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Alice’s WonderDance goes global as Sergio Aguiar takes on world marathons in memory of beloved daughter

The father of Alice Da Silva Aguiar is preparing to beat six international marathons in a row to raise money in his beloved daughter’s memory. Sergio Aguiar, supported by wife Alex and

16th July 2025

Meet the ‘Port putting coach at the top of world golf

When the world’s top golfers need help with the putting game, they only have one man they can call. Phil Kenyon, from Southport, like most sandgrounders grew up surrounded by the game.

15th July 2025

Birkdale residents buoyed by positive OpenReach update over fibre poles

Councillors have today met with OpenReach bosses amid fears that telegraph poles could make an unwanted return to parts of the town. Dukes Councillor Mike Prendergast led a meeting at Southport Town

14th July 2025

Heatwave hits Southport as town toasts in 30c heat

Health chiefs are encouraging people to stay sun safe today (Saturday July 12th) as Southport enjoys one of the hottest days of the year so far. The mercury will tip over the

12th July 2025

Police urge Southport Orange Lodge visitors to ‘drink sensibly’ amid hot weather

Merseyside Police is preparing to welcome large crowds for the Orange Lodge Parade in Liverpool and Southport tomorrow, Saturday 12 July. It’s anticipated that this year’s parade will have a large attendance

11th July 2025

Sefton Council issues open letter ahead of 29th July

As we approach July 29th, 2025, we know people have questions about how to remember everyone directly affected by the events of last summer. Your compassion has been a source of comfort

8th July 2025

Nearly 400 people back petition to support struggling Town Centre Pub

Nearly four hundred people have backed a petition to call on the council to financially support a struggling town centre pub that has temporarily closed due to roadworks. Connolly’s Irish Pub on

6th July 2025

Southport woman charged with assault after alleged town centre attack

A woman has been charged with assault following a disturbance in Southport. Merseyside Police received a report just after 8pm on Saturday 28 June of a disturbance at St George’s Place on

3rd July 2025

Council announces photography exhibition to mark 20 years of Crosby’s Iron Men

This month, Sefton Council is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Antony Gormley’s spectacular Another Place artwork on its Crosby Beach. July 2005 saw the arrival of the 100, 6ft 2”, cast iron

2nd July 2025

June’s Sefton Economic Forum welcomed borough’s latest new businesses

June’s Sefton Economic Forum welcomed the latest new businesses that have been supported by InvestSefton’s collaboration with leading social enterprises, Merseyside Expanding Horizons (MEH) and Safe Regeneration. Sixteen new businesses have been

2nd July 2025

Southport man jailed for 15 years after rape of child

A Southport man has been jailed for 15 years and must sign the Sex Offender Register for life after raping a child and committing a series of sex offences against four other

1st July 2025

Man jailed for murdering his father in Southport

A man has been jailed for the murder of his father in Southport in December last year, following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court. Just before midnight on Sunday, 22 December 2024,

30th June 2025

Police hunt Southport man wanted on recall to prison

Can you help locate a Southport man who is wanted on a recall to prison? Police are currently searching for Mohammad Haque, 23 years, from Southport. They say he has breached his

30th June 2025

Southport Town FC partners with Alder Hey

Southport Town FC, an England Football accredited, community-based junior football club is delighted to announce its official partnership with Alder Hey Children’s Charity for the upcoming season. This exciting collaboration will see

22nd June 2025

Sefton’s Cabinet give full backing to Southport Town Hall Gardens project

Sefton Council’s Cabinet have given their full support to the regeneration of Southport’s Town Hall gardens. The historic space will be transformed into a family-friendly, child-orientated and safe open-air performance space as

20th June 2025

New stalking and harassment support service launched in Merseyside

A pioneering new pilot project aimed at improving support for victims of stalking and harassment has launched in Merseyside. The initiative has been funded by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell,

18th June 2025

Police formally end criminal investigation into Southport attacks

The criminal investigation into the 2024 Southport attack of July 29th has officially ended today. Merseyside Police confirmed that despite the conviction of murderer Axel Rudakubana in January, the investigation remained ‘active’

16th June 2025

Four honoured for services to Southport in King’s Birthday list

Four people from Southport are set to receive royal honours from the King. They include local paramedic Paul Smith and Hospital Chaplain Martin Abrams, who both played a vital role in the

15th June 2025

Town Hall Gardens to be transformed into community tribute

Southport’s historic Town Hall gardens space will undergo its most significant and biggest regeneration ever, creating a family-friendly, child-orientated, and safe open-air performance and gathering space as a lasting tribute to the

10th June 2025

Crossens Nursery set for Summer Fair on Saturday

Crossens Nursery in Southport is set to host it’s fantastic Summer Fair this weekend. The event takes place on Saturday from 11am to 2pm at the nursery on Preston New Road, PR9

6th June 2025

Man arrested and drugs seized after public threatened on Bold Street

Police have arrested a man and seized suspected cocaine and heroin following an incident in Southport town centre last night, Monday 2 June. At around 7.05pm, officers were called to Bold Street to

3rd June 2025

British consulate join search for missing Southport man in Malaysia

A Southport man has gone missing while on holiday in Asia, sparking an international search to ensure he returns home safe. Jordan Johnson-Doyle has not been seen since May 27th in the

1st June 2025

Food and Drink Festival returns this weekend ‘Bigger, Bolder, and Packed with Flavour’

Food lovers from across the North West are getting excited about the mouthwatering return of the Southport Food and Drink Festival for 2025. Taking place from Friday 30th May to Sunday 1st

28th May 2025

Construction teams move in on Marine Lake to begin building events centre

Work to build the Marine Lake Events centre is finally getting started next week. According to the council huge wagons and industrial equipment will be on site at the former theatre space

23rd May 2025

‘Let’s Be Blunt’ campaign urges switch to rounded-tip knives

Survivor of the horrific knife attack in Southport last summer, Leanne Lucas, is today launching ‘Let’s Be Blunt,’ a nationwide campaign aimed at addressing knife violence. Her campaign calls for the widespread

21st May 2025

Daredevil Head Teachers of Elsie Dot Stancombe prepare for charity skydive

Two Head Teachers from Southport are taking their fundraising efforts to brand new heights in honour of Elsie Dot Stancombe. Jennifer Sephton and Adrian Antell, Head Teachers of Farnborough Road Infants and

19th May 2025

Town centre pub shuts temporarily due to roadworks disruption

A popular pub in Southport town centre has closed down ‘temporarily’ due to disruption from roadworks. Connolly’s Irish Pub on King Street is one of a number of businesses currently impacted by

19th May 2025

Celebrity author David Walliams to visit Southport primary school

Celebrity and children’s authors David Walliams is set to make a special appearance at a Southport primary school tomorrow. Churchtown Primary School say they are excited to welcome a very special visitor-

18th May 2025

Wear yellow this Tuesday to support Bebe’s Hive and World Bee Day

Schools and businesses across Southport are quickly signing up wearing yellow on Tuesday (May 20th) in aid of Bebe’s Hive. Posting on Instagram today Bebe’s Hive say they’re encouraging as many people

17th May 2025

Onlookers stunned as specialist cops tackle ‘wrong man’ in town centre

Undercover police working on a firearms investigation have admitted to arresting the wrong man in broad daylight in Southport. A video circulated online shows a man being detained by more than 7

16th May 2025