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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

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

21st July 2020

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

21st July 2020

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

20th July 2020

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

20th July 2020

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

18th July 2020

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

18th July 2020

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

17th July 2020

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

16th July 2020

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

16th July 2020

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

16th July 2020

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

16th July 2020