Two resort restaurants extend Eat Out offer
Restaurant owners in Southport say they are so overwhelmed with the success of the government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme that they will continue to offer it after the service officially
‘THANK U NHS’ Spitfire over Southport Hospital today
The iconic WW2 aircraft was seen today flying briefly over Southport & Formby General Hospital Above: a long range shot of the Spitfire in action today. The Spitfire was covered with the
Rumah reopens after coronavirus scare as staff test negative
Rumah Bar and Kitchen on Weld Road has reopened after staff tested negative for coronavirus. On Friday, the bar closed as a precaution and recommended customers from Tuesday and Wednesday take a
Mum’s Plea: Have you seen Lenny the Lion?
A Southport mum is appealing for her daughter’s favourite toy lion to be found and returned to her. Lenny the lion was lost yesterday around 3.30 pm whilst the family walked along
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
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
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
£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
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
So, the tide never comes in at Southport – really?
Some like to say… “The tide never comes in at Southport”. How wrong they are. It has been a standing joke for decades when disappointed visitors arrived on the beach only to
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
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
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
John Pugh calls for Princess Diana Gardens repairs
The Princess Diana Gardens in front of the town hall are in an atrocious condition according to Cllr John Pugh, and need immediate attention. He is calling or some of the £1
In Pictures: Southport Pier & Seafront through the seasons
From blazing sunsets to icy storms – Southport Pier has seen it all… A Lancaster Bomber flying over Southport Pier at a previous air show… Nightfall on Southport Pier. Always the chance
Two men violently attacked and left unconscious in street on Butts Lane
Two men were violently attacked and left unconscious in the street after a confrontation outside the Thatch and Thistle on Saturday night. Upon leaving the pub, the pair were attacked by two
Southport commemorates 75th anniversary of VJ day
Damien Moore joined with members of the public and local military charities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ day. VJ Day is the day on which Japan surrendered in World War
‘Carnage’ after Sussex Road RTC
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a severe two-car smash last night on a busy Southport road. Two cars, one a Ford Fiesta, were involved in a high-speed collision at the
Emergency services on scene at Lord St incident
Traffic on Lord Street ground to a halt this last hour after good samaritans rushed to the aid of an elderly man who collapsed in the road. Emergency services were called after
Traffic misery for road users in Meols Cop
Scheduled works on key routes throughout the town are causing traffic misery for road users. Meols Cop Road is closed between Haig Avenue and Kew roundabout until 17th August whilst sewer repair
Tables turn on vinyl bar booze thief as CCTV captures daylight theft
Baffling CCTV footage has been released of a woman brazenly stealing a bottle of alcohol from a Southport bar. The woman, thought to be in her forties, wearing a full-length dress, was
MP criticises ‘ridiculous’ traffic restriction plans
MP Damien Moore has criticised the ‘ridiculous’ plans to restrict traffic in Southport town centre this Summer. Sefton Council, Liverpool City Region and MetroActive are working together to create pop-up cycle lanes,
Sainsbury’s megastore plan finally reaches checkout as council approves Kew site
Controversial plans for the long awaited Sainsbury’s megastore in Kew have been approved. Despite concerns council chiefs have moved to protect the future of the Lord Street store, saying it must stay
Fore! Golfers create ingenious warning system after huge pothole appears
A trio of golfers found themselves navigating a tricky hole tonight after discovering part of Hesketh Road collapsed. The pot hole which has opened up on the exclusive road, was discovered by
Heartless thieves steal plants from Rotten Row
Thieves have been pictured stealing plants from Rotten Row. The incident occurred on Monday, 10th August. The border is maintained by the Friends Of Rotten Row group, who put thousands of hours
Food hygiene investigation at popular Southport pub
A popular Southport pub is being investigated by food safety chiefs after two diners found themselves violently ill after eating there. Two customers at the Richmond on Scarisbrick New Road were violently
Overnight storms cause Churchtown flood damage
Torrential rain has wreaked havoc on Southport after a major storm overnight. Parts of low lying Southport and Formby in high-risk flood areas have woken up this morning to their roads submerged
Spectacular Lightning Storms Across UK
Lightning was experienced across the UK last night after 50,000 strikes were reported to have occurred in 24 hours – with more thunderstorms predicted today. The term heat lightning (known as silent
Major incident as biker critically injured in horror Prom smash
Police have rushed to the scene of a horror crash after a biker collided with a car near to the carousel in Southport this evening. The promenade and Marine Way Bridge have