Family plead for help to find missing kitten Balloo
A kitten called Balloo has been missing from his home in Southport for more than 48 hours. The adorable young cat was last seen around 7pm on Monday night. He vanished from
Heartbroken family pay tribute to son found dead under Southport Pier
A support fund has been launched for the mum of a man found dead under Southport Pier earlier this week. The body of Samuel Latham was discovered by a member of the
Over 50s in Sefton invited for Autumn booster
With winter illnesses and cold weather on the way, healthcare leaders in Sefton are inviting all those over 50 years of age to get protected this winter by getting their COVID-19 autumn
Damien Moore: I have ‘complete faith’ in Rishi Sunak
Southport’s MP says his complete focus is on helping the town during what he says is a period of ‘profound challenge’. Damien Moore, who voted with the government on a recent controversial
Southport thug grabbed rail worker by the throat in vicious attack
A Southport man has appeared in court after he launched a vicious attack on a member of rail staff after forcing his way through a barrier without a ticket. Michael Lucas, of
Police recover body of man from Marine Way Bridge
Detectives say they are treating the death of a man near Southport Pier this morning as unexplained. Emergency services were called to the Marine Way Bridge this morning near to Genting Casino
Police close off Marine Lake bridge after ‘body found’
Emergency services have been called to the Marine Lake Bridge this morning after reports of a body being discovered. Police, fire and ambulance services closed off the bridge near to the former
Bespoke car detailing firm go from strength to strength
A popular car detailing firm in Southport say they are going from strength strength while welcoming new customers. Based across Southport, Birkdale, Formby and Ainsdale, Car Detailing Central is run by Jason
Power tools snatched in brazen doorstep theft
Two men posing as scrap metal merchants have stolen expensive power tools from a property in Ainsdale. The brazen thieves, who got themselves caught on camera, rang a video doorbell moments before
Labour councillor says MP should be “ashamed” over Truss and mini-budget support
Labour councillor Greg Myers says town MP Damien Moore and the Southport Conservative group should be “thoroughly ashamed” over their support for Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget. The government was forced
Southport mum killed in horror crash named as family share touching tributes
The family of a Southport woman who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to her. Sarah Kirsty Lumb, 42, died on Monday, October 17 following a crash on North
Thousands of resort families left in the dark over future energy bill support
Thousands of struggling families in Southport will now be worrying about the long term rise in their energy bills and mortgage payments after a unprecedented government u turn. The new Chancellor Jeremy
Undercover reporter discovers horrific Holocaust denier group in Southport
A high profile journalist from Liverpool has reported how he went undercover at a Holocaust denying extremist Catholic sect in Southport. Investigative journalist Harry Shukman has revealed how he recently went undercover
Yacht pilot gets sinking feeling as boat ‘capsizes’
A yachtie on Marine Lake had that distinct sinking feeling today as their boat nearly capsized in the water. The skilled pilot was seen by shocked onlookers to be clinging on for
No train travel for FOUR days as Merseyrail launch new trains
Southport commuters face four days of rail replacement busses next month as Merseyrail look to finally bring in their new look super trains. There will be four days of constant distribution to
Desperate search to find missing Bambi enters third day
A desperate search to find a missing puppy from a Southport is entering its third day. There have been reports of sightings of the adorable Bambi, a female Black and Tan Chihuaha,
Southport Shoppers targeted in ‘dash crash’ scam
Shoppers at Central 12’s complex in Southport are warning others to be careful of a suspected dash cam crash scam operating in the area. One driver who had been to the ASDA
House builders made to pay £2m towards improving Southport schools
Nearly £4 Million of infrastructure investment is set to be spent across Southport and Sefton thanks to the Local Authority’s work with developers, a published Infrastructure Funding Statement has shown. As well
Council blame lack of contractors for major Splash World delay
Work to reopen Splash World in Southport is continuing in the face of international, industry-wide supply chain issues. Difficulties procuring labour resources and additional materials, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other
Thousands of Southport homes missing out on free £150 cash
Thousands of homes in Southport could be missing out on a free £150 cash grant to help with their rising bills. Sefton Council Cabinet Member Cllr Paulette Lappin has expressed concern that
Homeless Southport man saved by chance poster encounter
A former homeless man from Southport has told of his struggle on the cold streets of the resort before finding salvation thanks to a poster. The resident, known only as David, was
Give paws for thought when letting off fireworks urge Sefton Council
As Bonfire Night approaches, Sefton Council is encouraging residents to be considerate to vulnerable members of the community and our four-legged friends. Many vulnerable residents and animals find fireworks frightening. Research from
Ho Lee Chow restaurant snapped up ahead of D-Day auction
The iconic former Ho Lee Chow restaurant in Southport has been sold at the eleventh hour to an unknown buyer. Based on Rotten Row, the building was set to go up for
Business moguls eye up Victoria Baths for regeneration project
A historic Southport landmark is now being market tested as an exciting major investment opportunity. Works have been taking place at the Grade II listed Victoria Baths building on Southport Promenade ahead
Police hunt young girls after supermarket ramraid
A group of young girls are being hunted by police after trying to break into a Southport supermarket. The teenagers, who didn’t attempt to cover their faces during the incident, were caught
Iconic theatre will be demolished within five months
The once grand Southport Theatre will be no more by March of next year. The date has been set for diggers and bulldozers to move into the site, which will make way
Man detained after arrest attempt turns into armed stand off
A man who had a ‘warrant out for his arrest’ has been detained by police after an armed stand off in a quiet Southport street. The male, who neighbours say is well
Police surround Clifton Road house amid ‘axe wielding’ stand off
A half naked man is engaged in a standoff with police at a house in Clifton Road in Southport. Officers in riot gear armed tasers have been called to a house in
Major blaze breaks out at industrial estate
Fire crews are dealing with a huge blaze which has broken out at a industrial estate in Southport. Emergency services have rushed to Crowland Close off Crowland Street this evening after a
Police launch appeal after town centre anti-semitic hate crime
Detectives have issued images of a man who may have information that may assist enquiries following an antisemitic hate crime at a pub in Southport. At around 6.30pm on Wednesday 21 September