Take control of your health this New Year
After all the indulgence of the festive season, health professionals and Sefton Council are encouraging you get the New Year off to the right start by taking better control of your health.
Van drivers needed to help shift Christmas trees for charity
A local charity is appealing to OTS readers with vans to help with their Christmas tree recycling service. Rainbow Hub, a Mawdesley based charity, which recently changed its name from Rainbow House,
Domestic abuse victims urged to not suffer in silence in 2020
Specially trained officers are urging victims of domestic abuse “not to suffer in silence” and come forward. Merseyside Police want to remind not only victims, but also their friends and family members
New owners keep Graysons Bakery name going
It was a sad day when Graysons Bakery of Anisdale announced closing its doors due to retirement after 33 years. New owners Christian & Claire McCarthy are set to open on Wednesday 8th
Sefton’s adult social care service shortlisted for national award
Sefton’s Supported Living Service is a finalist in the Health and Social Care category at the 2020 LGC Awards. The service has been shortlisted thanks to its innovative Individual Service Fund (ISF)
CCTV appeal after attempted Birkdale bar break-in
The management of the Tea Rooms in Birkdale Village has issued a CCTV image following an attempted break-in. The attempted break-in happened late on Wednesday 1st January 2020. Merseyside Police has been
Southport ILB and Quads called to people in danger on Southport beach
CALL OUT – 02/01/20 – 14:29 – Southport ILB and Quads 1 & 2 were requested to launch by HM Coastguard to locate 6 casualties in danger of being cut off by
Trio arrested on suspicion of ATTEMPTED MURDER after woman set on fire
Three men from Southport have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after woman was allegedly set ablaze on Boxing Day The incident took place at a flat on Derby Road at
Wanted on recall to prison, Connor Bayne
Do you know this man? Police are continuing to appeal for information to locate 22-year-old Connor Bayne who is wanted on recall to prison. The Wirral man is wanted after breach of
Choir hit the high notes for soup kitchen’s supper
Southport Soup Kitchen, on London Road, was again a chosen charity by the Wayfarers Harmony Chorus. David Andrew and John Andrews from the Wayfarers Harmony Chorus are shown presenting a donation of
Hotel packed out for charity boxing bonanza
It was a case of lights on and lights out at the Prince of Wales last week for a packed out charity boxing bonanza. Organised by local sporting legend Jon Lund, Max
REPORT | Chester 4-0 Southport
REPORT | Heavy Defeat It was a bad start to the New Year as Port lost 4-0 against Chester with goals from Simon Grand and Anthony Dudley and a brace from Akwasi
Heartless couple dump bag of kittens outside rescue centre on Christmas Day
On Christmas morning, of all days, these 3 frightened kittens were abandoned outside Freshfields in a sealed Christmas bag. Now, they’re safe, fed and warm in our Cattery. Ryan Alexander, Acting Cattery
Animal lovers lead calls to ban New Years fireworks
Animal lovers are hoping to force police and the council to ban the use of fireworks on New Years Eve after last night’s celebrations. Hundreds of people set off industrial sized fireworks
Mezzanine bar to shut claiming ‘town is dead’
A town centre bar which has only been open for two years is set to close down due to the town centre being empty. Owners Janette Angus and Glenys Weaver revealed the
£100 Million Worth Of Cannabis Seized Accross Merseyside
Cannabis plants with an estimated annual yield of over £100 million have been seized from across Merseyside during the past 12 months. Between 1st January and 31st December 2019, our specialist cannabis
Life saving paramedics rewarded by grateful patient’s son
Two brave paramedics who responded to an emergency Christmas Day 999 call and saved a man’s life have been rewarded with a gift hamper by the patient’s son. Paul Lemmens and his
Manhunt launched after expensive cars stolen from resort home
Two expensive cars have been stolen from an upmarket area of Southport. Thieves were caught on CCTV overnight breaking into and accessing an expensive Ford Focus and a Vauxhall Corsa from the
Air Ambulance stuns early morning shoppers after landing in car park
Early morning shoppers parking up at London Street car park were in for a shock this morning after an air ambulance landed among their vehicles. The emergency response chopper was called around
Southport FC’s Top 5 matches of the decade
5. Southport 2-5 Sheffield Wednesday – FA Cup – 7th November 2010 Southport were drawn against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup in a tie that drew massive media attention and 4,500
Kittens abandoned Christmas morning at Freshfields
On Christmas morning, of all days, these 3 frightened kittens were abandoned outside Freshfields in a sealed Christmas bag. Now, they’re safe, fed and warm in our Cattery. Ryan Alexander, Acting Cattery
Formby Tesco worker jailed for sophisticated refund scam
A Tesco employee brazenly stole thousands of pounds in a refund scam – and even carried on after her bosses quizzed her about it, a court has been told. Appalled colleagues finally blew
Dog lovers launch unattended pooch awareness campaign
Dog lovers from Southport have launched a new campaign to make owners aware of the dangers of leaving their beloved pets outside shops and on high streets. If you are considering purchasing
Thousands with hidden disabilities benefit from extended Blue Badge scheme
New rules have widened Blue Badge eligibility criteria to help people with Parkinson’s, dementia, epilepsy and other ‘invisible’ disabilities. new figures show 12,299 people awarded Blue Badge under new criteria since August
Campaigners claim Prisoners should fix Southport beach
Prisoners should be used to clear the grass on Southport beach. That’s the bizarre claim by campaigners who say that overcrowded prisons in the area, such as Walton and Kirkham, should instead
Police called to early morning town centre RTC
Paramedics were called to an early morning RTC on Lord Street following a collision between a taxi and a car near to the former Veronica’s Bar Police say nobody was seriously injured
‘Body’ discovered above Halsall Road shops
Police are investigating following the alleged discovery of a body above a row of shops near to Halsall Road in Southport this afternoon. Detectives remain on scene near to Halsall Road in
Lucky students enjoy triple Northern Lights spectacle
Lucky geography students from Formby have witnessed the Northern Lights an astonishing three times after they travelled to Iceland to ‘encounter spectacular scenery and geographic features.’ A group of GCSE Geography students
Life’s Motors quit dying town centre after decades
A popular expensive car showroom and garage has quit the town centre after decades of prominence in the resort. Life’s Motors, famous for selling and fixing iconic cars such as Morgans, has
Missing Jacob McGrotty maybe in Southport
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 16 year-old boy who is missing from home in Wirral. Jacob McGrotty was last seen at Hamilton Square train station in Birkenhead on Monday 23rd