Southport Pier closed after lorry smash
Southport Pier is currently closed from the seafront gates, after a lorry driver misjudged the height of his vehicle, crashing into the structure. The pier remains open before the seafront gates. The
Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust records 150th coronavirus death
Thursday’s NHS coronavirus update has confirmed there have now been 150 deaths caused by Covid-19 at Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust. There were no recorded deaths in the region from Covid-19 for
Lord St Pizza Express at risk as parent company approaches insolvency
A popular pizzeria in Southport is in danger of being closed for good. National chain Pizza Express is to close at least 75 of its restaurants as part of a rescue plan
Sefton Council seek ideas to improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists
Sefton Council are asking from ideas from residents on how to improve access for cyclists and pedestrians as part of their Sefton Liveable Streets initiative. Respondents can tag a location on a
Parents plead with Council to reopen resort playgrounds
Parents across Southport are calling on Sefton Council to reopen to the town’s playgrounds. Playgrounds were shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic but Government guidelines stated that facilities could reopen from July
Southport shoppers must wear masks from 24th July
The government is set to confirm that face coverings are to become mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24th July. But Environment Secretary George Eustice told Sky News the new rules would
Labour councillor calls on town MP to oppose scrapping free TV licence fees for over 75s
Councillor Sean Halsall has written to Southport MP Damien Moore, calling on him to oppose plans to scrap free licence fees for over 75s. Cllr Halsall, who represents Kew ward, says many
Queenscourt Hospice shop on Chapel Street reopens today
Queenscourt Hospice’s charity shop reopens today (Tuesday 14 July). Queenscourt Hospice said: Tomorrow will see the reopening of our retail shop in Chapel Street, Southport, and we cannot wait to welcome customers
Mighty Radio to launch sister station in Leeds
Mighty Radio are planning to launch a sister station in Leeds. Station manager Paul Tasker told Radio Today: “Leeds is a great city and we want to be able to talk about
Southport man charged with string of burglaries
A Southport man has been charged with a string of burglaries and thefts after allegedly ransacking two homes and a garden outhouse in the resort. 56-year-old Stuart Spicer of Bath Street has
Dog attacked with axe by owner finds new home
Freshfields Animal Rescue have confirmed that a dog who was attacked by his owner with an axe in 2017 has found a new home. In a press statement, Freshfields said: “We are
Police arrest duo on suspicion of intent to supply drugs
Officers in Southport have arrested two men and seized drugs and cash following an incident yesterday, Sunday 12 July. At around 4.50pm, officers sighted a vehicle of interest on Lord Street and
Motor vehicle collides with beautiful deer in Formby
Police were called to an incident in Formby on Sunday night where a motor vehicle had collided with and injured a beautiful deer. The incident happened on Liverpool Road. Police transferred the
Major incident as car collides at speed into fast food queue
Emergency services are currently on scene of a serious incident near to Southport beach. Dozens of families watched on in horror as a car careered off the mini roundabout near to KFC
Thieves ransack room in Kew home while elderly victim sleeps
Burglars have ransacked a home in Kew overnight, including a room where the elderly home-owner lay asleep. The incident took place on Cheltenham Way in Kew on Saturday night. The thieves reportedly:
Lulworth Road gas works causing significant delays to frustrated motorists
Gas works on the junction of Lulworth Road and Weld Road are causing long queues and delays for motorists. The work is being carried out by Cadent Gas and will continue until
Roll Up, Roll Up! Resort’s star attraction reopens after rollercoaster lockdown
After a rollercoaster few months, the hottest attraction in Southport is finally back open after Pleasureland welcomed back families for the first time since lockdown. Hundreds of families were delighted to return
Mini crashes into wall at busy junction
Police have arrived on the scene of a two-car smash near to Southport town centre this evening. Two cars, an Audi and a Mini Cooper, struck each other at the junction of
Cancer survivor Ant Bigley urges people to join virtual Race For Life
A cancer survivor from Southport wants his fellow Sandgrounders to join the virtual Race For Life from Home event to raise vital funds for a cancer charity Dad of two Ant Bigley,
Merseyside Police urge residents to follow health guidelines in public this weekend.
https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/merseyside/news/2020/july/if-youre-going-out-in-sefton-this-weekend-do-the-right-thing-and-follow-public-health-guidelines/ Merseyside Police is continuing to workside alongside local authorities, the NHS, local businesses and licensed premises to ensure the safety of visitors to Sefton, and the staff, who have been able
Shoplifter fined after Marks and Spencer theft
Richard Waite, 38, from Old Swan, Merseyside has been fined after stealing £50 worth of goods from Marks and Spencer on Chapel Street. Waite was arrested on Wednesday 8th July. He received a
New-build homes offer buyers a new start after lockdown
After weeks spent in their homes during lockdown, people are discovering the benefits of buying a brand new house. Local housebuilder Jones Homes has seen sustained interest in the new homes at
Sefton Police issue update on recent arrests in Southport
Arrests in the last few days by the North Sefton Local Policing Team in Southport: A 38 year old man was arrested for shop theft in the town centre, following one of
Salons and tattooists can reopen in Southport from Monday
Beauty salons, tanning shops and tattooists can reopen in Southport from Monday, the government has confirmed. Fitness buffs must wait a little longer however for gyms and indoor swimming pools to open,
Pleasureland boss says VAT cuts don’t go far enough.
Pleasureland boss Norman Wallis says the government’s VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism industry “doesn’t go far enough”. Pleasureland reopens this Saturday for the first time since closure at the end
Coast road closed until at least September
Essential works on the Coastal Road in Southport are continuing to help improve access for both cyclists and pedestrians. The works are part of the Southport East West Cycle Link improvement scheme
Hampton Road shoplifters caught on CCTV
A pair of shoplifters have been caught on CCTV stealing alcohol from the off-licences on Hampton Road. The CCTV shows a pair walk into the shop, before a girl quickly lifts a
Damien Moore welcomes measures to boost tourism and hospitality across Southport
Originally posted at: https://www.damienmooremp.com/news/damien-moore-mp-welcomes-measures-to-boost-tourism-and-hospitality-businesses-across-southport The Chancellor has announced a much-needed boost for tourism and hospitality businesses in Southport, as part of his Summer Economic Update to kickstart the economy post-Coronavirus. Southport MP
Gardeners wanted at Bladerunners Landscapes Southport
This is an exciting opportunity for the right persons’ to join a very well respected local contractor. We have vacancies for gardeners to join our existing team to assist in maintaining the