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
In Pictures: Fast and Furious arrives – by the Pier
A well attended car event took place this evening on the sea front. Crowds of car enthusiasts flocked to the meeting tonight to watch high-speed thrills. Burning rubber on the Marine Drive
Man lucky to be alive after being struck by car
A man is lucky to be alive this morning after being struck by a car on Lord Street in the early hours. Emergency services attended the incident at 3:15am to find a
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
Patients evacuated at Southport Hospital overnight as fire crews investigate smoke reports
A number of patients were evacuated from treatment areas at Southport Hospital last night, as fire crews were called to investigate smoke coming from a roof space. Fire crews were called to
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
Coronavirus conspiracy graffiti appears on Southport Coastal Road
Dangerous anti-mask campaigners have daubed potentially life-threatening graffiti on a busy main road in Southport. The sign which usually boasts a tourism promotion has been covered in graffiti reading ‘masks > vaccine
Freshfield level crossing closure causes long diversions
A busy level crossing outside Freshfield station will be closed this week causing a lengthy diversion and traffic issues. Network Rail are conducting “improvement work” in the on the level crossing next
Sunny Southport brings the crowds out
Warm sunshine saw crowds of people coming into the town centre today. Police attended a person in need on the Marine Drive this afternoon, which resulted in some traffic delays. Last year:
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
State of the art venue planned to replace Southport Theatre
Sefton Council has today (17 July 2020) released plans outlining its ambitious vision for a brand new world-class theatre and conference centre on Southport waterfront. The new state-of-the-art venue would sit on
Southport Pier closed after lorry smash
Southport Pier is currently closed from the seafront gates, after a lorry driver misjudged the height of his vehicle, crashing into the structure. The pier remains open before the seafront gates. The
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
Lord St Pizza Express at risk as parent company approaches insolvency
A popular pizzeria in Southport is in danger of being closed for good. National chain Pizza Express is to close at least 75 of its restaurants as part of a rescue plan
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
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
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
Queenscourt Hospice shop on Chapel Street reopens today
Queenscourt Hospice’s charity shop reopens today (Tuesday 14 July). Queenscourt Hospice said: Tomorrow will see the reopening of our retail shop in Chapel Street, Southport, and we cannot wait to welcome customers
Major incident as car collides at speed into fast food queue
Emergency services are currently on scene of a serious incident near to Southport beach. Dozens of families watched on in horror as a car careered off the mini roundabout near to KFC
Thieves ransack room in Kew home while elderly victim sleeps
Burglars have ransacked a home in Kew overnight, including a room where the elderly home-owner lay asleep. The incident took place on Cheltenham Way in Kew on Saturday night. The thieves reportedly:
Lulworth Road gas works causing significant delays to frustrated motorists
Gas works on the junction of Lulworth Road and Weld Road are causing long queues and delays for motorists. The work is being carried out by Cadent Gas and will continue until
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
Mini crashes into wall at busy junction
Police have arrived on the scene of a two-car smash near to Southport town centre this evening. Two cars, an Audi and a Mini Cooper, struck each other at the junction of
Shoplifter fined after Marks and Spencer theft
Richard Waite, 38, from Old Swan, Merseyside has been fined after stealing £50 worth of goods from Marks and Spencer on Chapel Street. Waite was arrested on Wednesday 8th July. He received a
Prowler chased from Meols Cop home by terrified woman
Neighbourhood watch groups in Southport are warning residents to be vigilant after a man was caught acting suspiciously on private property this evening. Manning Road resident Joanne Lunt was shaken after she
Coast road closed until at least September
Essential works on the Coastal Road in Southport are continuing to help improve access for both cyclists and pedestrians. The works are part of the Southport East West Cycle Link improvement scheme
Ex Nursery owner Cath Regan, attacks the PM over childcare
Cath said… “Since selling Pine Pixies Pre-School in November of 2018, I have closely followed the problems facing childcare settings especially since the lockdown. Hundreds of childcare settings/childcarers had already closed since
Brilliant barbers are a cut above the rest
Unsung hair heroes and superstar snippers have completed their first week of post lockdown business in the resort Hundreds of stylists and barbers have rejoiced at the opportunity to welcome customers back
Police surgeries sessions resume this Friday in Ainsdale
With the easing of coronavirus restrictions, regular police surgeries at the new Community Police Station in Ainsdale are resuming this Friday. These surgeries give local residents an opportunity to raise non-urgent issues
From fry ups to slim down!
One Southport businesswoman and her husband have been extremely busy over the lockdown period converting a Fast food Café into a modern ‘Weight Loss Centre’ Beverley-Jo Crawford has been a 1:1 Diet