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Sefton’s Brave Oliver Named Grand National’s 35th Runner in Inspiring Local Honour

Sefton’s Brave Oliver Named Grand National’s 35th Runner in Inspiring Local Honour

Sefton’s Brave Oliver Named Grand National’s 35th Runner in Inspiring Local Honour

Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead

Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead

Park Sealed Off in Litherland After Man Found Dead

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

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Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays

Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays

Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays

Planning Applications for Sefton in March 2026

Planning Applications for Sefton in March 2026

Planning Applications for Sefton in March 2026

⚠️ Sefton coast warning as huge midday Spring tides set to wipe out beaches this weekend

⚠️ Sefton coast warning as huge midday Spring tides set to wipe out beaches this weekend

⚠️ Sefton coast warning as huge midday Spring tides set to wipe out beaches this weekend

It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!

It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!

It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!

Queenscourt Hospice Launches Emergency Appeal as £2 Million Deficit Threatens Services

Queenscourt Hospice Launches Emergency Appeal as £2 Million Deficit Threatens Services

Queenscourt Hospice Launches Emergency Appeal as £2 Million Deficit Threatens Services

Children’s A and E Services to Move to Southport Hospital Under New NHS Plan

Children’s A and E Services to Move to Southport Hospital Under New NHS Plan

Children’s A and E Services to Move to Southport Hospital Under New NHS Plan

Southport Hero Saves Grandad’s Life in Car Park After Spotting Something Terribly Wrong

Southport Hero Saves Grandad’s Life in Car Park After Spotting Something Terribly Wrong

Southport Hero Saves Grandad’s Life in Car Park After Spotting Something Terribly Wrong

⚠️ Severe Wind and Rain Expected Today with Yellow Weather Warning in Place across Sefton

⚠️ Severe Wind and Rain Expected Today with Yellow Weather Warning in Place across Sefton

⚠️ Severe Wind and Rain Expected Today with Yellow Weather Warning in Place across Sefton

The Nominations are now Open for BBC Radio Merseyside Make A Difference Awards 2026

The Nominations are now Open for BBC Radio Merseyside Make A Difference Awards 2026

The Nominations are now Open for BBC Radio Merseyside Make A Difference Awards 2026

Birthday Card Appeal Launched for 100 Year Old Former Royal Marine, Stan

Birthday Card Appeal Launched for 100 Year Old Former Royal Marine, Stan

Birthday Card Appeal Launched for 100 Year Old Former Royal Marine, Stan

Southport Set to Shine as Lightport 2026 Transforms Lord Street into a Spectacular Trail of Light

Southport Set to Shine as Lightport 2026 Transforms Lord Street into a Spectacular Trail of Light

Southport Set to Shine as Lightport 2026 Transforms Lord Street into a Spectacular Trail of Light

Good Morning on Friday 13th February. An unsettled end to the week with more rain in Sefton

Good Morning on Friday 13th February. An unsettled end to the week with more rain in Sefton

Good Morning on Friday 13th February. An unsettled end to the week with more rain in Sefton

Police appeal for witnesses of serious road collision in Southport on Monday 2nd February

Police appeal for witnesses of serious road collision in Southport on Monday 2nd February

Police appeal for witnesses of serious road collision in Southport on Monday 2nd February

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: Sefton Urged to Take Up Life-Saving Screenings

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: Sefton Urged to Take Up Life-Saving Screenings

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: Sefton Urged to Take Up Life-Saving Screenings

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Lulworth Road in Southport

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Lulworth Road in Southport

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Lulworth Road in Southport

🌕 Look Up Tonight, Sefton – The Wolf Supermoon Is Lighting Up Our Skies!

🌕 Look Up Tonight, Sefton – The Wolf Supermoon Is Lighting Up Our Skies!

🌕 Look Up Tonight, Sefton – The Wolf Supermoon Is Lighting Up Our Skies!

Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead

Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead

Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening times over Christmas 2025 and New Year

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening times over Christmas 2025 and New Year

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening times over Christmas 2025 and New Year

Six dispersal zones are in place in Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween period

Six dispersal zones are in place in Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween period

Six dispersal zones are in place in Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween period

Merseyside Police has introduced a section 60 today for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in Southport

Merseyside Police has introduced a section 60 today for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in Southport

Merseyside Police has introduced a section 60 today for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in Southport

An extra hour in bed on Sunday morning as the clocks go back to mark the end of British Summer Time

An extra hour in bed on Sunday morning as the clocks go back to mark the end of British Summer Time

An extra hour in bed on Sunday morning as the clocks go back to mark the end of British Summer Time

Plans for New Padel Courts in Birkdale Move a Step Closer

Plans for New Padel Courts in Birkdale Move a Step Closer

Plans for New Padel Courts in Birkdale Move a Step Closer

Body Discovered on Birkdale Beach – Emergency Services at the Scene

Body Discovered on Birkdale Beach – Emergency Services at the Scene

Body Discovered on Birkdale Beach – Emergency Services at the Scene

A Royal Day of Comfort as Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Southport School

A Royal Day of Comfort as Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Southport School

A Royal Day of Comfort as Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Southport School

Unanimous support of motions calling for the return of Children’s A&E to Southport Hospital

Unanimous support of motions calling for the return of Children’s A&E to Southport Hospital

Unanimous support of motions calling for the return of Children’s A&E to Southport Hospital

Major Police Incident – Coastal Road, Southport

Major Police Incident – Coastal Road, Southport

Major Police Incident – Coastal Road, Southport

Southport Pier Struck by Lorry Just Days After Fire

Southport Pier Struck by Lorry Just Days After Fire

Southport Pier Struck by Lorry Just Days After Fire

Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in shops across Sefton

Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in shops across Sefton

Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in shops across Sefton

Debate Sparks Over Proposed Padel Centre in Coronation Park

Debate Sparks Over Proposed Padel Centre in Coronation Park

Debate Sparks Over Proposed Padel Centre in Coronation Park

SOUTHPORT FEATURED POSTS

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Armed Police Respond After Dog Attack in Hillside

Sefton Bubble

5 days ago1 min read

Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays

Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays

Lifeguard patrols return across Sefton coast for Easter holidays

Sefton Bubble

Mar 301 min read

It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!

It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!

It’s Official… £20 Million Secured to Bring Southport Pier Back to Life and Work Is About to Begin!

Sefton Bubble

Mar 202 min read

Children’s A and E Services to Move to Southport Hospital Under New NHS Plan

Children’s A and E Services to Move to Southport Hospital Under New NHS Plan

Children’s A and E Services to Move to Southport Hospital Under New NHS Plan

Sefton Bubble

Mar 132 min read

Southport Hero Saves Grandad’s Life in Car Park After Spotting Something Terribly Wrong

Southport Hero Saves Grandad’s Life in Car Park After Spotting Something Terribly Wrong

Southport Hero Saves Grandad’s Life in Car Park After Spotting Something Terribly Wrong

Sefton Bubble

Mar 124 min read

⚠️ Severe Wind and Rain Expected Today with Yellow Weather Warning in Place across Sefton

⚠️ Severe Wind and Rain Expected Today with Yellow Weather Warning in Place across Sefton

⚠️ Severe Wind and Rain Expected Today with Yellow Weather Warning in Place across Sefton

Sefton Bubble

Mar 122 min read

Police appeal for witnesses of serious road collision in Southport on Monday 2nd February

Police appeal for witnesses of serious road collision in Southport on Monday 2nd February

Police appeal for witnesses of serious road collision in Southport on Monday 2nd February

Sefton Bubble

Feb 101 min read

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Lulworth Road in Southport

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Lulworth Road in Southport

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Lulworth Road in Southport

Sefton Bubble

Jan 221 min read

Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead

Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead

Two Sefton Males Charged After Armed Burglary in Birkenhead

Sefton Bubble

Jan 32 min read

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening times over Christmas 2025 and New Year

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening times over Christmas 2025 and New Year

Sefton Supermarkets and convenience stores opening times over Christmas 2025 and New Year

