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Southport man jailed for three years after punching officer during riots

A man who punched a police officer in the face during disorder on the streets of Southport last Tuesday (30 July) will tonight begin a three year jail term. Derek Drummond, 58,

7th August 2024

Island of Madeira hold church tributes for Alice Aguiar

Hundreds of people have gathered at churches on the island of Madeira today to pay tribute to Alice Dasilva Aguiar. The island off the coast of Portugal has rallied together in recent

4th August 2024

Southport’s silver star Fleetwood claims Paris podium

Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood has claimed an incredible Silver Medal for Team GB in the Paris Olympics. The resort golfer, who grew up playing on the municipal course in the town centre,

4th August 2024

Postal worker stabbed during robbery in early hours

A postal worker has been attacked by masked men, during the early hours of Friday morning. The man was attacked at around 5am on Foul Lane, and received stab wounds during the

2nd August 2024

Southport turns pink this weekend to support families

Southport will light up pink as a mark of respect and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragic incidents which took place earlier this week. Sefton Council will light up The Atkinson

1st August 2024

Hart Street murder suspect named as Axel Rudakubana

A Crown Court judge has lifted reporting restrictions on the identity of the suspect facing murder charges, after Monday’s attack on Hart Street. Axel Rudakubana was today named legally for the first

1st August 2024

Fifth person arrested over Southport riots after cops recognise man from camera footage

have arrested a fifth man in connection with the violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday night (30 July). Officers were called to a report of a domestic incident in Southport today (Wednesday

31st July 2024

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

Southport man charged after being caught with knife near Tuesday vigil

A Southport man has been charged after being caught by police carrying a knife in the town centre. The arrest came just a few hundred yards from where thousands gathered on Tuesday

31st July 2024

Residents, tradesmen and council cleaners unite to clear riot devastation

A huge clean up operation has been underway since 3am this morning to restore ‘normality’ to an area of Southport rocked by rioting. Dozens of residents of the Sussex Road and St

31st July 2024

Prime Minister says Southport rioters will face full brunt of the law

Emergency services including 39 police officers have been treated for injuries after being attacked by rioters in Southport last night. North West Ambulance Service said they treated 39 patients in total, all

31st July 2024

Police confirm names of three girls tragically killed at Hart Street

Merseyside Police have confirmed the names of the three girls who were tragically killed in Southport on Monday (29 July). They are Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice Dasilva

30th July 2024

Community invited to peaceful vigil – 6pm – Atkinson

Sefton Council is supporting the vigil being held in Southport town centre later to remember the victims of yesterday’s knife attack. People are being encouraged to gather outside The Atkinson on Southport’s

30th July 2024

PM heckled, ambulance staff applauded at Hart Street scene

** The community is invited to attend a peaceful vigil this evening, at 6pm, outside the Atkinson on Lord Street ** Prime Minister Keir Starmer has laid a wreath of the site

30th July 2024

Hart St | List of community gatherings, support and resources

Along with our entire town, we are heartbroken and devastated after yesterday’s tragic incident on Hart Street. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our community, and stand ready to offer assistance in

30th July 2024

Banks teen arrested after tragic Hart Street incident

It’s been reported that two people, believed to be young children, have sadly died following a tragic and harrowing attack at a property in Southport this morning. Police have now confirmed that

29th July 2024

Albert Road man charged with attempted murder after teen stabbed

An 18 year old remains in hospital recovering from stab wounds in what police say is an attempted murder. Just after 5.20pm on Saturday 27 July, emergency services were called to report

29th July 2024

Police attend Sussex Road RTC

Police and paramedics have attended a road traffic colllision in Southport this evening. At least two vehicles were involved in a minor RTC at the junction of St Luke’s Road and Sussex

28th July 2024

Forensics remain at town centre flat after “attempted murder” stabbing

Forensics unites remain at a flat in Southport Town Centre today after a man was stabbed inside the property last night. Police say they are treating the incident as a murder attempt

28th July 2024

Man, 75, shot dead in Scarisbrick – suspect arrested for murder

Police have arrested a 29-year-old man from Scarisbrick on suspicion of murder, after emergency services were called a shooting on Pinfold Lane yesterday. A 75-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

26th July 2024

Are dogs allowed on Southport beach?

Much of the Southport’s golden beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with a series of nature reserves and protected areas running from Crossens to Formby. Dog owners are encouraged to

25th July 2024

Patrick Hurley says tackling child poverty will “take time” after controversial vote

Southport’s newly-elected MP Patrick Hurley has said that action on reducing child poverty “will take time”, after he was criticised for voting against a motion to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Patrick

24th July 2024

Friends of ‘hero’ who fought bike thieves launch crowdfunder for ‘lifechanging’ injuries

Friends of a Southport man currently fighting for his life in hospital say they do not know what the future holds for the hero who tired to stop a group of men

22nd July 2024

Liverpool man charged after promenade suspected bike theft

Detectives have charged a man in connection with an incident in Southport on Friday night, 19 July. Police were contacted at 8.25pm after a man in his 20s reportedly fell from the

22nd July 2024

Woman kidnapped and assaulted in horrific morning ordeal

A Southport man was due to appear in court after a woman was assaulted and kidnapped in the town earlier this week. The male, named by police as Peter Rimmer, has been

20th July 2024

Attempted murder suspects arrested after bike theft

Three men from Liverpool have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after a man who tried to prevent his motorbike being stolen was left with serious injuries. Police launched an investigation

20th July 2024

Ainsdale Councillor highlights Woodvale Grotspot

Health and safety concerns have been raised concerning the appalling state of the One Vision Housing – run Sandbrook Way flats area, which have seen a large increase in fly tipping over

19th July 2024

Police hunt individual after town centre flat burglary

Police have issued images of a man we would like to speak to following a burglary at flats in Southport. Between 3pm and 10.30pm on Thursday 20 June an unknown person entered

19th July 2024

Patrick Hurley: King’s Speech will take brakes off Britain and get Southport moving again

Welcoming today’s King’s Speech, Labour’s MP for Southport, Patrick Hurley MP, said: “Today’s King’s Speech will help deliver the change that families and businesses in Southport have been crying out for. “It’s

17th July 2024

Half a million dishes this year alone as Southport Market turns three

Nearly half a million pints and over thirty thousand cakes are just some of the incredible sales figures from Southport Market’s latest twelve months in business. The popular food and drink hall

17th July 2024

Hundreds of Southport residents thanked for participation in cancer trial

Hundreds of people in Southport are being thanked for taking part in the NHS-Galleri trial – the world’s largest research study of a multi-cancer early detection blood test. The leader of Cheshire

17th July 2024