Sunny Southport brings the crowds out
Warm sunshine saw crowds of people coming into the town centre today. Police attended a person in need on the Marine Drive this afternoon, which resulted in some traffic delays. Last year:
Search underway for missing Tarleton man
Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of 80yr old John Nugent, who is missing from his home in Tarleton. John was last seen in the
Bin lorry fire closes Coastal Road
The stretch of the Coastal Road between Woodvale and Pontins has been temporarily closed this afternoon after a fire broke out in a council waste disposal vehice. The road will remain closed
Southport Eco Centre plan to resume education service in September
Southport Eco Centre are planning to resume their education service in September. They are currently working hard to make their building and other sites as safe as possible for all future young
Southport duo to appear on BBC Ambulance
Series Five of the popular BBC show Ambulance, a documentary series which takes a detailed look at the ambulance service from the control room to the crews on the street, shines a
Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police update
Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police investigating the assault that recently took place on Hoole Lane, Banks, have now tracked down and dealt with the male involved. Enquiries are ongoing in relation
Ellis Expedition smashes target
Southport RFC recently embarked on a fundraiser for Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Charity in memory of their President Graham Ellis who recently passed away. The goal was to cover the distance to
Happy Birthday Marc Almond
Southport born Marc Almond is celebrating his birthday. The Soft Cell front man famous for hits “Tainted Love” and “Say Hello Wave Goodbye” turns 62 today. Almond was appointed Officer of the
Morrisons “pick up packs” help Southport foodbanks
Southport Morrisons store currently have a trolley with pre-picked items that local foodbanks including Southport Baby Bank, Shoreline and Southport Soup Kitchen have indicated they are currently in need of. All of
Suspended sentence handed to Formby air rifle pensioner
Allan Corlett, 75, from Formby was this week handed a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months along with a restraining order after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to
Dave Quinn to return to the airwaves
Dave “the Mighty” Quinn will soon be returning to the airwaves on Mighty Radio for a brand new show. Looking to focus on listener requests and reminisce about his time with Galaxy
Queenscourt Hospice donation station open
Queenscourt Hospice will be accepting donations again at its donation station which is based at their Bispham Road shop. The donation station will be open each week from Tuesday to Saturday. Please
Ongoing police incident Roe Lane and Norwood Avenue junction
A police incident is in progress at the traffic light-controlled junction of Norwood Avenue and Roe Lane in Churchtown. Numerous police cars are in attendance alongside a police van with officers searching
Southport Pleasureland reopening from 11th July
After receiving feedback from the public, Southport Pleasureland will be reopening from the 11th July with guest safety firmly their number one priority. There will be amendments to the way the park
Southport father of two sentenced for drugs offences
Shaun Esterhuizen, 40 of the Promenade Southport, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to supply at Liverpool Crown Court earlier this month and has now been sentenced to
Southport Rugby Club Beer Garden to open this weekend
Following the announcement by the Government that pubs and bars in England can reopen from the 4th July Southport Rugby Club have prepared to reopen with largest beer garden in the area!