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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

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

Southport man charged after being caught with knife near Tuesday vigil

A Southport man has been charged after being caught by police carrying a knife in the town centre. The arrest came just a few hundred yards from where thousands gathered on Tuesday

31st July 2024

Residents, tradesmen and council cleaners unite to clear riot devastation

A huge clean up operation has been underway since 3am this morning to restore ‘normality’ to an area of Southport rocked by rioting. Dozens of residents of the Sussex Road and St

31st July 2024

Prime Minister says Southport rioters will face full brunt of the law

Emergency services including 39 police officers have been treated for injuries after being attacked by rioters in Southport last night. North West Ambulance Service said they treated 39 patients in total, all

31st July 2024

Police confirm names of three girls tragically killed at Hart Street

Merseyside Police have confirmed the names of the three girls who were tragically killed in Southport on Monday (29 July). They are Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice Dasilva

30th July 2024

Community invited to peaceful vigil – 6pm – Atkinson

Sefton Council is supporting the vigil being held in Southport town centre later to remember the victims of yesterday’s knife attack. People are being encouraged to gather outside The Atkinson on Southport’s

30th July 2024

PM heckled, ambulance staff applauded at Hart Street scene

** The community is invited to attend a peaceful vigil this evening, at 6pm, outside the Atkinson on Lord Street ** Prime Minister Keir Starmer has laid a wreath of the site

30th July 2024

Hart St | List of community gatherings, support and resources

Along with our entire town, we are heartbroken and devastated after yesterday’s tragic incident on Hart Street. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our community, and stand ready to offer assistance in

30th July 2024

Banks teen arrested after tragic Hart Street incident

It’s been reported that two people, believed to be young children, have sadly died following a tragic and harrowing attack at a property in Southport this morning. Police have now confirmed that

29th July 2024

Albert Road man charged with attempted murder after teen stabbed

An 18 year old remains in hospital recovering from stab wounds in what police say is an attempted murder. Just after 5.20pm on Saturday 27 July, emergency services were called to report

29th July 2024

Police attend Sussex Road RTC

Police and paramedics have attended a road traffic colllision in Southport this evening. At least two vehicles were involved in a minor RTC at the junction of St Luke’s Road and Sussex

28th July 2024

Forensics remain at town centre flat after “attempted murder” stabbing

Forensics unites remain at a flat in Southport Town Centre today after a man was stabbed inside the property last night. Police say they are treating the incident as a murder attempt

28th July 2024

Man, 75, shot dead in Scarisbrick – suspect arrested for murder

Police have arrested a 29-year-old man from Scarisbrick on suspicion of murder, after emergency services were called a shooting on Pinfold Lane yesterday. A 75-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

26th July 2024

Are dogs allowed on Southport beach?

Much of the Southport’s golden beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with a series of nature reserves and protected areas running from Crossens to Formby. Dog owners are encouraged to

25th July 2024

Patrick Hurley says tackling child poverty will “take time” after controversial vote

Southport’s newly-elected MP Patrick Hurley has said that action on reducing child poverty “will take time”, after he was criticised for voting against a motion to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Patrick

24th July 2024

Friends of ‘hero’ who fought bike thieves launch crowdfunder for ‘lifechanging’ injuries

Friends of a Southport man currently fighting for his life in hospital say they do not know what the future holds for the hero who tired to stop a group of men

22nd July 2024