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Mass Southport vaccination campaign begins as 99% snap up slots

Sefton’s community based COVID-19 immunisation programme run by local GP practices began on Tuesday 15 December as the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history continues. Nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, GPs, and other NHS

17th December 2020

‘I’m Charles Manson!’ Terrified girl followed through town centre by strange man

Parents have been alerted to concerns of children who are walking the town centre alone after reports of a male intimidating youngsters. A man, described as Caucasian at around 5ft7 wearing a

17th December 2020

Should Southport schools have staggered return times after Christmas?

The reopening of secondary schools and colleges in Southport after Christmas will not be delayed – but will be staggered, the government has said. Those studying for exams are expected to return

17th December 2020

Car thieves found operating in Birkdale after vehicle stolen

Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws

17th December 2020

Missing: Dog vanishes after escaping from owner near busy roundabout

The owner of an adorable terrier like dog is asking for any help in bringing their beloved family pet home safe and sound. The dog was last seen near the endlessly busy

17th December 2020

Blooming lovely garden centre staff help raise £1 MILLION for charity

Dobbies Southport contributes to £1million donation milestone for the Teenage Cancer Trust Dobbies Garden Centres has hit a major fundraising milestone, raising over £1million for UK-wide charity, Teenage Cancer Trust. Stores across

17th December 2020

Birkdale school promises an end to a nursery new year hangover

In a response to current restrictions one local school is offering personalised covid safe visits for parents struggling to find a nursery place for their child in the new year. People need

17th December 2020

Formby grotspots could be a brilliant community hot spot

ImagineFormby wants to turn a series of village grotspots into safe, green and artistic assets for the local community. Among local grot spots now being targeted are the eight alleyways which run

17th December 2020

GPs issue ‘help us to help you’ plea in run up to Christmas

As we get into the Christmas spirit, health leaders at NHS Sefton and West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) are reassuring residents that the NHS is still there for you over the

17th December 2020

MP hails Southport small businesses bouncing back from pandemic

Southport’s MP Damien Moore has been visiting a number of local businesses in Southport today to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Mr Moore, who enjoyed a background in retail management before becoming the

17th December 2020

Fairy light fire warning after family home gutted by blaze

A family from Tarleton are issuing a drastic warning to homeowners across West Lancashire and Southport after their home was all but burnt to the ground in a Christmas light sparked fire.

17th December 2020

Resort plays starring role in CRUCIAL year for film industry

Southport has emerged top of a list of lucrative locations for major film shoots as the Liverpool Film Office revealed a silver screen lining for the industry in 2020. The resort has

17th December 2020

Supermarket evacuated after ‘bomb scare’ suspect package

Staff at a Formby supermarket have been praised for following strict health and safety guidelines and evacuating their store after a suspicious package was left in the building. Police were called to

17th December 2020

Formby supermarket evacuated after ‘police incident’

Shoppers at Waitrose in Formby have been evacuated alongside worried staff following an emergency incident. Police and emergency services have been called to the supermarket after reports of an emergency incident at

17th December 2020

Liveable Neighbourhood plan would damage local businesses warns MP

Plans to reduce traffic in a large area of Southport will cause huge damage to local businesses, warns Southport MP Damien Moore. Mr Moore is calling on Sefton Council to abandon its

17th December 2020

Southport to remain in tier 2 after coronavirus review

Southport will remain in tier 2 after coronavirus restrictions were reviewed by the government. Cases in Southport have fallen from their peak of 290 cases per 100,000 residents in October to 54

17th December 2020

Police issue urgent appeal after Hampton Road knifepoint robbery

Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop in Southport on Monday 14 December. At around 10pm, we received a reports of a robbery at First Stop Convenience Store

17th December 2020

Police welcome 30-year minimum life terms for Maguire killers

Police are welcoming the sentencing of four men to a total of 124 years in prison following the murder of Stephen Maguire (pictured below) in Birkdale in March. They were sentenced today

16th December 2020

Police investigate as thieves try FOUR burglaries in one afternoon

Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws

16th December 2020

Damien Moore to host online Q&A

Southport MP Damien Moore will host an online Q&A on Facebook this evening. Questions can be submitted in advance via Mr Moore’s Facebook page. Mr Moore suggested that the session will be

16th December 2020

Sean Bean and Stephen Graham film new BBC drama on Southport pier

Sean Bean and Stephen Graham have been spotted filming on Southport Pier today. The Game of Thrones actor is starring in a new BBC drama “Time” alongside Stephen Graham who plays prison

15th December 2020

Damien Moore calls for Business Rates and parking charges to be reformed, and cycle lanes scrapped

Business Rates must be reformed to help local businesses on UK high streets compete with online rivals, says Southport Conservative MP Damien Moore. Mr Moore has also asked the Government to intervene

15th December 2020

Hampton Road thief holds shopkeeper at knifepoint

Horrifying CCTV footage shows the moment a terrified Southport shopkeeper was robbed at knifepoint. Mihindukulasuriya Roshan has shared footage of the moment his staff were attacked at knifepoint by an unidentified male

15th December 2020

RTC oil spill closes St Luke’s Road

St Luke’s Road has been closed between Sussex Road and Hart Street after a HGV spilt oil on the junction with Kensington Road following a collision. Officers remain on scene and a

14th December 2020

Merseyrail confirm New Year timetable changes

There will be changes to some timetables for passengers travelling on the Southport, Hunts Cross and Ormskirk lines in the New Year. From Saturday 2 January, Southport services will start and terminate at

14th December 2020

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Traffic lights out of order after Promenade RTC

Motorists are being urged to proceed with caution when driving on the Promenade this afternoon. The traffic lights at the corner of the Promenade and Neville Street are currently out of service

14th December 2020

Southport fishmonger reveals best food to eat this Christmas

A Southport fishmonger is promising to guarantee the freshest food you will eat over Christmas this year – because he catches some of it himself! Kevin Peet, owner of the Peet’s Plaice

14th December 2020

St Teresa’s launches 2021 nursery places

In a response to current restrictions one local school is offering personalised covid safe visits for parents struggling to find a nursery place for their child in the new year. St Teresa’s

14th December 2020

Tin Star with Tim Roth to feature Southport in Christmas Eve final episode

Southport recently played host to Sky Atlantic’s Tin Star featuring Pulp Fiction star Tim Roth, and the town is set to appear in the series’ final episode, to be shown on Christmas

14th December 2020

Sefton Council say contract not fulfilled as community group are evicted from Hesketh Park

Sefton Council has said that contract terms were unfulfilled leading to a decision to evict a community group from a community space in Hesketh Park. Wendy Burns of Oakbridge Support Services said:

14th December 2020