Labour councillor and local mum team up to tackle dog fouling problem
Southport councillor and local mum team up to urge dog owners to clean up after their pets to keep streets clean and protect children.
Thieves steal expensive Suzuki bike from Moss Road
An appeal has been launched to recover an expensive Suzuki bike which was stolen from a property in Birkdale last night. The bike was swiped from the private driveway of a home
BTP launches campaign to combat drug gangs’ exploitation of teens
Nearly one in five (19%) teenage boys living in the North West of England have themselves, or know someone who has, been offered work by drug suppliers, a survey commissioned by British
First time voters urged to prepare for May elections
Sefton Council is encouraging young people across the Borough who have just turned 18 not to miss out on their first chance to vote. First-time voters and everyone else wanting to cast
Man arrested after serious assault outside bar in Ainsdale
A man has been arrested following a report of an altercation outside a bar in Ainsdale on Friday night, 24 February. At around 10.30pm it was reported that an altercation between two
Local waste firms hit with price hike by Tip bosses
Independent and small waste management companies and traders in Southport are being hit with a near 10% price rise to get rid of their rubbish. Tip bosses Veolia have written to firms
Sefton Council launches recruitment drive for school governors
To mark National School Governors Awareness Day, Sefton Council is launching a new recruitment drive to boost numbers of school governors across the borough. Sefton launched the #GiveBackGetAhead campaign today to
Southport man captures stunning image of Northern Lights over Ainsdale
An amateur phone photographer from Southport has captured the northern lights over the resort. Craig Bayliff braved icy temperatures at 2am this morning to take a photo of the night sky over
Swimmers evacuated from leisure centre pool after ‘accident’
People at a Southport baths got more than they bargained for this morning after one over excited swimmer contaminated the pool. Dunes Leisure Centre staff sounded the alarm and told people to
Energy bills will soar by at least £500 next month
People will be paying at least £500 a year more for the gas and electric from April, with many not getting any direct financial support for it. Energy regulator Ofgem has set
Riot cops seal off Shakespeare Street in huge incident
Riot cops and police dogs were called to a significant incident on Shakespeare Street this afternoon as officers attended to arrest a male who had breached a non-molestation order. The road is
Police close off Ainsdale pub after man seriously assaulted
A Southport man is in a critical condition in hospital after an alleged assault in Ainsdale. The male, in his thirties, suffered serious head injuries after a reported altercation outside the Champs
Council leader reaffirms support for Ukraine as anniversary approaches
As the world prepares to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Sefton Council Leader Cllr Ian Maher has reaffirmed the Borough’s support for “Ukrainians and Russians everywhere who
Lord Street bank safe from cuts as HSBC bosses lament profit drop
Bosses at HSBC bank have confirmed that the iconic Southport branch of its chain will remain open. It comes as banking bosses say they will close hundreds of branches of HSBC banks,
Edge Hill University reveals £35m development plan
Edge Hill University has unveiled plans for a further £35m development, significantly enhancing the student experience at its Ormskirk campus. The largest element of the new plans is for 232 residential rooms,
Police hunt Liverpool man on prison recall
Police are urgently appealing to find a man from Liverpool who is wanted on a recall to prison for breach of his license conditions. Anthony Earle, 36 years old, has breached his
Keith Brymer Jones to appear at Southport Flower Show
Potter, Ceramic Designer and Broadcaster Keith Brymer Jones will be making an appearance at this year’s show on Friday 18th August. The Great Pottery Show Down star will be taking a break
Council chief exec will get eye watering £170k salary
The next boss of Sefton Council will be on an eye watering salary higher than that of the UK’s Prime Minister. Outgoing Chief Executive Dwayne Johnson will see his replacement be paid
John Pugh: Local A&E staff deserve recognition as handover stats show improvement
Cllr John Pugh, the Liberal Democrat leader in Sefton and member of Sefton’s Health Scrutiny Committee, believes that local NHS A&E staff deserve recognition and reward for maintaining a good standard of
Will Ferrell gives seal of approval to Cake Corner
Hollywood superstar Will Ferrell has revealed his love of a popular Southport confectioner. The A List movie star, who is currently in the UK, was presented with a sweet treat made by
Volunteer sought to help scrutinise council’s decisions
Are you passionate about local government and want to help make sure the right decisions are being made? Sefton Council is offering a unique opportunity for someone with the right professional background
JustGiving campaign launched to repair vandalised RSPB Marshside Hide
One of the most important wetland sites for wildlife in the North-West has today launched a new campaign to ask nature lovers to show a little extra love for the reserve and
Norwood disability improvements in full swing
A number of disability initiatives have begun in Norwood ward with the installation of two new access swings for disabled children. The work programme also includes installing drop kerbs and tactile paving
Southport man caught after double robbery in resort
A Southport man has been arrested after being suspected of robbing two corner shops in the town. Police have charged a man in connection with two robberies of convenience stores in Southport.
Council remain tight lipped on Splash World reopening
Splash World in Southport could be open by Spring, according to the council. No date was forthcoming when OTS News asked the council to say when the popular swimming baths would reopen.
Race abuser forced into rehab after verbal assault on Southport pub drinker
Police are welcoming the sentencing of a man for a racially and religiously aggravated offence in Southport. Edward Ossian, 68, of Norwood Avenue, Southport, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday
Biggest ever housing plan set for Crowland Street
More than 680 homes could be built in Southport, one of the largest developments the area has ever seen. Homes England owns the majority of the site, which is earmarked for development
Family of Southport man stuck in Dubai coma in plea for help
A Southport ex-pat is currently stuck in a comatose state in a Dubai intensive care hospital ward. His family have now launched a desperate plea for help after his insurance company said
Cow ‘died of exhaustion’ after dog chase say Birkdale rangers
Sefton Council, and coastal conservation partner, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, are dismayed to find one of the conservation cattle on the Birkdale Hills Local Nature Reserve has died after seemingly being chased down,
Churchtown petrol station closed after suspected robbery
Forensic police officers are combing through a Churchtown petrol station after a suspected early morning robbery. The Tesco Express on Preston New Road is expected to remain closed throughout Monday as officers