Sefton Bubble

Dec 20, 202518 min read

Six dispersal zones are in place in Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween period

Six dispersal zones are in place in Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween period

Six dispersal zones are in place in Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween period

Sefton Bubble

Oct 30, 20252 min read

Merseyside Police has introduced a section 60 today for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in Southport

Merseyside Police has introduced a section 60 today for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in Southport

Merseyside Police has introduced a section 60 today for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in Southport

Sefton Bubble

Oct 26, 20252 min read

An extra hour in bed on Sunday morning as the clocks go back to mark the end of British Summer Time

An extra hour in bed on Sunday morning as the clocks go back to mark the end of British Summer Time

An extra hour in bed on Sunday morning as the clocks go back to mark the end of British Summer Time

Sefton Bubble

Oct 24, 20252 min read

A Royal Day of Comfort as Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Southport School

A Royal Day of Comfort as Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Southport School

A Royal Day of Comfort as Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Southport School

Sefton Bubble

Sep 23, 20251 min read

Unanimous support of motions calling for the return of Children’s A&E to Southport Hospital

Unanimous support of motions calling for the return of Children’s A&E to Southport Hospital

Unanimous support of motions calling for the return of Children’s A&E to Southport Hospital

Sefton Bubble

Sep 12, 20252 min read

Major Police Incident – Coastal Road, Southport

Major Police Incident – Coastal Road, Southport

Major Police Incident – Coastal Road, Southport

Sefton Bubble

Sep 11, 20251 min read

Southport Pier Struck by Lorry Just Days After Fire

Southport Pier Struck by Lorry Just Days After Fire

Southport Pier Struck by Lorry Just Days After Fire

Sefton Bubble

Sep 5, 20252 min read

Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in shops across Sefton

Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in shops across Sefton

Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in shops across Sefton

Sefton Bubble

Aug 30, 20252 min read

Debate Sparks Over Proposed Padel Centre in Coronation Park

Debate Sparks Over Proposed Padel Centre in Coronation Park

Debate Sparks Over Proposed Padel Centre in Coronation Park

Sefton Bubble

Aug 28, 20252 min read

Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - Southport Seafront

Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - Southport Seafront

Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - Southport Seafront

Sefton Bubble

Aug 23, 20253 min read

Sefton Man jailed for six years for domestic related offences

Sefton Man jailed for six years for domestic related offences

Sefton Man jailed for six years for domestic related offences

Sefton Bubble

Aug 21, 20252 min read

Padel is Coming to Sefton – New Courts for Crosby, Southport and Formby

Padel is Coming to Sefton – New Courts for Crosby, Southport and Formby

Padel is Coming to Sefton – New Courts for Crosby, Southport and Formby

Sefton Bubble

Aug 19, 20253 min read

🩷🩷🩷 One Year On - Remembering Alice, Bebe & Elsie with Love and Silence Today 🩷🩷🩷

🩷🩷🩷 One Year On - Remembering Alice, Bebe & Elsie with Love and Silence Today 🩷🩷🩷

🩷🩷🩷 One Year On - Remembering Alice, Bebe & Elsie with Love and Silence Today 🩷🩷🩷

Sefton Bubble

Jul 29, 20252 min read

One year on - Southport remembers with a three minute silence

One year on - Southport remembers with a three minute silence

One year on - Southport remembers with a three minute silence

Sefton Bubble

Jul 21, 20251 min read

Southport to Host its First Ever Drone Light Show at the 2025 British Musical Fireworks Championship!

Southport to Host its First Ever Drone Light Show at the 2025 British Musical Fireworks Championship!

Southport to Host its First Ever Drone Light Show at the 2025 British Musical Fireworks Championship!

Sefton Bubble

Jun 11, 20252 min read

A Weekend to Savour: Southport Food and Drink Festival – Free Entry!

A Weekend to Savour: Southport Food and Drink Festival – Free Entry!

A Weekend to Savour: Southport Food and Drink Festival – Free Entry!

