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Police tape off Lord Street shops after overnight incident

Two shops on Lord Street were forced to temporarily close today after the pavement became a crime scene. Police have taped off a section of Lord Street opposite the Vincent Hotel after

11th February 2024

Southport MP goes on record to back failed PM Liz Truss

In a bizarre move the Southport MP has gone on record saying Liz Truss is the answer to saving the Conservative Party at the next general election. Damien Moore has given an

6th February 2024

Three men arrested after vicious early morning assault in Southport

He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

5th February 2024

Craft and gift fayres back in business for 2024 season

‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ events will be starting up again very soon on Saturday 24th February, just in time for Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Day. There will be lots of

3rd February 2024

Tents set up at Southport Hospital amid fears of ‘chemical incident’ at nearby rubbish dump

Inflatable tents have been seen erected within the grounds of Southport Hospital this afternoon. People visiting the Town Lane hospital said they had been encouraged to leave the building unless absolutely necessary

2nd February 2024

Lego-loving thief stole £20k to fund shopping spree

An Ainsdale man has been jailed after stealing more than £20,000 from his former bosses at a town centre estate agent. Kieran Moore then splashed the stolen cash on a Jaguar car

31st January 2024

Birkdale woman set to take on Damien Moore in General Election fight

Birkdale candidate

30th January 2024

Southport pharmacies in plea for help amid government cut fears

Save Our Pharmacies

30th January 2024

Christ The King celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

Ofsted say: 'Pupils feel happy, safe and valued at this welcoming school. They enjoy a calm and respectful environment that helps them to study and learn.'

27th January 2024

7-year sentence for driver who killed two women in Lulworth Road accident

A man has today, Friday 26th January, been jailed for seven years and four months following a road collision in Southport in which two woman were killed. Liverpool Crown Court heard that

26th January 2024

Pier trust confirms donation plaques have been saved

The plaques will be reinstalled once the refurbishment of Southport Pier is completed, the chair of the Pier Trust has confirmed.

25th January 2024

90 year old Southport woman targeted by heartless burglar

Callous Burglary

21st January 2024

Car abandoned after Churchtown lights smash

Churchtown RTC

20th January 2024

Cycle lane decision called in as hundreds call for ‘disgraceful’ initiative to be ripped up

“It’s a disgrace”

18th January 2024

Pier investigation reaches end of structure

Southport Pier

17th January 2024

Politicians set for heated debate over Southport Cycle Lanes

Cycle Lanes

17th January 2024

Lennox Platform today off Ainsdale

Oil Rig

15th January 2024

S&A golfers raise over £15,000 for Queenscourt Hospice

Queenscourt Hospice

10th January 2024

Crippling energy prices force closure of popular Birkdale restaurant

Birkdale Village

4th January 2024

Council says controversial cycle lanes are here to stay

Cycle Lanes

3rd January 2024

Ainsdale Pontins staff informed of permanent closure

Pontins

3rd January 2024

Detectives investigate collision after cyclist hit by car on Lord Street

Lord Street

3rd January 2024

Silver Voices; campaign to delay the switch over of traditional copper wire landlines to internet -based telephone systems

Silver Voices latest campaign is gathering pace ‘Our campaign to delay the switch over of traditional copper wire landlines to internet -based telephone systems (VoIP or Digital Voice) is fast gathering pace.

2nd January 2024