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Parents console distraught youngsters after football tournament SHELVED

Over the past decade Ormskirk West End FC have held our annual tournament each year at Ormskirk School and provided thousands of local children with the opportunity to celebrate their passion for

16th May 2019

Cllr June Burns has been appointed as the new Mayor of Sefton

Cllr June Burns has been installed as the new Mayor of Sefton for 2019/20. She was officially appointed as the new Mayor at a special meeting held at Bootle Town Hall (May 14)

16th May 2019

The wills hat-trick we all need to complete

The average person will need to rewrite their will three times in order to keep it relevant to their changing situation, a leading solicitor has claimed. Claire Currie, from Kirwans law firm,

16th May 2019

Cllr Pugh calls for better control of dog fining

A Southport councillor wants a review of the borough’s dog enforcement scheme. John Pugh, recently re-elected for the Dukes Ward in Southport, wants the authority to ‘sort out’ how by-laws are enforced

16th May 2019

Calling all young Southport musicians and singers

If you love playing an instrument or singing, and are between 8 and 18 years old, you could become this year’s Southport Young Musician of the Year. Trinity Arts, who organise

16th May 2019

Southport Mild Trail Tour 17th May 2019

The local CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) branch have organised a mild trail this May. The Southport Mild Trail gives people the chance to try a variety of different cask conditioned milds

16th May 2019

Southport’s Inciner8 recognised for exporting excellence at manufacturing awards

Southport-based waste management specialist, Inciner8, has been crowned the North West’s best exporter for 2019. The Insider Made in the North West Awards saw manufacturers come together to celebrate the region’s best.

16th May 2019

Cyclist conquers Southport to Paris charity trek

A Southport cyclist is recovering from conquering an incredible cycle ride from the resort to Paris in less than four days. Now recovered from his successful ride from Southport to Paris in

16th May 2019

North and South Sefton Care Home Group Hold First Successful Meeting

After several weeks of anticipation the newest Care Home Group in the region has held its first meeting. The North and South Sefton Care Home Group has held its first inaugural meeting

16th May 2019

Brown Turner Ross bolsters family law team with new appointment

Brown Turner Ross are growing their family law team with the appointment of new solicitor Abigail Davidson. Abigail will be working across both the firm’s offices in Liverpool and Southport. Abigail studied

16th May 2019

Ditch Those Stabilisers returns for May half term

Back by popular demand during the May half term school holidays, Sefton Council is proud to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn

15th May 2019

General Manager for new £16M Birkdale care village

Rebecca Woodcock, 38, has been appointed general manager of Belong Birkdale; a £16m state-of-the-art care village, which is set to provide pioneering dementia care services and a range of public facilities, when

15th May 2019

Youth crime chiefs slammed by inspectors

The team responsible for tackling crime in Southport has been given a damning ‘Requires Improvement’ rating by inspectors. HM Inspectorate of Probation conducted a routine inspection of Sefton Youth Offending Team (YOT)

15th May 2019

Merseyside PCC announces new public health approach to tackling serious violence

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today announced her intention to establish a new Violence Reduction Partnership made up of specialists in police, health and local government working with communities to deliver a public-health

15th May 2019

Hickory’s Smokehouse Hosts Garden Party to Raise Vital Funds for Hospice

One of Southport’s most popular restaurants is hoping the local community will come out in force to enjoy a special fundraising event being held in aid of Queenscourt Hospice. On Saturday 25th May,

14th May 2019

Woodlands – What’s the best way to help a hog in need?

A hog out in the day is NEVER ok, this mantra is ideal to remember and the team at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary live by it! Hedgehogs are nocturnal mammals and as such

14th May 2019

Bank machines destroyed in alleged botched heist

Vandals have struck two town centre banks over night in an apparent failed robbery attempt. Two cash machines at Barclays and The Royal Bank Of Scotland on Lord Street were severely damaged

14th May 2019

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 29th April and the 12th May burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Cross Street, The Walk, Gordon Street

14th May 2019

5K challenge returns to Crosby Lakeside thanks to Active Sefton

A popular 5k challenge returns to Sefton next month with hundreds of participants expected to take part. Sefton Council’s Active Sefton team will host the 14th Annual Active Workforce 5K Challenge on

14th May 2019

Hundreds of packed lunches for police officers due to work Liverpool FC’s victory parade donated to charity

Food for hundreds of officers who would have policed Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade today Monday 13th May, has been donated to the Whitechapel Centre. The 300 packed lunches – including sandwiches and fruit

13th May 2019

Angry homeowners blast rowdy golf gatecrashers

Hillside residents have said they are GLAD to see the back of the British Masters. Fed up home owners on Lulworth Road and Waterloo Road have written in to OTS to say

13th May 2019

Dog Pit MMA Club Scoop 8 Medals

A MMA club in Southport have been kicking their way to success. The Dog Pit MMA club scooped an impressive eight medals following a tournament at the West Kirkby Open Competition specialising

13th May 2019

Make Money Online: Top New Online Casinos

Online gambling has opened up a new world for risk-takers all over the world. In Britain alone, online gambling accounts for about a third of all bets placed. You want to find a place

13th May 2019

Garden enthusiasts turn out in force for Southport Spring Fayre with a difference

Gardening enthusiasts turned out in force for a spring fayre with a difference in Southport at the weekend. The event at the New Leaf garden centre on Rotten Row featured a wide

13th May 2019

Accident in Formby

RTA at the junction of Deansgate Lane and B5424 into Formby this morning. Emergency services attended the scene.

13th May 2019

ASSURED CARE SOUTHPORT Can YOU Help ?

Lonely, Old and Vulnerable people need Warmth, Help and Love Now. Full /Part- time Carers required in Ainsdale area O.T.E. £350 + PER WEEK . Car Drivers preferred. Alternate weekends and premium

13th May 2019

Sports Awards nominations extended due to popular demand

The deadline to make a nomination for the 2019 Sefton Sports Awards has now been extended until May 20 due to popular demand. Now in its 17th year, the awards celebrate the

13th May 2019

Duo walk the wall for charity challenge

work colleagues are swapping their pharmacy wear for hiking gear to trek along Hadrian’s Wall for charity. Ste Dodd, 38, from Southport and his friend Simon Carpenter, a 49 year old dad-of-two

12th May 2019

Lancashire Care receives National Go Award!

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust recently received an award at the prestigious National Go Awards 2019 that was held to celebrate innovations, initiatives and advancements whilst improving patient experience. The Trust came

12th May 2019

Full steam ahead for Station Masters House

The public were able to share their views on the progress of the Station Master’s House project in Birkdale last week. The Birkdale Community Hub and Library group held a public meeting

12th May 2019