Police involved in RTC with taxi on Sussex Road
Police officers on their way to the way to an emergency call accidentally collided with a taxi in Southport. Two police officers and a passenger in a taxi cab suffered minor injuries
£200 stolen under threat of knife attack onboard train at Birkdale station
Officers investigating a robbery on-board a train travelling between Southport and Birkdale stations are today releasing this image in connection. At just before 2pm on Wednesday 21 July, the victim and two
Date confirmed and tickets now on sale for Flower Show 2022
The Southport Flower Show will return in 2022, it’s been confirmed. The town’s flagship event will take place between 18-21 August 2022. The show has also confirmed their first guest, announcing that
Skate park reopens with competition after refurbishment
With the newly refurbished skate park fully open and the community of our towns skaters fully back enjoying being able to get back to their sport and socialising, a group of rollerbladers
Nando’s Southport crippled by major chicken shortage
Spicy chicken lovers in Southport are faced with empty bellies after Nando’s announced a huge chicken shortage has hit its Ocean Plaza restaurant. Southport’s Nando’s restaurant claimed this morning it will only
Former Players Association announces date for Southport FC Hall of Fame 2021
The Southport FC Former Players Association has confirmed they will host their Hall of Fame 2021 event this November. The Former Players Association is a group run by volunteers to promote the
Chance to have say on future plans for local healthcare at September ‘Big Chat’ event
Health professionals in Sefton are inviting people to attend their virtual ‘Big Chat’ events in September. This year sees a return to interactive ‘Big Chat’ style events combined with the NHS South
Southport paedophile to face sentencing
A Southport paedophile will face sentencing next week. Jamie Martin, a 34-year-old Eastbank Street man, was due to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court earlier this week for amassing a huge and
Southport comedian leads tributes to Sean Lock
Southport comedian Lee Mack has today led tributes to popular funny man Sean Lock following his passing. Comedian Sean Lock, best known for panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8
‘Hospital not closing’ says MP as spat grows over healthcare campaign
Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust’s departing CEO Trish Armstrong-Child has confirmed in a letter to MP Damien Moore that “there are no proposals or plans which would see Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals
FOI reveals 20 council staff suspended, 10 sacked, in two years
Sefton Council have suspended over 20 staff, sacking a subsequent 10 in the last two years. While the council won’t divulge which staff have been sacked, local politicians have indicated they believe
Joseph Ashford Credits His Business Success to Grit and a Positive Mindset
Joseph Ashford Ellis is the CEO and founder of the London-based K4 Global. The clients of his consultancy firm represent well-known, established professionals across all media sectors. Some may look at how
Benefits Of Sealcoating Asphalt Driveway
Sealcoat refers to a liquid coating mixture that can be applied to asphalt-based driveways as a part of routine maintenance. As homeowners move into their dream abode, they are mostly concerned about
Dimwit thief caught stealing tip jar and skipping meal on CCTV at local restaurant
A ‘master criminal’ has been caught stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant on CCTV. The thief and a friend also skipped out on paying for their meal. Staff from Lord
Biker community pays tribute to Charlie Brown
Southport’s biker community came together on Friday to pay tribute to Charlie Brown who passed away on 3 August, aged 68. Brown served for many years as Chair of The Original Cruisers
Southport prison officer arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office
This week (Tuesday 10th August) officers from the Regional Prison Intelligence Unit at the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of misconduct in a
Banks residents warned “don’t even light a cigarette” after gas pipe accident
Residents in Bank have been warned: “don’t even light a cigarette” after workers accidentally struck a gas pipe. Local residents living in nearby Sycamore Close added that a loud hissing sound can
Mistakes New Business Owners Make
Are you a new business owner with the determination to do your very best job at getting things right, from day one? It’s a great attitude to have, especially in a competitive
What is the most used mobile network in the UK?
Mobile phones have become an integral part of human life. They control household appliances, cars and regulate the temperature in the house at a distance, report about the weather or project the
100 wraps of suspected heroin recovered in Stanley Street drugs arrest
Police have arrested a man and seized suspected drugs following an incident in Southport town centre last night, Thursday 12 August. At around 7.15pm, officers on patrol on Stanley Street witnessed a
Man sentenced for assaulting BTP officers
A 47-year-old man has been sentenced after he assaulted two police officers when he was refused travel for being too drunk. Stephen Davison, of Parkbourn Square, Maghull received a 12-month community order,
Greenbank High School congratulates pupils on GCSE results
Greenbank High School have offered a well-deserved congratulations to students who collected their GCSE results on Thursday. The school said: “Congratulations to all Year 11 leavers at Greenbank High School who have
Police Commissioner secures £600,000 to tackle domestic abuse & protect families
More than £600,000 of funding has been secured by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner for three projects which will work with the perpetrators of domestic abuse to tackle their behaviour and protect families at
How to choose the right eCommerce shipping company
When it comes to starting your own online business, there are plenty of things for you to consider. Have you got a website yet? What is your marketing strategy? Have you thought
Police investigate daylight theft of motorbike from Kew Retail Park
Police are investigating the theft of a Triumph motorcycle from the Kew Retail park, that took place at approximately 5:15PM yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 10th August. Two men arriving on a silver scooter
Dog owners reminded of their responsibilities
Sefton Council is encouraging dog owners, whether they’ve just become pet parents or have always enjoyed the company of their four-legged friends, to familiarise themselves with their responsibilities under the Dog Control
Green Sefton launch Hesketh Park consultation
Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team has launched a public consultation to gather ideas and thoughts on ways to further improve the facilities at Southport’s Hesketh Park. Residents across the Borough, as
Public invited to ask questions ahead of Police Commissioner’s scrutiny meeting
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner is inviting local people to send in their questions ahead of her first Scrutiny Meeting. Emily Spurrell is holding her first public scrutiny session of Merseyside Police on Tuesday
New Beginnings for Compassion Acts at Sussex Road
Local organisation Compassion Acts has signed a lease on its own premises at the former Victoria Methodist Church on Sussex Road in Southport. Compassion Acts is a poverty reduction charity working with
Chapel Street turned into ‘war zone’ with huge police response
Chapel Street was turned into a ‘war zone’ on Monday evening according to one eyewitness with over 20 police officers attending an incident outside Southport station. One witness reported that police chased