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
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Emergency services have been led on a major hunt after a group of children were spotted climbing scaffolding in Southport Town Centre. A group of youths were spotted by Morrisons shoppers climbing
Safety fears have been raised over the condition of the ex British Home Stores building after part of the £500k building began to fall away in recent days. Heavy facia coverings which
Police are currently guarding the Scarisbrick Hotel ahead of a supposed planned ‘anti immigrant’ facist march. Officers are patrolling the town centre after the Merseyside Anti-Facist Facebook group caught wind of a
Sefton Council have spoken out after numerous signs promoting social distancing measures through the Covid-19 outbreak have been vandalised. In Southport Town Centre dozens of floor signs on pavements have had denials
Police have swooped on a suspected thief after chasing him through back streets in Southport tonight. Officers from Merseyside Police caught and arrested a male on Saunders Street this evening just after
Southport Comedy Festival will take place this October – headlined by top comedians including Jason Manford, Ed Byrne, Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Reginald D Hunter. The event, in association with Anthony
A unique Southport restaurant which gives diners a taste of Egypt, the Middle East and North Africa is seeking new owners. The Fig Bistro is highly rated by diners, with reviewers on
A 19-year-old male from Southport has been charged by Police after a stabbing on Waverley Street at the weekend. Callum Cunliffe has been remanded in custody pending trial after being charged with
Holidaymakers sunning it up at the Victoria Park caravan site have complained after felled trees blocked their walking route in and out of the site. Contractors have since partially moved a 18ft
An unknown local business group have taken ownership of the former BHS building in Southport for a cool half a million pounds. The Chapel Street building, which housed the once grand department
Restaurant owners in Southport say they are so overwhelmed with the success of the government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme that they will continue to offer it after the service officially
The iconic WW2 aircraft was seen today flying briefly over Southport & Formby General Hospital Above: a long range shot of the Spitfire in action today. The Spitfire was covered with the
Plans to launch a new slot machine shop on London Street will soon be considered by Sefton Council. The Praesepe Group have submitted a planning application to convert the former pay day
Exciting plans to transform Southport Market into a unique food and drink offer are set to be presented to Sefton Council’s formal Cabinet next week (Thursday, September 3). The report will recommend
Some like to say… “The tide never comes in at Southport”. How wrong they are. It has been a standing joke for decades when disappointed visitors arrived on the beach only to
The Princess Diana Gardens in front of the town hall are in an atrocious condition according to Cllr John Pugh, and need immediate attention. He is calling or some of the £1
Damien Moore joined with members of the public and local military charities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ day. VJ Day is the day on which Japan surrendered in World War