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Police arrest 27-year-old man in Town Centre on drugs, stolen goods and car theft offences

A 27-year-old man from Oldham was arrested on Saturday afternoon by officers on patrol in Southport town centre, who were flagged down by a member of the public. Initially the man was

14th December 2020

Hero lifeboat crews save hypothermia stricken Ainsdale paddleboarders

Crews from Southport Lifeboat were once again called to the rescue after two paddleboarders found themselves stranded in high tides off Ainsdale Beach today (Sunday). Southport Lifeboat, the Heather White, was requested

13th December 2020

Terrifying SANTA goes on Marshside scare campaign

A disturbing man dressed as Santa Claus has been approaching family homes in Southport late at night in a bid to scare children and adults alike. Residents in the Marshside area of

13th December 2020

Businesswoman wears 25 Christmas jumpers in 25 days to raise money for charity

A local businesswoman is wearing 25 different Christmas jumpers over 25 days to raise money for charity! Natalie Porter is the Sales and Marketing Manager at Porters Fuchsias and Happy Plants on

13th December 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Southport & Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust to receive £458,000 to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals

Government providing allocations of £600 million to upgrade and refurbish hospitals Southport & Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust to benefit from 9 projects – worth £458,000 The Health Secretary has announced that hospital

13th December 2020

Moooove over for grazing winter visitors at Sefton’s Nature Reserves

Sefton Council is welcoming sheep and cattle on to the local Nature Reserves at Ainsdale and Birkdale this week, as part of the its continuing conservation works. Each winter, the Council brings

13th December 2020

Zoom Comedy Bingo night to help boy, 12, with leukaemia sleep with lions

People are being invited to put on their best festive fancy dress or Christmas jumpers for a Zoom Comedy Bingo night to help a young Southport schoolboy undergoing treatment for cancer. The

13th December 2020

Major flooding in Formby after a night of heavy rain

Torrential rain has wreaked havoc on Southport and Formby after a major rainstorm overnight. Parts of low lying Southport and Formby in high-risk flood areas have woken up this morning to their

13th December 2020

Mighty Radio granted extra broadcasting range from OFCOM

Mighty Radio from this December, has been granted additional power to allow for bigger coverage across the Southport coast and surrounding areas from the broadcasting regulator Ofcom. Mighty Radio has been on

12th December 2020

Amazing Places for Pet Owners Traveling with Pets

We all need vacations every now and then as they freshen us up and give us the boost we need, whether we go on an adventure or on a leisure trip. However,

12th December 2020

Pontins Coronavirus soldiers to be awarded Freedom of the City of Liverpool

Army regiments who orchestrated Liverpool’s mass coronavirus testing scheme in Liverpool are to be awarded Freedom of the City. 2,000 soldiers helped conduct over 200,000 Covid-19 tests at 50 centres. Many of

11th December 2020

MP criticises Pontins and Scarisbrick Hotel operator in Parliament

A British hotel chain which has been voted the worst in Britain for the eighth year running must improve its “truly appalling record”, MP Damien Moore told Parliament today. The Southport Conservative

11th December 2020

BREAKING: Four found guilty in Stephen Maguire murder trial

Four men have been found guilty of the murder of Stephen Maguire at Liverpool Crown Court. Patrick Moogan, 35, of Croxteth, Karl Corson, 28, of Melling, Jack Higgins, 22, of Norris Green,

10th December 2020

Air Show, Musical Fireworks and Food & Drink Fest to return in 2021.

Tickets are set to go on sale this week ahead of the return of a series of spectacular events in Southport. Sefton Council are delighted to confirm the return of three major

10th December 2020

Hospitals transformed for Christmas thanks to generous donations

Patients and staff at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals have been treated to stunning Christmas decorations this year, thanks to the generous donations from building contractors. At Ormskirk, Liberty’s Contractors provided four glowing

10th December 2020

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson steps down as police investigation continues

Joe Anderson will step down from his position as Mayor of Liverpool as a police investigation into building contracts continues. Anderson, 62, was arrested last week as part of a year-long investigation.

10th December 2020

Air Ambulance halts youth team football match at Meols Cop

Young footballers in Meols Cop were shocked to find their match delayed by an Air Ambulance landing just metres away. Play was halted on Meols Cop fields on Sunday morning until the

9th December 2020

Local TV shop saves Christmas after Currys cancels Black Friday orders

A local business is stepping in to save Christmas who hundreds of families who had their Black Friday orders cancelled by Curry’s because of a “technical glitch” Smiths TV has stepped up

9th December 2020

Merry Christmas from Merseyside coronavirus solider as Gurkha card appeal launched

British Army troops are wishing Merry Christmas to everyone in Merseyside after an heroic year in the fight against COVID-19. Two thousand soldiers were deployed in Liverpool last month where they led

9th December 2020

How many coronavirus cases are there in Southport?

Government officials will review regional coronavirus restrictions next week, with the allocations to be decided on Wednesday 16th December. But have cases fallen enough across the Liverpool City Region to be considered

8th December 2020

Sefton MP says public will blame PM for Brexit chaos

Bill Esterson MP spoke out against the controversial Internal Market Bill in a debate in the House of Commons. Sefton Central MP Mr Esterson said the public would blame the Prime Minister

8th December 2020

Businesses voice concerns over Union Street parklet

Businesses on Union Street have raised concerns over the hospitality parklet that was constructed on the street in August. Several parklets were constructed around the town on parking bays and pavements to

8th December 2020

Sefton coronavirus testing for those without symptoms starts Wednesday

Targeted, SMART COVID-19 testing for residents who don’t have COVID-19 symptoms starts in Sefton this week. This extension of the successful testing that has been taking place in Liverpool will help prevent

7th December 2020

Vital information for rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness in Sefton this winter

Sefton Council has a range of all-year-round services for rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness throughout the Borough. Outreach teams are on hand to seek out rough sleepers and encourage

7th December 2020

Huge Sir Tom Moore mural painted on Hoghton Street

A huge mural of Captain Sir Tom Moore is being painted at Charlotte House, Hoghton Street. Commissioned by Mark Cunningham of Anthony James Estates, the mural will remain for 6 months before

7th December 2020

Why a Broker Spread Comparison is Essential

When you get into the currency trading game there are a lot of different factors that you must evaluate before buying and selling. It starts with knowing what type of trader you

7th December 2020

Former Grand Cinema taped off after ‘kids spotted on roof’

Emergency crews have taped off the former Grand Cinema on Lord Street after a serious incident at the building. The site has long been a thorn in the side of emergency services

6th December 2020

All You Need to Know About Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is an unfortunate condition where one or several parts of the ear stop working. It’s one of the most common health problems in the world and it’s ranked as the

6th December 2020

How to Lessen Your Auto Insurance Premium After a Car Mishap

Do you have a role to play in lowering your insurance rates after an auto accident? Suppose you did not sustain any injuries during the accident, you may still feel some discomforts

6th December 2020

‘It’s like washing in TCP!’ PR9 Residents warned of ‘dodgy’ water supply

Letters have been sent out to Southport residents in PR9 who live around the promenade and Marine Lake area of the town. Residents in Marine Gate and Leicester Street have been sent

5th December 2020