Major government funding boost for Southport
Southport is set to receive £37.5 million in government funding to help revive the seaside town.
Teachers the “forgotten souls” as schools reopen
As schools reopened this week, some teachers have raised public and mental health concerns.
Anxious wait on Southport Covid-19 South African variant
The Sefton Council chief excecutive has described an anxious wait to see if the Covid-19 South African variant has spread in Southport.
Captain Sir Tom Moore celebrated in 24ft mural
Fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has been immortalised by a three-story portrait in Southport town centre.
Sefton lights up to celebrate region’s culture
Waterloo and Bootle Town Halls, alongside The Atkinson in Southport, were the backdrop for a light-based show.
Making childsplay out of pots and pans
A nursery has removed its toys in favour of regular household items in an innovative approach to child development.
Fireworks event halted as winds spark danger
Heavy gusts of winds caused fear at a fireworks display which had to be cancelled.
Southport FC set big goals with new plans
Southport FC have revealed proposals to revamp the Merseyrail Community Arena.
Plans for Southport hospital to be finalised
The building of a new mental health hospital in Southport looks set to be given the go-ahead.
‘Excellent’ rating for Formby Beach again
Sefton’s beaches are at their cleanest levels in 30 years, according to the government.
Brave blogger dies after cancer battle
A woman who blogged about her fight against bowel cancer and subsequently inspired thousands has passed away.
Southport singer scoops ‘Sound’ success
Merseyrail’s Sound Station singing contest came to an end as the winner was crowned at Moorfields station.
Gamers battle on for 24 hours for charity
A 24-hour gaming marathon brought enthusiasts together, all in aid of Claire House Children’s Hospice.
Singleton on streets looking for love
An unlucky-in-love Southport man is taking matters into his own hands to find love.
Last stand with his band in cancer battle
A musician with terminal lung cancer is touring local venues to raise money for the hospice helping him to battle the disease.
Dad caps weight loss with 10k run
A Liverpool dad capped a dramatic weight loss programme by running his first competitive race.