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Anthony James Estate Agents provide free night out for NHS and care home staff at Southport Comedy Festival

Anthony James Estate Agents in Southport is inviting NHS workers and care home staff who have been such heroes during the Covid-19 pandemic to a free night out at this year’s Southport

2nd September 2021

Officers searching for owners of ten bicycles recovered from shed burglaries

Officers from the Local Policing Team at Southport Police Station have now matched up 10 stolen bikes to recent shed burglaries. These ten bikes have either been returned to the owners are

1st September 2021

Southport Food & Drink Festival launches this weekend

Taste buds will be set a-tingling this coming weekend as Sefton Council’s 2021 Southport Food & Drink Festival gets underway. Running from Friday September 3rd to Sunday September 5th, the popular three-day

1st September 2021

Formby salon owner fined £12,000 after coronavirus protest

A woman from Formby has been landed with a £12,000 fine after she denied the existence of Coronavirus. Julie Saunderson, who runs a beauty salon in Bootle, was found guilty of aiding

1st September 2021

Police searching for missing Southport man Barry Stockdale

Police are appealing for help in finding a 50 year-old man who is missing from home in Southport. Barry Stockdale was last seen in Leicester Street at 8am on Friday 20th August.

31st August 2021

Police issue town centre dispersal order after fortnight of anti-social behaviour

Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Southport today, Friday, 27 August, following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area in the past fortnight. Two people were stabbed on Scarisbrick Avenue this

27th August 2021

Coronation Columns set to return to Lord Street

Three iconic and historic lighting columns originally erected on Lord street to mark the coronation of Elizabeth II are finally set to return. Surveys of all three coronation columns, which were erected

27th August 2021

Birkdale couple to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats raising money for Formby Befriending Scheme

As we see the green shoots of being able to safely meet up in group activities again, local solicitor Liz Foggin and her husband Matt are raising funds for the Formby Befriending

27th August 2021

Guelder Rose staff to organise donations and raise cash for Afghan refugees

Staff from the Guelder Rose on Ocean Plaza are looking to help Afghan refugees rehomed in the North West by accepting donations this weekend. As of yesterday (Thursday) the UK government had

27th August 2021

Southport Market confirms Bank Holiday special opening

Southport Market will be open this Bank Holiday Monday to cater for thousands of hungry and thirsty visitors. The hugely popular King Street based Market will temporarily extend its opening hours to

27th August 2021

Council approve 286 homes by Formby bypass – securing flood prevention measures

Sefton Council has conditionally approved proposals by Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd. to build 286 new homes on land north of Formby’s Brackenway. A report to the local authority’s Planning Committee last night

26th August 2021

Kew McDonald’s customers left thirsting for more after drinks shortage

Thirsty McDonald’s customers desperate to keep their children entertained over the summer break have been told the Brexit stock shortage has now taken an even bigger toll. McDonald’s restaurant in Kew has

26th August 2021

Council to hold ‘men and the menopause’ workshops

Sefton Council is leading the way in the Liverpool City Region to get its male employees talking about the menopause and its effects on the workplace. The local authority’s dedicated Active Workforce

26th August 2021

Call to take part in Green Sefton customer satisfaction survey

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service loves the Borough’s parks, greenspaces, playgrounds, sports pitches and beaches just as much as its residents, which is why they want the community’s views on their management

26th August 2021

Police Commissioner joins calls for greater protection for shopworkers

Merseyside’s new Police Commissioner has joined calls for greater protection for shopworkers across England as she met retail staff to listen to their concerns today. New laws came into force in Scotland

26th August 2021

Public invited to two NHS decision-making meetings in West Lancashire

Residents in West Lancashire are being invited to attend two local NHS decision-making meetings in September. NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)’s next Primary Care Commissioning Committee (PCCC) meeting will take

26th August 2021

Southport RFC announce Dublin tour to celebrate 150th anniversary

Rugby stars from Southport are set to descend on Ireland in 2023 as Southport Rugby Football Club mark their 150th Anniversary with a tour to Dublin. Founded in 1872, Southport RFC is

26th August 2021

Next of kin appeal after Southport death

Merseyside Police have launched an appeal with the Sefton Coroners Office to search for the next of kin of a Stephen Linton. Merseyside Police said: “Please share and help Sefton Coroners Office

25th August 2021

Council reminds taxi drivers simplified licence renewals remain in place

Sefton’s taxi drivers are being reminded that despite the relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions, vehicle licence renewals are still being processed through a simple e-mail service. We aim for a turnaround of

25th August 2021

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Hospital talks with St Helens “continuing positively” as bosses prepare to name new Chief Executive

The chair of Southport hospital has confirmed that “talks are continuing positively” with St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust over a “support agreement”. The board of Southport and Ormskirk hospitals

25th August 2021

Council confirms Pontins used to temporarily accomodate homeless residents

Pontins in Ainsdale is being used to temporarily accommodate homeless residents in Sefton. Sefton Council has clarified it used Britannia properties “in Southport and Ainsdale”, along with other hotel chains, to provide

23rd August 2021

Still time to have your voice heard in Ainsdale-on-Sea consultation

Sefton Council is urging its residents and beach visitors to take the opportunity this summer to put forward their views for how the Ainsdale-on-Sea coastal gateway could be improved for all. Already

23rd August 2021

Two teens, 14 and 15, and third man arrested after man stabbed in Town Centre

Police have confirmed three people, including two children, have been arrested after a man was stabbed last night in the town centre. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We have arrested three

23rd August 2021

Resort events business closes after lack of covid support

Covid has claimed yet another popular Southport hospitality business as Panoramic Events reveal they are set to close down. The owners of the Coronation Walk events business, which had, like many others,

21st August 2021

Haig Avenue set for ‘mini derby’ on Monday evening

Southport FC’s PURE Stadium, Haig Avenue, will play host to the Everton V Liverpool U23 ‘mini derby’ on Monday night. Both sides started their Premier League 2 season with a draw. Everton

20th August 2021

6 arrested in town centre drug bust

Police have arrested six people and recovered drugs and weapons as part of a targeted day of action in Southport yesterday (Thursday 19 August). Notable incidents included officers on patrol on Bold

20th August 2021

92 cannabis plants seized from town centre property

Police have seized more than 90 cannabis plants and equipment following a warrant in Southport on Wednesday 18 August. At around 1.05pm, we were informed of a strong smell of cannabis at

20th August 2021

Sefton Council set to improve Botanic Gardens lakeside ahead of major transformation consultation

At a meeting yesterday (Thursday 19th August), Sefton Council set out its plan to improve the lake and lakeside area at Southport’s popular Botanic Gardens in conjunction with local community groups. As

20th August 2021

Southport Pier – safety concerns!

Residents and visitors alike have expressed anxieties over safety on Southport Pier. Many of the desking planks have loose or missing screws. Some of the screws are also now a trip danger

19th August 2021

Police involved in RTC with taxi on Sussex Road

Police officers on their way to the way to an emergency call accidentally collided with a taxi in Southport. Two police officers and a passenger in a taxi cab suffered minor injuries

19th August 2021