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Local tips and recycling centres

There are household waste recycling centres located around the borough which take materials such as paper, glass, textiles, rubble and other household rubbish for recycling. They are managed by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA). Where are they? South

21st December 2019

Merseyside man WANTED after machete threat

Do you know this man? Darryl Seerey, 23, from Wigan, is wanted by detectives who want to speak to him in relation to an assault that took place earlier this year. Officers

20th December 2019

Decorating duo spread Christmas cheer from Burscough to Bethlehem with lighting business

A husband and wife duo from Southport are lighting up the world with their new business. Jan and Steve Clayton, who run festive decorations and lighting company IllumiDex UK Ltd from their

20th December 2019

Southport bucks national trend, post-election analysis reveals

Southport has been hailed as “one of the best performances for Labour in the country”, bucking the national trend of the general election as the party’s vote rose considerably in the constituency.

20th December 2019

Help Woodlands whilst being in with a chance to WIN big yourself!

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are excited and pleased to announce that they are now running a lottery with your chance to win up to £25,000.00 every week! Woodlands are delighted to be able

19th December 2019

Southport dementia services pays a festive tribute to careers

A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia hit the right note with a musical celebration to herald the start of the festive season. The afternoon party at Brookdale Resource

19th December 2019

Life-saving care earns critical care team £5,498 from golfers

The life-saving work of critical care staff at Southport and Formby District General Hospital was recognised with a £5,498 donation from members of Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club. Ladies’ captain Linda France

19th December 2019

One Vision Housing’s ‘financial viability’ downgraded

The Social Housing Regulator has published 43 regulatory judgements, the last round of assessments before the end of the year. INSIDEHOUSING broke the news of One Vision Housing’s downgrade. Bootle-based One Vision

18th December 2019

St Teresa’s governors issue positive update over school future

Following the end of the consultation process the Governors have released the following statement: “The governing body has considered various options to secure the future of our school and has decided the

18th December 2019

Whirlpool washing machine danger revealed as recall launched

Did you know that Whirlpool is recalling some of the tumble dryers sold under its Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline brands? If you think you might have a tumble dryer from

18th December 2019

Santa Paws is Coming to Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel!

Christmas isn’t just for humans! Here at Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Southport, we love to make the festive holidays purrrfect for each and every one of our feline guests. We offer each

17th December 2019

Pete McDowell launches second novel

After the success of his first novel local author Pete ‘Woodrow’ McDowell ‘aka’ Woodrow McKane launches his second novel titled Slayers II on Tuesday 117th of December via Amazon 12.30pm. Pete quotes.

17th December 2019

Merseyrail’s Ainsdale Station scoops top sustainability award

Ainsdale train station has been awarded a top sustainability award for community involvement in the lead up and during the refurbishment project last year. Merseyrail was crowned winner of the CEEQUAL Exceptional

17th December 2019

Shop local with late night shopping in Southport this Christmas

Southport retailers have come together to open late on Thursday the 19th of December and Southport BID will support the event with live music, choirs and street entertainment. Shops on Chapel Street,

17th December 2019

Santa will be in Marshside this evening

Marshside … are you feeling Christmassy yet?? If not we have the cure !!!… come out tonight and play “search for Santa” – check back later for our live tracker link. 🎅🚍🌲🎼👨‍👨‍👧👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👧‍👧👩‍👧👩‍👩‍👧‍👦🎉

17th December 2019

More than 800 miles of roadworks completed or lifted in time for Christmas

More than 800 miles of roadworks completed or lifted in time for Christmas • Highways England traffic officers working to keep motorists moving over the festive period • Company urges drivers to

16th December 2019

You can still have your say on proposed changes to NHS procedures in Southport

Help us help you to stay well this winter

With Christmas just around the corner, health experts in Sefton are urging local patients to make sure they’re fully prepared should they become unwell in the holiday season. NHS South Sefton Clinical

16th December 2019

Ten thousand blood pressure checks keep local hearts happy

More than ten thousand people have been tested for high blood pressure across Cheshire and Merseyside, helping them stay informed about their health and seek treatment where necessary. Across Cheshire & Merseyside

16th December 2019

Knife Arch set up after recent town centre Stabbing

Officers from the Southport Community Team along with Special Constables attended Waverley Street with a knife Arch on Saturday evening as part of Operation Target which targets serious and violent crime. #OpTarget

16th December 2019

Concern is growing for a 17-year-old male

James Dobson was last seen on 25/11/2019 in Preston near the Magistrates Court. He is believed to have gone in the direction of Preston train station, but was not seen to enter

15th December 2019

All you need to know about bin collections during Christmas & New Year

Refuse and recycling collections in Sefton will continue over Christmas and the New Year for residents across the borough, with minor alterations to collection dates. Sefton’s collection crews will be observing the

15th December 2019

Resort jiu jitsu takes gold in international championships

A jiu jitsu instructor from Southport has taken home gold in an international championships. Head coach professor Lucio Sergio dos Santos of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training camp at the Warehouse gym

15th December 2019

Santa Paws is coming to town for charity bar bash

A popular Southport bar is opening its doors to festive four legged customers tomorrow in aid of a local animal charity. The Beer Den on Duke Street is encouraging dog owners and

14th December 2019

Preston New Road closed after serious RTC

POLICE are currently attending a road traffic collision on Preston New Road, the road is currently closed. Please find an alternative route. OTS News will have an official update from Merseyside in

13th December 2019

Win a FAMILY ticket to Jack & the Beanstalk at Southport Theatre

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, Christmas panto time at Southport Theatre has begun today, oh yes it has! Featuring an all-star cast, with 5ive’s Richie Neville as Jack, get ready to cheer, boo, hiss, sing and

13th December 2019

Southport LibDems Hammered into Third Place

Although Labour increased its share of the vote in Southport it still came second. The LibDems, perhaps recklessly, put up a virtually unknown out-of-town, candidate (some jolly chap called ‘John Wright’). For

13th December 2019

Friends Of Rotten Row Present Volunteer Of The Year Award

Thursday 12th December was the annual Friends Of Rotten Row Christmas dinner. Brian Quinn had their privilege of presenting our Award for our Volunteer of the Year. This year it goes to

13th December 2019

Scarisbrick Swords Fencing Success 2019

Scarisbrick Swords has enjoyed a significant year of competitive success, culminating this month in James Hughes’ selection for the Welsh U15 team for Poland 2020 and the continued selection of Sophia Neophytou

13th December 2019

Appeal to find missing 14 year old, Jack Rimmer

Jack Rimmer, age 14 He has been missing 24.hours, his family has asked anyone who knows of his whereaouts to get intouch. 07538 101636‬ please call if you have any information please,

12th December 2019

Vital information for rough sleepers in Southport this winter

Sefton Council has a range of services for rough sleepers throughout the borough which are available all year round. Services are at hand as we to try and reduce the number of

12th December 2019