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  1. Tesco Express storefront with pedestrians and a police car with flashing blue lights in the parking lot behind a crosswalk.LIVE

    Police and paramedics in attendance at Birkdale Tesco Express

  2. PETA logo in a blue circle on the left; a neoclassical town hall with flags on the right.

    Council confirms PETA backs aviary closure

  3. Narrow pedestrian street in a busy shopping district, brick buildings on both sides, colorful flower displays, and a few people walking in the distance.

    Police arrest man after Southport assault victim left with permanent eye damage

  4. Man in a dark jacket talking on a smartphone on a sidewalk next to a brick wall (surveillance-style image).

    CCTV appeal launched after brutal town centre assault leaves victim with permanent eye damage

  5. Botanic Gardens aviary closed without animal welfare advice, FOI shows

  6. A street near a gated facility surrounded by trees and bushes with a warning sign at the entrance.

    Southport tip could require bookings and visit limits under new plans

  7. Tree-lined residential street with cars parked on both sides and fallen leaves on the pavement.

    Balaclava clad man caught by cops trying to break into Southport cars

  8. Gravel path winds through a sunlit green park with tall trees and grassy fields on both sides

    Formby park to undergo improvements with Council funding

  9. red squirrels

    Residents urged to help red squirrels with simple steps amid pox outbreak

Politics

  1. Count Binface promises Southport hand dryer fix in Clacton by-election

  2. Labour votes down rescue plan for Botanic Gardens aviary

  3. AS IT HAPPENED | Sefton Council to vote on Aviary lifeline and £33m MLEC funding

  4. Sefton to vote on extra £33m for Marine Lake Events Centre

Crime

  1. Man in a gray and navy two-tone jacket and black cap steps off an escalator in a transit station.

    Image released after woman sexually assaulted at Liverpool Central

  2. Police introduce dispersal zone along Sefton coastline

  3. Support launched at Liverpool Youth Court to help young people navigate the justice system

  4. Southport Inquiry finds Hart Street attack was preventable

Sport

  1. Tommy Fleetwood ends first round one under par

  2. Southport FC fixtures revealed for 2026/27 season

  3. Aerial view of a coastal town with red-roofed houses, overlaid by the crest of Southport RFC in the center.

    Southport RFC look to seal promotion in final home game

  4. Wild scenes at Haig Ave as Yeovil victory puts Port 90 minutes from Wembley

Community

  1. Collage showing a sunset over calm water with a breakwater, sun reflection on the surface, and a crowd gathered along a roadside.

    THE ECLIPSE: Cosmic Reflections Captured Over Marine Lake

  2. Collage of lakeside fun with boats, a swan boat, and a performer in white by the water; a busy outdoor cafe area with white umbrellas; Funland Pier signage and boardwalk; a colorful pedal-boat scene; a small yellow train ride with people.

    IN PICTURES: A SUNNY SOUTHPORT AFTERNOON IN AUGUST

  3. Professional headshot of a bald man wearing black-framed glasses, a light blue dress shirt, pink tie, and blue suit jacket against a gray backdrop

    MP backs action to cut costs for parents ahead of new school year

  4. Large sprawling tree in a sunny residential yard with a paved path and hedges along the left.

    THE ALDI LIME TREE: Silence Reigns Supreme, But The Truth Will Out

What's On

  1. The Picnic Club Launches Unique Event For 2027 Valentines Love Birds!

  2. Quad-panel collage showing white egret in flight against a blue sky and a white heron wading in shallow water at right.

    In pictures: Spoonbills at Marshside

  3. Bright yellow poster advertising a car boot sale at Heaton's Bridge Inn; free admission; starts 10:00 am.

    Heatons Bridge Car Boot Sale – this Saturday!

  4. Outdoor flea market on a sunny day with clothing racks and tables of goods beside parked cars in a grassy park setting.

    In Pictures: Heatons Bridge Car Boot Sale today – in the Sweltering Heat

Latest News

  1. Crowded city street scene with people walking along storefronts on a sunny day; some carry backpacks and wear casual clothing.

    More homes planned for Southport as council prepare new ‘Local Plan’

  2. Cozy pub-style lounge with plaid chairs around wooden tables, a bar on the left, and a brick fireplace on the right.

    Ocean Plaza pub to shut down in September as Brewers Fayre owners make sweeping changes

  3. Three minutes silence planned for second year on from Southport tragedy

  4. Charred hillside behind a row of house rooftops after a wildfire, with blackened ground and a clear blue sky.

    Dunes fires spark call call to smoke out blaze-raising behaviour and protect nature

  5. Overhead view of a laptop keyboard with a smartphone showing the Spotify logo, and white wired earbuds on a dark wood desk

    You Got on a Spotify Playlist. Now what? The 72-Hour Playbook for Independent Artists

  6. Gloved hand with orange strap resting beside two red-handled screwdrivers on a dark tiled floor.

    Practical Safety Improvements for Outdoor Working Environments

  7. People fist-bumping across a table in a casual workspace, with jars and office supplies visible in the foreground on the table.

    How Strong Teams Help Businesses Scale More Effectively

  8. Close-up of a seashell on wet sand with a blurred ocean background in the distance.

    What Makes a Seaside Town a Natural Home for Major Events

  9. Ainsdale Beer & Pie Fest enters final days with £200 hamper up for grabs

  10. Two men pose together in a cozy pub or bar, smiling, with bottles on shelves behind them and a chalkboard sign nearby.

    Top American golfer spotted enjoying Southport’s best micropub

  11. Two blue-and-yellow macaws perched on a branch inside a cage, facing slightly toward the camera.

    Demonstration planned for Southport Council meeting as Aviary fans vow to ‘win battle’ against Sefton

  12. Merseyrail RMT staff to strike during Open Championship

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