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Sefton’s hard working councillors could vote to give themselves an even bigger pay rise. Elected members of the local authority do not get a salary, but receive an allowance for their work

Heartbroken fast food lovers have been left starving after a massive system power outage at McDonald’s in Ocean Plaza, Southport. Hungry families were turned away and staff were forced to shut the

Renovation plans have been submitted to turn the former Royal Bank of Scotland building in Ainsdale into a bar named Morrells. Applicant Lee Morley has applied to Sefton Council to turn the

Plans are in place for two victory parades if Liverpool Football Club win the UEFA Champions League Final. If Jurgen Klopp’s team triumph in either competition, the City of Liverpool will formally

Hospital Chiefs have defended their staff after they were reportedly seen ‘throwing’ an elderly man out into the street after he refused to leave Southport hospital. Therese Patten, Deputy Chief Executive explains: “Due

Merseyside police are welcoming the sentencing of a Norris Green man to six years imprisonment for possession of firearms and ammunition following his arrest in Wavertree last month. 33-year-old Jamie Red Hanley

Menopause experts are offering locals the chance to drop in for another free advice session on June 11, at the May Logan Centre, Bootle. Led by Southport and Ormskirk hospitals consultant Dr

Advice for fans travelling to Spain for the UEFA Champions League Final between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC on Saturday 1 June 2019. Date: Saturday 1 June 2019 Venue: Metropolitano Stadium,

Shocked visitors to Southport hospital have complained to The Care and Quality commission after witnessing nurses throw an elderly man into the street after he refused to leave hospital. Witnesses who do

Youngsters aged four onwards can take part in ‘Ditch those Stabilisers’ cycling events being held across Sefton later this week. Sefton Council’s highway safety team are holding the ses- sions to help

Remembrance service for The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr June Burns, will attend a Remembrance Service organised by Netherton and Sefton Royal British Legion, for the 75thAnniversary of the D-Day Landings. The service

Former Farnborough Raod School pupil Richard Corbett (above left), leader of the Labour Party in Brussels, is the last man standing for Labour in Yorkshire in the European Parliament. Unlike his Party

Some people have been shocked at a vulgar campaign mounted by the LibDems with their slogan ‘Bollocks to Brexit’. A YouGov survey in 2010 found that 67% felt “bollocks” should only be

Local Southport community team, Hesketh Colts U13s, travelled Newton Le Willows to take on teams from St Helens, Golbourne and Newton. They didn’t concede one goal in open play and got through

Posters promoting Morrissey’s latest album have been removed from railway stations. Adverts for the new album by the former Smiths singer have been ripped down on the Merseyrail network. Morrissey has previously

A VW overturned into a ditch along Wyke Lane near Southport overnight. It is thought that driver escaped without serious injury and left the scene. Lancashire Police are aware of the incident.

A heartless customer at Southport Pier has left the owners fuming after graffitiing all over the toilets with offensive slogans. A witness told OTS News that the unknown person was said to

The Right Honourable Liz Truss, Chief Secretary for the Treasury visited Southport College on Friday 24th May and was able to see the central role the College plays in the local community.

Reg DY04 BUU CAR STOLEN – Vauxhall Astra, silver. Reg DY04 BUU, Guildford road. Gained entry to house and took keys. The car has a large dint on the drivers door. The

MP Bill Esterson has called criticism of FRAG’s plans for Formby, a damning indictment of the way they run the Parish Council, describing their Neighbourhood Plan as lacking substance and credibility after

“This month at EFT, apprentices experienced an intense few of days of competing for a very coveted spot at the Engineers of Tomorrow Competition held each year at IFSEC at London Excel

As you may know Woodlands have hosted various onsite fundraising events to raise much needed money, that goes directly to the running costs of the charity, which, with over 300 animals to

Do you have a job that keeps you at a desk for most of the day? Are you looking for ways to avoid feeling stiff and tired at the end of your

If you’re a toker, you need to stock up on the best marijuana accessories.  Since this is part of your lifestyle, it pays to have the best tools available to help you

POLICE are appealing for help to trace a 15-year-old girl who is missing from Cumbria. Morgan Louise Foster was last seen at home in Cumbria at 2.30pm on Saturday 18 May and

A young girl has been pulled to safety after an attempted suicide bid in Southport. The teenager was pulled back as she tried to jump from a bridge overlooking the railway line

Ninety-two golfer participated in 18 holes of golf at The Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Raising funds for the Serge Betson Academy. Dovehaven hosted its first charity golf tournament in Southport on Thursday