Sefton Bubble

May 29, 20253 min read

RNLI lifeguards return to North West beaches for the Easter Holidays

RNLI lifeguards return to North West beaches for the Easter Holidays

RNLI lifeguards return to North West beaches for the Easter Holidays

Sefton Bubble

Apr 3, 20253 min read

Mysterious Spiral Lights Spotted Over Sefton – Here’s What They Really Are

Mysterious Spiral Lights Spotted Over Sefton – Here’s What They Really Are

Mysterious Spiral Lights Spotted Over Sefton – Here’s What They Really Are

Sefton Bubble

Mar 24, 20252 min read

Spring Blooms in Sefton as Longer Days Arrive with the Vernal Equinox

Spring Blooms in Sefton as Longer Days Arrive with the Vernal Equinox

Spring Blooms in Sefton as Longer Days Arrive with the Vernal Equinox

Sefton Bubble

Mar 20, 20252 min read

Speed Cameras have been installed and are active on M57 at Switch Island

Speed Cameras have been installed and are active on M57 at Switch Island

Speed Cameras have been installed and are active on M57 at Switch Island

Sefton Bubble

Mar 19, 20252 min read

SOUTHPORT WHATS ON

Southport Set to Shine as Lightport 2026 Transforms Lord Street into a Spectacular Trail of Light

Southport Set to Shine as Lightport 2026 Transforms Lord Street into a Spectacular Trail of Light

Southport Set to Shine as Lightport 2026 Transforms Lord Street into a Spectacular Trail of Light

Weekend Crisis Support Available in Sefton – You’re Not Alone 💙

Weekend Crisis Support Available in Sefton – You’re Not Alone 💙

Weekend Crisis Support Available in Sefton – You’re Not Alone 💙

Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays across Sefton

Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays across Sefton

Local Bonfire and Fireworks displays across Sefton

Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - Southport Seafront

Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - Southport Seafront

Southport Air Show 2025 – The Final Countdown! Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2025 - Southport Seafront

What’s On in Sefton This August? An Unmissable Month of Events!

What’s On in Sefton This August? An Unmissable Month of Events!

What’s On in Sefton This August? An Unmissable Month of Events!

Park Nights are back this Summer with FREE Sports & Activities for Young People across Sefton

Park Nights are back this Summer with FREE Sports & Activities for Young People across Sefton

Park Nights are back this Summer with FREE Sports & Activities for Young People across Sefton

Southport to Host its First Ever Drone Light Show at the 2025 British Musical Fireworks Championship!

Southport to Host its First Ever Drone Light Show at the 2025 British Musical Fireworks Championship!

Southport to Host its First Ever Drone Light Show at the 2025 British Musical Fireworks Championship!

Botanic Gardens 150th Anniversary Fun Day – A Special Celebration in Southport!

Botanic Gardens 150th Anniversary Fun Day – A Special Celebration in Southport!

Botanic Gardens 150th Anniversary Fun Day – A Special Celebration in Southport!

A Weekend to Savour: Southport Food and Drink Festival – Free Entry!

A Weekend to Savour: Southport Food and Drink Festival – Free Entry!

A Weekend to Savour: Southport Food and Drink Festival – Free Entry!

The fabulous Southport Airshow returns this weekend with The Red Arrows on both days!

The fabulous Southport Airshow returns this weekend with The Red Arrows on both days!

The fabulous Southport Airshow returns this weekend with The Red Arrows on both days!

Open Day at Southport Lifeboat Station on Saturday 28th October from 10am to 4pm and meet the crew!

Open Day at Southport Lifeboat Station on Saturday 28th October from 10am to 4pm and meet the crew!

Open Day at Southport Lifeboat Station on Saturday 28th October from 10am to 4pm and meet the crew!

