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Trio arrested after neighbours hear noises in empty house

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a reported break-in at a house in Birkdale. At around 11pm last night, Thursday 13 February, it was reported that someone had

14th February 2025

Police launch CCTV appeal after security guard tackled trying to stop Tesco robbery

Police have released CCTV images of two men who could have information following a robbery at a supermarket in Formby. At around 8.15pm on Saturday 25 January, it was reported that two

13th February 2025

Families of Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King speak out in first media interview

The families of Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King have given an emotional first interview to media. In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Times the families opened up on the last

8th February 2025

Therapy dog who helped calm Southport first responders to appear at Crufts

A therapy dog who has spent the last year bringing smiles to the faces of police officers and first responders involved in the Southport attack will now put its skills to the

8th February 2025

CCTV enquiries underway after failed ATM raid in Churchtown

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted theft of an ATM in Southport. Emergency services were contacted at 9.45pm last night, Thursday 6 February, following reports two males were attempting

7th February 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Hart Street families at KGV

The Prime Minister has been in Southport this morning to meet with families affected by the 2024 Hart Street tragedy. Keir Starmer and his aides held a private meeting with families at

6th February 2025

Man charged with child sex offences in Southport

Detectives investigating a reported child sex offences have charged a man from Southport. Police received a report that a man had engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl on Friday 31

6th February 2025

Hesketh Park junior parkrun praised for creating accessible atmosphere for young Southport parkrunner

The parents of a young parkrunner from Southport, have praised the Hesketh Park junior parkrun team for the inclusive environment they create for their autistic son, Albie. Albie is a running fanatic

5th February 2025

Marine Lake manhunt ends after police arrest 29 year old man

Police have said a manhunt sparked after a car ended up crashing into Marine Lake is now over. Officers have arrested a 29 year old male after a nearly day long hunt

1st February 2025

Desperate search for driver launched after car smashes into Marine Lake

Police are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Southport in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 1 February. At around 3.50am, a Mercedes collided into barriers

1st February 2025

Man charged after seven bikes stolen from cycle shop

A Southport man has been charged after a bike was found to be stolen from a shop in Southport. It was reported that in the early hours of Wednesday 29 January, seven

31st January 2025

Young Southport coach takes charge at Turkey side

A Southport born football coach has this week become England’s youngest First-Team coach in Europe’s Top 10 Leagues Kieron Lovelady has been appointmented at Turkish Süper Lig club Adana Demirspor after leaving

31st January 2025

Southport MP pushes for reopening of Burscough Curves rail link

Patrick Hurley, MP for Southport, is calling for the reinstatement of the Burscough Curves, a key project that would enhance rail connections in Southport, Ormskirk, and surrounding areas. The proposal seeks to

30th January 2025

Police respond to break in at bespoke bike shop

A bespoke bike shop that sells high end top quality bikes has been broken into. Police have sealed off the Southport Cycles bike shop on Shakespeare Street this morning (Wednesday January 29th).

29th January 2025

Primary Head Teachers of Bebe, Alice and Elsie release new tributes

The Head Teachers of Elsie-Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice da Silva Aguiar have each issued heartfelt tributes to their pupils. Jennifer Septhon, Head Teacher of Farnborough Road Infants School directly addressed

24th January 2025

Town Centre road closed after storm caused roof collapse

Fire crews have closed off a road in Southport Town Centre after storm damage caused a roof to partially collapse. Emergency services have stopped people from entering Post Office Avenue and businesses

24th January 2025

Wigan man jailed for Southport riot is 100th Merseyside disorder conviction

The 100th person has been sentenced in court in connection with violent disorder in Merseyside last summer. Peter Fairhurst, 33, of Scot Lane, in Wigan, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday

22nd January 2025

Patrick Hurley: Guilty plea a milestone to recovery

A statement from Patrick Hurley MP: “Today’s guilty plea brings us a step closer to justice for the victims and their families affected by the hideous atrocity in Southport on July 29,

20th January 2025

Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to murder in Southport trial

The man who murdered three young girls in Southport last summer has now plead guilty to the crime. Axel Rudakubana changed his plea on Monday morning in a shock twist at Liverpool

20th January 2025

Restoration underway for Southport’s former Leo’s Bar on Nevill Street

A dilapidated building that put a historic Southport street at risk of turning into an eyesore will now be saved thanks to its new owners and Sefton Council. The former Leo’s Bar

17th January 2025

Attorney General issues advice to social media users ahead of Axel Rudakubana trial

The UK’s Attorney General issues a reminder about commenting on the trial of Axel Rudakubana and risks of being in contempt of court. Axel Rudakubana has been charged with 16 offences including

16th January 2025

Lucky cops sniff out Formby whiskey thieves

A chance traffic stop by officers in Waterloo yesterday (Monday 13 January) led them to find 10 bottles of whiskey stolen from a shop in Formby minutes earlier. The officers had spotted

14th January 2025

Southport influencer hit with driving ban after doing 93mph on motorway

A Southport mum and successful social media influencer guru has been banned from driving after being caught speeding on the motorway. Magistrates said they would not spare Lucia Campolucci-Bordi, 32, from a

14th January 2025

Hesketh Bank man jailed for inappropriate behaviour towards young girls

A man has been jailed for inappropriate behaviour towards a teenage girl in a Southport shop. On Thursday 9 January a 15-year-old girl was with her friend in B&M at Central 12

13th January 2025

Bolton man charged over Hillside Pizza Parlour damage

Police have charged a 34-year-old man with stalking and criminal damage after a pizza parlour was targeted in a string of incidents which shocked staff and customers alike. Colin Cooper, of Waterside

7th January 2025

£5.6mn funding announced for Southport’s post-tragedy recovery

At least £5.6 Million will be spent on aiding the recovery of Southport, with the majority of funds being used to support schools around the town, those impacted by both events, local

6th January 2025

Air ambulance lands in Marine Gate after serious incident

An air ambulance has landed on the lawns of Marine Gate Mansions in Southport this afternoon following a serious incident in the town centre. Emergency services are understood to have been called

4th January 2025

Tickets now on sale for Volare restaurant charity lunch

One of Southport’s most popular restaurants is set to host a charity afternoon to raise funds for Alder Hey. Volare on Lord Street will open its doors from 12pm-4pm on Thursday, February

3rd January 2025

Businesses left with rubbish headache as bins overflow

An annual council shutdown is causing a headache for businesses and residents alike across Southport with some bins not set to be emptied for at least another week. One Birkdale Village business

31st December 2024

CCTV appeal after rape in Southport pub

*This story contains details of a sexual assault. Links to support services are listed at the bottom of this article* Detectives investigating a rape in Southport in the early hours of Friday

29th December 2024