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Pizza Express confirm closure of Southport and Formby stores

Pizza Express has confirmed it will close 73 stores around the UK, including its Southport and Formby restaurants. The chain also confirmed it has hired advisers to commence a sale process of

19th August 2020

MP calls for local ban on popular supercar meet-ups

MP Damien Moore has called for supercar meets to be banned in Southport. The popular meets regularly attract considerable crowds of delighted onlookers but Mr Moore says: “This is not what we

18th August 2020

Southport Lifeboat statement after St Anne’s search

On Saturday evening (15/08/2020), volunteer crew of the Southport Lifeboat crew were paged to join a multi-agency search for two missing teenagers, believed to have been cut off by the tide on

17th August 2020

Merseyrail begin deconstruction of current fleet ahead of new rolling stock

Two trains from the Merseyrail Fleet were transported to South Wales for scrap over the weekend, ahead of the introduction of the new 777 fleet. A YouTube video shows 508110 and 508134

17th August 2020

Two men violently attacked and left unconscious in street on Butts Lane

Two men were violently attacked and left unconscious in the street after a confrontation outside the Thatch and Thistle on Saturday night. Upon leaving the pub, the pair were attacked by two

15th August 2020

Southport commemorates 75th anniversary of VJ day

Damien Moore joined with members of the public and local military charities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ day. VJ Day is the day on which Japan surrendered in World War

15th August 2020

‘Carnage’ after Sussex Road RTC

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a severe two-car smash last night on a busy Southport road. Two cars, one a Ford Fiesta, were involved in a high-speed collision at the

15th August 2020

Emergency services on scene at Lord St incident

Traffic on Lord Street ground to a halt this last hour after good samaritans rushed to the aid of an elderly man who collapsed in the road. Emergency services were called after

14th August 2020

Tables turn on vinyl bar booze thief as CCTV captures daylight theft

Baffling CCTV footage has been released of a woman brazenly stealing a bottle of alcohol from a Southport bar. The woman, thought to be in her forties, wearing a full-length dress, was

13th August 2020

Grading glitch leaves resort college students disgusted

Furious parents of A-Level students at a Southport College say they have been left waiting hours longer than they should have for their results today. One mum, who’s child studies at King

13th August 2020

Sainsbury’s megastore plan finally reaches checkout as council approves Kew site

Controversial plans for the long awaited Sainsbury’s megastore in Kew have been approved. Despite concerns council chiefs have moved to protect the future of the Lord Street store, saying it must stay

12th August 2020

Fore! Golfers create ingenious warning system after huge pothole appears

A trio of golfers found themselves navigating a tricky hole tonight after discovering part of Hesketh Road collapsed. The pot hole which has opened up on the exclusive road, was discovered by

12th August 2020

Sefton Council urges coastline visitors to park considerately

Sefton’s coastline, an internationally protected ‘nature reserve’, is stunning, and we understand why people want to visit, especially when the weather is nice. Since restrictions were lifted allowing people to spend more

12th August 2020

Heartless thieves steal plants from Rotten Row

Thieves have been pictured stealing plants from Rotten Row. The incident occurred on Monday, 10th August. The border is maintained by the Friends Of Rotten Row group, who put thousands of hours

12th August 2020

Council adopts temporary pavement licences to support local business

Sefton Council have adopted a new pavement licence that will allow businesses to place furniture such as outdoor seating on the pavement outside their business. In a press release, Sefton Council said:

12th August 2020

Food hygiene investigation at popular Southport pub

A popular Southport pub is being investigated by food safety chiefs after two diners found themselves violently ill after eating there. Two customers at the Richmond on Scarisbrick New Road were violently

11th August 2020

Male arrested for cannabis possession in Botanic Gardens

Police have arrested a 20-year-old male for cannabis possession during a patrol of the Botanic Gardens. Police have increased patrols in the area after an increasing number of incidents of anti-social behaviour.

11th August 2020

Overnight storms cause Churchtown flood damage

Torrential rain has wreaked havoc on Southport after a major storm overnight. Parts of low lying Southport and Formby in high-risk flood areas have woken up this morning to their roads submerged

11th August 2020

Twilight tickets can provide hefty savings for Sefton’s evening golfers

Sefton Council is reminding golfers about the money-saving prices for late round tickets at its Bootle and Southport Courses. Twilight green fees kick in from 4pm at both Bootle Golf Course when

11th August 2020

Southport lit up by incredible overnight lightning storm

Residents across Southport were treated to a stunning four hour light show overnight as major lightning storms struck across the north-west. Earlier in the evening the Met Office had warned of thunderstorms

11th August 2020

Region braced for four days of thunderstorms as yellow weather warning issued

Southport is set to be rocked by thunder and lightning storms according to local weather experts. The Met Office have announced a yellow warning for severe stormy weather which will hit Southport

10th August 2020

Young people asked for masterpieces to brighten up covid test centres

Young people across Sefton are being asked to submit colourful drawings, paintings, and designs to brighten up the Borough’s two, walk-through COVID-19 test sites in Bootle and Southport. Both of Sefton’s walk-through

10th August 2020

Urgent plea to find foster carers for four children

Lancashire County Council has launched a special appeal to find a loving foster home for three brothers and their sister. The children are currently living with two different foster families, but need

10th August 2020

Males pictured at Southport station wanted in Wigan murder enquiry

Detectives investigating the murder of Steven McMyler in Wigan have released images of four men they want to speak to in relation to the incident. Steven, aged 34, was fatally kicked in

9th August 2020

Major incident as biker critically injured in horror Prom smash

Police have rushed to the scene of a horror crash after a biker collided with a car near to the carousel in Southport this evening. The promenade and Marine Way Bridge have

8th August 2020

Southport Lifeboat launch #itsbehindyou beach safety campaign

Today the Southport Lifeboat has launched #itsbehindyou – a beach safety campaign aimed at educating members of the public with how to stay safe when visiting Southport. A combination of nice weather,

8th August 2020

Sefton public health officials urge use of face coverings

Following her reminder about the need to remain COVID-19 vigilant at home, Sefton’s Interim Director of Public Health Margaret Jones has added her voice to those of the region’s Public Health directors

8th August 2020

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary launch ‘Tea & Tours’ initiative

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very pleased to announce a new initiative they have launched; Tea & Tours. For only £10 per adult & £6 per child (under 12) you can get an

8th August 2020

Lifeboat crews called out to missing child search

Southport Lifeboat and Quads were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to assist in the search for a missing child on Ainsdale Beach yesterday (7th August) The Heather White launched at Southport and conducted

8th August 2020

Canon & Ball set for November Atkinson performance

Fans of farcical pair Cannon and Ball have been told the duo will now come to Southport in November. Bosses at the Atkinson are confident they can start putting on big shows

8th August 2020