Bonfire and Firework Displays across Sefton 2023

Bonfire and Firework Displays across Sefton 2023

Bonfire and Firework Displays across Sefton 2023

Beautiful weather for the Southport Food and Drink Festival on this weekend

Beautiful weather for the Southport Food and Drink Festival on this weekend

Beautiful weather for the Southport Food and Drink Festival on this weekend

The Grand, Southport has Christmas all wrapped up for a Festive Afternoon Tea or Gala Dinner nights

The Grand, Southport has Christmas all wrapped up for a Festive Afternoon Tea or Gala Dinner nights

The Grand, Southport has Christmas all wrapped up for a Festive Afternoon Tea or Gala Dinner nights

Actress Patsy Kensit to star in this years Christmas Pantomime, Aladdin at The Atkinson, Southport

Actress Patsy Kensit to star in this years Christmas Pantomime, Aladdin at The Atkinson, Southport

Actress Patsy Kensit to star in this years Christmas Pantomime, Aladdin at The Atkinson, Southport

Fancy a night of Maritime songs and Sea Shanties in Southport - Everyone welcome

Fancy a night of Maritime songs and Sea Shanties in Southport - Everyone welcome

Fancy a night of Maritime songs and Sea Shanties in Southport - Everyone welcome

Summer activities for all the family in libraries across Sefton and Free writing courses for 9 -11’s

Summer activities for all the family in libraries across Sefton and Free writing courses for 9 -11’s

Summer activities for all the family in libraries across Sefton and Free writing courses for 9 -11’s

Enjoy a boat ride around the Albert Dock cruising around 7 Docks and under 5 Bridges with The Queen

Enjoy a boat ride around the Albert Dock cruising around 7 Docks and under 5 Bridges with The Queen

Enjoy a boat ride around the Albert Dock cruising around 7 Docks and under 5 Bridges with The Queen

The spectacular Southport Air Show, the Food & Drink Festival and Musical Fireworks are back in 2022

The spectacular Southport Air Show, the Food & Drink Festival and Musical Fireworks are back in 2022

The spectacular Southport Air Show, the Food & Drink Festival and Musical Fireworks are back in 2022

A hidden gem in Sefton that is Action Packed for your Family and also Halloween Scare Experience

A hidden gem in Sefton that is Action Packed for your Family and also Halloween Scare Experience

A hidden gem in Sefton that is Action Packed for your Family and also Halloween Scare Experience

Tomorrow, Friday 28th February, Liverpool will be welcoming the arrival of the ‘𝐇𝐌𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒’

Tomorrow, Friday 28th February, Liverpool will be welcoming the arrival of the ‘𝐇𝐌𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒’

Tomorrow, Friday 28th February, Liverpool will be welcoming the arrival of the ‘𝐇𝐌𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒’

Mad Dog 10k CANCELLED due to Storm Ciara

Mad Dog 10k CANCELLED due to Storm Ciara

Mad Dog 10k CANCELLED due to Storm Ciara

Christmas Light Switch On's across Sefton - Everything you need to know!

Christmas Light Switch On's across Sefton - Everything you need to know!

Christmas Light Switch On's across Sefton - Everything you need to know!

Free Merseyrail travel in Sefton for military personnel on Remembrance Day - Full list of services

Free Merseyrail travel in Sefton for military personnel on Remembrance Day - Full list of services

Free Merseyrail travel in Sefton for military personnel on Remembrance Day - Full list of services

Remembrance Day Services will take place across Sefton next week

Remembrance Day Services will take place across Sefton next week

Remembrance Day Services will take place across Sefton next week

Fireworks Displays TONIGHT-
Friday 1st November

Fireworks Displays TONIGHT-
Friday 1st November

Fireworks Displays TONIGHT- Friday 1st November

Bonfire and Firework Displays across Sefton 2019

Bonfire and Firework Displays across Sefton 2019

Bonfire and Firework Displays across Sefton 2019

Dance at The Dunes for Freshfields Animal Rescue

Dance at The Dunes for Freshfields Animal Rescue

Dance at The Dunes for Freshfields Animal Rescue

World’s best snooker players heading to Southport for the first time

World’s best snooker players heading to Southport for the first time

World’s best snooker players heading to Southport for the first time

Southport Halloween Festival with Trick or Treat Street...

Southport Halloween Festival with Trick or Treat Street...

Southport Halloween Festival with Trick or Treat Street...

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