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Fitness fanatics take on charity boot camp for Elsie Dot

Fitness lovers in Southport will take on a gruelling three hour exercise bootcamp later this month to raise thousands for the Elsie Dot Story. Elsie tragically lost her life in the July

14th November 2024

Man charged with assaults and hate crime following Southport incident

Merseyside Police have charged a man with assault and hate crime following an incident in Southport on Saturday, 9 November. At around 2.25pm, police were called to reports of an assault at

11th November 2024

Heartfelt tributes paid to ‘legendary’ Graham Suthren

Tributes have been paid to ‘real gentleman’ Graham Suthren who has sadly passed away in Southport. The former Southport Rugby Club head coach and local legend passed away peacefully at home and

6th November 2024

Person hit by train between Southport and Formby as rail journeys suspended

British Transport Police and emergency services are currently dealing with an incident on the railway line between Southport and Formby. Merseyrail have confirmed a person has been struck by a train on

4th November 2024

Sexual assault victims speak out after attacker handed six year jail term

A man has been jailed for six years after sexually assaulting two women in Southport. Peter Hudson, 52, of Cranfield Drive, in Cheshire, was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault

4th November 2024

Sefton Council celebrates Windrush legacy in Black History Month event

Sefton Council was pleased to host a special Black History Month event in Southport on Tuesday 22nd October in collaboration with SACHA (Southport African & Caribbean Heritage Association). At the ‘Lessons from

31st October 2024

Crown Prosecution Service clarifies legal process in Southport murder case

The Crown Prosecution Service has sought to explain the legal process in a criminal trial after new developments in the Southport case were made public. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes criminal

30th October 2024

Police announce precautionary dispersal zones ahead of Halloween

As in previous years, precautionary Dispersal Zones have been put in place across Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween and Bonfire period. A total of ten dispersal orders are in

30th October 2024

Thousands call for action in petition delivered to Patrick Hurley over fuel payment cuts

A copy of a Conservative petition signed by hundreds of thousands of people has been sent to the Labour Party in Southport calling on them to restore Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners.

30th October 2024

Town centre broken paving is ‘accident waiting to happen’

Shattered and cracked paving slabs in Southport town centre are an ‘accident waiting to happen’ say furious residents. Complaining on social media furious presents have shared a series of images of broken,

29th October 2024

Police execute warrants in Southport as part of county lines drug crackdown

A two-day operation targeting suspected county lines drug operations has resulted in a number of arrests and 23 vulnerable children and adults being protected from future harm. The operation (23 and 24

28th October 2024

Churchtown residents told to stay alert over burglary fears

Residents in Churchtown have been told to stay alert after a man was seen acting suspiciously in residential gardens in the early hours of the morning. Homeowners in the Larkfield Lane and

28th October 2024

Police release images of three men after Southport stabbing

Police have issued images of three men we would like to speak to following a stabbing in Southport town centre last Friday night, 18 October. At around 12.40am on Saturday 19 October,

25th October 2024

Southport man jailed for creating digitally altered pornographic images of children and women

A man from Southport has been jailed for multiple sex offences, including creating and sharing digitally altered pornographic images of children and women – known more commonly as ‘deepfakes’. Karl Marshall, 47,

23rd October 2024

Abandoned deaf dog starts new life on Southport sign language course

A deaf dog that was found abandoned in Bradford has now begun a new life in Southport. The poor pup, Polo, had her ears clipped in an illegal procedure when she was

23rd October 2024

Formby mum fighting knife crime narrowly misses out on national Pride Of Britain accolade

A Formby mum who has been hailed for her campaign to tackle knife crime in the North West says she is immensely proud despite narrowly missing out on a national Pride Of

22nd October 2024

Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach

World War Two bomb blown up on Ainsdale beach

Police detonated a wartime bomb on Ainsdale beach today after it was discovered on a building site in Bootle. Officers say the World War Two bomb was found at a construction site

22nd October 2024

Young man ‘stabbed’ in back at town centre pub

Detectives are appealing for information after a stabbing in Southport town centre on Friday night, 18 October. At around 12.40am on Saturday 19 October, a man in his 20s attended hospital with

22nd October 2024

Elsie Dot’s family launch charity trust to continue much loved daughters legacy

The family of Elsie Dot Stancombe have launched a charity trust in memory of their daughter. Elsie tragically lost her life in the July 2024 Southport attacks alongside Bebe King and Alice

21st October 2024

Dozens of historic Formby High sex abuse victims say they are being denied justice

Lawyers acting for dozens of former pupils who say they were sexually abused by a school teacher have said they are being denied justice after a local authority declined to accept liability.

16th October 2024

Southport man who threw missiles at police jailed for 20 months

A man has been sentenced for his role in violent disorder in Southport after he was identified on CCTV footage throwing missiles at officers. Harry Conway, aged 20, of Vivian Drive, in

16th October 2024

Rugby players rescue remote for stranded Southport pensioner

Two kindhearted rugby players from Southport Rugby Club were given a training session with a difference this week after coaches sent them to the aid of a local pensioner. Southport Rugby Club

15th October 2024

People asked to take down pink ribbons outside their homes

Sefton Council is writing to private properties and businesses from today (Monday October 14th) to ask them to remove any remaining temporary tributes they may have on display. Communities around Sefton and

14th October 2024

Southport Mosque rioter jailed for 50 months – longest sentence yet

The longest prison sentence so far for Merseyside disorder has been handed to a man from Litherland after he was jailed today for four years and two months. Lukas Allen, 23, of

11th October 2024

Patrick Hurley speaks out on the closure of Sandpipers respite centre

After the news of the closure of both Sandpipers respite centre and the charity Revitalise, Patrick Hurley MP has expressed concern and disappointment for the families and individuals with complex care needs

11th October 2024

Lights, Camera and Action for demolition team as they rescue historic Theatre memorabilia

Historically important film projectors have been rescued from the former Southport Theatre by Sefton Council and partners working on the Marine Lake Events Centre project. Three huge projectors had to be carefully

11th October 2024

Police investigating after body found in Hesketh Park

Emergency services were called to Hesketh Park in Southport early this morning following the discovery of a man’s body. Merseyside Police have confirmed that they received a report at around 5:30 am

11th October 2024

Conservative group leader slams Labour MP’s plan for Southport pier ownership transfer

Following calls from Southport’s Labour MP to transfer ownership and responsibility away from Southport, Mike Prendergast, Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, has called the plans “ridiculous” and “straight from the socialist

11th October 2024

Princess Kate surprises Southport families as Royals offers their continued support

Southport had its second royal visit in nearly as many months today after the Prince and Princess of Wales met with victims of the Southport tragedy. William and Catherine are understood to

10th October 2024

Southport Mosque rioter jailed for 28 months

A man from Southport has been jailed for two years and four months for his role in the violent disorder outside of Southport Mosque in July. Martin Taylor, 39, of Montgomery Avenue,

10th October 2024