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Arcade businesses stunned to see Coronavirus test site open next door

Shop, bar and restaurant owners have reacted with shock over reports that the walk-in Coronavirus test centre will be on their doorstep. It was announced this week that a walk-in test centre

31st July 2020

Ainsdale Beach car park closed after reaching ‘maximum capacity’

Ainsdale Beach car park has reached ‘maximum capacity’ after hundreds of sun-seekers headed to the seaside. Sefton Council said: “Due to the hot weather, Ainsdale Beach Car Park is at maximum capacity.

31st July 2020

Ex-councillor calls for end to sticky menace

A former Southport councillor has made an understated return to campaigning in the town. Ex-Tory Cllr David Barton, whose father was jailed as part of the major Barton Park care home scandal,

31st July 2020

Southport set for visitors from nearby lockdown cities

With Southport set to scorch this weekend, the town is preparing for a swarm of visitors from nearby lockdown cities. Scores of cars are already causing severe issues at the entrance to

31st July 2020

Teenagers rescued from rising tide by lifeboat crews.

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust saved two teenagers who had become stranded due to the rising tide on Thursday evening. A post online from the Trust said: “The quad team dispatched and quickly

31st July 2020

Stranded man refuses Lifeboat rescue in bizarre rising tide emergency

Stunned Southport lifeboat crews were forced into quick-thinking after a stranded man refused rescue in rising water. The male was found by quad bike crews from Southport Offshore Rescue Trust after becoming

30th July 2020

Police increase patrols around Botanic Gardens after increased anti-social behaviour

Following incidents of anti-social behaviour in and around the area of the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown, patrols, including foot patrols of the park have continued during day and evening shifts. Investigations to

30th July 2020

Scarisbrick man admits Liver Building firework attack.

A 19-year-old man from Scarisbrick has today admitted firing a firework at the Liver Building. Matthew Egglesden, of Turning Lane, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this morning facing one charge of arson.

30th July 2020

Concerns grow for Southport TUI shop after company announces 100 store closures

Fears are now growing for the future of Southport’s TUI Store after the holiday chain announced it would be shutting hundreds of stores in the UK. The Chapel Street Store is one

30th July 2020

Cash boost sees Southport land £1m for European style Market

The transformation of Southport Market into a social space to enjoy food, drink and markets is one step closer to reality with the Governments Acceleration Grant announcement The resort has been awarded

30th July 2020

Town Hall to become local Covid-19 testing site

The first ever dedicated walk-through Covid-19 testing sites in Cheshire and Merseyside are to be deployed in Sefton. The semi-permanent sites, known as Local Testing Sites (LTS), are being created in both

29th July 2020

Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre re-opens

Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre on Stanley Street, Southport are re-opening its doors to provide residents affected by cancer with face to face, COVID safe support following the recent

29th July 2020

Sports car seized after donut video emerges online

A BMW was seized in Southport after footage emerged online of the driver doing donuts under the Marine Way Bridge. Video shows a driver recklessly spinning his black BMW 1 Series under

29th July 2020

Major incident as multiple cars collide near crematorium

Emergency services are currently on scene on Southport Road this evening including first responders after multiple cars collided. The accident occurred outside the entrance to Southport Crematorium opposite Turning Lane The cause

28th July 2020

Sewer works shut popular beach car park

Ainsdale Beach car park has been temporarily closed today due to the need for essential sewerage works to take place at a nearby leisure site. United Utilities are currently working to replace

28th July 2020

FREE parking delight for town centre shoppers

Shoppers in Southport have showered a town centre supermarket with praise for allowing people to park in its car park for free for two hours Sainsburys superstore on Lord Street has extended

28th July 2020

Air ambulance lands in Kings Gardens amid hotel emergency

Park-goers were left shocked after an air ambulance landed on a Southport Park this evening. The North West Air Ambulance was called in response to an emergency incident believed to have taken

27th July 2020

Businesswoman takes resort by storm – at just TEN years old!

One of Southport’s youngest entrepreneurs is celebrating her business by selling its second franchise this month whilst also expanding her fleet of vehicles for her classic arcade games business, taking on a

27th July 2020

Grenade scare rocks quiet Birkdale street

Officers attended an incident at Lulworth Road this morning following reports that a live hand grenade was found in a back garden. The incident took place at 8.40am this morning following the

27th July 2020

Sefton businesses warned of COVID 19 secure inspection scam

Sefton Council is warning the Borough’s businesses to be vigilant after reports of a possible COVID-19 inspection scam. The Council’s Trading Standards has reports saying of businesses being contacted by someone

27th July 2020

Southport Rugby Club raise £25,000 for Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals Charity

Southport Rugby Club’s fundraising for Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals Charity has now surpassed £25,000. The club embarked on #TheEllisExpedition in honour of former club president Graham Ellis who passed away in June.

27th July 2020

Happy 100th Birthday Betty!

A Southport woman is celebrating this week after joining the exclusive centenarian club. Betty Loxton was joined by her loving family and friends at a special socially distanced 100th birthday celebration this

25th July 2020

Southport baby business says local councillor and Sefton saved them from going under in Covid crisis

A Southport woman has praised her ward councillor and the local authority after she says they came to her rescue and helped save her business. Jennifer Butler Scholes owns local companies Empowered

25th July 2020

Virus deniers deface Southport social distancing notices

Virus deniers have turned their attentions to social distancing adverts in Southport by defacing them. Unknown Coronavirus deniers have scrawled the word “Hoax” across floor stickers on Lord Street which are designed

25th July 2020

Park & Ride to reopen from Monday

Sefton Council is pleased to announce that from Monday 27th July Southport Park & Ride service will be re-commencing. The service will be running from the Esplanade every 10 minutes, through the

24th July 2020

Police search for vandals after damage to minibus used to transport vulnerable children

Police have launched an investigation after three individuals vandalised a minibus used to transport vulnerable children. Travel Co Buses holds contracts to transport vulnerable children and adults to school day centres. On

24th July 2020

Birkdale blighted by laughing gas canisters as safety campaigners call for ban

Laughing gas canisters which have plagued Southport as a constant reminder of anti social and potentially dangerous drug use may now be banned. The sight of used up metal canisters scattered on

24th July 2020

Secret gem is Southport’s coolest new hideaway bar

Southport’s newest and most exclusive secret bar has opened its doors this week in a much-needed boost to the local economy. The New Hideout Bar is now open for business on Hoghton

23rd July 2020

Sozzled in Southport! Pair wake up 80 miles from home after cab cock up

Two drunk pals are paying for the ride of a lifetime after ending up nearly 100 miles away from home after a taxi dropped them in Southport instead of Leeds. The stunned

22nd July 2020

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Planning permission changes could see empty Southport shops turned to housing

Empty stores and desolate business premises that have been closed across Southport for years could be turned into homes and residential spaces thanks to proposed relaxed government rules. The government are taking

22nd July 2020