Bank Holiday sun will bring ‘travel chaos’ to Southport
Fears over a four day bank holiday of ‘travel misery’ have been all but confirmed by the government. So as per the news, there would be heavy traffic on the roads. Therefore,
When will Southport residents get their council tax rebate?
Council chiefs say people may have to wait beyond April to get their £150 energy rebate. Sefton Council have said they “aim” to get people their money prior to April 30th but
Man defending teenager from abusive passenger on Merseyrail train suffers broken nose
Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating a serious assault at Seaforth & Litherland station are today releasing this CCTV image in connection. At 6.35pm on Sunday 6 March a man noticed
Lord Street bank to offer ‘safe space’ for domestic abuse victims
HSBC bosses at the Lord Street based bank has pledged to provide people experiencing domestic abuse with access to a “safe space” within the branch. The Southport bank will provide an area
Edge Hill University twinned with Ukrainian institution
Edge Hill University is offering support to academics and students after being twinned with a Ukrainian institution. The University is one of 30 in the UK to have been matched with a
QR code hunt launched around High Park
Get to know the High Park area with a free QR code puzzle trail this month. Organised by the High Park Project, the QR Code trail is full of puzzles, riddles and
“Easter is ruined” thanks to Kinder Egg shortage
A Southport mum says her Easter has been ‘ruined’ because of safety fears over contaminated Kinder Eggs. Dozens of shops and supermarkets across the town have pulled Kinder Egg and other Ferrero
Ex councillor says Southport Market should open every day
Former Southport councillor David Barton says Sefton Council are missing a trick by shutting Southport Market two days a week. He also claims he played a major role in securing the funding
Resort Jet setter warns others of holiday airport chaos
A Southport mum who took her two children on holiday to Benidorm last week has warned others thinking of going abroad to be wary of airport chaos. Worker shortages mean airports and
Investigation underway after Birkdale Village fire
Detectives are investigating after a fire broke out in Birkdale Village last night. Emergency services were called to the rear of a massage parlour on Liverpool Road on Monday evening after residents
Town centre jewellers targeted in early hours robbery
A jewellers on King Street has become the latest target of thieves after being broken into overnight. John Bell jewellers on the corner of Eastbank Street and King Street was hit by
Ten youths arrested after Eastbank Street attack on 13-year-old girl
Ten youths have been arrested following an attack on a 13-year-old girl in Southport last week. Officers from the Southport Neighbourhood Team arrested the suspects following a report that the girl was
Police launch appeal after Southport man vanishes with mystery airport trip
Police are appealing for help in finding a 63-year-old Southport man who is missing. Kerry Dowd was collected by taxi from the Scarisbrick Hotel in Southport and taken to Manchester airport terminal
Man hospitalised after being stabbed in back in town centre
A man was taken to hospital after he was stabbed in the back in the town centre last night. Officers were called to Royal Terrace, off West Street, at 9:04pm on Thursday
Voting registration for 2022 local elections closes next week
There are just seven days left to ensure you are registered to vote in the 2022 Local Elections in Sefton. On Thursday May 5th, 2022 thousands of residents across Sefton will cast
Animals suffering due to war in Ukraine highlighted in fundraising art event in Southport
The traumatic experiences of the many animals left behind in Ukraine are being acknowledged in a moving artwork which is among those on display at a special event opening in Southport. Southport
Mother says Semina Halliwell took own life after interview with police in family living room
Semina Halliwell took her own life directly after an interview at home with a police officer, her distraught mum has claimed. 12-year-old Semina Halliwell took her own life in June of last
Shocking footage shows teens attack Formby train guard
Horrific video footage has shown a group of school age teens attacking a train guard at Formby station. In a jaw dropping and sickening clip shared online, a gang of vile youths
Tommy Fleetwood’s son steals show at Master’s Par Three contest
Tommy Fleetwood’s four-year-old son Franklin stole the show at the Masters Tournament Par-3 contest in Augusta. And Southport’s star golfer nearly skimmed an ace off the water at the 16th before Justin
Local wedding photographer Matthew Rycraft wins 5 awards in London
A Southport wedding photographer has cemented his place as one of the all-time greats after winning a series of awards at a national competition. Matthew Rycraft, who runs the hugely popular Matthew
Mikhail Group launches recruitment drive with 60 jobs available for reopening of The Grand
The Mikhail Hotel & Leisure Group have launched a 60-job recruitment drive ahead of the reopening of The Grand this Summer. “The Grand” on Lord Street is currently undergoing a 3-million-pound makeover
Damien Moore defends being second most expensive MP
Damien Moore’s office has defended the revelation that he has the second-highest expenses of the UK’s 650 MPs. Damien Moore’s eye-watering £266,000 expenses bill in the last financial year, footed by Southport
70mph winds expected in Southport overnight as yellow weather warning issued
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning across Southport and areas of the North West for Wednesday evening. Winds of up to 70mph could be set to batter the Southport
£21k of items donated to Sefton homelessness charity
Homelessness charity Emmaus Merseyside has received a generous £21k donation of cleaning products and personal protective equipment (PPE) from Mulberry Innovations. The 10-pallet donation from Mulberry Innovations included a mix of cloths,
Edge Hill University wins award for accomodating primary school after fire
Edge Hill University’s quick-thinking response to a blaze that almost destroyed a local primary school has been recognised with an industry award for demonstrating real community spirit. In June last year, Asmall
Late night tree clearing by Meols Cop rail line could cause disruption for residents
Dozens of residents around Kew are being warned their sleep will be shattered in the next few weeks by railway works. Network Rail have issued letters to hundreds of people who live
Officers launch appeal after homophobic attack on Merseyrail train
Do you recognise these women? Officers investigating an assault on-board a train travelling between Liverpool Central and New Brighton are today releasing images in connection. At just before 11pm on 26 March,
Candidates confirmed ahead of May local elections
Councillor candidates for the 2022 local elections have been announced by Sefton Council this morning. 21 of Sefton Council’s 66 seats will be contested when polls open on 5 May. Throughout the
Travel advice ahead of Grand National weekend
Sefton is once again preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to the borough as part of the three day Aintree Grand National Festival this coming weekend. The local authority is one of
Transport police investigating hate crime on board Preston train
Officers investigating a hate crime on-board a service travelling between London and Preston are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At just after 8.30pm on Sunday 13 March, a woman was racially