Puppy litters STOLEN from family farm
Two litters of adorable puppies have been stolen in a suspected premeditated theft from a family farm on the outskirts of Southport The puppy’s Furious owners have deceived the pup’s mothers as
Mass testing now available for Southport residents
Southport residents can now get access to mass asymptomatic testing for the coronavirus, but will need to travel to Aintree to get it. Residents can now get a coronavirus test even if
Moore leads Commons debate calling for more Southport support
Southport MP Damien Moore has today urged the Government to provide greater investment for the North of England to help the region recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Moore led a Westminster
Bates Dairy expansion is a cream come true for family business
Bates Farms and Dairy in Southport is set to expand its business operations in the Birkdale area. Subject to the Company obtaining planning permission, Sefton Council will sell 0.75 acres of its
Popular resort restaurant goes up for auction
Ronnies Bistro and Bar on Southport’s Bold Street is due to be auctioned next month by auctioneer Pugh, as part of a sale of more than 100 properties and plots of land.
Vandals target nutcracker trail just days after launch
Southport BID is replacing names on the Southport Nutcrackers which have unfortunately been removed by vandals. Five of the 12 statues in Southport were targeted. Southport BID CEO Rachel Fitzgerald said: “It
Massive sinkhole opens up on busy road
A huge sinkhole opened up today in a busy road in Formby. The huge sinkhole emerged after water began massing in a underground gap below the carriageway on Gores Lane in Formby
Vandals destroy town centre planters
Mindless vandals have turned their hand to amateur gardening in the early hours of this morning, tearing up planters in Southport Town Centre. In the latest act of petty vandalism in the
Pubs ‘to stay shut’ in Southport as resort set to head back into Tier 3
Southport is thought to be heading back into Tier 3 restrictions once the National lockdown ends next week, with pubs and restaurants set to remain closed. It’s been reported the Liverpool City
Southport Skate Park to be repaired after campaign
Southport Skate Park will be repaired in the coming weeks after campaigners called the on the Council to conduct essential maintenance on the facility. Mike Marsh has confirmed that Fearless Ramps have
Graffiti vandals target Coastal Road – again!
The vandalised hoarding, situated by the traffic lights at Woodvale, is owned by Sefton Council. The billboard has been regularly advertised and has been replaced by Sefton Council on at least three
Stranger danger alert issued after schoolgirl intimidated by van man
Schools in Southport are on high alert after a man in a transit van reportedly kept slowing his vehicle down as he followed a schoolgirl in a frightening manner as she walked
Moore welcomes biggest army investment since Cold War
The Prime Minister has today announced the biggest investment in the UK’s Armed Forces since the end of the Cold War, confirming an injection of £16.5 billion over four years. Combined with
Southport set to return to ‘Victorian grandeur’ claim Town Deal
Plans have been revealed that are set to support Southport’s return to the grandeur of Victorian England, when it was the country’s second most popular tourist destination. The project, dubbed “Les Transformations
Can comedy BINGO save Christmas in Southport?
The people behind the Southport Comedy Festival have come up with a unique and fun way to give people a much-needed boost of cheer over Christmas with their Zoom Comedy Bingo! Comedian
Twelve giant Nutcrackers will arrive in Southport today
Giant Nutcrackers will arrive in Southport today! The much-loved 6ft tall figures, which celebrate the magic of Christmas, will be located at various positions around Southport town centre. They are being provided
Car yobs in ‘drive by’ cycle Lane smash up
‘It’s just one problem after another.’ They are the words of frustrated office workers on Hoghton Street this week after another night of vandalism on the much maligned cycle lanes. Kerry Booth
‘MISSING’: Search launched for Ainsdale woman feared missing after stray pet is found
A community appeal has been launched to find an Ainsdale woman who people believe has gone missing after her dog was discovered wandering the streets of the village. The unidentified lady, who
Teen girl followed by ‘suspicious’ man near Asda
A teenage girl was left terrified and her parents furious after a mystery male began following and intimidated her near Southport town centre. The 16 year old was near to Asda supermarket
Shocking state of Skatepark forces government petition
Popular local campaigner and pro rollerblader Mike Marsh says he is fed up of trying to get the local council to fix the skatepark in Southport. He is so annoyed at a
Virus cases in Crossens rocket by 80% as health chiefs urge caution
This week confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the Crossens area of Southport rose by a staggering 223 infections. It was one of the biggest rises in virus spread in the Liverpool City
Safety campaigner welcomes Southport rail defibrillators
A Southport campaigner has praised Merseyrail for supplying all local train stations with defibrillators The news follows local heritage campaigner, David Barton’s most recent campaign, in which he lobbied for the introduction
Girls team set off on virtual European tour for charity
We might be without football over the next few weeks but one young girls team in Southport are not letting that stop them. Churchtown AFC Girls are going on a virtual Road
Mindless bar vandalism will cost ‘kids Christmas presents’
Mindless yobs who smashed up an expensive bar and nightclub sign have been told they should be ashamed of themselves. The owner of Le Moose Bar in Southport Town centre is furious
Southport ‘clean air’ rail plan on track for region
Council hopefuls in Southport are looking to clean up after successfully persuading key stakeholders to join their campaign for improved air quality in the area. Labour’s Birkdale candidate Sonya Kelly put forward
Takeaway lovers urged to buy INVISIBLE chips tonight
As thousands of Southport residents turn to their takeaway menus to order in Saturday night dinner, restaurants are encouraging a side order of invisible chips. Pioneered and led locally by Rumah bar
Police called after man climbs bridge to hang controversial sign
Stunned dog walkers in Kings Gardens were left open mouthed this morning after watching a man climb across Marine Lake Bridge to hang a controversial sign. The banner, which bears the slogan
Nugget lovers only have 24 hours left to claim 30% off McDonald’s
Fast food lovers in Southport have just 24 hours left to claim 30% off their McDonald’s food order before it runs out. The offer applies to all orders made throughout the day
RIP Ian: Family lead tributes for Banks teacher
The family of a popular school teacher from the outskirts of Southport have led tributes to him after he sadly passed away. Religious Studies professor Ian Howarth, well known as one of
Prison rehab project set to continue after cash injection
An innovative project which aims to support people as they are released from prison and go back into the community around Southport has received a cash injection from the Cumbria and Lancashire