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Southport set to sparkle as work begins to replace mile of lights along historic Lord Street

Work has begun on a sparkling scheme to provide new decorative lighting along an historic mile-long shopping boulevard in the North West. The provision of new lights along the Victorian Lord Street

11th November 2020

Dobbies Kew takes to the airwaves to provide festive cheer

As Christmas approaches, Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has released the first of three festive themed podcasts. Sharing advice on everything from festive decorations and at-home Christmas crafts, to how

11th November 2020

Unleash your creativity with FREE online workshops for residents across Sefton

Beating the lockdown blues and sparking your inner creativity has now never been easier. Dozens of bespoke FREE online Workshops designed to help you wave goodbye to boredom and unleash your hidden

11th November 2020

Three arrested in Meols Cop after suspected cocaine found in cat food box

Three people have been arrested for drugs offences after officers recovered a large amount of suspected cocaine hidden in a cat food box. The three people were stopped whilst driving along Tithebarn

11th November 2020

Committee finds Town Deal Scheme ‘not impartial’ as resort awaits funding news

Southport is one of a number of towns to apply for Town Deal funding, a government scheme now found to be questionable in its impartiality according to a special committee. A number

11th November 2020

Nearly £1 MILLION announced to support vulnerable children and families in Southport

Families in Southport and across Sefton that have been hardest hit by the pandemic and need extra support this winter with food and bills will benefit from a new £170 million scheme unveiled by the

10th November 2020

Highways bosses welcome ‘kind words’ after sorting Birkdale pot hole

Sefton Council’s highways team say they are grateful after residents thanked them for fixing a series of pot holes in Birkdale. Campaigners and residents in Westbourne Road had recently put pressure on

10th November 2020

Wetland centre flies in face of lockdown in bid to boost mental health

The popular Martin Mere Westland centre will stay open despite the national lockdown in a bid to improve the mental health of its visitors, bosses have said. A spokesperson for the wetland

10th November 2020

‘Southport born and bred’ security expert admits to LEAKING state secrets

A security contractor accused of leaking state missile secrets carried a knife into two Southport pubs a court has heard. Defence contractor Simon Finch of Swansea, who claimed he was “Southport born

10th November 2020

Mass virus testing centres coming to Southport

Southport is set to be one of the second pilot sites for mass coronavirus testing for anyone and everyone, regardless of symptoms. Mass coronavirus testing for people without symptoms is to be

10th November 2020

Teenage boy seriously injured after rooftop fall

A Southport teenager had been rushed to hospital and an investigation is underway after he fell over 30ft from a property on Bath Street last night. Emergency crews from North West Ambulance

10th November 2020

Girls warned after ‘stranger danger’ man follows youngsters

Girls and young females in Southport are being warned after a series of encounters involving a male intimidating and following women through Southport. In one incident, understood to have happened at the

9th November 2020

Gym bosses say sorry after resort users BILLED despite closure

Despite their local gym being shut, dozens of Southport residents were stunned this week to find they have been charged for a full month of usage. Bosses at Everlasting Gym have apologised

9th November 2020

Churchtown restaurant raises £2.5k in school meal appeal

An exceedingly popular Southport restaurant has raised nearly £2,500 for a local foodbank following their now famous school meals appeal. The owners of La Tabella Churchtown have this week presented a cheque

9th November 2020

Police investigate ‘abandoned’ bike in Birkdale

Detectives have been called to Liverpool Road in Birkdale this morning to investigate why was reported as an abandoned motorbike. Officers stopped to assess the expensive motorbike after it had been left

9th November 2020

Drive In Cinema comes to Southport this Christmas!

For the first time in years a drive in cinema is set to come to Southport. The “SmallTownBigScreen” travelling drive in cinema is to visit Victoria park in December for a magical

9th November 2020

Tory hopeful praises council after pushing for road fix

Local Council Candidate, Mike Prendergast, standing for the Conservatives in Dukes Ward, has praised Sefton Council for agreeing to carry out urgently needed road repair works along Westbourne Road. Following a request

9th November 2020

Police investigate suspicious behaviour on Part Street after woman offered to buy baby

Police are investigating reports that a female offered to buy a baby on Part Street earlier today. Katie Johnson said on Facebook: “Just walking back from town with my son when I

9th November 2020

Sefton man jailed for 6 years for rape

Police have today welcomed the sentencing of a 27 year-old man for rape. Michael Robert Woodfine, of no fixed abode but who was previously living in the Sefton area, pleaded guilty to

9th November 2020

How to Easily Get Your House Cleaned

Some people find cleaning to be a fun activity rather than a chore. But even for such people, proper cleaning can be an incredibly challenging task if things get messy or if

9th November 2020

Bring in businesses to discuss neighbourhood plan, urges former MP

Cllr. John Pugh is to urge Sefton Council to re-think their approach to the newly designated “Liveable Streets Area” next to the town centre. His plea is to speak to local businesses

8th November 2020

Burglar ‘target’ markings appearing across town homes

Scrawls and initials thought to be linked to a secret code used by burglars to identify ‘target’ homes for theft have been spotted on gate posts in Southport. One worried resident shared

8th November 2020

Beloved family pet attacked by trio of dogs in woodland

A much loved family pet has been attacked and lucky to escape without serious injury after being attacked by three dogs in Ainsdale on Friday. Milo, a husky type dog, was walking

8th November 2020

Allotment owner STUNNED by community support after vandal destruction

An allotment owner who was left heartbroken by the vandalism and near destruction of her beloved allotment patch says she is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support she has received. Since OTS

8th November 2020

Coach park prepares for pre Christmas testing surge

Extra Mobile Coronavirus Testing Units are being deployed in Southport and further afield in Sefton, with the Fairways Coach Park primed for a busy fortnight of testing. The testing site, near to

8th November 2020

Alex takes on giant charity campaign in memory of best friend

A Southport man who has taken giant steps to help improve mental help support across the resort and further afield has been hailed for starting a charity in memory of his best

8th November 2020

Remembrance Sunday Service to take place virtually in Sefton

Sefton will once again pay tribute to those who have given their life during conflict, with a special virtual Remembrance broadcast tomorrow (Sunday, November 8). While traditional Remembrance services across Merseyside are

7th November 2020

Virus deniers target pub next to Covid Army base

Coronavirus deniers and anti vaccination campaigners have targeted the former Sands pub building on Ainsdale as a protest against a coronavirus army campsite just yards away. The army have been drafted into

7th November 2020

Extra covid testing at Eco Centre and Ainsdale for those with symptoms

Extra Mobile Coronavirus Testing Units are being deployed in Sefton. These are for people who are showing coronavirus symptoms of a high temperature, a new persistent cough or a loss of taste

7th November 2020

Police close off Scarisbrick New Road after ‘bike smash’

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a reported motorbike crash on Scarisbrick New Road. Police have closed off a large section of the busy commuter road stretching from Kew Roadabout

6th November 2020