Candidates face off at hustings event
The six candidates for Southport’s parliamentary seat answered questions from members of the public on Thursday evening at a hustings event at Christ Church on Lord Street, with around 150 local voters
Council defends covered braille map in Kings Gardens
Sefton Council has said it is “exploring options” after a braille map covered in Perspex by Kings Gardens was widely mocked on social media. A pair of tactile braille maps installed on
Crowbar-brandishing burglars steal cash boxes from Lord Street Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s on Lord Street was broken into by burglars brandishing crowbars last night, Merseyside Police have confirmed. A number of males broke into the store in the early hours of the evening
Lib Dem campaign leaflet pulled for misrepresenting election results
Liberal Democrat candidate Erin Harvey will cease distribution of a campaign leaflet after OTS News analysis revealed the leaflet contained inaccurate information. A bar chart appearing on the Liberal Democrat leaflet presented
Damien Moore: ‘Apology not enough’ for Lib Dem leaflet
Damien Moore says “an apology is not enough” after a Liberal Democrats election leaflet published misleading vote information. Liberal Democrat candidate Erin Harvey has stopped the distribution of a campaign leaflet after
Independent Sean Halsall launches election campaign
Independent candidate Sean Halsall launched his election campaign last night at the Southport Youth Centre, telling supporters he would stay “rooted to the community” if elected. Mr Halsall currently sits as an
Report recommends major overhaul for Southport Pier
Southport Pier faces significant structural challenges, according to a detailed report by engineering consultants Thomasons, with some sections requiring “systematic dismantling” to enable repairs. Southport Pier was “temporarily” closed 17 months ago
Labour’s Sefton grip tightens, but Southport remains contested ground
Results in the 2024 local election for Sefton Council were devoid of any major shocks, with Labour winning 17 of the 22 contested seats across the borough. Labour needed just two seats
Medical emergency delays play at Southport FC
Play was briefly delayed at Southport Football Club this afternoon when first aiders were called to a medical emergency on the Southport bench. Southport were 3-0 up against Rushall Athletic when play
Candidates announced for 2024 local elections
Candidates for the 2024 local elections have been announced by Sefton Council. One seat in each of Sefton’s 22 wards will be contested on 2 May. Labour will defend 15 of its
Telegraph pole protestors: We’ll stay as long as it takes
Local residents opposing the planned installation of telegraph poles on Wennington Road say they will continue their peaceful protest ‘for as long as it takes’. A group of protestors have monitored the
John Pugh calls for Council investigation over Southport Pier boards
Liberal Democrat leader John Pugh calls for transparency from Sefton Council as reclaimed boards from Southport Pier appear for sale.
Ormskirk timber yard selling off Southport Pier boards
An Ormskirk-based sawmill is selling ‘reclaimed’ boards from Southport Pier. The firm has approximately £30,000 retail value worth of stock for sale, at £50 per square metre. A description on the Lawson’s
Ian Maher to resign Council Leader position
Sefton Council
Obituary | Sam Shrouder (1945-2023)
Southport Football Club
Watson departs SFC manager role
Southport FC
Hospital trust merger to complete this weekend
The merger between Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust and St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals is set to complete this weekend following approval from health secretary Steven Barclay. St Helens and Knowsley
Council reveals £13m estimate for Southport Pier repairs
Sefton Council has revealed that required repairs to Southport Pier could cost as much as £13m. The country’s second longest pier has been “temporarily” closed since December 2022, when frost damage led
Ocean Plaza and Central 12 retail estates sold to property group
Retail parks at Ocean Plaza and Central 12 have been sold to property investment group M Core. Prices for the two separate deals have not been announced, though agents were seeking offers