Formby mum tipped to win Pride of Britain award
A Formby resident who has tirelessly campaigned against knife crime for years after the death of her much loved brother is now tipped to win a prestigious Pride Of Britain award. Laura
Pizza giant wants of serious allergy risk in contaminated sauces
Pizza giant Dominos is telling everyone who has ordered from their takeaway over the last week to be aware some of their sauces could pose a serious health and safety threat. Anyone
Police dog viciously attacked in Southport riots “forced to retire”
A police dog that was injured in the Southport riots has been forced to retire, police say. Police Dog Zoe suffered horrific injuries to her leg in the attack when vicious rioters
Southport Mosque to host community open day on Sunday
In a gesture of openness and community integration, the Light Foundation & Southport Islamic Society Mosque is set to host an Open Day and Guided Tour on Sunday, September 15, 2024. This
Fuegos Mexican shuts as owner takes decision with ‘heavy heart’
A popular town centre restaurant has shut its doors for the final time. Fuego’s Mexican restaurant on Stanley Street closed with short notice this weekend as the owner declared he made the
Southport actor and Coronation Street star passes away
Southport actor Kenneth Cope has passed away at the age of 93. Mr Cope, who lived in the town centre, was a well known Film and TV star and recently starred in
Councillors set to pay tribute to Hart Street victims
Sefton’s Councillors are expected to pay tribute to the victims of the Hart Street attack this evening, at an extraordinary meeting at Southport Town Hall. Councillors are expected to pass a motion
Two arrested in Southport: drugs, cash, and electric bikes seized
Police have arrested two men and seized suspected drugs, cash and electric bikes following an incident in Southport on Monday, 9 September. At around 4pm, a report was received of two males
Southport UFC fighter dedicates Vegas win to Hart Street victims
A UFC fighter who has just won a challenging fight in America has dedicated his victory to the memory of the three girls killed in the Hart Street tragedy. Nathan Fletcher defeated
Hollywood legend plans to bring show to Southport in response to tragedy
Hollywood superstar Ian McKellen says he wants to bring his troupe to Southport following the tragedy of July 2024. McKellen told The Times that he wants to take Player Kings, a production
Southport’s Hesketh Park begins £850,000 improvement works
Improvement works to Southport’s popular Hesketh Park, made possible by a generous bequest are underway. In 2023, Sefton Council was notified of a generous bequest of £850,000 for improvements to the park
Conservative leader urges Sefton to keep 25% single person tax discount
Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast, is calling on Sefton Council to commit to retaining the 25% sole occupancy Council Tax discount and asking Southport’s Labour MP Patrick Hurley to
British Musical Fireworks Championship tickets selling fast
Tickets are still available for the 2024 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport later this month (Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September.) The hard working Tourism team at Sefton Council are busy
Broadhursts bookshop announces shock permanent closure
One of Southport’s oldest independent book sellers has announced its shock sudden closure. Broadhursts Bookshop closes this evening with immediate effect and staff have been made redundant. Anyone who had books on
Compensation available for Merseyside residents and businesses affected by riots
Homeowners and businesses affected by the riots earlier this month are being encouraged to seek compensation by the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Emily Spurrell is encouraging all those who suffered losses
Southport celebrates as Worlds oldest man turns 112
A Southport resident is celebrating his 112th birthday today, cementing his position as the world’s oldest living man. John Tinniswood, who made national headlines for saying the secret to a long life
Southport brothers tackle triathlon for family friend fighting for his life
Two brothers from Southport have taken on a gruelling triathlon to raise funds for a family friend who is fighting for his life in hospital. The man, named locally as Cole, is
Statement from family of Elsie Dot Stancombe
This statement has been released by the family of Elsie on the morning of her funeral today, Friday 23 August, which they want to be known as ‘Elsie’s Special Day.’ Elsie embraced
Residents warned of ‘severe’ bin collection issues due to council staff shortage
People in Southport are being warned their bin collections could face ‘severe’ issues over the next few weeks due to staff shortages. The bin collection service, supplied by Sefton Council, is once
COMMENT | King’s visit provided welcome relief during troubled times
In the wake of unimaginable loss, Southport has found itself navigating a storm of trauma, grief and unrest. A horrific attack on children. The eruption of anger and violence on our streets.
Police on alert following overnight thefts from vehicles
Southport residents are on high alert following a series of overnight thefts from vehicles in several local areas. Merseyside Police has issued a warning and is seeking public assistance in their ongoing
High Park man jailed for two years for throwing bricks at police
A twenty year old man from High Park is now beginning a two and a half year prison term for his part in the Southport riots. Tom Neblett was one of four
Formby High School celebrates record-breaking A-Level results
Formby High School is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our Sixth-Form students in the 2024 examinations. Their hard work, resilience, and determination have propelled them to unprecedented success, building on
Southport man remains in serious condition as police charge two men over promenade bike theft
Detectives have charged two men in connection with an incident in Southport on the evening of Friday 19 July. We were contacted at 8.25pm after a 20-year-old man reportedly fell from the
Local Conservatives push for government funding clarity
The Leader of the Sefton Conservative Group, Councillor Mike Prendergast, and his Dukes Ward colleague, Sir Ron Watson, are calling for the local Labour councillors and MPs to seek immediate clarification from
Council leader backs police commitment to dealing with hate crime
Sefton Council leader Cllr Marion Atkinson has backed the Merseyside Police’s commitment to dealing with incidents of hate crime. Merseyside Police state they believe hate crimes are being under-reported. Following the recent
Boy, 12, becomes latest charged for alleged role in Southport riots
A 12-year-old boy has become the youngest person to be charged over the riots that broke out earlier this month. The youth, who cannot be named because of his age, has been
Bebe King’s family pay heartfelt tribute to their ‘shimmering star’
The parents of Bebe King, Lauren and Ben King, have issued the following tribute to Bebe and all those involved in the tragic events of Monday 29 July “On Monday, the 29th
Southport man jailed for two and a half years for part in riots
In a televised sentencing today a Crown Court judge has handed down a 32-month jail term to a man found to have played a role in the riots in Southport last week.
Two more men arrested in connection with violent disorder
Detectives have arrested two more people following violent disorder in Southport last week. A 46-year-old man from Bootle and a 20-year-old from Southport have both been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder