Reckless dog owner risks life after jumping level crossing
A reckless dog owner has put his life and the life of his pet in danger after jumping a live level crossing in Southport. The male was caught on camera by stunned
EXCLUSIVE: Pop star Pixie Lott shows off stunning views from Southport hotel
International superstar Pixie Lott is currently staying at the exclusive Vincent Penthouse in Southport The All About Tonight star, who has had a string of major hits around the world, posted an
Fears for M&S Southport as company announces 950 job cuts
Fears for the future of the M&S superstore in Southport have begun once more after a swathe of job cuts were announced by the upmarket food and clothing chain. It’s been revealed
Signalling problems at Southport causing major rail disruption
A signal fault at Southport station is causing major disruption on the Southport to Hunts Cross line. The disruption began at approximately 11.30 this morning. All services between Southport and Hillside are
12-year-old Sarah Beck found after search in Burscough
Update: Sarah has now been found safe and well. A 12-year-old girl has been reported missing in Burscough. Sarah Beck set out from Red Cat Lane this morning to purchase milk from
MP welcomes extra £2.5m for Sefton Council to support services during coronavirus
Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement that Sefton Council will receive a further £2,569,782 from the Government to help pay for its response to coronavirus, as part of a £500
Car crashes after losing control in Morrisons car park
A driver has smashed into a trolley park at a busy town centre supermarket this morning. The driver, who required medical attention following the incident, lost control of their vehicle in Morrisons
Drugs and stolen goods seized during Leyland Road search
Sefton Police arrested a 29-year-old male for drug offences following an arrest and search of an address on Leyland Road on Thursday. Large amounts of cannabis, amphetamine, crack cocaine and heroin were
Concern grows for father missing since Sunday
Concern is growing for missing father Chris Molyneux. Chris, 40, was last seen at 2pm on Sunday 12 July at his home address in Orchard Hey, and extensive enquiries are being carried
Southport and Formby patients positive about GPs
Results from the latest national GP Patient Survey published by NHS England last week show that patients in Southport and Formby overall are positive about the care they receive from their GP
Caught in the act! CCTV shames filthy alleyway antics
A Southport town centre resident is hoping CCTV will shame filthy people who use an alleyway by his apartment as a makeshift toilet. Shocking stills from CCTV cameras fixed to an alleyway
Council warns residents over barbecues after bin lorry fire
Sefton Council has warned residents to be cautious disposing of barbecues after a bin lorry fire on Southport’s coast road yesterday. The driver was forced to eject the recycling load over the
228 people stop searched as part of County Lines activity
This month, Merseyside Police joined forces with British Transport Police (BTP), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Cheshire Police to crack down on those involved in County Lines drugs supply and associated criminality.
Rat infested flytipped menace plagues resort street
Furious homeowners on a busy town centre street have condemned filthy shopkeepers who have dumped their rubbish outside their homes. Piles of industrial equipment, signage, fixtures and fittings have been dumped along
Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre reopens for watersports and actvities
Water lovers are encouraged to dive right into a series of fantastic events at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre over the coming months. The popular open air lake at the Waterloo based adventure
Young local author to donate all book sales to Queenscourt Hospice
Budding local writer Noah Warren is donating all the sales of his book to Queenscourt Hospice. Noah’s mother Shorna is a doctor in Queenscourt and explained: “Last Autumn Noah created puppet shows
A peek into the life of a professional gamer: how are eSports athletes different than conventional athletes?
Over the past few years, there’s been a major shift in the sports arena. While footballers, basketball players, cricketers were the only sportspersons until a decade ago, a new wave of professional
Suspected drugs suppliers hunted by police
Cumbria Police are requesting the public’s help in locating two men. Kyle Annett, 25 and Liam Benfield, 25 are both wanted by Cumbria Police in connection with suspected supply of class A
Pair sentenced for sex act outside Southport College
A court has heard how a lewd couple were caught by a stunned family in the middle of a shocking sex act outside Southport College. 33-year-old Shaun Anderson and 44-year-old Jenny Beresford
Youngster shocked after touching exposed wires at town centre car park
Angry parents have complained to NCP after their young child got an electric shock from exposed live wires at a town centre car park. A broken security keypad at the NCP car
Assured Care seek part-time and full-time staff
A Southport-based care agency are seeking part-time and full-time staff. Assured Care are the largest private domiciliary care agency in the North West and have grown from three staff to over a
‘Southport is back open for business’ says Conservative Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling MP as lockdown eases
Originally posted: https://www.damienmooremp.com/news/southport-is-back-open-for-business-says-conservative-party-co-chairman-amanda-milling-mp-as-lockdown-eases Southport is back open for business with shops, restaurants, pubs and tourist attractions all welcoming visitors back as lockdown restrictions ease. After the Prime Minister announced the next steps
BREAKING: Patient climbs dangerous scaffolding after escaping mental health unit
Emergency services have closed off Curzon Road in Southport this morning following a major incident. Officers were called to the Hartley Hospital unit on Curzon Road after a patient at the secure
Tickets now on sale for Victoria Park drive-in cinema
Tickets have been released for a drive-in cinema experience on at Victoria Park on Saturday, July 25th. A huge outdoor screen in Victoria Park will show Lion King, Grease and Dirty Dancing
Crosby Library confirmed for mobile coronavirus testing
Crosby Library has been confirmed as Sefton’s fifth venue for a drive-through Mobile Coronavirus Testing unit. Monday 13 July will see the first three-day by one of the units, which provide drive-through
Dangerous manhole without cover in Ainsdale
A resident has reported a dangerous manhole cover in Ainsdale. Alasdair Rankine was walking his dog when he picture this manhole with a broken cover on Kenilworth Road. The unguarded cover is
5 things to consider when designing hyper-casual games
Hyper-casual games need to have quality game design, but also work at fast speed. This requires smooth production with focus on game design. Many developers jump into the idea without testing or
Anti-social youths moved on by Police
Police in Southport are asking parents if they know where their children are tonight after a group of youths were moved on from causing anti-social behaviour in Hesketh Bank. Following reports of
Fund launched to save Daisy the Dog
A local resident has launched a GoFundMe page to save her beloved French Bulldog. Daisy has a ruptured disk in her lower spine and thinning of her right rear leg. The family
Southport Market Trail takes place this Sunday
Local sellers are preparing for the Southport Market Trail this Sunday (12th July). The trail sees sellers from all over Southport host a stall outside their own home or shop between 12pm-4pm.