Birkdale broadband bust after car smash
Birkdale residents woke up this morning to find their WiFi had gone down after a one in a million car accident. Overnight a driver lost control of their vehicle at considerable speed
Charity trek set to fund Southport spinal unit mini bus
People are being urged to support a fundraising event to help spinal patients in Southport which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 20-mile Southport to Liverpool Walk in aid of
Resort youngsters hit hardest by virus job shortage
Young people under the age of 24 in Southport are the most likely to be unemployed or struggling to find a job thanks to the impact of Coronavirus. National figures show the
Reds legend Redknapp sends motivational message to Southport man
Ex Footballer turned TV star Jamie Redknapp has paid tribute to a Southport man who is desperate to return home from 24 hour care. Michael Walton, who suffered complications from a brain
Hoghton Street shops not so mellow over doubles yellows
Furious businesses along Hoghton Street say they fear losing thousands of pounds in income this week double yellow lines appeared outside their shops. Businesses say they could lose significant income after the
NHS Sefton urges sunscreen use with hot week ahead
With sunny spells forecast in Sefton, this week residents are being urged by local health professionals to stay sun safe. In the UK, almost 9 in 10 cases of melanoma, the most
EXCLUSIVE: Major incident declared as children spotted in death defying scaffold climb
Emergency services have been led on a major hunt after a group of children were spotted climbing scaffolding in Southport Town Centre. A group of youths were spotted by Morrisons shoppers climbing
Fire crews rush to Hillside blaze
Firefighters are currently tackling a house blaze in upmarket Hillside this evening. Two fire engines from Southport Fire Station rushed to the scene on Lynton Drive tonight just after 6.30pm following a
Safety fears for ‘rotten’ BHS building after signs of collapse
Safety fears have been raised over the condition of the ex British Home Stores building after part of the £500k building began to fall away in recent days. Heavy facia coverings which
Scarisbrick Hotel guarded by police ahead of ‘anti-immigrant’ right-wing march
Police are currently guarding the Scarisbrick Hotel ahead of a supposed planned ‘anti immigrant’ facist march. Officers are patrolling the town centre after the Merseyside Anti-Facist Facebook group caught wind of a
Warning over large gatherings during warmer weather before stricter COVID rules apply
The Public are being cautioned against gathering in large numbers with hotter weather predicted by the Met Office, before stricter coronavirus rules come into force. Meetings of more than six people will
Hero rangers save young woman from suicide bid
Two park rangers have been hailed for saving the life of a young girl after she attempted suicide in Ainsdale. The heroic duo have been praised for their quick thinking and lightning
Staff attacked in armed robbery at Portland St McColls
Residents in Southport town centre were stunned last night after a terrifying armed robbery at their local corner shop which left a staff member with horrific injuries. A member of staff at
Council responds to Merseyside being added to Government’s COVID watchlist
Responding to today’s announcement that Merseyside has been identified by the Government as one of two new areas of concern owing to rising number of COVID-19 cases, Sefton Council Leader Cllr Ian
Damien Moore votes against implementing Grenfell Inquiry recommendations
Damien Moore joined with Conservative Party colleagues to vote against an amendment to a fire safety bill that would have included recommendations made by the Grenfell Inquiry. 308 Conservative MPs voted against
Police issue CCTV appeal after Birkers assault
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to trace following an assault outside a bar in Birkdale. Shortly after midnight on Saturday 8th August 2020 a 26-year-old man
Foodbank appeals for volunteers
Compassion Acts, who run Southport Foodbank, is appealing for volunteers who can help with Foodbank sessions, which are due to expand in the Autumn. As older volunteers were shielding early in the
Public invited to hospital AGM online
Members of the public are invited to a broadcast of the annual general meeting of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. It will be available to watch online from 10am on Wednesday
Is the Microsoft 365 Certified (MS-900 Exam): Fundamentals Certification worth it?
Introduction When seeking to be employed in a technology-related field, what usually happens is hearing people mentioning certifications. This might overwhelm or confuse you since you’ll be wondering if they’re worth the
Thieves steal donations left for Lifeboat charity shop
Donations of clothes and toys left for the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust charity shop on Everton Road were stolen overnight. One local resident who lived nearby says they had previously seen two
Dog control measures set for return. Your views wanted
Distributed via press release from Sefton Council: As part of Sefton Council’s commitment to promote responsible dog ownership, we are consulting on the reintroduction of dog control measures. Consultation on introducing a
Police tackle suspect after daring chase through resort streets
Police have swooped on a suspected thief after chasing him through back streets in Southport tonight. Officers from Merseyside Police caught and arrested a male on Saunders Street this evening just after
CCTV police appeal following assault in Southport
APPEAL | Do you recognise this man? Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist enquiries into an assault in Southport earlier this year. At
Get a hole of this problem, residents urge Highways workers
Residents in the upmarket Cambridge Road area of Southport are becoming increasingly angry at a growing number of sink holes appearing around their homes. Local councillor Pat Keith has been called in
Family searching for vulnerable adult missing from home.
The family of a vulnerable Southport woman are appealing for help to find her. Kerry Haworth, described as being in her mid-forties with short crimped brunette hair, discharged herself from a mental
Southport Comedy Festival returns for 2020 at Victoria Park
Southport Comedy Festival will take place this October – headlined by top comedians including Jason Manford, Ed Byrne, Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Reginald D Hunter. The event, in association with Anthony
Police appeal for information on missing Southport teen
Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of 13-year-old Shannane Imogen Turner. Shannane was last seen at 3.45pm on Saturday, 29 August at her home address on Butts Lane, Southport.
Pleasureland say thank you to emergency services workers with two discounted weekends
The region’s biggest family attraction will boost its annual Emergency Services Day concession this month in favour of TWO FULL WEEKENDS where essential workers can enjoy privileged access and unlimited rides. Southport
Family of drowned brothers send thanks to local lifeboat crews
The parents of two teenage boys who drowned close to Lytham St Anns have thanked those who helped search for this missing pair. Muhammad Azhar Shabbir, 18, and Ali Athar Shabbir, 16
Male, 19, charged after Waverley Street stabbing
A 19-year-old male from Southport has been charged by Police after a stabbing on Waverley Street at the weekend. Callum Cunliffe has been remanded in custody pending trial after being charged with