Delays after RTC overturns van
Police and emergency crews have closed off a busy junction in Southport after transit van overturned. Emergency services were called to the junction of Scarisbrick New Road and Haig Avenue just after
Cyclist injured on Hoghton St after hitting base of stolen bollard
This story contains images of injuries. An elderly cyclist has been injured after hitting the base of a bollard that had been stolen by vandals. 68-year-old David (full name witheld) contacted OTS
Police search church on Cemetery Road
A significant police presence were conducting investigations at The Old Church on Cemetery Road this morning. Police arrived at the scene at approximately 11am. At least 5 police vehicles were in attendance.
‘Southport Against Cycle Lane Expansion’ group emerges on Facebook
A “Southport Against Cycle Lanes Expansion ” group has emerged on Facebook in response to a controversial cycle lane consultation being held by Sefton Council. The group was launched in response to
Owners of Southport’s historic buildings encouraged to open doors for Townscape Heritage Project
Southport business and building owners are being encouraged to open their doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at the town’s hidden heritage gems. Plans are well underway for
Formby man arrested for drugs supply as part of EncroChat investigations
A 38 year-old Formby man has been charged as part of Class A and B drugs conspiracy, Terence Page, of Old Mill Lane, Formby, was charged with conspiring to supply Class A
Southport MP visits Marshside Primary School
Southport MP Damien Moore marked the further lifting of lockdown restrictions by visiting Marshside Primary School on Friday 28 May 2021. The MP was invited to visit the school by new headteacher
Fox and Goose close to return with first event confirmed
Southport’s popular Fox and Goose pub is close to a return with the new owners revealing that a reopening date has been confirmed internally. While the opening date has not been publicly
UB40 and Comedy In The Park cancelled
A UB40 concert and Comedy In The Park scheduled for July in Victoria Park have been cancelled. Ticket holders have been emailed. No reason for the cancellation was made publicly available. A
Two arrested after Ainsdale bike shop burglary
Two men aged 50 and 31, from the Bootle area, were arrested in the early hours of Sunday 30th May, following a burglary at the MeCycle shop on Station Road in Ainsdale.
Formby Beach: Continued appeal for witnesses to come forward
Detectives investigating the stabbing of three males in Formby are today, Tuesday 1st June, continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward. At around 7.10pm on Sunday 30th May, emergency services were called
Huge dispersal order issued after Formby Beach violence
Officers in Formby have introduced a Dispersal Zone this evening (Monday 31 May) after reports of knife crime in the area. It came into place at 4pm today and runs until 4pm
Car accident Kew
Walkers along Bentham’s Way were shocked to hear the squeal of car brakes and a loud bang, earlier today. It appeared that one vehicle had run into a lamp post at the
Lifeboat crews rescue Land Rover broken down in rising tide
Crews from Southport Offshore Rescue Trust were called to save a stricken Land Rover stuck on Southport Beach yesterday. Southport Offshore Rescue Trust said: “Following a 999 call regarding a Land Rover
Beach closed as air ambulance transports axe fight victims to hospital
Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following reports of three stabbings in Formby this evening, Sunday 30 May. At around 7.10pm, emergency services were called to Formby Beach to reports that
Botanic Park Lake clean-up campaigners hold “very positive” meeting with council
Campaigners aiming to improve the water quality in the Botanic Gardens park lake say they are ‘really encouraged’ after meeting to discuss the issue with Sefton Council representatives. The campaigners met with
Employers in Southport to get funding boost
Employers across Southport will be able to claim a £1,000 cash boost for every T Level student they host on a high-quality industry placement, as part of a new incentive scheme launched today.
Southport BID identifies £25,000 in savings for local businesses through its Savings Procurement Programme
Southport Business Improvement District has identified nearly £25,000 of savings on running costs for local businesses over the past few weeks. The organisation has been offering local firms the opportunity to save
Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust to be granted Freedom of the Borough for Sefton
Proposals to grant Aintree and Liverpool University NHS Trust and Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust the Honorary Freedom of the Borough have been agreed at Sefton Council’s Cabinet meeting today. A report
Residents asked to support community projects across Sefton
Sefton Council urging residents to lend their support to three new ideas which will put local people at the heart of the efforts to create more vibrant, resilient and connected communities. Residents
Merseyrail wins third consecutive Best Operator award
Merseyrail has again been recognised as the best performing regional rail operator at this year’s Golden Whistle Awards. This is the third year in a row that Merseyrail has won this award
Former Birkdale High pupil called up to Scotland U21 team
Former Birkdale High School Pupil Kyle Joseph has been called up to the U21 Scotland national football team. Joseph, who plays as a forward for Wigan Athletic, has formerly played for Craven
“Night-time ambassadors” supporting Sefton’s hospitality sector safety
Night-Time Ambassadors took Sefton’s streets for the first time on Friday 21st May to support businesses in the Borough’s busy hospitality sector. The first weekend since the latest COVID-19 lockdown lifting, which
Southport MP announces advice surgery dates
Southport MP Damien Moore has announced a return to in-person Advice Surgeries. MPs have been precluded from holding advice surgeries in person during the coronavirus pandemic, speaking to constituents by phone or
CCG reminds residents GPs are open and providing services
GP practices are open and continue to provide services as they have done throughout the pandemic. This means that for patients, their GP practice is open and providing GP services, be it
Consultation closes on new bold plans for future of fire service
Exciting plans to increase the number of fire engines and the development of a new state-of-the-art training school for Merseyside’s firefighters are one step closer to coming to fruition following the closure
Residents feared flat was ‘blown up’ in Ainsdale arson
A huge emergency services presence descended on Ainsdale last night after a suspected arson attack at Sandbrook Way. Comments posted online from nearby residents alleged that criminals had “tried to blow [the]
Emergency services attending significant incident in Ainsdale
This breaking news story will be updated as information emerges. Emergency services have been called to a suburban area of Ainsdale after a series of reportedly serious incidents this evening. Emergency crews
Pair jailed after street race crash caused life changing injuries to cyclist
Police are welcoming the sentencing of two men for driving offences today, Monday 24 May, following a serious road traffic collision in Birkdale in 2018, caused by the two men racing each
Bispham Road project kickstart after pandemic pause
A scheme to improve one of Southport’s retail areas has taken another significant step forward after delays due to the pandemic threatened to derail it. The plan aims to pull together the residential