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
Council to raise awareness of voter ID changes ahead of May local elections
This year will be the ‘IDeal Time’ to make your voice heard and use your vote, say Sefton Council. The local authority has launched a campaign this week to raise awareness of
Merseyside firefighters among those deployed to Türkiye following earthquakes
Specialist teams from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) are among those being deployed to the Republic of Türkiye to assist with search and rescue operations following the devastating earthquakes. The 77-strong
Still time to renew energy pre-payment vouchers
Sefton households with pre-payment gas or electricity meters that have not used their October and November Energy Support Scheme vouchers to claim payments, can get them reissued even though they have expired.
Council inviting applications to Household support fund
Sefton Council is inviting residents in need of financial help to apply to the Household Support Fund. Open to those who are struggling to afford energy, food and essential household bills, the
Emergency crews scour Dunes for injured driver of smashed car
Emergency services remain on scene at the coastal road between Birkdale and Ainsdale this morning following a huge crash. Police were called just after 2am to a scene of devastation after a
MP says council must confirm Pontins Asylum camp plan won’t go ahead
Southport’s MP says it is up to Sefton Council to decide whether or not an asylum seeker camp is set up in Ainsdale. The plans, which would see the huge Pontins holiday
Funeral details announced for Southport piano man Frank
Funeral details have been announced for famous Southport pianist Frank Garner. Frank Garner, who won a host of fans and admirers as resident pianist at Southport’s Scarisbrick Hotel’s cocktail bar for three
Ormskirk solicitors firm raise £4000 with charity wills month
Dickinson Parker Hill Solicitors, based in Derby Street, Ormskirk have recently presented a cheque for £3,950 to Ormskirk Civic Hall following their annual Charity Will Month last November. Each year, Mike Prendergast,
Sefton residents warned over mould survey scams
Sefton residents are being warned about fraudsters offering free surveys to check for toxic mould in their homes. Since recent high-profile coverage of two-year-old Awaab Ishak’s death in 2020 as a result
Meols Cop shut as teachers across Southport begin strike action
Meols Cop students are being told to stay home today as teachers begin strike action over pay. Schools around Southport are either closed or severely disrupted as teachers under the National Education
Council tax rise, Ainsdale Hope closure and higher parking charges planned
Ainsdale Hope Centre could be closed down in the coming months, along with an eye watering council tax rise and a hike in parking charges. That’s the plan from Sefton Council as
Lord Street revealed as ‘most ticketed’ road in Sefton
Lord Street boasts the highest number of parking fines issued in Sefton, data has revealed. Nearly 33,000 fines were issued by civil enforcement officers in 2022 according to an FOI by the
Teacher strike looms as dozens of schools could shut this Wednesday
Teachers across the country will be heading out on strike this Wednesday, meaning dozens of schools in Southport and Formby could be closed. Up to now there has been no confirmation of
Southport Hospital nurses given Freedom of The Borough status
Doctors and nurses at Southport Hospital have been given special Freedom Of The Borough status. The award, given out to three other NHS hospital trusts as well, was given to Southport &
Council prepare to force sale of land in Ainsdale’s rundown Sandbrook Way
Landowners and leaseholders in Sandbrook Way, an infamously rundown area of Ainsdale, could soon be forced to give up their properties by the council. Bosses at Sefton say they still don’t have