Shoplifter caught after London Street chase
Have a go heroes tackled a suspected shoplifter to the floor, causing the suspect to suffer nasty cuts to his knee. Staff from nearby shops on Chapel Street chased the male through
Southport duo rally residents to help Manchester terror attack families
Southport duo rally residents to help Manchester terror attack families. Donors are currently queuing outside a house on Ruddington Road, Southport to leave food and gifts for the families of the Manchester
Churchtown library to open Jean Alexander reading room
Churchtown library to open Jean Alexander reading room. A library group from Churchtown are to open a special reading room dedicated to Jean Alexander. The group say they will incorporate the space
Memorial service in respect of the 22 fallen in Manchester bombing
Memorial service in respect of the 22 fallen in Manchester bombing. Manchester Memorial Service- 14.45- Today (Weds 24 May) – Portland Street Church, 55 Portland St, Southport, PR8 1HN Memorial service in
Appeal to locate Tush tush the missing cat, Churchtown
Appeal to locate Tush tush the missing cat, Churchtown. ‘Tush tush’ the cat has gone missing from Botanic road Churchtown. He is well known in Churchtown Village so hopefully someone has seen
Merseyside Police CCTV Appeal After Cigarettes Theft, Maghull
Merseyside Police CCTV Appeal After Cigarettes Theft, Maghull. Merseyside Police today (24 May 2017) released CCTV images of two men we want to question in connection with the theft of a large quantity of cigarettes
Make It Workshop Bazzar Sale in Southport
Make It Workshop Bazzar Sale in Southport. Don’t miss the massive Make It Workshop community bazzar sale in Southport on Saturday 27 May. Mark this date in your diaries. A date not to
Unmissable 90’s night at the Metro in Southport this Friday
Unmissable 90’s night at the Metro in Southport this Friday. Unmissable 90’s night fun at the Metro Hotel & Bar this Friday 26th May, featuring 2 funky 2 live “brothers and sisters”
Southport vigil for Manchester attack victims
Southport vigil for Manchester attack victims. A vigil was held this evening in Southport for victims of the Manchester Arena attack (Tuesday 24 May). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/23/manchester-arena-attack-22-killed-suicide-bomber-ariana-grande/ The Southport Town Hall event was hosted
Wanted Southport – Graham John Abram in connection with pedal cycle theft
Wanted Southport – Graham John Abram in connection with pedal cycle theft Merseyside Police are looking to speak to this man in connection with the theft of a pedal cycle from a
Vigil to honour the victims in last nights terror attacks to take place in Southport
Vigil to honour the victims in last nights terror attacks to take place in Southport. A vigil to honour those killed in last nights terror attacks will take place outside Southport Town Hall
Tributes paid to bombing victim from Tarleton – Saffie Rose Roussos, eight
A “beautiful little girl” has been named a victim of the suspected suicide attack at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester which has left at least 22 people dead and 59 injured.
Southport police say, station closure posts on social media are not true
Southport has again been forced to deny social media posts that the resort’s station is closing. They have hit out at rumours that the site on Albert Road will close down or
Abandoned vehicle Seabank Road Southport
Abandoned vehicle Seabank Road Southport. A car has been abandoned on Seabank Road Southport blocking the pavement. It has no MOT and hasn’t been taxed since 2015 but it appeared on the road
Half term fun for Sefton’s children and young people
Sefton half term holiday, Southport will be a hive of fun, affordable things to do for children, young people and families. Be Active Sefton half term Active Sefton will be causing “Mayhem”
Southport be prepared if you get sick over the bank holiday
Southport be prepared if you get sick over the bank holiday With the second bank holiday in May fast approaching, local health professionals are reminding people to examine their options should they
Mark Wright appointed as Head of Development at Southport FC
Former club manager, Liverpool captain and England captain returns to oversee club development. Southport FC’c new Board have announced Mark Wright as the new Head of Club Development. In a highly prestigious
LIVE UPDATES | Manchester Arena attack: 22 dead and 59 hurt
Southport Residents caught up in Manchester Arena blast. 8.30am At least twenty people from Southport and Formby are safe after being caught up in last nights terror attacks. A suicide bomber left at
Rueters Bar has its own named premium Gin!
Rueters Gin has arrived. 28 eager Gin aficionados descended on Rueters Bar to help Sinclair and his team select the blend that has now become Rueters Gin. The spacious dining area in
Meols ward cllr’s advice centre
Meols ward cllr’s advice centre Meols Ward Councillors (Southport) John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 25th May. They will be available from
KGV annual music showcase
KGV annual music showcase. KGV College, Southport recently held their annual Music Showcase for Advanced Level Music Technology students. The showcase took place in the Colleges Performance Theatre, part of KGV’s new
Musical memories hit the note at Brookdale
Musical memories hit the note at Brookdale Dementia week event. A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia turned back the clock this week to join in with a
Woman horrified to find fly eggs in McDonalds meal
Woman horrified to find fly eggs in McDonalds meal. A Southport woman says she was sickened to find fly eggs in her McDonalds double cheeseburger meal. Louise Wilkinson was accused of being
No cash to prevent the NHS Cybermen
No cash to prevent the NHS Cybermen. A Southport Health Watchdog has asked the Information Commissioners to look into the ramshackle anarchy of NHS data management which has been revealed in the
Southport’s Armed Forces Day – Sunday 25th June
Southport’s Armed Forces Day – Sunday 25th June. Local SSAFA Veterans are organising Southport‘s Armed Forces Day which is to be held on Sunday 25th June in the Town Hall Gardens, Southport.
Tea and a scone at Byng House
Byng House, The Royal British Legion. Join Byng House, Southport on Tuesday 30th May between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone to discover what the Poppy Break
Police appeal to locate vulnerable missing teenager
Police appeal to locate vulnerable missing teenager Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help in finding a teenager who went missing from home early yesterday (Sunday, May 21st 2017). Emma West,
Formby Primary Schools Hockey Tournament
Formby Primary Schools Hockey Tournament Formby Hockey Club held it’s fourth annual primary schools’ hockey tournament on Tuesday, May 16th. The event was attended by Y6/Y5 pupils from Freshfield, St. Jerome’s,
Car crashes into Manchester Road pedestrian crossing bollard, Southport
Car crashes into Manchester Road pedestrian crossing bollard, Southport. The emergency services were called to Manchester Road, Southport following reports of an RTC (Sunday 21 May). A car turning right from Queens road
Southport Labour Party gets boost from latest figures
Southport Labour Party gets boost from latest figures. Southport Labour has received a major boost to its election campaign in Southport after newly released figures showed a big swing towards it. The figures, compiled