Heavy night takes its toll on bleary eyed boozers
A Southport man found himself nursing an extra sore head this morning after concerned good samaritans woke him from a nap in the middle of Lord Street. The male was found fast
Southport Pier is 160 years old today
The iconic Southport Pier is today celebrating a landmark birthday. The iron pier, the oldest of its kind in the country, is 160 years old today, having been opened to the public
Tourists take over! Furious residents react to makeshift car park pile up
Furious homeowners near the beach say they are sick of their roads being turned into a car park. The hot weather over the last two days has seen thousands of visitors come
Southport paper makes job cuts after feeling Covid pinch
One of Southport’s most famous media institutions says it hopes to bounce back after being hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Champion Newspaper has been forced into a difficult decision to start
MP joins row over Cambridge Arcade Covid testing centre
– MP Damien Moore has issued a statement urging Sefton Council to reconsider the placement of the Cambridge Arcade Covid testing centre – But Council insist the placement of the centre was
Arcade businesses stunned to see Coronavirus test site open next door
Shop, bar and restaurant owners have reacted with shock over reports that the walk-in Coronavirus test centre will be on their doorstep. It was announced this week that a walk-in test centre
Ainsdale Beach car park closed after reaching ‘maximum capacity’
Ainsdale Beach car park has reached ‘maximum capacity’ after hundreds of sun-seekers headed to the seaside. Sefton Council said: “Due to the hot weather, Ainsdale Beach Car Park is at maximum capacity.
Ex-councillor calls for end to sticky menace
A former Southport councillor has made an understated return to campaigning in the town. Ex-Tory Cllr David Barton, whose father was jailed as part of the major Barton Park care home scandal,
Southport set for visitors from nearby lockdown cities
With Southport set to scorch this weekend, the town is preparing for a swarm of visitors from nearby lockdown cities. Scores of cars are already causing severe issues at the entrance to
Teenagers rescued from rising tide by lifeboat crews.
Southport Offshore Rescue Trust saved two teenagers who had become stranded due to the rising tide on Thursday evening. A post online from the Trust said: “The quad team dispatched and quickly
Stranded man refuses Lifeboat rescue in bizarre rising tide emergency
Stunned Southport lifeboat crews were forced into quick-thinking after a stranded man refused rescue in rising water. The male was found by quad bike crews from Southport Offshore Rescue Trust after becoming
Police increase patrols around Botanic Gardens after increased anti-social behaviour
Following incidents of anti-social behaviour in and around the area of the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown, patrols, including foot patrols of the park have continued during day and evening shifts. Investigations to
Scarisbrick man admits Liver Building firework attack.
A 19-year-old man from Scarisbrick has today admitted firing a firework at the Liver Building. Matthew Egglesden, of Turning Lane, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this morning facing one charge of arson.
Concerns grow for Southport TUI shop after company announces 100 store closures
Fears are now growing for the future of Southport’s TUI Store after the holiday chain announced it would be shutting hundreds of stores in the UK. The Chapel Street Store is one
Cash boost sees Southport land £1m for European style Market
The transformation of Southport Market into a social space to enjoy food, drink and markets is one step closer to reality with the Governments Acceleration Grant announcement The resort has been awarded
Town Hall to become local Covid-19 testing site
The first ever dedicated walk-through Covid-19 testing sites in Cheshire and Merseyside are to be deployed in Sefton. The semi-permanent sites, known as Local Testing Sites (LTS), are being created in both
Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre re-opens
Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre on Stanley Street, Southport are re-opening its doors to provide residents affected by cancer with face to face, COVID safe support following the recent
Sports car seized after donut video emerges online
A BMW was seized in Southport after footage emerged online of the driver doing donuts under the Marine Way Bridge. Video shows a driver recklessly spinning his black BMW 1 Series under
Major incident as multiple cars collide near crematorium
Emergency services are currently on scene on Southport Road this evening including first responders after multiple cars collided. The accident occurred outside the entrance to Southport Crematorium opposite Turning Lane The cause
Sewer works shut popular beach car park
Ainsdale Beach car park has been temporarily closed today due to the need for essential sewerage works to take place at a nearby leisure site. United Utilities are currently working to replace
FREE parking delight for town centre shoppers
Shoppers in Southport have showered a town centre supermarket with praise for allowing people to park in its car park for free for two hours Sainsburys superstore on Lord Street has extended
Air ambulance lands in Kings Gardens amid hotel emergency
Park-goers were left shocked after an air ambulance landed on a Southport Park this evening. The North West Air Ambulance was called in response to an emergency incident believed to have taken
Businesswoman takes resort by storm – at just TEN years old!
One of Southport’s youngest entrepreneurs is celebrating her business by selling its second franchise this month whilst also expanding her fleet of vehicles for her classic arcade games business, taking on a
Grenade scare rocks quiet Birkdale street
Officers attended an incident at Lulworth Road this morning following reports that a live hand grenade was found in a back garden. The incident took place at 8.40am this morning following the
Sefton businesses warned of COVID 19 secure inspection scam
Sefton Council is warning the Borough’s businesses to be vigilant after reports of a possible COVID-19 inspection scam. The Council’s Trading Standards has reports saying of businesses being contacted by someone
Southport Rugby Club raise £25,000 for Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals Charity
Southport Rugby Club’s fundraising for Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals Charity has now surpassed £25,000. The club embarked on #TheEllisExpedition in honour of former club president Graham Ellis who passed away in June.
Happy 100th Birthday Betty!
A Southport woman is celebrating this week after joining the exclusive centenarian club. Betty Loxton was joined by her loving family and friends at a special socially distanced 100th birthday celebration this
Southport baby business says local councillor and Sefton saved them from going under in Covid crisis
A Southport woman has praised her ward councillor and the local authority after she says they came to her rescue and helped save her business. Jennifer Butler Scholes owns local companies Empowered
Virus deniers deface Southport social distancing notices
Virus deniers have turned their attentions to social distancing adverts in Southport by defacing them. Unknown Coronavirus deniers have scrawled the word “Hoax” across floor stickers on Lord Street which are designed
Park & Ride to reopen from Monday
Sefton Council is pleased to announce that from Monday 27th July Southport Park & Ride service will be re-commencing. The service will be running from the Esplanade every 10 minutes, through the