Damien Moore to host online Q&A
Southport MP Damien Moore will host an online Q&A on Facebook this evening. Questions can be submitted in advance via Mr Moore’s Facebook page. Mr Moore suggested that the session will be
Sean Bean and Stephen Graham film new BBC drama on Southport pier
Sean Bean and Stephen Graham have been spotted filming on Southport Pier today. The Game of Thrones actor is starring in a new BBC drama “Time” alongside Stephen Graham who plays prison
Damien Moore calls for Business Rates and parking charges to be reformed, and cycle lanes scrapped
Business Rates must be reformed to help local businesses on UK high streets compete with online rivals, says Southport Conservative MP Damien Moore. Mr Moore has also asked the Government to intervene
Hampton Road thief holds shopkeeper at knifepoint
Horrifying CCTV footage shows the moment a terrified Southport shopkeeper was robbed at knifepoint. Mihindukulasuriya Roshan has shared footage of the moment his staff were attacked at knifepoint by an unidentified male
RTC oil spill closes St Luke’s Road
St Luke’s Road has been closed between Sussex Road and Hart Street after a HGV spilt oil on the junction with Kensington Road following a collision. Officers remain on scene and a
Merseyrail confirm New Year timetable changes
There will be changes to some timetables for passengers travelling on the Southport, Hunts Cross and Ormskirk lines in the New Year. From Saturday 2 January, Southport services will start and terminate at
Traffic lights out of order after Promenade RTC
Motorists are being urged to proceed with caution when driving on the Promenade this afternoon. The traffic lights at the corner of the Promenade and Neville Street are currently out of service
Southport fishmonger reveals best food to eat this Christmas
A Southport fishmonger is promising to guarantee the freshest food you will eat over Christmas this year – because he catches some of it himself! Kevin Peet, owner of the Peet’s Plaice
St Teresa’s launches 2021 nursery places
In a response to current restrictions one local school is offering personalised covid safe visits for parents struggling to find a nursery place for their child in the new year. St Teresa’s
Tin Star with Tim Roth to feature Southport in Christmas Eve final episode
Southport recently played host to Sky Atlantic’s Tin Star featuring Pulp Fiction star Tim Roth, and the town is set to appear in the series’ final episode, to be shown on Christmas
Sefton Council say contract not fulfilled as community group are evicted from Hesketh Park
Sefton Council has said that contract terms were unfulfilled leading to a decision to evict a community group from a community space in Hesketh Park. Wendy Burns of Oakbridge Support Services said:
Police arrest 27-year-old man in Town Centre on drugs, stolen goods and car theft offences
A 27-year-old man from Oldham was arrested on Saturday afternoon by officers on patrol in Southport town centre, who were flagged down by a member of the public. Initially the man was
Hero lifeboat crews save hypothermia stricken Ainsdale paddleboarders
Crews from Southport Lifeboat were once again called to the rescue after two paddleboarders found themselves stranded in high tides off Ainsdale Beach today (Sunday). Southport Lifeboat, the Heather White, was requested
Terrifying SANTA goes on Marshside scare campaign
A disturbing man dressed as Santa Claus has been approaching family homes in Southport late at night in a bid to scare children and adults alike. Residents in the Marshside area of
Businesswoman wears 25 Christmas jumpers in 25 days to raise money for charity
A local businesswoman is wearing 25 different Christmas jumpers over 25 days to raise money for charity! Natalie Porter is the Sales and Marketing Manager at Porters Fuchsias and Happy Plants on
Southport & Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust to receive £458,000 to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals
Government providing allocations of £600 million to upgrade and refurbish hospitals Southport & Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust to benefit from 9 projects – worth £458,000 The Health Secretary has announced that hospital
Moooove over for grazing winter visitors at Sefton’s Nature Reserves
Sefton Council is welcoming sheep and cattle on to the local Nature Reserves at Ainsdale and Birkdale this week, as part of the its continuing conservation works. Each winter, the Council brings
Zoom Comedy Bingo night to help boy, 12, with leukaemia sleep with lions
People are being invited to put on their best festive fancy dress or Christmas jumpers for a Zoom Comedy Bingo night to help a young Southport schoolboy undergoing treatment for cancer. The
Major flooding in Formby after a night of heavy rain
Torrential rain has wreaked havoc on Southport and Formby after a major rainstorm overnight. Parts of low lying Southport and Formby in high-risk flood areas have woken up this morning to their
Mighty Radio granted extra broadcasting range from OFCOM
Mighty Radio from this December, has been granted additional power to allow for bigger coverage across the Southport coast and surrounding areas from the broadcasting regulator Ofcom. Mighty Radio has been on
Amazing Places for Pet Owners Traveling with Pets
We all need vacations every now and then as they freshen us up and give us the boost we need, whether we go on an adventure or on a leisure trip. However,
Pontins Coronavirus soldiers to be awarded Freedom of the City of Liverpool
Army regiments who orchestrated Liverpool’s mass coronavirus testing scheme in Liverpool are to be awarded Freedom of the City. 2,000 soldiers helped conduct over 200,000 Covid-19 tests at 50 centres. Many of
MP criticises Pontins and Scarisbrick Hotel operator in Parliament
A British hotel chain which has been voted the worst in Britain for the eighth year running must improve its “truly appalling record”, MP Damien Moore told Parliament today. The Southport Conservative
BREAKING: Four found guilty in Stephen Maguire murder trial
Four men have been found guilty of the murder of Stephen Maguire at Liverpool Crown Court. Patrick Moogan, 35, of Croxteth, Karl Corson, 28, of Melling, Jack Higgins, 22, of Norris Green,
Air Show, Musical Fireworks and Food & Drink Fest to return in 2021.
Tickets are set to go on sale this week ahead of the return of a series of spectacular events in Southport. Sefton Council are delighted to confirm the return of three major
Hospitals transformed for Christmas thanks to generous donations
Patients and staff at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals have been treated to stunning Christmas decorations this year, thanks to the generous donations from building contractors. At Ormskirk, Liberty’s Contractors provided four glowing
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson steps down as police investigation continues
Joe Anderson will step down from his position as Mayor of Liverpool as a police investigation into building contracts continues. Anderson, 62, was arrested last week as part of a year-long investigation.
Air Ambulance halts youth team football match at Meols Cop
Young footballers in Meols Cop were shocked to find their match delayed by an Air Ambulance landing just metres away. Play was halted on Meols Cop fields on Sunday morning until the
Local TV shop saves Christmas after Currys cancels Black Friday orders
A local business is stepping in to save Christmas who hundreds of families who had their Black Friday orders cancelled by Curry’s because of a “technical glitch” Smiths TV has stepped up
Merry Christmas from Merseyside coronavirus solider as Gurkha card appeal launched
British Army troops are wishing Merry Christmas to everyone in Merseyside after an heroic year in the fight against COVID-19. Two thousand soldiers were deployed in Liverpool last month where they led