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Story…. My name is Anna and I am 9 years old. I’ve decided to raise money for the animals by staying in my shed and tent for 24 hours! I love animals

Yesterday (28th May), officers were deployed to Sefton to carry out another #OpTarget deployment following recent firearms discharges. The purpose of the day was to target those involved in gang criminality, use proactive

Detectives investigating an assault in Liverpool city centre have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. Officers were called to Temple Court,

FOUND Santander bank card this evening on Westminster Drive, Ainsdale. Comment on this post if yours/known. Happy to drop off if needed. Contact ots@otsnews.co.uk

Two Merseyside Labour Councillors have been suspended from duties after breaching COVID-19 lockdown rules. While the city’s Deputy Labour Mayor has ‘stepped down’ voluntarily from her role pending an investigation into her

Radwraps Antimicrobial have installed a series of dementia-friendly fire door signage at numerous local hospitals. Radwraps Antimicrobial are based out of Birkdale, Merseyside, and the organisation primarily produces magnetic covers which are

A Challenger Bank has pledged added support for professional landlords across the country amid the COVID-19 crisis. Redwood Bank has vowed to continue increasing its lending and, in particular, is keen to

Boris Johnson tried to steer discussion back to England’s route out of lockdown, despite repeated questions about his adviser. High street shops have been given the green light to start reopening from

The Borough’s next military-run Mobile Test Centre is scheduled to take place at Southport Eco Centre from Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th May. Test are available to everyone aged over 5 although essential workers,

Lings on kings are proud to Present…. No 9 Southport’s Superhero Sunday. Where every Sunday one of our local superhero’s will be treated to a free meal on US!! This week we

During Mental Health Awareness Week, our latest figures show the majority of people use exercise to manage their mental health. People have turned to cycling and walking to keep active outdoors during

Do you recognise this bicycle? It has been seized by Officers this week in Sefton suspected of being stolen. Police want to reunite it with its rightful owner. If you think it

Cafes and ice cream parlours in Southport have found themselves in hot water this weekend after putting out seating areas and encouraging large groups to congregate in close quarters. Both Rossi’s Ice

A 4×4 had to be pulled from the mud on Ainsdale beach today, Saturday 23 May. A local resident told OTS News, I was out walking my dogs this lunchtime and came

Safety campaigners are calling on the council to remove tonnes of overgrown leaves and weeds from trees along a busy stretch of road in Southport. The tree lined Albert Road is now

  ‘Clapping Hands’ at Bootle Town Hall Sefton gave an extra big hand last night for NHS staff and key workers, thanks to London based British textile artist Ian Berry whose ‘Clapping

Image Credit: Lee Here is a image of the last Supermoon of 2020 taken in Southport on the 6th of may at 22:25. A supermoon appears subtly larger than a regular full

Martin Mere Wetland Centre closed to the public Martin Mere Wetland Centre remains closed for now. However, we’re working hard behind the scenes to re-open and we look forward to welcoming you

Local residents have set up a fundraiser and any donation will help improve our Botanic Gardens park in Southport used by the public. Due to lack of funding our park is almost

8,712 have signed Lucia Ciampa’s petition. Let’s get to 10,000! Sign now with a click I am a primary school teacher and a mother of 3 young children. The government will soon

Yesterday Officers from Sefton Targeted arrested a 35 year old male in Southport for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Approximately 100 wraps of heroin/ crack cocaine and cash seized

Billy Bragg taking part in the #CoversForCarers challenge to raise money for RCN Foundation to support frontline healthcare workers Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless

Sight loss charity Galloway’s is asking the community to recreate their own socially distant version of the Morecambe Bay Walk and raise vital funds for blind and partially sighted people across Lancashire

Radwraps Antimicrobial have been playing a key role in enhancing the engagement for patients at medical facilities by using informative posters based on the design of the Radwraps covers. Radwraps Antimicrobial are

“Several constituents contacted me yesterday and overnight regarding the traffic and parking issues around Formby beach over the last 24 hours. “I contacted Andy Cooke, chief constable of Merseyside Police, yesterday and

The emergency services were called to Waterloo Road in Birkdale following a report of an RTC, Thursday 21 May 20. A witness at the scene told our reporter that the collision happened