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Police investigating after body found in Hesketh Park

Emergency services were called to Hesketh Park in Southport early this morning following the discovery of a man’s body. Merseyside Police have confirmed that they received a report at around 5:30 am

11th October 2024

Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale

We bring you bargains, crafts, goats and gorgeous homemade cakes! Free public admission. Saturday 12th October, 2.30pm to 5.30pm Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. ‘Cosy Cakes’ will

10th October 2024

Southport man charged with drug offences

A man has been charged with drug offences following a stop search in Southport. Officers from Project Medusa were on patrol along the Promenade in Southport when they noticed a man acting

9th October 2024

SOUTHPORT CLASSIC AND SPEED CAR SHOW HIT BY RAIN

The popular event took place today, Sunday 15 September 2024, at Victoria Park. Sadly, the poor wet and cool weather struck and this was reflected in the empty spaces that normally held

15th September 2024

In Pictures: Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale

The crowds of bargain hunters who attended the event at the Red Brick Church in Liverpool Road Birkdale, on Saturday 14th September, were treated to three rooms and outside sale items to

15th September 2024

Southport Mosque to host community open day on Sunday

In a gesture of openness and community integration, the Light Foundation & Southport Islamic Society Mosque is set to host an Open Day and Guided Tour on Sunday, September 15, 2024. This

14th September 2024

MP warns of potential closure of Smedley Hydro

Patrick Hurley has written to Nick Thomas-Symonds in a letter that alludes to the potential closure of Smedley Hydro. The site, home to the General Register Office for England and Wales, is

13th September 2024

Councillors set to pay tribute to Hart Street victims

Sefton’s Councillors are expected to pay tribute to the victims of the Hart Street attack this evening, at an extraordinary meeting at Southport Town Hall. Councillors are expected to pass a motion

12th September 2024

Two arrested in Southport: drugs, cash, and electric bikes seized

Police have arrested two men and seized suspected drugs, cash and electric bikes following an incident in Southport on Monday, 9 September. At around 4pm, a report was received of two males

11th September 2024

Southport’s Hesketh Park begins £850,000 improvement works

Improvement works to Southport’s popular Hesketh Park, made possible by a generous bequest are underway. In 2023, Sefton Council was notified of a generous bequest of £850,000 for improvements to the park

6th September 2024

Southport Car Boot/Table Top Sale

Venue: Liverpool Road Methodist Church (Red Brick), Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Opens to the public from 2pm to 5pm Free public admission Over 25 stalls with lots

6th September 2024

British Musical Fireworks Championship tickets selling fast

Tickets are still available for the 2024 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport later this month (Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September.) The hard working Tourism team at Sefton Council are busy

4th September 2024

In Pictures: Mind Body and Spirit Fayre

A selection of photos from the Mind Body and Spirit Fayre, held at Pleasureland on Saturday 24 August 2024. Please help us to support local businesses and worthy charities. Surf this link for

25th August 2024

Mind Body & Spirit event including handmade crafts at Pleasureland

Craft and food stalls required for this weekend. Be part of a great new event. Spaces still available for our event this Bank Holiday Saturday 24th August. Great venue right next to Southport

19th August 2024

In Pictures: Indoor Car Boot Sale at the Red Brick Church

Here we have a small selection of images from today’s event at the Red Brick Church hall, in Birkdale… More information about future events: https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ Support local businesses!

27th July 2024

Acting the Goat at Birkdale Craft Fayre

Woodland’s Animal Sanctuary kindly provided the friendly goats Ana, Elsa, and Olaf at yesterday’s (20 July) Birkdale Craft Fayre. See also… Please help us to support local businesses! More… https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ https://www.woodlandsanimalsanctuary.org.uk/

21st July 2024

Half a million dishes this year alone as Southport Market turns three

Nearly half a million pints and over thirty thousand cakes are just some of the incredible sales figures from Southport Market’s latest twelve months in business. The popular food and drink hall

17th July 2024

Birkdale Craft Fayre – Special Offer

We have our Birkdale Craft fayre this coming Saturday (20 July) at St. Peter’s Church Hall. On this particular occasion, we are offering sellers… TWO SPACES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! NB.

16th July 2024

Southport Air Show, Second Day – 14 July 2024 – in pictures

Day two of the Southport Air Show continued, albeit without the Typhoon. Thankfully, the day remained largely dry again, yet dark cloudy skies persisted. The following link displays the first day of

15th July 2024

Southport Air Show – 13 July 2024 – in pictures

A dull afternoon with rain threatening, but apart from a few longish flight delays the show went on…

13th July 2024

Birkdale Craft Fayre – Coming Soon!

Southport Craft and Preloved fayre. Stallholders wanted. Our next craft event will be held on Saturday 20th July at St Peter’s Parish Hall, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4BY. It opens at 10.30am until

11th July 2024

Classic Car and Motorcycle Transport Fundraiser in town centre

Southport Auto Centre today presented the popular event in Wright Street. All money raised goes to the Macmillan cancer charity A plethora of various vehicles delighted the crowds.

22nd June 2024

In Pictures: Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day

Just a few images from the Fun Day event held in botanic today.

16th June 2024

Council quietly apologise for 2023 Air Show logistics

Sefton Council have admitted the 2023 Air Show ‘didn’t go to plan’ after a water-soaked beach left traffic backing up for miles. A late decision to close the beach to cars on

20th May 2024

Summer Craft Fayres in Southport

We have a few spaces left for this coming weekend (18 May). We are also taking names for our 8th June event. Support our local businesses. https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/

13th May 2024

Council form team of ‘industry leaders’ to fix broken Pier

A specialist team for the delivery of the Southport Pier refurbishment project has now been finalised. The collective of industry-leading experts identified to bring one of Southport’s most iconic attractions back into

29th April 2024

Pictures from today’s Birkdale Craft Fayre

Supporting local businesses and good charitable causes in Southport A small selection of photos taken at the Birkdale Craft Fayre, held today (27th April 2024) at the Methodist Hall (Red Brick Church),

27th April 2024

22° Halo over Southport

An impressive 22° halo around the Sun showed itself this afternoon, over Southport’s sea shore. Such halos form as sunlight (or moonlight) is refracted by millions of hexagonal ice crystals that are

21st April 2024

Craft & Gift Fayre in Birkdale – This Saturday 20th April

This Saturday: 20th April Opens to the public from 10.30 am to 2.00 pm. Venue: St Peter’s Parish Hall, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4BY Stall spaces still available – so don’t delay, contact us

15th April 2024

Police confirm death of woman on Chapel Street – circumstances not suspicious

Police have confirmed that a woman died after receiving emergency medical treatment on Chapel Street on Sunday morning. The circumstances that led to her death are not being treated as suspicious. A

1st April 2024

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