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Sefton’s Eco-centre and The Atkinson team up for Christmas competition

Southport Eco Centre’s popular Christmas campaign is back this year with a new twist. Sefton Council’s Education Service has teamed up with The Atkinson and the cast of the upcoming pantomime Cinderella

30th November 2021

Swans found dead in Marine Lake amid bird flu fears

Top Scientists are asking anyone in Southport to report the finding of any dead bird as avian flu rips through the area. Last week it was reported that dead swans have been

29th November 2021

Major police presence on scene at Scarisbrick Hotel

Swarms of police officers have descended on the Scarisbrick Hotel this evening. As fancy dress partygoers adorned in circus clown makeup watched on under the hotel’s makeshift smoking area, police hurriedly surrounded

27th November 2021

Huge 60-foot tree falls in Hesketh Park

A huge tree as big as a transit van has collapsed in a Southport park. The massive tree in Hesketh Park was ripped up by its roots after winds of over 70mph

27th November 2021

LIVE | Southport counts cost of Storm Arwen battering

Hundreds of local residents have taken to social media to report significant damage to homes and businesses throughout the night due to Storm Arwen. Stay up to date with our live blog:

27th November 2021

Storm Arwen wreaks havoc across Southport

High winds caused by storm Arwen have ripped off panels from the roof of a town centre car park. Emergency services have closed off Tulketh Street in Southport this afternoon after panels

26th November 2021

Statement from Merseyside Police Commissioner following tragic deaths of two Liverpool females

Following the tragic deaths of two women in Liverpool, Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell has said “It is absolutely devastating to hear the news this morning of two lives lost in our

26th November 2021

Bispham Road light switch on event cancelled due to weather concerns

A planned switch-on event for the newly installed Bispham Road Christmas tree in Norwood has been cancelled due to weather concerns. Storm Arwen is set to batter the North-West coast throughout the

26th November 2021

Gingerbread Family Trail goes live in Southport this Saturday

Southport’s Gingerbread Family Trail starts this Saturday (27th November), with a great prize to be won! How many members of the Gingerbread Family will you be able to find? The new attraction

26th November 2021

Botanic Gardens lakeside mural to be repainted by its original artist Robert Newbiggin

Artist Robert Newbiggin has been given the green light from Sefton Council to create a replacement mural that will adorn the lakeside area of Southport’s Botanic Gardens. The current mural was painted

26th November 2021

Formby’s Xmas Lights Switch On 2021

More images from tonight’s seasonal Yuletide event fun in Formby.

25th November 2021

Kew residents fed up with Tesco trolley torment

Residents in Kew are getting wheelie close breaking point in what has been dubbed the ‘Tesco trolly torment.’ Police have been drafted in after high school students began leaving upturned shopping trollies

25th November 2021

Damien Moore MP votes against social care cap amendment

Damien Moore MP, the Member of Parliament for Southport, has for only the second time since his election in 2017 voted against the Government. Last night, Mr. Moore voted against the introduction

25th November 2021

Power cut forces early closure for dozens of Town Centre businesses

Dozens of Southport town centre businesses were forced to close up shop early yesterday after a huge power cut. A number of shops, cafes and restaurants all in the town hall gardens

25th November 2021

Southport set to be battered by strong winds as weather warning confirmed

Strong winds are set to batter Southport this weekend with the arrival of Storm Arwen causing the Met Office to issue a yellow weather alert. The alert covers Southport and the surrounding

25th November 2021

Kings Gardens Pumping House set to become restaurant

Sefton Council are set to approve proposals to sell the former Pumping Station building in Kings Gardens, Southport. An agreement in principle has been reached between the local authority and a private

25th November 2021

Huge Bispham Road Christmas tree to be switched on Friday

Residents in Norwood ward are already getting into the festive spirit with the arrival of an early Christmas present. A huge Christmas tree has been installed on Bispham Road courtesy of the

24th November 2021

Winter support to help freezing rough sleepers in Sefton

Sefton Council has cautiously welcomed findings that the borough has ‘zero rough sleepers,’ as the authority again prepares to help those most in need during the oncoming cold winter months. However, because

24th November 2021

Forge restaurant building up for sale

A once thriving steakhouse in Southport Town Centre is finally up for sale. The Forge steak and seafood restaurant closed down at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 and never reopened.

24th November 2021

Businesses pledge to reduce their carbon footprint at InvestSefton net zero event

Thirty Sefton businesses have pledged to reduce their carbon outputs following their attendance at InvestSefton’s net zero workshop. The event, organised by Sefton Council’s business growth service, saw local businesses gather at

24th November 2021

All there is to know Canada Immigration Services

The Canadian Immigration service has offered opportunities to various individuals wishing to live or work in Canada over the years. The immigration process can be gruesome and complicated, and make one want

23rd November 2021

Southport street closed by police after unexplained blood discovered outside property

An unexplained pool of blood caused the closure of a Southport street earlier today. Police were called to Avondale Road at 11.30 this morning after a member of the public reported finding

22nd November 2021

Woman shaken after Lord Street sexual assault

Police have praised the actions of quick thinking members of the public after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted on Lord Street last night. At around 11.10pm officers were called to reports

22nd November 2021

Lord Street park closed off after serious incident

A stretch of gardens in Southport Town Centre remain closed off and closely guarded by police this morning. St George Square on Lord Street has been cordoned off by officers from Merseyside

22nd November 2021

Southport BID hit back at concert cancellation claims

Southport BID have hit back at claims made by Sefton Council that their contractors were responsible for the cancellation of a show at the Atkinson last week. The Christmas tree in the

22nd November 2021

Ainsdale Police Station building listed for sale

The former Ainsdale Police Station building has gone on sale for a reported £200,000 asking price. The Ainsdale Police station on the Station Road Roundabout has been lying empty for a number

19th November 2021

North end of Marine Drive to be closed for three months

The northern end of Marine Drive, between Marshside Road and Preston New Road / Plough Roundabout is to be closed for three months. Work is set to be undertaken to improve and

19th November 2021

Rememberance wreath laid by far-right group removed from Southport war memorial

A wreath laid by far-right white-nationalist group Patriotic Alternative has been removed from the Southport war memorial. The wreath was laid over the weekend while Southport commemorated those who gave their lives

18th November 2021

Road traffic accident – Lord Street

An accident occurred this afternoon on the roundabout of Lord Street and Duke Street. Vehicles involved appear to be a Nissan and a Land Rover Discovery.

18th November 2021

Liveable neighbourhood scheme consultation extended

A consultation on the Southport Liveable Neighbourhood scheme is being extended until mid December in order to continue ongoing engagement and discussion with the community. Numerous ideas and suggestions have been put

18th November 2021

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