Fire crews tackle Chapel Street bin fire
Fire crews have been called to Chapel Street tonight after a fire broke out at the rear of JD Sports and Chase Menswear. The popular shopping street was filled with smoke as
High society take over Band Stand
Fears that the Band Stand is becoming a hotbed of drug taking have been fuelled after photos were taken showing alleged distribution and use of cannabis A group of teenagers were caught
Health chiefs claim Southport GPs are getting better
Healthcare commissioners in Southport and Formby have improved their annual performance score in the latest national assessment of clinical commissioning groups (CCG) carried out by NHS England. NHS Southport and Formby CCG
Search is on to find the next generation of firefighters
Would you like to make new friends, help out in the community and take part in fun firefighting drills? If so, then why not apply to be a Merseyside Fire & Rescue
Young carers find success in book scheme
Young carers from Southport recently took part in a unique pilot to help them meet challenges they face in their everyday lives. The initiative from Sefton Council’s library service and Sefton Carers
Health worker claimed relatives had died to claim sick pay
Health worker claimed relatives had died to claim sick pay A health care worker lied about the deaths of three family members to falsely claim almost a year’s paid absence from work
MP Damien Moore Pledges to Tackle Slow Broadband Speeds in Southport
MP Damien Moore Pledges to Tackle Slow Broadband Speeds in Southport Before the start of parliamentary Damien Moore met with Grant Shapps MP, Chairman of the British Infrastructure Group (BIG), to discuss
Police warning as thieves target shoppers in Southport town centre
Purse thefts from bags Recently there has been an increase in the number of incidents inside shops in the Chapel Street and Lord Street areas of Southport, where purses have been taken
CRIME ALERT | Multiple Burglaries taken place in Southport over the last two weeks
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries In the last two weeks burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Stafford Road, Shaws Road, Forest
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre – Thursday 27th July
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre – Thursday 27th July Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 27th July. They will
Two more Southport Councillors quit the Lib Dems and go independent
Two more Southport Councillors quit the Lib Dems and go independent. Two more Liberal Democrat councillors in Southport have become independents, joining former Deputy Leader Councillor Tony Dawson in that situation. Political
Two arrested for drug offences – Coronation Walk, Southport
Two arrested for drug offences – Coronation Walk, Southport Merseyside Police arrested a man and woman following an incident in Southport last night (Sunday 23 July 2017). At about 11pm officers were
Southport MP gets preview of the new £10 note featuring Jane Austen
Southport MP gets preview of the new £10 note featuring Jane Austen Southport MP Damien Moore joined the Bank of England’s Chief Cashier, Victoria Cleland, in Parliament on 19 July to find out more about
Tax credit renewal – one week to go
Tax credit renewal – one week to go With one week until the 31 July renewal deadline, HMRC is urging the remaining 960,000 customers to renew now or risk having their payments stopped.
Merseyside Police appeal for information after Henrik Stenson’s Formby Open residence burgled
Merseyside Police appeal for information after burglary in Formby Merseyside Police detectives have launched an investigation after a burglary in Formby yesterday afternoon, Thursday 20 July. At around 5pm, a report was
Dog days are over for cute pooch after B&Q ban
Dog days are over for cute pooch after B&Q ban A loveable pooch has been kicked out of and banned from a popular Southport DIY store, despite being a regular member! Ollie,
Pontins staff prove you can’t ‘polish a turd’ say furious guests
Pontins staff prove you can’t ‘polish a turd’ say furious guests A Stoke family checking into Pontins Ainsdale last night have gone viral after posting about their horrific experience online. Jo Wade
Southport couple victorious at The three Castles golf tournament in Northumberland
Southport couple victorious at The three Castles tournament in Northumberland Southport couple Ann and Martin Rogers who are both members of Hurlston Hall GC have won the prestigious three Castles tournament in
Merseyside Police thank spectators at The Open Golf Championships, Royal Birkdale
Merseyside Police has thanked the thousands of spectators who have attended this week’s Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale, for helping to make it a massive success. Merseyside Police officers have worked
Steven Gerrard applies for Hillside Golf Club membership AGAIN… and gets it!
Steven Gerrard applies for Hillside Golf Club membership AGAIN… and gets it! Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard is set to become a member of Royal Birkdale’s neighbouring golf club Hillside
Southport FC has sold a staggering 230 season tickets so far!
Season Ticket Sales At 230 Secretary Ken Hilton has confirmed that club has currently sold 230 Southport season tickets for the forthcoming season. Season Tickets will remain on sale at the early-bird
The Open 2017 prize money: Jordan Spieth wins the Claret Jug but how much will he earn?
The Open 2017 prize money: Jordan Spieth wins the Claret Jug but how much will he earn? JORDAN SPIETH has won The Open, but how much will he earn from his triumph
From The Air: Enjoy this stunning aerial footage of Southport lake and Marine Way Bridge
From The Air: Enjoy this stunning aerial footage of Southport lake and Marine Way Bridge Take a look at this aerial footage of Southport lake and Marine Way Bridge. I was taken by talented
The Open | Record attendance at Royal Birkdale
The Open | Record attendance at Royal Birkdale The R&A have announced the attendance for The 146th Open was a bumper 235,000, the third-highest figure of all time. Only the Opens held
Jordan Spieth is the 2017 Open Champion
JORDAN SPIETH IS THE 2017 OPEN CHAMPION! The champion golfer of the year! Spieth half-collapses into the arms of his caddy, then embraces Kuchar, who responds by warmly clapping him on the
UPDATE | Missing girl found safe and well
UPDATE | Missing girl found safe and well Worried friends and family of 18 year old Chloe Douglas are pleading with her to return home after vanishing in the early hours of
Toddler airlifted to hospital after falling ill at farm
A toddler had to be airlifted to Alder Hey have falling severely unwell at Farmer Teds in Formby The youngster became unwell earlier this afternoon and her parents, along with trained first
Silenced gulls lead to calls for permanent Southport hawk
Seagulls have been easily silenced for the Open using a Harris hawk. The silent but deadly predator has been so successful,Birkdale residents have cheekily asked falconer Luke Summers and his trained birds
Golf fans stranded as Merseyrail on Open Sunday
Golf fans stranded as Merseyrail on Open Sunday Golf fans are left stranded today as Merseyrail continue to cope with a 24 hour strike on the busiest golfing days of the year.
A royal seal of approval for Southport station
Southport station had a touch of royal class after the Queen’s very own train pulled into the station this morning. The Royal carriages, which were stand out against the grim Northern Rail