Police rush to scene of alleged town centre ‘stabbing’
An investigation is underway after a late night reveller was allegedly stabbed in a serious assault in the early hours of this morning. Police closed off Waverley Street for a number of
Police urge caution from residents after three Southport burglaries this week
This week there have been three burglaries in Southport where the aim of the offenders appears to have been to find keys for cars parked on the driveways. Offenders have failed in
Appeal for next of kin information after Southport death
Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the next of kin of man who recently died in Southport. Ali Martin Mohammed, aged 62, sadly died at home on
Slasher destroys life saving dinghy in mindless vandal attack
Southport Offshore Rescue Trust have condemned the actions of a ‘mindless vandal’ after an inflatable lifeboat was destroyed by knife slashes. The inflatable D-class lifeboat had been in service for 30 years.
North West boosted by £74,692,327 of UK Government investment in small businesses
Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested
Birkdale bar urges covid tests for previous customers after staff virus contact
A popular Birkdale bar has advised customers who drank in the premises last week to be tested for Covid-19, after a staff member came into contact with someone who had contracted the
Council reminds bars and customers of safety guidelines ahead on Bank Holiday weekend
As the Bank Holiday weekend approaches, Sefton Council is reminding local businesses and their customers of the importance of following the Government’s COVID-19 guidance. For businesses in the hospitality sector such as
Graffiti vandals strike on Coastal Road
Graffiti vandalism was pictured last night on the junction of the Coastal Road and Liverpool Road in Woodvale. The vandalised board that is situated by the traffic lights is owed by the
Police investigate boy racer claims after high speed Ainsdale smash
Detectives are investigating claims of dangerous road racing after two cars were involved in a life threatening smash in Southport last night. Residents of the quiet Mill Road area of Ainsdale were
Minor RTC outside Scarisbrick Hall
Emergency services have been busy this morning dealing with a minor collision after a multiple car shunt in Scarisbrick. At least three cars were involved in a collision at the junction of
Planning battle over new potential London Street ‘Cashino’
Plans to launch a new slot machine shop on London Street will soon be considered by Sefton Council. The Praesepe Group have submitted a planning application to convert the former pay day
Rule Britannia and Land Of Hope And Glory should be celebrated says Damien Moore
Rule Britannia and Land Of Hope And Glory should be celebrated and sung loudly at the Last Night Of The Proms, says Southport MP Damien Moore. Mr Moore would also like to
Unite Inflatable Zone opens its doors
https://www.uniteinflatablezone.com/ A new indoor inflatable attraction has opened in Southport offering a free hot drink for every bouncer this Bank Holiday Weekend only. Unite Inflatable Zone opened at Unite Martial Arts on
£1.4m Market revamp to be presented to Council Cabinet
Exciting plans to transform Southport Market into a unique food and drink offer are set to be presented to Sefton Council’s formal Cabinet next week (Thursday, September 3). The report will recommend
Northern lines experiencing disruption due to rain, expected all day
Speed restrictions have been placed on the entire Northern Rail network due to severe weather. The rail operator said: “Train services running across the whole Northern network will be delayed by up
CCG says: ‘NHS is here for you this bank holiday weekend’
Health leaders at NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are reassuring local people that the NHS is here should they need it this bank holiday, 31
Best Ball Necklaces for Gifts
Giving a gift to your loved one is an absolute joy. Ball necklaces, in particular, are an outstanding gift to surprise them. However, many fail to decide which design to choose that
Public invited to first Hospital board meeting held online.
Members of the public will be able to watch the meeting of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust board online next month. Board members have been meeting virtually without the public present
Nurses climb Snowdon to fund children’s smiles
A group of children’s ward staff from Ormskirk hospital are taking on the challenge of climbing Snowdon on 1 September to raise money for their department. Children’s nurse and organiser Jess Healy
Southport Rugby Club to host ‘Ready 4 Rugby’ tournament
Ready 4 Rugby is the new and exciting non-contact/touch game enabling two teams of up to 10 players to engage in training and match activity. We have had over 85 players and
Stunning £500k property listed for sale on Scarisbrick New Road
A stunning Southport home worth nearly half a million pounds has gone on sale today. The massive home, which boasts six bedrooms and three bathrooms, has been listed for sale at a
Search on to find 10ft parcel after 600 mile courier cock-up
A Yeovil woman has embarked on a 600-mile round trip to find her parcel after it was wrongly delivered to a house on the other side of the country in Southport. Vicky
Southport crime alert update from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside police. Burglaries Between the 7th August and the 20th August 2020 burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Sandon Road,
Scarisbrick man walks free with suspended sentence for Liver Building attack
A Scarisbrick man has been sentenced to 12 months in a Young Offenders incident (suspended for 18 months) for an incident in June, in which damage was caused to the Royal Liver
Ainsdale Beach closed Friday and Saturday due to high tides
Due to the current weather conditions, Ainsdale beach car park will remain closed today and tomorrow. Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd August 2020. Current weather conditions mean that tide heights of greater
Southport College to receive £479,958 as part of £200 million national fund
Southport College will receive £479,958 funding to help with refurbishments as part of Government plans to boost further education. The college is one of more than 180 which will receive a share
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary searching for sponsors
Are you an animal lover, or do you know someone who is, but for any number of reasons you can’t have your own pet, or maybe live somewhere you don’t really get
Man arrested after stabbing attack at Scarisbrick Hotel
A man has been stabbed at the Scarisbrick Hotel. A 28-year-old victim was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the stomach at around 8.15pm on Wednesday night. A police spokesman said:
Minor car smash by Greenbank High School
Two cars have collided in Hillside this morning in a minor smash. Nobody was injured in the incident which happened just before 10.30 am this morning on Waterloo Road bridge near you
Stanley High students collect GCSE results
Stanley High School welcomed their Year 11 students back to school to safely collect their GCSE results today. After a turbulent few months, students were rewarded for their hard work and determination