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Pleasureland closes early for Summer but plans Winter special events

Southport Pleasureland has taken the decision to end their 2020 Summer season early as Covid-19 restrictions come into force in the region amid rising case numbers. Southport Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis said:

22nd September 2020

Mum & Daughter duo host bake sale to spread cheer

A mother and daughter have hosted a charity bake sale in a sunny Southport park to help raise smiles and money for charity. Sally Tasker heaped praise today on both her daughter

20th September 2020

‘Is this a joke?’ Motorists oblivious to pop up cycle lane

A pop up cycle lane in Southport which has cut off a once busy arterial road through the town has infuriated motorists. Work has been completed on closing off half of the

20th September 2020

Rats scare Sunday supermarket shoppers

Shoppers at a popular town centre supermarket screamed in shock this afternoon after encountering rats scuttling around their car. Louise Prendagast says she returned to her car parked at the Victoria Park

20th September 2020

Council finally put horse bus stop out to stud

After decades of taking up space on the promenade, Council highways chiefs have finally decided to get rid of the Horse Bus Stop near to Funland. An order has been made for

20th September 2020

Dodgy driver leaves fake details after Botanic Gardens smash

Police and insurance officials are hunting a driver of a grey car which will have suffered serious damage after colliding with other parked cars in Southport. Unfortunately little is currently known about

20th September 2020

Lights fail at busy Lord Street junction

Traffic lights on a busy Lord Street junction have failed tonight. The light system on the corner of Nevill Street and Lord Street have totally failed with cars inching out into the

19th September 2020

Yet another RTC at well-known accident black spot

Police have been called to an accident hotspot after yet another smash at a well-known danger junction. Two cars have collided at the junction of Portland Street and Cemetery Road just after

19th September 2020

Cyclists wheelie confused over Chapel Street signage

Cyclists say they couldn’t ‘help but laugh’ after noticing a glaring error on a brand new pop up cycle lane in the town centre. For years cycling has been supposedly banned along

19th September 2020

Chimney fire leads to mile long tailbacks to Southport

A chimney fire in Ince Blundell has inadvertently led to mile long traffic tailbacks as thousands of people head to Southport this afternoon. A massive smoke stack at a private property near

19th September 2020

BREAKING: Southport lockdown confirmed as virus cases shoot up

Southport is once again set to plunge into a semi lockdown state as part of Merseyside-wide Coronavirus restrictions. Pubs will shut early, care homes visits have been severely restricted and meetings at

18th September 2020

Law bosses warn Southport businesses over ‘lax’ data protection

Data protection of customer information across Southport may be forgotten as local businesses continue to focus their efforts on Covid Compliance To ensure businesses could re-open as safely as possible, the Government

17th September 2020

Ainsdale school shuts completely after Coronavirus case

A specialist school in Ainsdale has closed today according to teachers after a confirmed case of Covid-19 in the school. An alert was sent to parents at Merefield School in Ainsdale last

17th September 2020

Work nears completion on new Birkdale bar set to open this week

Work on ‘@No.4’, Birkdale’s newest bar, is nearing completion ahead of opening this week. No date has yet been confirmed for opening but a post on the Birker’s Bar Facebook page suggests

17th September 2020

Sefton’s health director stresses coronavirus tests are only for people with symptoms

With a recent survey of the country’s coronavirus testing sites showing a quarter of people turning up for tests did not have symptoms, Sefton’s Director of Public Health Margaret Jones has reminded

17th September 2020

Resort home care team pull off major expansion

A Southport-based home care group has launched a new operation in Preston as part of a £200,000 investment. Fast growing family-run home care provider, Alcedo Care, has opened a new regional office

16th September 2020

Unusual police escort causes Lord Street commotion

A police escort with a difference caused quite the stir this afternoon after a rarely sighted Police HGV was given a blue light escort through Southport. The massive mobile tactical command unit

16th September 2020

Community worker from Southport lives on refugee’s rations to raise awareness of plight

Could you live on the same daily food intake as a refugee fleeing war or famine? A Southport woman is doing just that through a Ration Challenge, in order to raise

16th September 2020

Pair charged in Portland Street knife attack are finally named

Two men who are charged in connection with a shocking knifepoint robbery at a Southport corner shop have gone before the courts. John Garnett, 33 and of no fixed abode, was charged

16th September 2020

Every little inch helps! Birkdale man reveals fury over Tesco delivery blockade

A Southport man says he has been ignored by Supermarket bosses after complaining repeatedly of delivery drivers blocking the entry to his house. The furious Anthony Kennedy has launched a series of

16th September 2020

Popular resort dance academy relaunches after virus shutdown

The Pauline Quirke Dance Academy Southport has reopened their doors for the first time in over 6 months. Having provided a whole host of exciting virtual performing arts activities throughout lockdown (including

16th September 2020

Alchemy Club have the recipe to help youngsters during pandemic

A Youth Club in Southport are offering a special escape for young people aged 9-12 doing activities like: football, baking, basketball, arts and crafts and more. A spokesperson for the club, based

15th September 2020

Work resumes on brand new Southport Lifeboat hub

Great progress is being made on the spectacular new Southport Lifeboat Station. The impressive building on Marine Drive, near Southport Pleasureland, is expected to be the biggest lifeboat base in the North

15th September 2020

NHS workers offered FREE night out at Comedy Festival

NHS workers and care home staff are being invited to a very special evening as part of this year’s Southport Comedy Festival. They are welcome to enjoy a free night out as

15th September 2020

Testing fiasco puts lives at risk, says local MP

MP Bill Esterson has accused the government of incompetence over the Covid test shortage. Bill Esterson is the MP for Sefton Central and he has been contacted by a number of constituents

15th September 2020

Hero ICU workers shortlisted for national accolade

The Intensive Care team at Southport hospital has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award, thanks to the innovative ways team members worked during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic,

15th September 2020

Rising resort music stars launch debut single

Southport’s newly assembled four-piece, Bobhowla have spent the last year getting a collection of songs into shape and are now preparing for the release of the lead track off their debut album.

15th September 2020

Police suspect they have Wright man for burglary case

Southport man and long time trouble causer Warren Wright is once again in police custody. The 48 year old, who lives on Albert Road, Southport, was arrested on suspicion of burglary to

15th September 2020

MISSING: Police launch search to find Southport teenager

Police are appealing for help in finding 17 year-old Anthony White who is missing from home. Anthony, who has recently moved to the Southport area, was last seen at 1.30pm on Thursday

15th September 2020

Chef shocked to find bike stolen after tiring shift

A hard working cook at a Southport town centre was left fuming after finding his ride home had been stolen while he worked. The chef was stunned to find his beloved bike

15th September 2020