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Dimwit thief caught stealing tip jar and skipping meal on CCTV at local restaurant

A ‘master criminal’ has been caught stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant on CCTV. The thief and a friend also skipped out on paying for their meal. Staff from Lord

14th August 2021

Banks residents warned “don’t even light a cigarette” after gas pipe accident

Residents in Bank have been warned: “don’t even light a cigarette” after workers accidentally struck a gas pipe. Local residents living in nearby Sycamore Close added that a loud hissing sound can

13th August 2021

Police investigate daylight theft of motorbike from Kew Retail Park

Police are investigating the theft of a Triumph motorcycle from the Kew Retail park, that took place at approximately 5:15PM yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 10th August. Two men arriving on a silver scooter

11th August 2021

Green Sefton launch Hesketh Park consultation

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team has launched a public consultation to gather ideas and thoughts on ways to further improve the facilities at Southport’s Hesketh Park. Residents across the Borough, as

10th August 2021

Youth Community Partnership and Labour councillors hold Portland Street family fun day

Last week dozens of local families flocked to Portland Street Field for a free family fun day. The well-attended event was organised by the Youth Community Partnership, a Community Interest Company based

8th August 2021

Pub punters shocked after witnessing lewd broad daylight sex act

Shocked Churchtown pub garden punters were left crying with laughter into their drinks after catching a broad daylight tryst in action. Customers at Peaky Blinder’s Churchtown were stunned after a passionate couple,

7th August 2021

In Pictures: UK Hot Cars meeting today

UK Hot Cars team met today by the Marine Lake Southport. The static event was well-marshalled and successfully organised, with a good turnout. Photos by Jason Regan. The Dip Monkey Garage https://www.facebook.com/TheDipMonkeyGarage

1st August 2021

Princess Royal in Southport for hospital opening

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will officially open a £21 million state of the art mental health facility in Southport at the start of a visit to Merseyside today (Monday 26

26th July 2021

Joint plea for visitors to be respectful at Sefton’s coast

A number of organisations across Sefton are joining forces once again this summer to ensure local communities, and visitors from across the North West, can enjoy Sefton’s coastlines safely as coronavirus restrictions

19th July 2021

RTA Portland Street / Cemetery Road junction

Police temporarily closed Portland Street / Cemetery Road junction this afternoon, following a car crash. Other emergency services were in attendance and traffic was redirected.

18th July 2021

Councillors vote to oppose political boundary changes

Sefton’s councillors have voted to oppose changes plans that would see Ainsdale removed from the Southport political constituency. A motion filed by Labour councillor Greg Myers moves “that Sefton Council rejects in

16th July 2021

Refurbished Southport Market to open next Thursday

The brand new Southport Market will officially open its doors on Thursday, July 22, in time for a scorching summer of tasty treats, thirst quenching drinks and much more. A host of

16th July 2021

Minor injuries in Queens Road RTC between bus and cyclist

A bus and cyclist were involved in an RTC this morning on Queens Road. Police confirmed that they were called around 8.20am to reports of a collision involving bus and cyclist. The

14th July 2021

Ainsdale Beach visitors to benefit from further food and drink outlet trials this summer

From this weekend (Saturday 17th July) visitors to Ainsdale beach will be able to taste-test fish and chips as well as coffee and cakes, as a pop-up food and drink trial begins.

14th July 2021

Tourists melt over resort’s ice cream price rise

Tourists are claiming that there are only a few good ice cream parlours left in the town after one family claimed they were forced to pay more than £20 for four ice

10th July 2021

Mikhail Group to restore Lord Street’s Grand Casino

One of Southport’s most iconic landmarks, The Grand Casino, sitting proudly on Lord Street is set to be brought back to its former glory by The Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group creating

9th July 2021

Residents reminded of rubbish responsibilities after Kew park and ride flytipping

Sefton Council is once again reminding residents of their rubbish responsibilities or risk prosecution after tonnes of household garden waste were flytipped in Southport. Officers discovered the waste, which includes heavy tree

9th July 2021

Lib Dem survey shows significant opposition to Ainsdale boundary changes

A survey conducted by Cllr John Pugh on behalf of the Liberal Democrats shows a significant number of residents opposed to boundary changes that would split Ainsdale from the political constituency of

9th July 2021

Damien Moore in scathing criticism of Pontins as part of Ainsdale consultation

Southport MP Damien Moore says Sefton Council has failed to address “the elephant in the room” after it launched a consultation over the future of Ainsdale-on-Sea. The local authority has set out

7th July 2021

Fox & Goose set for official re-opening this weekend

The legendary Fox & Goose pub will open its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time since 2018. The venue will host a private opening tonight (Friday 2 July)

2nd July 2021

RTC causes Lord Street delays

A collision between a BMW and a Honda people-carrier is causing small delays along Lord Street. Emergency services were called to the Monument on Lord Street at approximately 1pm. Officers remain at

2nd July 2021

Conservative volunteers pick litter along Lord Street

This week Southport Conservatives have been out picking litter along Lord Street. A group of dedicated volunteers including Birkdale Ward campaigner, Lee Durkin, Kew Ward campaigner Laura Nuttall and Dukes Ward Councillors,

1st July 2021

Sefton Council outlines action with sand clearance at Southport promenade

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team have set out the ways they are managing the build-up of windblown sand along popular coastal paths. In recent months around 90 tonnes of sand has been

30th June 2021

Opening date confirmed for Southport Market

The brand new Southport Market will officially open its doors in mid-July, in time for a scorching summer of tasty treats, thirst quenching drinks and much more. A host of traders, including

25th June 2021

Original artists go on show at stunning new gallery

A new art gallery showing off some of the finest works by local artists is to open later this month in Birkdale Village. James Gray, a well known artist from Birkdale, will

21st June 2021

Mum’s horror as resort holiday “wrecked by drunks and drug users”

Southport’s lowest rated ‘holiday accommodation’ is yet again facing up to a barrage of criticism after a family say their break was ruined by drunkards. An unnamed mum of a family from

20th June 2021

Hot weather brings crowds to Ainsdale Beach

Another weekend of lovely warm weather ensured that Ainsdale Beach saw good numbers of people. The Snack bar and ice cream sellers apparently did well. Far away on the tideline – the

14th June 2021

Labour councillor thanked as skatepark reopens after ramp refurbishments

Work to install four refurbished ramps at Southport’s skatepark is now complete and the much-loved community asset back open. Specialist skate ramp builders used their expertise to repair and refurbish the structures

9th June 2021

Car Meet Up: Marine Drive Southport, 6 June 2021- more photos

Crowds of eager car enthusiasts lined the Marine Drive last night, as the latest Southport meet up near Southport Pier got underway. More images below. Police were seen monitoring the event in

7th June 2021

Sunny Southport this weekend – even Elvis turned up!

High temperatures ensured that residents and visitors made the best of the lovely weather, to get out onto the beach and surrounding areas. The pier trains were kept busy. The Marine Lake

6th June 2021

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