Alleged charity shop thief caught on CCTV
a charity shop in Southport have released images of a woman they believe has stolen stock from them. The calllus thief has allegedly been identified as a young blonde woman in her
Awards victory looms for Fletcher’s
A medical negligence law firm has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards in the Law Society Excellence Awards. Now in its 12th year, the Excellence Awards are regarded as the highest accolade for
BOS Musical Theatre present Oliver!
Birkdale Orpheus Society Musical Theatre Company are proud to present Oliver! THe Musical in October at Southport’s Little Theatre. Taking place from the 6th to the 13th of October tickets are now
SOUTHPORT Hotel bar blasted in bird poo shocker
SOUTHPORT Hotel bar blasted in bird poo shocker Shocked guests at a Southport hotel were stunned to find bird excrement greeting them at the bar. Guests at The Prince of Wales complained
Emergency services rush to Hawkshead Street
Emergency services are currently on scene at a suspected risk to human life situation on Hawkshead Street. Fire crews, paramedics and police have closed off part of Hawkshead Street around the bridge
Dog walkers fear new Council rules
Dog walkers in Sefton have been warned about new rules in force after signs went up around parks and green spaces to make them aware of a new Public Space Protection Order.
Southport fraudsters arrested
Southport fraudsters arrested. A 40 year old man and 37 year old woman from Southport were arrested on suspicion of fraud on Thursday 24th August 2018. More information will follow as and
Hamilton Loomis Brings Funky Texas Blues With A Message To Southport, Friday, August 31st
Hamilton Loomis Brings Funky Texas Blues With A Message To Southport, Friday, August 31st Hamilton Loomis returns to the UK in 2018 for another full tour and The Atkinson are lucky to
Aim High for Sefton’s Year Of The Volunteer
As part of Sefton Council’s Year of the Volunteer, they are encouraging residents to consider volunteering for Aiming High. This is an important service which gives support to children and young people
Sefton weekend of action – Have you seen these men?
Officers carrying out disruption work in Sefton this weekend are appealing for information about the whereabouts of four men we would like to speak to in connection with recent incidents in the
Vandal strikes on Roe Lane before being chased off
Vandals have strewn graffiti across bus stops and walls along Roe Lane A lone teenager was caught and chased away by a Roe Lane resident returning home in the early hours of
Solicitor Gemma proves to be an ironwoman
A Southport solicitor raised more than £1,800 for a brain injury charity – by taking part in and completing the gruelling ‘Ironman’ triathlon challenge! Gemma Roberts, a serious injury lawyer at Southport-based
Bank holiday Bandstand Music Event
Enjoy a free music concert this bank holiday August. On Monday 27th August take a wander to the Lord Street Bandstand in Southport for a fantastic day of live music! We are lucky
Lord Street acquires upmarket aesthetics and skin clinic
Lord Street acquires upmarket aesthetics and skin clinic. AK Therapy House is opening it’s doors on Lord Street offering bespoke aesthetics services, skin treatments and hair dressing. It is the sister site
Headteacher delighted with GCSE results
Mr Ian Raikes, Headteacher of Greenbank High School was delighted with a set of exceptional results. He said “I am amazed at the progress that pupils of all abilities have made since
INFO | Southport v Ashton United
INFO | Southport v Ashton United It’s the third home game of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North campaign and the club are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Merseyrail Community Stadium for
Two teenage boys bailed after Ainsdale burglary arrest
Two teenage boys bailed after Ainsdale burglary arrest Two 16 year old local boys have been arrested on suspicion of burglary offences in the Ainsdale and Formby areas. They have both been
New bar brings Spanish flair to Birkdale
New bar brings Spanish flair to Birkdale A high end deli and wine bar famed for its high society vibe and tasty food is set to launch in Birkdale in November 2018. Baroque
Vision express to close Chapel Street store
Vision express to close Chapel Street store After careful consideration, the management has made decision to close the Chapel Street store on 31st August 2018. The nearest vision express is now located
Solicitor warns of knotweed scandal after landmark courtcase
Home owners in Southport are being told to look out for dangerous Japanese Knotwood on their land after a family were sued for letting the weeds encroach on their neighbours land. David
CCTV Appeal after theft from Southport property
CCTV Appeal after theft from Southport property *PLEASE SHARE* Who is this man? Police would like to speak to him in relation to a theft from a property on Southport Road in
Tiger Woods outshone by Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood in opening round of first FedEx Cup play-off
Tiger Woods outshone by Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood in opening round of first FedEx Cup play-off. Tommy Fleetwood outshone playing partner Tiger Woods to sit one shot off the lead after the opening
Pub pulls no punches with major refurb
Pub pulls no punches with major refurb Pub bosses have thrown £350,000 into a refurbishment of the Richmond Pub. A huge new outdoor area and a refreshed inside now greet customers and
Petition launched to clean Botanic gardens lake
Petition launched to clean Botanic gardens lake A petition has been launched to clean up Botanic gardens after a man died from a flesh eating virus. Hundreds of people have signed a
Car abandoned after crashing into lamp post on Ocean Plaza
Car abandoned after crashing into lamp post on Ocean Plaza. Merseyside police are at the scence of an RTC on Ocean Plaza in Southport this morning, Friday 24 August 2018. A member
Sefton gives £50,000 to help community groups in Southport and Crosby
Sefton gives £50,000 to help community groups in Southport and Crosby. Sefton Council has announced the latest projects to be approved as part of the Community Transition Fund. The fund was established
Macmillan bowled over by £800 donation
Macmillan bowled over by £800 donation A flat green bowling taster session staged in King’s Gardens, Southport, has helped raise £800 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Southport Flat Green Bowling Club and Club
Can you help find Adam Seaton – missing from his home in Southport for two weeks?
Can you help find Adam Seaton – missing from his home in Southport for two weeks? Two weeks on from the disappearance of 20 year-old Adam Seaton in Southport we are renewing
Birkdale High celebrate GCSE success
Birkdale High celebrate GCSE success Birkdale High is once again celebrating an excellent set of results with 79% of all students achieving a grade 4+ (C or above) in English and 74%
The man bucking the trend of seaside amusement park decline
The man bucking the trend of seaside amusement park decline More than 100 years on one seaside amusement park is thriving, profitable, a big contributor to the region’s leisure economy and the