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10th September 2026 Southport
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  1. Back view of a child wearing a brown jacket and a red L.L.Bean backpack, walking along a gravel path with greenery in the background

    SEND children stranded on first day of term after council hands routes to new firm

  2. Three people stand on a construction site posing for the camera; two men wear hard hats and bright safety vests, a woman in a black top stands between them, with a project banner in the background.

    Steelwork repairs to begin on Southport Pier in coming weeks

  3. Sefton Council apologises as just 20% of EHCPs completed on time

  4. Smiling man in a navy blazer with a light shirt and tie, wearing glasses on his head, balloons in the background.

    Family pay tribute to man who died on railway in Burscough

  5. Residential street with a yield sign ahead as the road narrows, cars parked along the curb in a quiet neighbourhood.

    Brave paramedics and police called to Southport man brandishing knife

  6. Southport FC manager resigns days before Morecambe clash

  7. Smiling elderly woman with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a red outfit and pearl necklace at a social event.

    Tributes paid to former Southport councillor and three time Mayor Maureen Fearn

  8. Air Show success sees new look for show in 2027

  9. Residential street lined with trees and parked cars on both sides, brick houses with front yards under a leafy canopy.

    Farming equipment sparks bomb scare in quiet Marshside street

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 standing on a train platform wearing a black T-shirt, gray shorts, blue sneakers, a cap, and a backpack, looking to the side.

    Man sought in connection with Ainsdale station e-bike theft

  2. Southport pair arrested after lost purse credit cards allegedly used in shops

  3. 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

  4. Police introduce dispersal zone along Sefton coastline

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. 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

  2. Editorial | Lightport shows real potential despite limited run-through

  3. Southport named best-performing town in UK for food hygiene

  4. MP urges action on poor service on Southport to Manchester rail line

What's On

  1. Police issue travel info for Air Show attendees

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

  3. FIRST LOOK AT CAST SET TO ENTERTAIN FAMILY AUDIENCES AT THE OAK THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS

  4. British Musical Fireworks Championship tickets selling fast

Latest News

  1. Two weather forecast tiles: Today 19°/14° with thunderstorm sun icon; Sun 21°/13° with similar icon, on rounded gray cards with orange accents.

    Bleak weather forecast grounds some Air Show displays

  2. Person in a red shirt adjusts a wall-mounted black plastic device on a brick wall, with a roll of tape nearby inside the frame.

    Southport high school praised for innovative new approach to tackling phone use

  3. Tickets still on sale for 2026 Air Show as Red Arrows roar into town

  4. Aerial view of a roundabout-heavy road network with surrounding parking lots and commercial buildings.

    Major redesigning roadworks to start today on ‘hair raising’ Kew Roundabout

  5. Top 10 Ways To Type On A PDF From A Phone Or A Laptop

  6. Area chart showing NVIDIA stock price rising from early 2000s to a peak near the mid-2010s, with a strong upward trend and dense green fill under the line.

    Nvidia Looks Beyond the Next Quarter With a $673 Billion Revenue Forecast

  7. Screenshot of a digital Solitaire game on a green table: a deck pile on the left and seven tableau columns with a mix of face-up and face-down cards.

    Why the Same Solitaire Deal Is Worth a Second Look

  8. Promotional banner showing EHR-Connected Patient Products with a smartphone app interface and medical icons like stethoscope and shield on the right

    Top 10 Healthcare App Development Companies in the USA for EHR-Connected Patient Products in 2026

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

    Police and paramedics in attendance at Birkdale Tesco Express

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

    Council confirms PETA backs aviary closure

  11. 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

  12. 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

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