Ainsdale shop targeted by thieves in shocking late night raid
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop in Ainsdale on Wednesday 16 December. At around 10pm, we received a reports of a robbery at the One Stop Shop
Mass Southport vaccination campaign begins as 99% snap up slots
Sefton’s community based COVID-19 immunisation programme run by local GP practices began on Tuesday 15 December as the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history continues. Nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, GPs, and other NHS
‘I’m Charles Manson!’ Terrified girl followed through town centre by strange man
Parents have been alerted to concerns of children who are walking the town centre alone after reports of a male intimidating youngsters. A man, described as Caucasian at around 5ft7 wearing a
Should Southport schools have staggered return times after Christmas?
The reopening of secondary schools and colleges in Southport after Christmas will not be delayed – but will be staggered, the government has said. Those studying for exams are expected to return
Car thieves found operating in Birkdale after vehicle stolen
Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws
Missing: Dog vanishes after escaping from owner near busy roundabout
The owner of an adorable terrier like dog is asking for any help in bringing their beloved family pet home safe and sound. The dog was last seen near the endlessly busy
Blooming lovely garden centre staff help raise £1 MILLION for charity
Dobbies Southport contributes to £1million donation milestone for the Teenage Cancer Trust Dobbies Garden Centres has hit a major fundraising milestone, raising over £1million for UK-wide charity, Teenage Cancer Trust. Stores across
Birkdale school promises an end to a nursery new year hangover
In a response to current restrictions one local school is offering personalised covid safe visits for parents struggling to find a nursery place for their child in the new year. People need
Formby grotspots could be a brilliant community hot spot
ImagineFormby wants to turn a series of village grotspots into safe, green and artistic assets for the local community. Among local grot spots now being targeted are the eight alleyways which run
GPs issue ‘help us to help you’ plea in run up to Christmas
As we get into the Christmas spirit, health leaders at NHS Sefton and West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) are reassuring residents that the NHS is still there for you over the
MP hails Southport small businesses bouncing back from pandemic
Southport’s MP Damien Moore has been visiting a number of local businesses in Southport today to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Mr Moore, who enjoyed a background in retail management before becoming the
Fairy light fire warning after family home gutted by blaze
A family from Tarleton are issuing a drastic warning to homeowners across West Lancashire and Southport after their home was all but burnt to the ground in a Christmas light sparked fire.
Resort plays starring role in CRUCIAL year for film industry
Southport has emerged top of a list of lucrative locations for major film shoots as the Liverpool Film Office revealed a silver screen lining for the industry in 2020. The resort has
Supermarket evacuated after ‘bomb scare’ suspect package
Staff at a Formby supermarket have been praised for following strict health and safety guidelines and evacuating their store after a suspicious package was left in the building. Police were called to
Formby supermarket evacuated after ‘police incident’
Shoppers at Waitrose in Formby have been evacuated alongside worried staff following an emergency incident. Police and emergency services have been called to the supermarket after reports of an emergency incident at
Liveable Neighbourhood plan would damage local businesses warns MP
Plans to reduce traffic in a large area of Southport will cause huge damage to local businesses, warns Southport MP Damien Moore. Mr Moore is calling on Sefton Council to abandon its
Southport to remain in tier 2 after coronavirus review
Southport will remain in tier 2 after coronavirus restrictions were reviewed by the government. Cases in Southport have fallen from their peak of 290 cases per 100,000 residents in October to 54
Police issue urgent appeal after Hampton Road knifepoint robbery
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop in Southport on Monday 14 December. At around 10pm, we received a reports of a robbery at First Stop Convenience Store
Police welcome 30-year minimum life terms for Maguire killers
Police are welcoming the sentencing of four men to a total of 124 years in prison following the murder of Stephen Maguire (pictured below) in Birkdale in March. They were sentenced today
Police investigate as thieves try FOUR burglaries in one afternoon
Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws
Damien Moore to host online Q&A
Southport MP Damien Moore will host an online Q&A on Facebook this evening. Questions can be submitted in advance via Mr Moore’s Facebook page. Mr Moore suggested that the session will be
Sean Bean and Stephen Graham film new BBC drama on Southport pier
Sean Bean and Stephen Graham have been spotted filming on Southport Pier today. The Game of Thrones actor is starring in a new BBC drama “Time” alongside Stephen Graham who plays prison
Sea creature comes in with the Ainsdale high tide – Updated!
This morning, parts of an unidentified creature were washed up by the high tide at Ainsdale. The remains were about 4 to 5 feet in length. Initial suspicions are that this may
Damien Moore calls for Business Rates and parking charges to be reformed, and cycle lanes scrapped
Business Rates must be reformed to help local businesses on UK high streets compete with online rivals, says Southport Conservative MP Damien Moore. Mr Moore has also asked the Government to intervene
Hampton Road thief holds shopkeeper at knifepoint
Horrifying CCTV footage shows the moment a terrified Southport shopkeeper was robbed at knifepoint. Mihindukulasuriya Roshan has shared footage of the moment his staff were attacked at knifepoint by an unidentified male
RTC oil spill closes St Luke’s Road
St Luke’s Road has been closed between Sussex Road and Hart Street after a HGV spilt oil on the junction with Kensington Road following a collision. Officers remain on scene and a
Merseyrail confirm New Year timetable changes
There will be changes to some timetables for passengers travelling on the Southport, Hunts Cross and Ormskirk lines in the New Year. From Saturday 2 January, Southport services will start and terminate at
Traffic lights out of order after Promenade RTC
Motorists are being urged to proceed with caution when driving on the Promenade this afternoon. The traffic lights at the corner of the Promenade and Neville Street are currently out of service
Southport fishmonger reveals best food to eat this Christmas
A Southport fishmonger is promising to guarantee the freshest food you will eat over Christmas this year – because he catches some of it himself! Kevin Peet, owner of the Peet’s Plaice
St Teresa’s launches 2021 nursery places
In a response to current restrictions one local school is offering personalised covid safe visits for parents struggling to find a nursery place for their child in the new year. St Teresa’s