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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

15th July 2020

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

14th July 2020

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

14th July 2020

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

14th July 2020

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

12th July 2020

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:

12th July 2020

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

12th July 2020

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

12th July 2020

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

11th July 2020

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

10th July 2020

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

9th July 2020

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

9th July 2020

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

8th July 2020

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

8th July 2020

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

8th July 2020

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

8th July 2020

Central 12 shopping park extends free NHS staff car parking

Central 12 is offering free car parking for NHS staff until the end of July 2020 to continue to support the community throughout COVID-19. A C12 spokesperson commented: “We have been offering

8th July 2020

End of the line for free NHS fares on Merseytravel

Merseytravel have confirmed that free fares for NHS workers will end on Monday July 13. The scheme provided free travel for NHS workers on Merseytravel trains, busses and ferries. Merseytravel pointed to

8th July 2020

VIDEO | Ainsdale thieves steal children’s bike from back garden

A gang of thieves in Ainsdale broke into a back garden before stealing a child’s bicycle. While one gang member kept watch outside, 2 broke in through the back gate. The break-in

8th July 2020

The Atkinson preparing to reopen ‘very soon’

The Atkinson have confirmed that the theatre, art gallery and cultural venue is preparing to reopen ‘very soon’. A statement on The Atkinson website said: “We are currently waiting for all the

7th July 2020

Dog owners warned of ‘poisoning’ fear on Ainsdale beach

Dog owners on the coastline fear their pets might have fallen ill after ingesting a suspicious substance on Ainsdale beach. A number of dogs fell ill shortly after walking along the beach

7th July 2020

Council promise theatre remains key to resort future

Sefton Council have responded after a Facebook campaign to save Southport Theatre gained 1,700 members in under 36 hours. Lisa Lea Kelly, a former employee of the theatre, started the campaign on

6th July 2020

Busy Lord Street is a ‘beautiful sight to behold’

With the sun shining down on Southport today, bars and restaurants along the resort’s busy boulevard have had chance to test out their socially distanced seating areas for more custom Bars along

6th July 2020

Police hunt car theft gang after numerous vehicles stolen

Police are hunting a gang of car thieves after a number of expensive vehicles were taken under the cover of darkness from Southport and Formby over the weekend. One of the cars,

5th July 2020

Conservative candidate calls on Council to suspend town centre parking charges

Prospective Conservative Council Candidate for Dukes Ward, Michael Prendergast has distributed the following press release: Following on from a suggestion at the end of May this year, Prospective Council Candidate for the

5th July 2020

NHS worker’s car damaged in hit-and-run on Hawkshead Street

A speeding motorist has decimated an NHS worker’s car wing mirror on Hawkshead Street this afternoon. The force of the impact destroyed wing mirrors on a number of cars with one damaged

5th July 2020

Town centre covered in litter after busy weekend

Dirty day-trippers have left Southport promenade in a filthy state this weekend with piles of chip wrappers, empty drink cartons and litter thrown on the floor. With more fast food outlets open

5th July 2020

Residents fight to save Southport Theatre.

Local residents have started a campaign to save Southport Theatre. Former STCC employee Lisa Lea Kelly formed the SAVE SOUTHPORT THEATRE (STCC) Facebook group on Sunday morning. The leaseholder and operating company

5th July 2020

1881 LOUNGE | Fancy A Pint?

Southport Football Club are looking to open up their 1881 Lounge next weekend. A statement on the club website said: “We are hoping to open up the 1881 Lounge on Saturday 11th

5th July 2020

Family car stolen from Morrisons car park by heartless thieves

Police suspect professional car thieves have struck in Southport after a victim had his brand new motor stolen from a Supermarket car park this week. Witnesses are being sought to track down

4th July 2020

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