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Council respond to Covid-19 sign vandalism

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
9th September 2020

Male, 19, charged after Waverley Street stabbing

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
2nd September 2020

Tree collapse ‘leafs’ holidaymakers furious

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
1st September 2020

Can mystery landlords save BHS building?

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
1st September 2020

Two resort restaurants extend Eat Out offer

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
31st August 2020
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MP criticises ‘ridiculous’ traffic restriction plans

MP Damien Moore has criticised the ‘ridiculous’ plans to restrict traffic in Southport town centre this Summer. Sefton Council, Liverpool City Region and MetroActive are working together to create pop-up cycle lanes,
13th August 2020

Heartless thieves steal plants from Rotten Row

Thieves have been pictured stealing plants from Rotten Row. The incident occurred on Monday, 10th August. The border is maintained by the Friends Of Rotten Row group, who put thousands of hours
12th August 2020

Council clarify covid test centre location

Sefton Council have moved to clarify the location of the Covid-19 test centre at the Town Hall, after several reports celebrated a change of location. The entrance to the centre was originally
6th August 2020