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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Southport company Inciner8 bought out by Chiltern Capital
Southport-based Inciner8 has been bought out by private equity firm Chiltern Capital for an undisclosed fee. The Canning Road company, which bespoke designs and builds incinerators for businesses, governments, health services, charities,
Merseyrail trains to Liverpool only every 30 minutes from Monday
Merseyrail service on the Southport-Liverpool line will drop to every 30 minutes from Monday. The usual service currently runs every 15 minutes, but this will be reduced due to coronavirus restrictions. Services
Sefton Central MP: Emergency coronavirus funding for borough “disgraceful”
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has branded as “disgraceful” the failure of the government to properly take into account the number of residents in high-risk older age groups when calculating emergency coronavirus
Army personnel arrive at Pontins ahead of Liverpool mass testing
Heroic army units drafted in to help lead the first bout of mass testing in Liverpool have been forced to camp at the shockingly poor Pontins resort in Ainsdale. Infamous for its
U12s girl’s side show off special bond as they storm league
A Southport junior girls team are proving they’re made of strong bonds after winning the majority of their opening games this season. Southport Trinity Under 12s, who have now been proudly sponsored
Celebrate and vote for your favourite park or green space in Sefton
As Sefton residents and visitors alike have enjoyed exploring our beautiful parks and green spaces more than ever this year, now they can reward their favourite with a vote as part of
People with diabetes from Southport invited to ‘vital’ online educational event
People from Southport can get a “front row seat” and exclusive access to hear from some of the leading voices in the world of diabetes as part of World Diabetes Day. On
The Atkinson closes for lockdown
The Atkinson will temporarily close to the public from Thursday 5 November 2020 for at least 4 weeks. This includes the Box Office, Theatre, Studio, Museum, Galleries, Shop, Library and A Great
Southport CAMRA warn that pubs face extinction
Southport CAMRA have warned that local pubs face extinction as a result of the latest coronavirus restrictions. Neville Grundy made the warning, saying that “the current pandemic will devastate our pubs.” Mr
Asylum seekers brought together to clean Southport beach
Asylum seekers have joined green fingered community activists in Southport to help clean up the local coastline. Eco friendly asylum seekers from from Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Mali, Palestine, Somalia and Sudan