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Waterloo Road closed after serious incident

Emergency services have closed off part of Waterloo Road near to Royal Birkdale Golf Course following a major incident. Crews from Merseyside Police, Fire & Rescue and Paramedics rushed you the scene

2nd September 2020

Southport MP welcomes safer roads ahead thanks to new £75million pothole scheme

Roads across Southport will soon be safer for motorists and cyclists thanks to a nationwide mapping scheme. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched a first-of-its-kind audit into mapping potholes across England as

2nd September 2020

Hospital seeks nominations for 2020 People’s Health Hero

2020 has been an extraordinarily demanding year for your local NHS staff coping with the demands of Covid-19. Do you know a member of staff working at our hospitals or in one

2nd September 2020

Police appeal for information after Nevill Street assault

Police are hunting two men over an assault which happened on Nevill Street. Detectives from Merseyside Police have released CCTV footage of two men officers would like to speak to in connection

2nd September 2020

Tree collapse ‘leafs’ holidaymakers furious

Holidaymakers sunning it up at the Victoria Park caravan site have complained after felled trees blocked their walking route in and out of the site. Contractors have since partially moved a 18ft

1st September 2020

St Helens family allegedly attacked by gang of thugs at Pontins

A family from St Helens have complained to police after claims they were viciously attacked by a gang while on holiday in Southport. The family of four, including a young child, say

1st September 2020

Fire service rescue terrified horse stranded in ditch

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service teamed up with colleagues from Lancashire to rescue a terrified horse stranded in a ditch in Great Altcar. ‘Chase’ a five-year-old cob horse had been stuck in

1st September 2020

Can mystery landlords save BHS building?

An unknown local business group have taken ownership of the former BHS building in Southport for a cool half a million pounds. The Chapel Street building, which housed the once grand department

1st September 2020

Two resort restaurants extend Eat Out offer

Restaurant owners in Southport say they are so overwhelmed with the success of the government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme that they will continue to offer it after the service officially

31st August 2020

Southport Brewery open online e-store

Southport Brewery have opened a brand new e-store. All of the brewery’s popular award-winning brands such as Carousel and Golden Sands can be purchased from https://www.southportbrewery.co.uk/ Bottles and minicasks are with home

31st August 2020

Southport Lifeboat launch donations appeal after boat destroyed by vandals

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust is appealing for donations after an inflatable training boat was destroyed by vandals. The inflatable D-Class lifeboat had previously seen 30 years of front line service but was

31st August 2020

Councillor Pugh calls on all parties for Burscough Curves progress

The next few months may well determine whether the restoration of the Burscough Curves becomes a reality or remains on an eternal wish list. That is the view of the Liberal Democrat

30th August 2020

Rumah reopens after coronavirus scare as staff test negative

Rumah Bar and Kitchen on Weld Road has reopened after staff tested negative for coronavirus. On Friday, the bar closed as a precaution and recommended customers from Tuesday and Wednesday take a

29th August 2020

Man reunited with dog after ‘petnapping’ ordeal

A Southport man has been reunited with his dog after it was found miles away from home in a Scarisbrick garden. The puppy was found shivering and scared by residents in a

29th August 2020

Police rush to scene of alleged town centre ‘stabbing’

An investigation is underway after a late night reveller was allegedly stabbed in a serious assault in the early hours of this morning. Police closed off Waverley Street for a number of

29th August 2020

Police urge caution from residents after three Southport burglaries this week

This week there have been three burglaries in Southport where the aim of the offenders appears to have been to find keys for cars parked on the driveways. Offenders have failed in

28th August 2020

Appeal for next of kin information after Southport death

Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the next of kin of man who recently died in Southport. Ali Martin Mohammed, aged 62, sadly died at home on

28th August 2020

Slasher destroys life saving dinghy in mindless vandal attack

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust have condemned the actions of a ‘mindless vandal’ after an inflatable lifeboat was destroyed by knife slashes. The inflatable D-class lifeboat had been in service for 30 years.

28th August 2020

North West boosted by £74,692,327 of UK Government investment in small businesses

Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested

28th August 2020

Birkdale bar urges covid tests for previous customers after staff virus contact

A popular Birkdale bar has advised customers who drank in the premises last week to be tested for Covid-19, after a staff member came into contact with someone who had contracted the

28th August 2020

Council reminds bars and customers of safety guidelines ahead on Bank Holiday weekend

As the Bank Holiday weekend approaches, Sefton Council is reminding local businesses and their customers of the importance of following the Government’s COVID-19 guidance. For businesses in the hospitality sector such as

28th August 2020

Graffiti vandals strike on Coastal Road

Graffiti vandalism was pictured last night on the junction of the Coastal Road and Liverpool Road in Woodvale. The vandalised board that is situated by the traffic lights is owed by the

27th August 2020

Police investigate boy racer claims after high speed Ainsdale smash

Detectives are investigating claims of dangerous road racing after two cars were involved in a life threatening smash in Southport last night. Residents of the quiet Mill Road area of Ainsdale were

26th August 2020

Minor RTC outside Scarisbrick Hall

Emergency services have been busy this morning dealing with a minor collision after a multiple car shunt in Scarisbrick. At least three cars were involved in a collision at the junction of

26th August 2020

Planning battle over new potential London Street ‘Cashino’

Plans to launch a new slot machine shop on London Street will soon be considered by Sefton Council. The Praesepe Group have submitted a planning application to convert the former pay day

26th August 2020

Rule Britannia and Land Of Hope And Glory should be celebrated says Damien Moore

Rule Britannia and Land Of Hope And Glory should be celebrated and sung loudly at the Last Night Of The Proms, says Southport MP Damien Moore. Mr Moore would also like to

25th August 2020

Unite Inflatable Zone opens its doors

https://www.uniteinflatablezone.com/ A new indoor inflatable attraction has opened in Southport offering a free hot drink for every bouncer this Bank Holiday Weekend only. Unite Inflatable Zone opened at Unite Martial Arts on

25th August 2020

£1.4m Market revamp to be presented to Council Cabinet

Exciting plans to transform Southport Market into a unique food and drink offer are set to be presented to Sefton Council’s formal Cabinet next week (Thursday, September 3). The report will recommend

25th August 2020

Northern lines experiencing disruption due to rain, expected all day

Speed restrictions have been placed on the entire Northern Rail network due to severe weather. The rail operator said: “Train services running across the whole Northern network will be delayed by up

25th August 2020

CCG says: ‘NHS is here for you this bank holiday weekend’

Health leaders at NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are reassuring local people that the NHS is here should they need it this bank holiday, 31

25th August 2020