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Man arrested for Class A supply after Botanic Gardens chase

Police have arrested a man and recovered suspected Class A drugs in Botanic Gardens, Southport yesterday (Thursday 18 March). At around 5.40pm yesterday police sighted a white Ford driving at high speed.

19th March 2021

Councillor welcomes Council action on Stanley traffic hazard

Councillor Pat Keith has welcomed Sefton Council’s “swift response” to her request for action to be taken on mounting traffic problems affecting Stanley High School “Concerns were raised to me by the

19th March 2021

Weeks of misery ahead for commuters as Birkdale roadworks cause school run chaos

Roadworks in Birkdale have caused significant disruption during rush hour. Temporary traffic lights have been installed at the junction of Arundel Road and Liverpool Road, causing delays in the area. BT Openreach

19th March 2021

Southport Foodbank launchs Amazon wishlist

Southport Foodbank has created an Amazon Wishlist, with key items they need to support struggling families. The Wishlist contains items which could add significant cost to the weekly shop of a struggling

18th March 2021

Council give update to campaign group on Theatre’s future

Sefton Council’s Executive Director Stephen Watson has given an update on the future of the Southport Theatre complex to the ‘Save Southport Theatre’ group. The Southport Theatre & Convention Centre closed last

18th March 2021

Dobbies launches virtual events to get Merseyside gardens blooming this Spring

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has announced a programme of exclusive virtual events this Spring; helping Merseyside gardeners of all ages and abilities take their green spaces to the next

18th March 2021

Hospital Trust says thank you to staff with moving coronavirus anniversary video

Former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen joined staff from Southport and Ormskirk hospitals for a reflection of a year with Covid-19. Today (18 March) is the anniversary of the first positive Covid result

18th March 2021

Merseyside Police Chief Constable candidate confirmation hearing to take place on Thursday

The Police Commissioner’s preferred candidate to be the next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police will go before the Police and Crime Panel for a confirmation hearing tomorrow (Thursday 18th March). The Force’s

17th March 2021

£1.6m funding boost to tackle serious violence in Merseyside

Damien Moore MP has welcomed the announcement that the Conservative Government is making available over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife crime – in the coming

17th March 2021

Everyone over 50 can now book a coronavirus vaccine

All adults over the age of 50 are now able to book a coronavirus vaccine. You can book a coronavirus vaccine, if you have not been offered one already, by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

17th March 2021

Southport lighting firm delighted to see work praised by Prime Minister

Owners of a renowned lighting and Christmas decorating firm say they are delighted after their latest project was praised by the Prime Minister. Steve and Jan Clayton, owners of Illumidex UK Ltd,

17th March 2021

Sefton Council supporting campaign to give young people voice on food allergies

Sefton Council is supporting the Food Standards Agency’s new ‘Speak Up For Allergies’ campaign. ‘Speak Up For Allergies’ has been developed to encourage young adults to speak up about their food allergies

17th March 2021

6-year-old Elliot walking 850,000 steps for Alzheimer’s Society fundraiser

An incredible young man is raising money for Alzheimer’s Society by walking 850,000 steps in three months. 6-year-old Elliot Hatfield became inspired by Joe Wicks at the beginning of lockdown, and is

17th March 2021

Sefton Council secures £122k to promote and improve air quality in Sefton

Sefton Council have been awarded £122,000 by the DEFRA Air Quality Grant Fund to help in the fight against air pollution. The money will be used to deliver a project centred around

17th March 2021

Emergency services attend small Southbank Road fire

Fire crews have dealt with a house fire near to the town centre this evening. Emergency services were called to a minor fire which broke out at a home on Southbank Road,

15th March 2021

2 arrested for illegal camping at Pinewoods

Two suspects have been processed by the Police for illegally camping, littering and trying to BBQ in the woodlands on the Formby National Trust Site after ignoring a direction to leave by

15th March 2021

Virgin Media customers reporting outage in PR9 area

Virgin Media customers in PR9 postcodes are reporting a significant outage to their television and internet services. Virgin Media has acknowledged the fault and says the issue should be fixed by the

14th March 2021

Sunday disruption expected across Merseyrail network after train derailment

Network Rail has warned passengers to expect disruption through Sunday on the Merseyrail network after a train collided with a bridge in Kirkby on Saturday evening. The train, which was carrying 12

13th March 2021

Natterjack toads emerge from hibernation on Sefton coast

Natterjack toads have begun to emerge for mating season. Sefton Council said: “Natterjack Toads emerged from hibernation along the Sefton coast on Wednesday night. “It’s always great to see them waking up,

13th March 2021

Sefton Council secures funding for Town Hall to go cleaner and greener

Vital works are set to take place at Southport and Bootle Town Halls in an effort to make the buildings more energy efficient. Sefton Council has recently secured £875,000 from the Public

12th March 2021

Pleasureland preparing for Summer 2021 recruitment

Pleasureland will soon open their recruitment for the 2021 season, with the park set to reopen on 12 April. Park boss Norman Wallis said: “Pleasureland is at the heart of Southport’s community

11th March 2021

Threat to Southport Town Deal warning, as rail consultation closes today

Southport’s multi-million pound Town Deal funding could be undermined by the threat to one of its vital transport links, it has been warned. Just last week it was announced that the town is

10th March 2021

CCTV released after Pleasureland break-in

Police are investigating and an appeal has been launched for any information after two men were caught breaking into Pleasureland Southport overnight. Security cameras were tripped after motion sensors detected two men,

8th March 2021

Residents urged to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of local elections

Residents across Sefton are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote in time for the local elections this coming May. On Thursday, May 6 residents throughout the borough will

6th March 2021

Wallis pledges a long hot summer with lower prices for families

Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis: £37.5 Town Deal is ‘catalyst needed’ to ensure town’s future success

The £37.5million Town Deal funding for Southport is “the catalyst needed” to ensure the town’s future success. Norman Wallis, the owner of Southport Pleasureland, is part of the Town Deal board which

6th March 2021

New scoreboard installed at Southport Rugby Club

Southport RFC have confirmed that their new digital scoreboard has been successfully installed. The club said on Twitter: “Southport RFC is delighted to announce that our new scoreboard has been installed. “The

6th March 2021

Southport MP Damien Moore ‘appalled’ by 4.99% Council Tax rise in Sefton

Southport MP Damien Moore says he is appalled by the “abominable” decision to demand an extra 4.99% in Council Tax from local families as they struggle to cope with the impact of

5th March 2021

Southport FC scholarship trial applications now open

Places are currently available for Southport FC’s scholarship trials in partnership with Christ the King School & Sixth Form. The trials take place on Tuesday 6 April a 7pm. To register, e-mail

5th March 2021

Councillor welcomes pension pay-out for women

Southport Councillor Pat Keith, who has championed women’s pension rights, has welcomed the government announcement that around 200,000 women could be in line for big pay-outs. The Department for Work and Pensions

5th March 2021

MPs join forces to campaign against Southport-Manchester Rail Service removal

A cross-party group of MPs and community leaders have come together to safeguard essential rail services that serve half a million people in the North West. The MPs for Southport and West

5th March 2021