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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

COMMENT | King’s visit provided welcome relief during troubled times

In the wake of unimaginable loss, Southport has found itself navigating a storm of trauma, grief and unrest. A horrific attack on children. The eruption of anger and violence on our streets.

21st August 2024

Police on alert following overnight thefts from vehicles

Southport residents are on high alert following a series of overnight thefts from vehicles in several local areas. Merseyside Police has issued a warning and is seeking public assistance in their ongoing

19th August 2024

High Park man jailed for two years for throwing bricks at police

A twenty year old man from High Park is now beginning a two and a half year prison term for his part in the Southport riots. Tom Neblett was one of four

16th August 2024

Formby High School celebrates record-breaking A-Level results

Formby High School is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our Sixth-Form students in the 2024 examinations. Their hard work, resilience, and determination have propelled them to unprecedented success, building on

15th August 2024

Southport man remains in serious condition as police charge two men over promenade bike theft

Detectives have charged two men in connection with an incident in Southport on the evening of Friday 19 July. We were contacted at 8.25pm after a 20-year-old man reportedly fell from the

15th August 2024

Local Conservatives push for government funding clarity

The Leader of the Sefton Conservative Group, Councillor Mike Prendergast, and his Dukes Ward colleague, Sir Ron Watson, are calling for the local Labour councillors and MPs to seek immediate clarification from

14th August 2024

Council leader backs police commitment to dealing with hate crime

Sefton Council leader Cllr Marion Atkinson has backed the Merseyside Police’s commitment to dealing with incidents of hate crime. Merseyside Police state they believe hate crimes are being under-reported. Following the recent

14th August 2024

Boy, 12, becomes latest charged for alleged role in Southport riots

A 12-year-old boy has become the youngest person to be charged over the riots that broke out earlier this month. The youth, who cannot be named because of his age, has been

12th August 2024

Bebe King’s family pay heartfelt tribute to their ‘shimmering star’

The parents of Bebe King, Lauren and Ben King, have issued the following tribute to Bebe and all those involved in the tragic events of Monday 29 July “On Monday, the 29th

10th August 2024

Southport man jailed for two and a half years for part in riots

In a televised sentencing today a Crown Court judge has handed down a 32-month jail term to a man found to have played a role in the riots in Southport last week.

8th August 2024

Two more men arrested in connection with violent disorder

Detectives have arrested two more people following violent disorder in Southport last week. A 46-year-old man from Bootle and a 20-year-old from Southport have both been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder

8th August 2024

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