Southport woman saved after suicide attempt
A Southport woman says her life has been saved by volunteers after a suicide attempt. Brittney lives in Southport and says that she had hit a really low point while struggling with
Air ambulance called to Sefton Street emergency
Emergency services are currently dealing with an ongoing incident on the outskirts of Southport town centre. Paramedics, police and fire crews have been called to Sefton Street just after 2pm todsy following
Suspect detained after town centre chase
A police helicopter has been called as part of a manhunt in Southport town centre this evening. Four marked police vehicles and two unmarked cars were called just before 4 pm to
Southport man faces manslaughter sentence after Bootle murder
A man from Southport will be sentenced for manslaughter in March after his role in the murder of a security guard in Bootle A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of murder
Eyesore Scarisbrick New Road building catches fire again
An eyesore dilapidated former home on Scarisbrick New Road has caught fire again this evening. A fire broke out at the infamous property on the corner of Scarisbrick New Road and Chambres
Ainsdale beach to install ‘solar power’ car parking machines
Solar powered car parking ticket machines will be installed on Ainsdale beach this year to get more cash out of thousands of day trippers. The car park will have solar-powered pay and
Southport food banks served nearly 5,000 people last year
A record number of people in Southport, including thousands of children, were forced to use a food bank in the town last year. The shocking figures revealed by Southport charity Compassion Acts
Southport misses out on first new Merseyrail trains
Commuters in Southport will wait a little longer to ride on the brand new Merseyrail trains after it was revealed they’ll be put into operation from next week. A deal has been
Formby house fire victim named as John McLeod
Police have identified a Formby pensioner who died in a house fire last month. John MacLeod, who was 65-years-old, sadly died at his home on Holmwood Drive on Tuesday 3 January. Emergency
Cars slide across icy roads as council say they won’t grit everywhere
Roads across Southport are covered in ice and frost with many drivers struggling to keep control of their cars. Roads are so icy that braking is becoming increasingly difficult and motorists are
Dangerous Formby bypass becomes icy road to hell
A hail storm and freezing temperatures have made Formby bypass into a dangerous hazard. Ice and hail have transformed the busy dual carriageway tonight into an ‘icy road to hell’ say fearful
Resort teachers among those set to strike next month
More than 250,000 teachers in England and Wales will take part in their largest-ever walkout next month, including hundreds in Southport. Teachers have overwhelmingly voted to join the wave of public sector
Nationwide building targeted by would-be thieves
Detectives are appealing for information following the attempted burglary of Nationwide Building Society in Southport on Friday 13 January. At around 6.50pm, offices were called to a report that two men attempted
Flood alert issued as Southport set to be battered by torrential rain
Southport will be battered by torrential rain over the coming days, with flood warnings now in place. The warnings apply mostly to the rural areas around Southport, with Ainsdale and parts of
Scarisbrick man sentenced for failing to stop at Meols Cop Bridge RTC
Police are welcoming the sentencing of a Lancashire man to 9 months disqualification, 12 months community order, 200 hours unpaid work, £800 costs and £95 victim surcharge after a fail to stop
Brave Adele revealed latest bowel cancer battle challenges
Southport born superstar DJ Adele Roberts revealed she has taken the ‘first step’ towards getting her colon working again. The BBC radio presenter and former Big Brother contestant, 42, was diagnosed with
Bin truck dumps piles of burning rubbish on Queen’s Road
A local bin wagon has been forced to dump burning refuse over Queen’s Road. A section of Queen’s Road is temporarily closed to traffic and pedestrians, with fire crews leading efforts to
Christ Church to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
An event to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day will be held at Christ Church, Lord Street on Saturday 29 January. Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) marks and remembers the deaths of millions of Jews
Record breaking Toy Appeal highlights impact of Cost of Living crisis
A record breaking year for the Mayor’s Toy Appeal has highlighted the stark reality of how many families are struggling with the cost of living. Many families in Sefton were anxious about
B&M look to abandon Lord Street store for shopping park
The B&M store on Lord Street could close its doors in less than two years if plans for them to move are approved. Sefton Council say they’re concerned that Lord Street would
Woman charged with attempted murder in Southport Hospital
A pensioner has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after an incident at Southport Hospital. The incident police are investigating happened on New Years Eve in 2021. This week Lesley Hill
Police confirm man died after Formby house fire
Emergency services have confirmed a Formby man died after being caught in a house fire. The male suffered fatal injuries following the blaze at a home on Holmwood Drive. It happened late
Market closes for fortnight after selling half a million dishes in 2022
After serving nearly half a million meals and drinks during 2022, Southport Market’s traders will begin a well-deserved two week holiday from today (Monday, January 9th). Over 437,000 tasty treats and thirst
Mystery split second power cut hits large parts of Southport
A mysterious split second power cut tonight left thousands of home alarms screeching and lampposts turning off in Southport. Reports of power loss in homes from Churchtown to Ainsdale were reported just
Tributes paid to famous Southport pianist Frank Garner
Frank Garner, who won a host of fans and admirers as resident pianist at Southport’s Scarisbrick Hotel’s cocktail bar for three decades, has died at the age of 88. Tributes have been
Marshside Co Op closed after burglary raid
Shoppers have been turned away from the Co-Op supermarket in Marshside this morning by police. A sign on the door says the building will be closed until further notice and a police
Phoenix pub to shut as £300k sale agreed
Regulars at the Phoenix are hoping the pub won’t be closed for too long after owners sold the building for around £300,000. The popular bar and eatery will close down this coming
Southport businesswoman to star on The Apprentice
A Southport woman is taking business very seriously as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest reality tv shows. Apprentice star and Southport woman Victoria Goulbourne set up her business after
Neighbourhood pharmacies hit by shortage of cough and cold medicines amid ‘high level’ of winter illnesses
Pharmacies and shops across Southport are struggling to restock their shelves of basic cold and flu treatments. Shop owners are joining national warnings of a shortage of cough and cold medicines, with
Man severely injured in Formby house fire
A man in his 60s is being treated in hospital for severe injuries after a house fire in Formby. The male suffered critical injuries following the blaze at a home on Holmwood