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Public invited to two NHS decision-making meetings in West Lancashire

Residents in West Lancashire are being invited to attend two local NHS decision-making meetings in September. NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)’s next Primary Care Commissioning Committee (PCCC) meeting will take

26th August 2021

Southport RFC announce Dublin tour to celebrate 150th anniversary

Rugby stars from Southport are set to descend on Ireland in 2023 as Southport Rugby Football Club mark their 150th Anniversary with a tour to Dublin. Founded in 1872, Southport RFC is

26th August 2021

Next of kin appeal after Southport death

Merseyside Police have launched an appeal with the Sefton Coroners Office to search for the next of kin of a Stephen Linton. Merseyside Police said: “Please share and help Sefton Coroners Office

25th August 2021

Council reminds taxi drivers simplified licence renewals remain in place

Sefton’s taxi drivers are being reminded that despite the relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions, vehicle licence renewals are still being processed through a simple e-mail service. We aim for a turnaround of

25th August 2021

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Hospital talks with St Helens “continuing positively” as bosses prepare to name new Chief Executive

The chair of Southport hospital has confirmed that “talks are continuing positively” with St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust over a “support agreement”. The board of Southport and Ormskirk hospitals

25th August 2021

Council confirms Pontins used to temporarily accomodate homeless residents

Pontins in Ainsdale is being used to temporarily accommodate homeless residents in Sefton. Sefton Council has clarified it used Britannia properties “in Southport and Ainsdale”, along with other hotel chains, to provide

23rd August 2021

Still time to have your voice heard in Ainsdale-on-Sea consultation

Sefton Council is urging its residents and beach visitors to take the opportunity this summer to put forward their views for how the Ainsdale-on-Sea coastal gateway could be improved for all. Already

23rd August 2021

Two teens, 14 and 15, and third man arrested after man stabbed in Town Centre

Police have confirmed three people, including two children, have been arrested after a man was stabbed last night in the town centre. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We have arrested three

23rd August 2021

Resort events business closes after lack of covid support

Covid has claimed yet another popular Southport hospitality business as Panoramic Events reveal they are set to close down. The owners of the Coronation Walk events business, which had, like many others,

21st August 2021

Haig Avenue set for ‘mini derby’ on Monday evening

Southport FC’s PURE Stadium, Haig Avenue, will play host to the Everton V Liverpool U23 ‘mini derby’ on Monday night. Both sides started their Premier League 2 season with a draw. Everton

20th August 2021

6 arrested in town centre drug bust

Police have arrested six people and recovered drugs and weapons as part of a targeted day of action in Southport yesterday (Thursday 19 August). Notable incidents included officers on patrol on Bold

20th August 2021

92 cannabis plants seized from town centre property

Police have seized more than 90 cannabis plants and equipment following a warrant in Southport on Wednesday 18 August. At around 1.05pm, we were informed of a strong smell of cannabis at

20th August 2021

Sefton Council set to improve Botanic Gardens lakeside ahead of major transformation consultation

At a meeting yesterday (Thursday 19th August), Sefton Council set out its plan to improve the lake and lakeside area at Southport’s popular Botanic Gardens in conjunction with local community groups. As

20th August 2021

Southport Pier – safety concerns!

Residents and visitors alike have expressed anxieties over safety on Southport Pier. Many of the desking planks have loose or missing screws. Some of the screws are also now a trip danger

19th August 2021

Police involved in RTC with taxi on Sussex Road

Police officers on their way to the way to an emergency call accidentally collided with a taxi in Southport. Two police officers and a passenger in a taxi cab suffered minor injuries

19th August 2021

£200 stolen under threat of knife attack onboard train at Birkdale station

Officers investigating a robbery on-board a train travelling between Southport and Birkdale stations are today releasing this image in connection. At just before 2pm on Wednesday 21 July, the victim and two

19th August 2021

Date confirmed and tickets now on sale for Flower Show 2022

The Southport Flower Show will return in 2022, it’s been confirmed. The town’s flagship event will take place between 18-21 August 2022. The show has also confirmed their first guest, announcing that

19th August 2021

Skate park reopens with competition after refurbishment

With the newly refurbished skate park fully open and the community of our towns skaters fully back enjoying being able to get back to their sport and socialising, a group of rollerbladers

19th August 2021

Nando’s Southport crippled by major chicken shortage

Spicy chicken lovers in Southport are faced with empty bellies after Nando’s announced a huge chicken shortage has hit its Ocean Plaza restaurant. Southport’s Nando’s restaurant claimed this morning it will only

18th August 2021

Former Players Association announces date for Southport FC Hall of Fame 2021

The Southport FC Former Players Association has confirmed they will host their Hall of Fame 2021 event this November. The Former Players Association is a group run by volunteers to promote the

18th August 2021

Chance to have say on future plans for local healthcare at September ‘Big Chat’ event

Health professionals in Sefton are inviting people to attend their virtual ‘Big Chat’ events in September. This year sees a return to interactive ‘Big Chat’ style events combined with the NHS South

18th August 2021

Southport paedophile to face sentencing

A Southport paedophile will face sentencing next week. Jamie Martin, a 34-year-old Eastbank Street man, was due to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court earlier this week for amassing a huge and

18th August 2021

Southport comedian leads tributes to Sean Lock

Southport comedian Lee Mack has today led tributes to popular funny man Sean Lock following his passing. Comedian Sean Lock, best known for panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8

18th August 2021

FOI reveals 20 council staff suspended, 10 sacked, in two years

Sefton Council have suspended over 20 staff, sacking a subsequent 10 in the last two years. While the council won’t divulge which staff have been sacked, local politicians have indicated they believe

18th August 2021

Dimwit thief caught stealing tip jar and skipping meal on CCTV at local restaurant

A ‘master criminal’ has been caught stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant on CCTV. The thief and a friend also skipped out on paying for their meal. Staff from Lord

14th August 2021

Biker community pays tribute to Charlie Brown

Southport’s biker community came together on Friday to pay tribute to Charlie Brown who passed away on 3 August, aged 68. Brown served for many years as Chair of The Original Cruisers

14th August 2021

Southport prison officer arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office

This week (Tuesday 10th August) officers from the Regional Prison Intelligence Unit at the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of misconduct in a

14th August 2021

Banks residents warned “don’t even light a cigarette” after gas pipe accident

Residents in Bank have been warned: “don’t even light a cigarette” after workers accidentally struck a gas pipe. Local residents living in nearby Sycamore Close added that a loud hissing sound can

13th August 2021

100 wraps of suspected heroin recovered in Stanley Street drugs arrest

Police have arrested a man and seized suspected drugs following an incident in Southport town centre last night, Thursday 12 August. At around 7.15pm, officers on patrol on Stanley Street witnessed a

13th August 2021

Man sentenced for assaulting BTP officers

A 47-year-old man has been sentenced after he assaulted two police officers when he was refused travel for being too drunk. Stephen Davison, of Parkbourn Square, Maghull received a 12-month community order,

12th August 2021