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)
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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Accident in Formby
RTA at the junction of Deansgate Lane and B5424 into Formby this morning. Emergency services attended the scene.
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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
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
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
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
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
Unite scoop top martial arts accolade for third time running
A top martial arts academy in Southport has been named as the NEST Awards Academy of the Year – for the third time! Master Dan Thomas from Unite Southport on Tulketh Street was