Tip queues build up as winter time change looms
Queues at the Southport recycling centre are once again increasing as hundreds of people rush to get rid of their rubbish before the tip changes its opening hours. In October the waste
Town centre pub shuts after staff member tests positive for coronavirus
The landlady of a Southport pub says she is not taking any chances after one of her staff tested positive for coronavirus. Annie McTarggart, landlady of the Wellington Pub on Eastbank Street,
Can you find Coco? Birkdale Budgie last seen flying solo at pub
A budgie which has disappeared from a Birkdale family home was last seen in a pub according to witnesses. Coco the bright yellow budgie disappeared from a house on Kew Road, Birkdale
Sweary Birkdale blooper leaves teacher red faced
A Birkdale High teacher has been left red faced after a virtual assembly went drastically wrong. The unnamed staff member had gone out of their way to put together a special virtual
SWANS stop traffic on Formby bypass
Furious drivers on the northbound carriageway of the Formby bypass have had their journeys ground to a halt thanks to a family of swans. In a scene straight from Hot Fuzz, a
Mum & Daughter duo host bake sale to spread cheer
A mother and daughter have hosted a charity bake sale in a sunny Southport park to help raise smiles and money for charity. Sally Tasker heaped praise today on both her daughter
‘Is this a joke?’ Motorists oblivious to pop up cycle lane
A pop up cycle lane in Southport which has cut off a once busy arterial road through the town has infuriated motorists. Work has been completed on closing off half of the
Rats scare Sunday supermarket shoppers
Shoppers at a popular town centre supermarket screamed in shock this afternoon after encountering rats scuttling around their car. Louise Prendagast says she returned to her car parked at the Victoria Park
Council finally put horse bus stop out to stud
After decades of taking up space on the promenade, Council highways chiefs have finally decided to get rid of the Horse Bus Stop near to Funland. An order has been made for
Dodgy driver leaves fake details after Botanic Gardens smash
Police and insurance officials are hunting a driver of a grey car which will have suffered serious damage after colliding with other parked cars in Southport. Unfortunately little is currently known about
Lights fail at busy Lord Street junction
Traffic lights on a busy Lord Street junction have failed tonight. The light system on the corner of Nevill Street and Lord Street have totally failed with cars inching out into the
Cyclists wheelie confused over Chapel Street signage
Cyclists say they couldn’t ‘help but laugh’ after noticing a glaring error on a brand new pop up cycle lane in the town centre. For years cycling has been supposedly banned along
Guest House – Pub of the Year 2020
The Guest House, Union St, Southport recently received the Southport & West Lancashire Campaign for Real Ale Branch, North Merseyside, Pub of the Year 2020 award voted for by local branch members.
Law bosses warn Southport businesses over ‘lax’ data protection
Data protection of customer information across Southport may be forgotten as local businesses continue to focus their efforts on Covid Compliance To ensure businesses could re-open as safely as possible, the Government
Ainsdale school shuts completely after Coronavirus case
A specialist school in Ainsdale has closed today according to teachers after a confirmed case of Covid-19 in the school. An alert was sent to parents at Merefield School in Ainsdale last
Work nears completion on new Birkdale bar set to open this week
Work on ‘@No.4’, Birkdale’s newest bar, is nearing completion ahead of opening this week. No date has yet been confirmed for opening but a post on the Birker’s Bar Facebook page suggests
Unusual police escort causes Lord Street commotion
A police escort with a difference caused quite the stir this afternoon after a rarely sighted Police HGV was given a blue light escort through Southport. The massive mobile tactical command unit
Pair charged in Portland Street knife attack are finally named
Two men who are charged in connection with a shocking knifepoint robbery at a Southport corner shop have gone before the courts. John Garnett, 33 and of no fixed abode, was charged
Alchemy Club have the recipe to help youngsters during pandemic
A Youth Club in Southport are offering a special escape for young people aged 9-12 doing activities like: football, baking, basketball, arts and crafts and more. A spokesperson for the club, based
Work resumes on brand new Southport Lifeboat hub
Great progress is being made on the spectacular new Southport Lifeboat Station. The impressive building on Marine Drive, near Southport Pleasureland, is expected to be the biggest lifeboat base in the North
Testing fiasco puts lives at risk, says local MP
MP Bill Esterson has accused the government of incompetence over the Covid test shortage. Bill Esterson is the MP for Sefton Central and he has been contacted by a number of constituents
Filming on Ainsdale Beach Today
A film crew and cast were in action today on the beach at Ainsdale. Although not confirmed yet, it is believed by some that this activity may be linked to a Sherlock
Hero ICU workers shortlisted for national accolade
The Intensive Care team at Southport hospital has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award, thanks to the innovative ways team members worked during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic,
Police suspect they have Wright man for burglary case
Southport man and long time trouble causer Warren Wright is once again in police custody. The 48 year old, who lives on Albert Road, Southport, was arrested on suspicion of burglary to
MISSING: Police launch search to find Southport teenager
Police are appealing for help in finding 17 year-old Anthony White who is missing from home. Anthony, who has recently moved to the Southport area, was last seen at 1.30pm on Thursday
Chef shocked to find bike stolen after tiring shift
A hard working cook at a Southport town centre was left fuming after finding his ride home had been stolen while he worked. The chef was stunned to find his beloved bike
Birkdale broadband bust after car smash
Birkdale residents woke up this morning to find their WiFi had gone down after a one in a million car accident. Overnight a driver lost control of their vehicle at considerable speed
Charity trek set to fund Southport spinal unit mini bus
People are being urged to support a fundraising event to help spinal patients in Southport which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 20-mile Southport to Liverpool Walk in aid of
Reds legend Redknapp sends motivational message to Southport man
Ex Footballer turned TV star Jamie Redknapp has paid tribute to a Southport man who is desperate to return home from 24 hour care. Michael Walton, who suffered complications from a brain
Hoghton Street shops not so mellow over doubles yellows
Furious businesses along Hoghton Street say they fear losing thousands of pounds in income this week double yellow lines appeared outside their shops. Businesses say they could lose significant income after the