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In pictures: Southport Classic and Speed Show – 17th September 2023

A celebration of more than a century of motoring history, featuring Southport’s record-breaking motor sporting inheritance. The popular event took place on Southport’s Victoria Park. More: https://www.southportclassicandspeed.com/participant-information Car Detailing Central https://car-detailing-central.jimdosite.com/

17th September 2023

Police tackle woman with kitchen knife on Chapel Street

Brave officers managed to take the knife from her sleeve, before arresting her

13th September 2023

Birkdale Crafts and Preloved Items Fayres – the next two weekends

‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ organisers are holding a fayre this Saturday at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4BY The fayre is open from 10.30 am

12th September 2023

Hopes of Wilko Southport being saved are dashed

It is understood no bidders are interested in running shops under the Wilko name,

11th September 2023

Air Show Organisation – the Birkdale Fiasco!

The Southport Air Show has been a crackingly good event for many years. However, organisation behind the recent show left a lot to be desired. The scene at Birkdale was chaotic. The

11th September 2023

Southport Air Show 2023: Day 2

Rain clouds threatened yet the day stayed generally dry. Mud glorious mud and quite deep in places… And yes – some aircraft even managed to arrive, as planned…

10th September 2023

Southport Air Show 2023 – First Day

Southport Air Show

9th September 2023

Ainsdale Green – join in the fun this Sunday

Latest information for our ‘Last of the Summer Picnics’ event this Sunday Toilets are available from 1.30 pm inside the church hall. Free teas/coffees are available inside the hall too from 2.00

1st September 2023

BT’s Digital Voice programme – challenged by Silver Voices group

The independent organisation for senior citizens, Silver Voices, has strongly criticised the potential failings attached to BT’s contentious roll out of their Digital Voice programme. BT proudly claim: ‘As your household becomes

31st August 2023

Join us this Sunday – for a Picnic on Ainsdale Village Green

Join us this Sunday – for a Picnic on Ainsdale Village Green Cath Regan who runs local fayres (via Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayres) has organised the new event, which

28th August 2023

Southport YMCA launches crowdfunder to rejuvenate Hoghton Street climbing room

YMCA

24th August 2023

Oath Lounge on Lord Street to surrender alcohol licence after investigation

Oath Lounge

23rd August 2023

Southport Flower Show 2023 – in pictures

Some candid images from the fun-filled Southport Flower Show

20th August 2023

Man arrested after alleged Lord Street bar sexual assault

Oath Lounge

1st August 2023

Search for burglars after Tesco break-in 20 metres from police station

Police appeal

31st July 2023

Community garden grows fruit and vegetables for food bank

A church and charity has launched a community garden which includes a fruit and vegetable growing area whose produce will be donated to a local food bank. The Salvation Army in Southport

25th July 2023

Car flips after smash with Lord Street Monument

Police closed off part of Lord Street last night after a car lost control outside the town centre war memorial. The driver of a white hatchback lost control of their vehicle at

23rd July 2023

Rare Sand Lizard rescued in Southport’s Ocean Plaza Shop – UPDATED!

Sand lizards are a highly protected UK species. Southport’s coastal dune area is one of their last established strongholds. Sadly, a great deal of their vital habitat has been lost due to

28th June 2023

In Pictures: Classic Car & Motorcycle Transport Fundraising Event

Yesterday, Southport Auto Centre held their annual fundraising Open Day, to help raise much needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support & Southport Offshore Rescue Trust. A large selection of vintage classic cars,

25th June 2023

Police want phone footage as investigation launched over food festival horror

Detectives are asking for anyone who has phone footage of a shocking accident at the Southport Food and Drink festival to come forward. A 9 year old boy suffered serious injuries after

5th June 2023

Splash World to reopen this weekend

Southport’s iconic Splash World waterpark will reopen later this month ahead of a hotly anticipated and busy summer. Sefton Council is thrilled to announce the long-awaited reopening of the all-weather attraction on

25th May 2023

Ocean Plaza and Central 12 retail estates sold to property group

Retail parks at Ocean Plaza and Central 12 have been sold to property investment group M Core. Prices for the two separate deals have not been announced, though agents were seeking offers

24th May 2023

Lord Street closed after car overturns in horror smash

Police and emergency services are responding to an overturned car on Lord Street. A car has flipped after being involved in a multiple car smash near to Sainsbury’s in the town centre.

28th April 2023

Southport Theatre demolition set to be approved by committee

The demolition of the decaying Southport Theatre is set to be signed off next week. A report to the Sefton Council planning committee will recommend councillors approve the demolition of the once

21st April 2023

Dukes Conservative candidate Laura Nuttall calls for urgent road repairs

Conservative candidate in Dukes Ward for May’s local elections, Laura Nuttall, is calling on Sefton Council to make urgent repairs to roads across Dukes Ward, including Sandringham Road, Grosvenor Road and Hall

23rd March 2023

Fun-Filled Craft Fayre with Funds raised for Children’s Charity

Event organiser Cath Regan and her team thanked everyone who supported the Craft Fayre at St Peter’s Church in Birkdale, last Saturday. Lots of great people and a plethora of beautiful handmade

20th March 2023

Town centre kebab house plans skewered

A popular kebab chain eyeing up the former town centre McDonald’s building have pulled out of the move. German Donner Kebab bosses were initially hopeful of bagging a town centre spot at

15th March 2023

Craft Fayre Fun this Saturday

Craft fair season seems to be upon us, and craft fairs are bursting out everywhere. Here are three such great events with free entry. Our Southport Crafts, Arts & Preloved Items fayre

14th March 2023

Riot cops seal off Shakespeare Street in huge incident

Riot cops and police dogs were called to a significant incident on Shakespeare Street this afternoon as officers attended to arrest a male who had breached a non-molestation order. The road is

25th February 2023

Suspect detained after town centre chase

A police helicopter has been called as part of a manhunt in Southport town centre this evening. Four marked police vehicles and two unmarked cars were called just before 4 pm to

22nd January 2023

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