Body found in Hesketh Park believed to be local man aged 50
Body found in Hesketh Park, Southport. Update 3pm Police believe the man is a 50 year-old from the local area but a formal identification has yet to take place. At this stage
The spanners with the banner – Sefton cock up over air show advert
The Red Arrows will not be appearing in Southport despite Sefton Council advertising otherwise around Southport. It’s meant to be one of the main gateways into Southport, so why are Sefton lying
Homeless man sets up tent on Lord Street, Southport
Homeless man sets up tent on Lord Street, Southport. A homeless man has set up a tent on Lord Street west gardens this weekend (Sunday 26 May). The homeless man has already
Unbeaten Hesketh Colts Under 9’s taste glory in R&T football tournament
Unbeaten Hesketh Colts Blue Under 9’s taste glory in R&T football tournament. Hesketh Colts Blue Under 9’s was today crowned champions of the R&T football tournament which was played Stanley High school over
Orange Lodge to parade in Southport on Monday
Orange Lodge to parade in Southport on Monday. The Liverpool Provincial Grand Orange Lodge will be parading in Southport tomorrow, Monday 29 May. This parade is for the junior members of the
Tributes pour in for tragic Saffie at Leyland chip shop
Flowers and tributes continue to pour in at the chip shop in Leyland that is run by the parents of Saffie Rose Roussos. The Plaice Fish and Chip shop on Hough Lane has
Woodlands – The One, The Only…Mr Jiggly
Woodlands – The One, The Only…Mr Jiggly We would like to introduce to you all; Jiggly. Jiggly is one of those characters who has captured the hearts of the whole team here
Car parking closures at Southport and Ainsdale beaches
Due to high tides over the bank holiday weekend, beach car parking will be closed at Southport and Ainsdale. Due to high tides, Southport Beach Car Park will be closed from Wednesday
Driving under the influence of antihistamine?
Driving under the influence of antihistamine? Drug drive test could catch out those taking hay fever medication, warn insurance firms. A new easy-to-use roadside swab test which can catch drug offenders was introduced two
Appeal to locate purse left on the 49 bus in Southport
Appeal to locate purse left on the 49 bus in Southport. A Southport resident has made appeal locate a purse after it was left on the number 49 bus between Lord street
WARNING | Man hospitalised after insect bite in Southport
Man hospitalised after insect bite in Southport. Doctors are warning people to be on their guard after a young man was hospitalised following an insect bite last night (Friday 25 May). The
Vandals smash shop window in Southport town centre
Vandals smash shop window in Southport town centre. Police are appealing for information after vandals smashed a shop window at the ono shop on Leicester street over night. A spokesperson from the shop
Serious RTC on the Tarleton bypass
Serious RTC on the Tarleton bypass . The emergency services were called to a Serious RTC on the Moss Hey Lane junction of the Tarleton Bypass following a 999 call. Rush hour drivers
Councillor’s concern about complacency of data watchdog over NHS ‘ransom’ attack.
Tony Dawson’s concern about complacency of data watchdog over NHS ‘ransom’ attack. Southport‘s local Heath Watchdog, Councillor Tony Dawson has received a response from the Information Commissioner’s Office in reply to his
Alan Lewer Confirmed As New Southport Manager
Alan Lewer joins as First Team Manager with John Durning taking post as First Team Coach Southport FC are delighted to announce Alan Lewer as the club’s new First Team Manager. Also joining
Fleetwood Hesketh Under 11’s Football trial (Sunday 26 May)
Fleetwood Hesketh Under 11’s Football trial (Sunday 26 May). On Sunday 26th May, at Meols Cop playing field between 1-3pm; the brand new Fleetwood Hesketh under 11 football team will be holding
Southport Civil Enforcement Officers – What powers do they have?
Southport Civil Enforcement Officers – What powers do they have? Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO’s) in Sefton have new powers to tackle dog fouling and littering. Many officers can now issue fixed-penalty-notices of
Crime Alert issued for Southport
Crime Alert issued Southport. A Crime Alert message for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police Burglaries Recently burglaries have taken place in The Walk, Poulton Road, Ashdown Close and Butts
Galloway’s – we can’t do it without you!
Galloway’s – we can’t do it without you! Southport based sight loss charity, Galloway’s Society for the blind, are supporting the national initiative “Volunteers Week” which takes place between the 1st and
New name and look for Formby Hall restaurant
New name and look for Formby Hall restaurant. Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa’s new look restaurant, The Fairway Grill, has launched its summer menu featuring the finest quality chargrilled steaks …
The Bold needs bands for Manchester Arena tribute night
The Bold needs bands for Manchester Arena tribute night. Staff at the Bold Hotel on Lord Street, Southport are looking for local bands and acts to come forward for an upcoming tribute
Talented KGV student competes in national poetry competition
Talented KGV student competes in national poetry competition. A TALENTED performer from KGV College has competed in a prestigious poetry recitation competition. Advanced Level student Hannah McCoy, aged 17 from Skelmersdale, competed
Lord Street sweet shop ‘JUST’ set to close today Southport
Lord Street sweet shop ‘JUST’ set to close today. Sweet memories are all that’s left at JUST Lord Street, Southport after the sugary shop shut for the final today (Friday 26 May).
Break in at Beales Department Store Southport
Break in at Beales Department Store Southport. Police are investigating a break in at Beales Department Store on Lord Street, Southport after staff opened up the shop this morning to find their
Conservative Manifesto fuels debate on FRACKING
Conservative Manifesto fuels debate on FRACKING. The new Conservative manifesto pledges to strengthen legislation to enable the government to over-ride local councils’ decisions to deny planning permission for fracking. Sefton Council voted
Yorkshire Building Society in Southport celebrates 10 years of volunteering
Yorkshire Building Society in Southport celebrates 10 years of volunteering. Yorkshire Building Society is celebrating a decade of volunteering in Southport as Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) gets underway – and is seeking
Council Proposes to Licence Private landlords in Southport
Sefton Council Proposes to Licence Private landlords in Southport. Sefton Council is seeking views on its proposals to implement licensing of private landlords across parts of the borough. The results and final
Bank holiday bomb warning: NHS officials warn England’s 27 major trauma centres to prepare for a second terrorist attack this weekend
Bank holiday bomb warning: NHS officials warn England’s 27 major trauma centres to prepare for a second terrorist attack this weekend. NHS hospitals are preparing for a possible terrorist attack this Bank Holiday
Dementia Community Roadshow parks up in Chapel Street, Southport
Dementia Community Roadshow parks up in Chapel Street, Southport. People of Southport will have the opportunity to put their questions to the experts and find out a little more about dementia on
Southport residents not to be intimidated by extra armed & unarmed police presence
Southport residents not to be intimidated by extra armed & unarmed police presence. Merseyside Police ask residents in Southport not to be intimidated by extra armed and unarmed police presence in town.