 signatures. For the past two years the service has closed overnight, due to staffing issues primarily caused by
Police issue advice following spate of vehicle thefts in Southport
There has been a spate of vehicle thefts in the Southport area since the weekend. Cars and vans were targeted on Ashton Road, Cambridge Road and Albert Road. All the vehicles stolen
Merseyrail services from Southport severely disrupted due to broken down train
A broken down train is causing havoc on the Merseyrail Network this afternoon. While services are now returning to normal, trains from Southport have been cancelled throughout the morning. Normal service is
Damien Moore calls for resignations over “inadequate” children’s services
Southport MP Damien Moore is calling for Cllr Ian Maher, Labour Leader of Sefton Council, and Cllr Mhairi Doyle, Labour Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, to resign following a damning inspection
Man charged after West Street robbery
A man has been charged in connection with a robbery in Southport last week when three people were targeted. At around 10.30pm on Monday 2 May, it was reported two men, aged
Southport woman’s baking is fit for the Queen
A Southport woman is set to compete against a team of amateur bakers to make a pudding fit for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in a new BBC show. Recipes by five amateur
McColl’s staff face uncertain future as company searches for saviour
Hundreds of Southport workers for the McColl’s supermarket chain are still waiting to hear about the future of their jobs. Administrators are set to be appointed for the business which has 1,100
Bin collection misery enters third week
Rotting garden waste and food scraps are causing ‘an unholy stink’ say furious residents who have now been waiting more than three weeks to have their bins collected. Sefton council have made
Tommy Fleetwood helps American woman win $250k
Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood has unknowingly helped an American woman win more than a quarter of a million dollars. The resort’s golfing golden child was one of the incorrect answers in a
Southport Trinity storm to Jackson Cup victory
Southport Trinity beat Litherland REMYCA 3-0 to secure the Joseph Jackson Cup for the Southport Trinity Under 12s this weekend. After storming past their Litherland neighbours, Southport Trinity Under 12s were handed
Police launch appeal after woman sexually assaulted on Southport train
Officers investigating a sexual assault on a train between Freshfield and Southport station are today releasing CCTV images in connection. At around 10.45am on Sunday 27 March, a woman waiting on the
Council blame missed bin collections on “staff sickness” levels
Sefton Council has apologised to residents over missed bin collections, saying that they are experiencing “operational challenges” due to a higher than normal level of staff sickness absences. Residents across town have