Cops charge wanted Southport man after drugs find
Officers have charged a 32 year old man following a warrant in Southport on Monday evening (16th Nov). Louis Bolton, 32 of Milton Street was arrested after being wanted on prison recall.
Soldiers post Tripadvisor reviews of Pontins
Army personnel allegedly part of the soldier encampment at Pontins Ainsdale have started leaving mixed reviews of the infamous holiday park. Army personnel have been camping at the Pontins site on Shore
Southport to host Christmas Trail this festive season
A fun and festive Christmas Trail is being organised to save Christmas for hundreds of children across Southport. Following on from the widely hailed success that was the Halloween Trail, which raised
Farmhouse Kitchen set to launch exclusive mystery Black Friday deal
A delicious treat awaits hungry residents in Southport as a popular takeaway and butchers prepares to launch a mystery festive feast. The Farmhouse Kitchen, based in the north of the town, is
‘MISSING’: Search launched for Ainsdale woman feared missing after stray pet is found
A community appeal has been launched to find an Ainsdale woman who people believe has gone missing after her dog was discovered wandering the streets of the village. The unidentified lady, who
Teen girl followed by ‘suspicious’ man near Asda
A teenage girl was left terrified and her parents furious after a mystery male began following and intimidated her near Southport town centre. The 16 year old was near to Asda supermarket
Merseyside Police urge Christmas caution on e-scooter purchases
In the run-up to Christmas, Police are highlighting the illegal use of electric scooters and urging parents and guardians to think seriously before buying them as presents. Recently, the force has seen
Southport care home group praised for support of residents
A gold standard award-winning care home group in Southport is being praised for its support of residents. Dovehaven Care Homes, which have been part of both the community around Southport and Birkdale
Shocking state of Skatepark forces government petition
Popular local campaigner and pro rollerblader Mike Marsh says he is fed up of trying to get the local council to fix the skatepark in Southport. He is so annoyed at a
Virus cases in Crossens rocket by 80% as health chiefs urge caution
This week confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the Crossens area of Southport rose by a staggering 223 infections. It was one of the biggest rises in virus spread in the Liverpool City
Safety campaigner welcomes Southport rail defibrillators
A Southport campaigner has praised Merseyrail for supplying all local train stations with defibrillators The news follows local heritage campaigner, David Barton’s most recent campaign, in which he lobbied for the introduction
Girls team set off on virtual European tour for charity
We might be without football over the next few weeks but one young girls team in Southport are not letting that stop them. Churchtown AFC Girls are going on a virtual Road
Mindless bar vandalism will cost ‘kids Christmas presents’
Mindless yobs who smashed up an expensive bar and nightclub sign have been told they should be ashamed of themselves. The owner of Le Moose Bar in Southport Town centre is furious
Southport ‘clean air’ rail plan on track for region
Council hopefuls in Southport are looking to clean up after successfully persuading key stakeholders to join their campaign for improved air quality in the area. Labour’s Birkdale candidate Sonya Kelly put forward
Takeaway lovers urged to buy INVISIBLE chips tonight
As thousands of Southport residents turn to their takeaway menus to order in Saturday night dinner, restaurants are encouraging a side order of invisible chips. Pioneered and led locally by Rumah bar
Formby hot fuzz swoop on bypass swans
Quick thinking police officers have saved two swans from certain death after they were found wandering across the busy Formby bypass. Officers were called to the Formby bypass near Altcar on Friday
Police called after man climbs bridge to hang controversial sign
Stunned dog walkers in Kings Gardens were left open mouthed this morning after watching a man climb across Marine Lake Bridge to hang a controversial sign. The banner, which bears the slogan
Tommy takes title step after promising Masters first round
Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood is well and truly in the hunt pack for the Masters after he shot an impressive 66 last night in Augusta Fleetwood is part of the English pair, along
Nugget lovers only have 24 hours left to claim 30% off McDonald’s
Fast food lovers in Southport have just 24 hours left to claim 30% off their McDonald’s food order before it runs out. The offer applies to all orders made throughout the day
RIP Ian: Family lead tributes for Banks teacher
The family of a popular school teacher from the outskirts of Southport have led tributes to him after he sadly passed away. Religious Studies professor Ian Howarth, well known as one of
Help our local NHS workers get a pay rise this Christmas
This Christmas, thousands of NHS workers will be working around the clock, putting their lives at risk to protect the public. Yet the average nurse in the UK has lost 20% of
Prison rehab project set to continue after cash injection
An innovative project which aims to support people as they are released from prison and go back into the community around Southport has received a cash injection from the Cumbria and Lancashire
Mini Southport Picassos invited to bid for scholarship
A new giveaway is offering schools across Southport the opportunity to win a place on the ninth annual dot-art Schools programme. The art programme has been developed to nurture children and young
Burst water pipe causes Churchtown travel chaos
A burst water pipe on the corner of Cambridge Road and Marshside Road has caused chaos for motorists this morning. The pipe has left standing water all across the junction. One motorist
Yobs tear up brand new golf course lawn
Mindless vandals have destroyed months of hard work by greens keepers at Southport Golf Academy. Shocked staff were left furious and heartbroken after discovering a group of tons had driven into the
Health chiefs say Southport needs to be cautious over vaccine news
Director of Public Health, Margaret Jones, has welcomed this week’s positive announcement about a coronavirus vaccine. But she has reminded people that if it is going to be effective, the vast majority
Binmen should take garden waste even in winter, says businessman
residents in Southport are asking Sefton Council to start collecting garden waste throughout the year. The local authority currently collects waste via people’s Green Wheelie Bins from March through to November each
Resort firm leads the way in tackling ‘mask poverty’
A Southport healthcare delivery company Bullens has been delivering a different kind of help to local foodbanks across Sefton and the wider Liverpool area; donating over 5,000 reusable face masks, hand sanitisers
Are you going to be fire safe this winter?
Fire fighters are urging people to make fire safety a priority this winter following a serious house fire in Kensington. Firefighters were called to Esher Road on Sunday 8thNovember. Three fire engines
Spanish cops charge Southport man over Ben Nesbitt killing
Police in Spain have arrested a wanted man from Southport who they believe has connections to the death of fellow sandgrounder Ben Nesbitt. La Garda arrested the Southport man, identified as Wai