Recovery trucks clear away Bentham’s Way shunt
Recovery trucks have been called to Bentham’s Way in Kew to clear away a two car smash this evening. A white hatchback collided with another car near to Bill Rimmer’s Farm Shop
Primary Head latest to test virus positive as school stays open
The head teacher at Linaker Primary has tested positive for the coronavirus, parents have been told. The school’s board of governors say Mrs Brown, the head at Linaker, developed symptoms of the
Southport commuters warned services are cancelled after LANDSLIDE
Commuters are advised to check their provider’s website ahead of travelling to Manchester this morning to see if their trains are running. It comes after heavy rain caused a landslide inches from
Ainsdale ex pat murder: Suspect arrested in Ben Nesbitt killing
A man Spanish police want to question over the murder of Ainsdale man Ben Nesbitt has been arrested just 40 miles from the country’s border. A local judge in Girona ruled that
Southport trains stuck after LANDSLIDE on tracks
Heavy rain has caused a landslide inches from the railway line between Southport and Burscough Bridge station. Constant rainfall over the last 24 hours has caused part of the land next to
Police hunt duo after launching vicious attack on couple
Detectives say they want to find two men, believed to be from Southport, after they launched a vicious assault on a couple in Liverpool earlier this year. CCTV footage has been traced
Top Southport kebab house repossessed by landlord
A highly rated takeaway in Southport Town Centre has been repossessed by the building’s landlord. The lease on Harun’s Charcoal Grill, one of Southport’s busiest and most frequented end of the night
Resort Blind charity lands £60k boost to buy new tech
Sight loss charity Galloway’s is determined to ensure blind and partially sighted people are not forgotten during the Coronavirus pandemic, thanks to the help of new grant funding. The National Lottery has
Parenting 2000 launches programme to prevent children being drawn into a life of crime
Children aged between 10 and 14 years old can enjoy a specialised therapy-led personal development programme R.A.W (Roots and Wings), to help them gain the confidence to make the right decisions over
Hillside Micropub forced to shut to protect staff and customers
A popular micropub and bar in Hillside has announced it will temporarily close its physical premises completely, despite having no confirmed cases of Coronavirus. The much loved owners of the Grasshopper Pub,
Over a HUNDRED missing cases added to local coronavirus total
More than a hundred ‘missing’ cases of positive coronavirus has been left out of Sefton’s total, with many of them potentially in the Southport area. 128 cases of confirmed coronavirus have now
Video: Hospital shows off rare footage of Covid critical care unit
Southport Hospital has offered a rare opportunity for residents to see what goes on in their life saving coronavirus care unit. As part of its series of Virtual Hospital Open Week videos,
Lockdown holidaymakers warned of Welsh quarantine plan
Southport residents looking to escape the current harsh restrictions in the town have been told to think again if they’re planning a daring journey across the border. Despite the temptation to escape
Idling drivers should be punished, say eco campaigners
Southport councillors Pat Keith and Lynne Thompson are urging Sefton Council to take stronger action against drivers who leave their vehicle engine idling for prolonged periods. The council launched an anti –idling campaign
Shop local this Christmas, urge Southport stores
Whether it’s a shiny new watch, diamond ring, new coat, the latest toys or something even more extravagant, Southport is the place to look this Christmas. That’s the message from a hoard
Council ‘will not hesitate to take action’ against businesses flouting Covid-19 rules
After making several visits and issuing a warning letter Sefton Council last week issued a Closure Notice to the owner of Skin Kerr in Bootle. Visits to the premises by the Council’s
Southport FC confirms opponent player tested positive for Covid-19
Southport FC bosses say there is no need to panic after their latest game was blighted by a confirmed case of the coronavirus. The Yellows faced Morpeth Town at the weekend when,
Birkdale bar shuts as virus case confirmed
A popular Birkdale bar has temporarily shut down ‘with a heavy heart’ after it was confirmed that the premises had experienced a positive case of COVID-19. Management at the Allotment in Birkdale
Businessman raises concerns over demand for new cycle lanes in Birkdale
A businessman is hitting back at demands from local Lib Dems to drive new cycle lanes through Birkdale Village. Lee Durkin, who has worked in his family business, MD Joinery, since 1997,
Formby phone lines go down as BT struggle to return service
Businesses in the Formby and Ainsdale area say they are struggling to get their phones working after a nearby telephone junction became damaged overnight. The issue has affected a number of businesses
Hospital Trust launches virtual ‘open week’ event
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are welcoming the local community to join their first ever virtual Open Hospital event. Launching on Monday 5 October, the event replaces the usual annual open day. Sadly
Hero Ben smashes local version of London Marathon
A Southport man has smashed his personal London Marathon, taking on and defeating a leg destroying 26 mile run around the town. Ben Sharples was all set to take on the London
Southport pubs ‘could shut completely’ before Christmas
Resort Pubs which have struggled to make up for a drastic drop in trade thanks to the pandemic, warn local real ale experts. In more bitter tasting news, chiefs at the Southport
Gloomy days forecast for a wet week in Southport
Those looking for a sunny respite from the doom of gloom of local lockdown may want to look away from this week’s weather forecast. Heavy and continuous rain from the weekend which
Town Centre Takeaway offers free food for homeless
A Southport takeaway says it will gladly offer free food to anyone homeless in the resort and in need of sustenance. Marco Restaurant and Takeaway which recently opened on Union Street says
Southport to face ‘winter of discontent’ warn region’s leaders
Southport and the north of England will face a “winter of dangerous discontent” unless the test and trace system improves, regional leaders have warned. Speaking at the weekend Greater Manchester Metro Mayor
Our Tommy takes second in Scottish Open
A short putt miss conceded the Scottish Open crown for Tommy Fleetwood as the tournament favourite lost out to first time champion Aaron Rai. Southport’s very own Tommy Fleetwood, tipped to take
Drivers warned of severe coastal road flooding
Large parts of the Coastal Road between Marshside and Marine Drive are heavily flooded with cars being forced to drive way under the speed limit to avoid accident. Over 14 hours of
Callous vandals damage children’s football pitch
Vandals have ripped up new goalposts belonging to a junior football club in Marshside. Ben Minto, a joint Club Secretary at Southport Athletic JFC discovered the damage to the goalposts at Ferryside
Horrid rainy conditions play part in St Lukes Road smash
Emergency services were called to a two-car smash at the junction of Hawkshead Street and St Lukes Road this afternoon. The accident occurred at approximately 4 pm this afternoon. Local residents reported