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Southport MP urges government to take over ownership of crumbling Southport Pier

The Southport MP has said the Labour Government need to take over running all remaining piers in the country, including Southport’s. The towns Pier has been ‘temporarily’ closed since late 2022 and

10th October 2024

Councillor resigns after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children

A former Mayor has finally resigned from his seat as a Sefton councillor after a public campaign to remove him from office. Paul Tweed has officially resigned as a councillor after he

9th October 2024

Southport man charged with drug offences

A man has been charged with drug offences following a stop search in Southport. Officers from Project Medusa were on patrol along the Promenade in Southport when they noticed a man acting

9th October 2024

Council to allocate further £2.4m for cost-of-living assistance

Sefton Council will be using over £2.4 million from the national Household Support Fund (HSF) to support people across the Borough this winter. Recently, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz

8th October 2024

Police charge 23 year old Southport man after July riots

Two more people have been charged and another arrest made in connection with disorder in Merseyside. Harry Holmes-Moore, 23, of Zetland Street, in Southport, has been charged with violent disorder in Southport.

7th October 2024

Police seek identity of man as part of investigation into alleged Birkdale rape

Do you know this man? Detectives investigating a sexual offence in Birkdale think he may have information to assist. On Sunday 19 May, a woman reported that she had been the victim

4th October 2024

Sitting Sefton councillor pleads guilty to making indecent images of children

A former Sefton mayor and sitting councillor has been asked to resign after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children. Councillor Paul Tweed, who represents the Litherland ward, appeared in court

2nd October 2024

Scammers sell tickets for fake Southport business event

A scam alert has been issued to businesses who may have been asked to buy tickets for a workshop in Southport. Sefton Council say they have been made aware of a scam

1st October 2024

Dobbie’s Southport saved from garden centre axe list

Dobbie’s staff in Southport have learnt today they will not be one of 17 UK stores closing in a bid to save the business. The Scotland based retailer said the Bentham’s Way

1st October 2024

Burst water pipe showers passing cars on retail estate

Utilities workers are facing an unusual challenge tonight after a water pipe burst in Kew. Jets of water can be seen spewing up from a manhole near to the mini roundabout off

26th September 2024

Resort’s Baldwin on course to land huge payout in PGA championship

A former delivery driver turned pro golfer from Southport is currently tied in fourth at the PGA Championship in Wentworth Matt Baldwin, the former foursomes partner of Tommy Fleetwood, who also worked

22nd September 2024

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

19th September 2024

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

16th September 2024

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

14th September 2024

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

14th September 2024

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

14th September 2024

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

12th September 2024

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

12th September 2024

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

11th September 2024

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

7th September 2024

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

6th September 2024

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

6th September 2024

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

4th September 2024

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

4th September 2024

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

30th August 2024

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

29th August 2024

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

26th August 2024

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

25th August 2024

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

23rd August 2024

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

22nd August 2024