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Landscape firm save Birkdale from ‘Sefton Scrooges’ with amazing tree

A popular landscaping company from Southport have branched out into the Christmas tree game, saying they were fed up of the council supplied small tree Birkdale Village received this year. The official

4th December 2021

Longford Road “Community Cupboard” launched with food and goods for those most in need

A kind-hearted community group has launched a street-side cupboard filled with canned foods and sundries for those most in need. One of the aims of the group is also designed to fight

3rd December 2021

Live music comes to Southport Market for Christmas

Southport Market’s winter wonderland will be open throughout most of the Christmas period with festive fun for all ages. Live music performances throughout December have now been announced on top of a

3rd December 2021

People in Sefton being urged to support local economy for Small Business Saturday

As the end of what has been another difficult year for local shops and businesses approaches, Sefton Council urging people to support Small Business tomorrow (Saturday 4th December). Cllr Marion Atkinson, Sefton

3rd December 2021

Postcode lottery on final green bin collection as Council confirms only “some” areas will be revisited

Sefton Council has confirmed that only “some” areas that did not have their green bin collected earlier this week will be revisited. Hundreds of residents who were expecting a final green bin

3rd December 2021

Bypass partially closed after rear end shunt

Drivers along the Formby Bypass are facing long journey times tonight after a car accident near Lady Green nursery. Two cars are partially blocking the southbound carriageway at the Lady Green junction,

2nd December 2021

Victims of Lulworth Road collision formally identified

Two friends who sadly died following a road traffic collision in Birkdale on Tuesday, 30 November, have been named. Marie Cunningham, aged 79, and Grace Foulds, aged 85, passed away following the

2nd December 2021

Council Cabinet member says struggling residents could be forced to choose heating or food this Winter

Cllr Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities has said that rocketing energy bills could result in some of the Borough’s families making the stark choice between eating and

2nd December 2021

Enjoy a living history lesson on Lord Street

Shoppers along Southport’s famous boulevard are being given a fantastic history lesson as they pass the iconic Grade II listed 509-515 Lord Street building, which is currently undergoing a huge restoration project.

1st December 2021

Resident owed apology from Council over green bin fiasco says John Pugh

Residents in large parts of Birkdale and central Southport were left fuming this Tuesday as Green Bins dutifully left out for emptying were ignored by Sefton Council’s refuse department. Residents learnt they

1st December 2021

Lulworth Road closed after major car crash

Dozens of emergency service crews have dashed to Birkdale this evening following a serious crash. Police, paramedics and fire crews have raced to Lulworth Road in Southport just after 5pm tonight following

30th November 2021

Two elderly females killed in Lulworth Road “tragic incident” RTC

Police are investigating a fatal collision in Birkdale this evening, Tuesday 30 November. At around 4.35pm police received a report of a collision involving a white Audi A3 and two female pedestrians

30th November 2021

Masks now compulsory in shops and on public transport in England

Face coverings are now required to use shops or public transport in England. The decision comes as the UK plans resistance to the new “omicron” covid-19 variant. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will

30th November 2021

New Sky drama filming in Birkdale this morning

A new period drama set in the 60’s is filming in Birkdale this morning. An adaptation of Nick Hornby’s novel Funny Girl, set to star Gemma Arteton, is filming outside Brough’s Butchers

30th November 2021

Council leader ‘confident’ borough’s residents and businesses will continue to protect one another through new covid variant

Cllr Ian Maher has said he is confident people across the Borough will continue to do all they can to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. Responding to the announcement on Saturday

30th November 2021

Sefton’s Eco-centre and The Atkinson team up for Christmas competition

Southport Eco Centre’s popular Christmas campaign is back this year with a new twist. Sefton Council’s Education Service has teamed up with The Atkinson and the cast of the upcoming pantomime Cinderella

30th November 2021

Swans found dead in Marine Lake amid bird flu fears

Top Scientists are asking anyone in Southport to report the finding of any dead bird as avian flu rips through the area. Last week it was reported that dead swans have been

29th November 2021

Major police presence on scene at Scarisbrick Hotel

Swarms of police officers have descended on the Scarisbrick Hotel this evening. As fancy dress partygoers adorned in circus clown makeup watched on under the hotel’s makeshift smoking area, police hurriedly surrounded

27th November 2021

Huge 60-foot tree falls in Hesketh Park

A huge tree as big as a transit van has collapsed in a Southport park. The massive tree in Hesketh Park was ripped up by its roots after winds of over 70mph

27th November 2021

LIVE | Southport counts cost of Storm Arwen battering

Hundreds of local residents have taken to social media to report significant damage to homes and businesses throughout the night due to Storm Arwen. Stay up to date with our live blog:

27th November 2021

Storm Arwen wreaks havoc across Southport

High winds caused by storm Arwen have ripped off panels from the roof of a town centre car park. Emergency services have closed off Tulketh Street in Southport this afternoon after panels

26th November 2021

Statement from Merseyside Police Commissioner following tragic deaths of two Liverpool females

Following the tragic deaths of two women in Liverpool, Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell has said “It is absolutely devastating to hear the news this morning of two lives lost in our

26th November 2021

Bispham Road light switch on event cancelled due to weather concerns

A planned switch-on event for the newly installed Bispham Road Christmas tree in Norwood has been cancelled due to weather concerns. Storm Arwen is set to batter the North-West coast throughout the

26th November 2021

Gingerbread Family Trail goes live in Southport this Saturday

Southport’s Gingerbread Family Trail starts this Saturday (27th November), with a great prize to be won! How many members of the Gingerbread Family will you be able to find? The new attraction

26th November 2021

Botanic Gardens lakeside mural to be repainted by its original artist Robert Newbiggin

Artist Robert Newbiggin has been given the green light from Sefton Council to create a replacement mural that will adorn the lakeside area of Southport’s Botanic Gardens. The current mural was painted

26th November 2021

Kew residents fed up with Tesco trolley torment

Residents in Kew are getting wheelie close breaking point in what has been dubbed the ‘Tesco trolly torment.’ Police have been drafted in after high school students began leaving upturned shopping trollies

25th November 2021

Damien Moore MP votes against social care cap amendment

Damien Moore MP, the Member of Parliament for Southport, has for only the second time since his election in 2017 voted against the Government. Last night, Mr. Moore voted against the introduction

25th November 2021

Power cut forces early closure for dozens of Town Centre businesses

Dozens of Southport town centre businesses were forced to close up shop early yesterday after a huge power cut. A number of shops, cafes and restaurants all in the town hall gardens

25th November 2021

Southport set to be battered by strong winds as weather warning confirmed

Strong winds are set to batter Southport this weekend with the arrival of Storm Arwen causing the Met Office to issue a yellow weather alert. The alert covers Southport and the surrounding

25th November 2021

Kings Gardens Pumping House set to become restaurant

Sefton Council are set to approve proposals to sell the former Pumping Station building in Kings Gardens, Southport. An agreement in principle has been reached between the local authority and a private

25th November 2021