Bike tagging events in Southport this weekend
New bike for Christmas? We hope you got a good lock to keep it safe. Two bike tagging events will take place in January at locations in Southport to help secure and
Two men arrested and drugs seized following incident in Southport
At around 1.20am, officers patrolling on Canning Road sighted two men in suspicious circumstances, who made off on foot into a nearby address. Entry was forced and two men were arrested and
Self Assessment deadline: less than one month to go
More than 5.5 million taxpayers need to complete their return for the tax year 2017 to 2018 before the deadline of 31 January 2019. Around 5,542,000 taxpayers have less than a month
Vehicle stolen in Southport leads police to Walton Vale crime compound
Merseyside Police can confirm that officers are currently in attendance at an industrial estate on Sugar Street in Walton Vale. A report was received on New Year’s Day (Tuesday 1 January 2019) that
Appeal to locate missing 14-year-old Josh Brady
Merseyside Police are is becoming concerned for the whereabouts of 14-year-old Josh Brady. Josh was last seen at Switch Island at 4.10pm on Friday, 30 November and has not been seen since.
House fire in Southport
Sunday, 30 December 2018 Central Avenue, Southport, Sefton. Crews attended a fire in Central Avenue, Southport, on Sunday, 30th December. MFRS were on the scene at 7.23am. Two fire engines attended. On
Appeal following theft of purses in Southport and Formby
Merseyside police have issued CCTV images of three people who may have information that could assist an investigation into the thefts of two purses belonging to elderly women in Formby and Southport.
Southport assist in catching missing dogs on beach
CALL OUT – 2/1/19 – 11:14 – Southport Quads called by Holyhead Coastguard to assist with two missing dogs at Formby. The dogs had been missing overnight but located on the beach
UPDATE – Missing Katrina Billingsley found safe and well
After extensive searching and thanks to all the shares on Facebook Katrina has been found safe and well. Missing: Southport woman Katrina Billingsley The family of a Southport woman who hasn’t been
Southport party-goers supported by marshals and a medic tonight
Party-goers in Southport town centre are to be supported by licensed taxi marshals and a medic this New Years Eve thanks to Southport Business Improvement District. The taxi marshals, dressed in high
UPDATE | Southport FC devastated after break in
Southport Football Club can confirm that the Merseyrail Community Stadium was broken into on the evening of Sunday 30 December. The club are extremely devastated, as substantial damage has been caused in
Formby man caught with indecent images of children and live animals on the web
A Formby man has appeared in court for possession of 14,792 indecent images of children including 787 of the most serious category. Mark Formby (38) pleaded guilty to 5 related charges when
Mum furious with Asda over green ham shock
A Southport mum has slammed Asda at Central 12 for delivering what she claims to be out of date and stale meat. Lisa O’hare posted a picture of the green ham which
Car trapped on Birkdale mudflats
A Saturday morning driver got more than they bargained for after trying to drive their car on Birkdale Beach. The silver saloon was driven into the grass and mudflats near to Weld
Bumper turnout for New Directions Southport north hub Christmas party
There was an excellent turnout when the North Hub on Mornington Road in Southport held its annual Christmas party. Around 70 people who attend the centre and staff members were at the
Donation helps Formby Trust staff improve radio gear
A £3,000 donation by members of the Southport and Formby National Trust Association has enabled staff at Formby Point to improve safety and security. Radio equipment has been purchased and installed in
Police appeal for information in hopes of identifying a man found dead on New Brighton beach
Police are continuing to appeal for information to help identify a man found dead in New Brighton on Sunday 23 December. At around 4.15pm a call was made reporting that a man’s
Visitors with tummy bugs asked to stay away from Southport hospital
Visitors to hospital are being asked to stay away if they are ill with vomiting or diarrhoea. The call comes after an outbreak of norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, temporarily closed Ward
Appeal following burglary of jewellery in Ainsdale
We are issuing images (see below) of jewellery stolen in a burglary at a house in Ainsdale on 15 December. The burglary was reported at 8.50pm when it was discovered the house on
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
Burglaries In the last two weeks burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Guildford Road, Fleetwood Road (2), North Road (2), Leyland Road Attempted burglaries 2 Crime Prevention Tips The New
NHS Chief hails scheme to help footy fans to slim down
NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens has today backed a scheme that lets overweight football fans train at their club’s stadium, encouraging them to get fit and live a healthier, more active
Southport dementia service pays festive tribute to carers
A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia hit the right note with a musical celebration to herald the start of the festive season. The afternoon party at Brookdale Resource
Burscough burglar JAILED
A Man from Burscough, Lancashire has been sentenced today to 52 months in prison. 52 year old Robert Owen of 1a Palais Building, Liverpool road North, Lancashire was found guilty accused of
Boozed up driver has lucky escape
The driver and passenger of this car had a lucky escape and no one was hurt in this collision in Southport last night. However, the driver failed the breath test and was
Fly tippers caught on camera in Boxing Day dumping
two men have been caught on camera at Southport tip dumping rubbish outside it on Boxing Day. They were caught on film and when challenged became angry with the photographer after he
New bike for Christmas? FREE bike tagging events in SOUTHPORT!
New bike for Christmas? We hope you got a good lock to keep it safe. Two tagging events will take place in January Southport to help secure and protect pedal bikes by
MP wants landlords purring on cat deal
A brand new campaign is encouraging more landlords to allow tenants in Southport to own cats. Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has lent his support to the Cats Protection charity’s ‘Purrfect Landlords’
Workers stranded at Christmas thanks to car park staff
A Southport man has been left stranded after his car trapped in a car park on Christmas Eve by idiotic attendants. Stephen Abbott was returning from working in the town to the
Appeal following RTC in Slater Street Liverpool
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Slater Street, Liverpool, in the early hours of Monday, 24 December. Officers were called at 2.45am to reports of two male
Southport police award fraud victim a gift vouchers
Spreading good will in Southport. Officers from Southport Community Police Team have presented a Southport resident with Gift Vouchers on behalf of Merseyside Police Charitable Trust, from it’s Christmas Fund. The lady