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Sefton gives food for thought with annual Access to Food scheme

Sefton gives food for thought with annual Access to Food scheme Sefton Council and Sefton CVS have once again given food for thought at its annual Children’s Access to Food Programme, supplying

20th September 2018

Chapel Lane trees CAN be saved say council

Further discussions have taken place between Sefton Council and Formby Parish Council regarding two dangerous trees in Formby village due to be removed next month. Both trees, situated outside Cassidy’s and Boots,

20th September 2018

Uninsured driver has Van seized in SOUTHPORT

Uninsured driver has Van seized in SOUTHPORT Police have stopped and seized a workman’s van in Southport town centre this afternoon. Officers executed a stop and search on a white tradesmans van

20th September 2018

Working at wellbeing

Working at wellbeing Living Well Sefton, in partnership with Sefton Public Health, is offering to boost the wellbeing of workers by awarding Sefton businesses a Workplace Wellbeing Grant of £500. Karen Nolan,

20th September 2018

Fresh appeal to trace student Adam Seaton six weeks after he went missing in Southport

Fresh appeal to trace student Adam Seaton six weeks after he went missing in Southport Merseyside Police are today, Thursday 20th September, making a fresh appeal for people to come forward with

20th September 2018

CCTV appeal after sexual act incident at Crosby Leisure Centre

CCTV appeal after sexual act incident at Crosby Leisure Centre Mersyside police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Waterloo at 2.45pm on Thursday, 26 July. A man was witnessed performing

20th September 2018

Blue Anchor team on hunt for new blood

Blue Anchor team on hunt for new blood A Pub football team are looking for new players to fire them up the league. The Blue Anchor LLS men’s team are on the

19th September 2018

Fireworks set to light up Southport skies

The 2018 British Musical Fireworks Champi- onships in Southport will take place later this month Seven pyrotechnics companies will go head to head over three nights as the annual fire- works contest

19th September 2018

Tree blocks Guildford Road causing LONG delays

Tree blocks Guildford Road causing LONG delays Cars have ground to a halt after a tree collapsed in strong winds in Guildford Road. Traffic is at a standstill while volunteers and men

19th September 2018

Ex pub homes plan gets planner green light

Plans to build eight new homes and a three-storey block of 15 apartments on the site of the bulldozed Shakespeare Hotel Public House have been approved. A planning application submitted by agents

19th September 2018

Golf day raises £5,500 Queenscourt

Golf day raises £5,500 Queenscourt A big thank you to Ann, Karl and Brett Golding for raising an amazing £5,500, in memory of Loz. This tremendous total was raised after holding a

19th September 2018

Police target white van men in Birkdale

Police in unmarked cars have stopped a white tradesmans van in Birkdale Village to issue a stop and search. the van was pulled over on Liverpool road just after 12 noon today

19th September 2018

Knife man wanted after skipping court

Knife man wanted after skipping court Police are appealing for information to find a man who we would like to speak to after he failed to appear at court in relation to

19th September 2018

Ainsdale church to hold community food market

A weekly community food market is being launched in Ainsdale. St John Stone’s Church has been hosting a community advice service every Thursday, but from Wednesday, October 3 but this will change

19th September 2018

Police take knife fight to the classroom in anti-blades bid

Police are taking their fight against knife crime into the classrooms in an attempt to educate youngsters against the dangers of carrying such weapons. A national week of action was launched on

19th September 2018

M6 bridge on the move in 24-hour operation this weekend

M6 bridge on the move in 24-hour operation this weekend Motorists are reminded that work to remove an 800 tonne, 250ft long bridge over the M6 in Staffordshire takes place this weekend.

18th September 2018

Letter to the editor: Council should stop pavement parkers

Disabled residents have said more still needs to be done to target pavement parkers. In a letter to OTS one resident who didn’t want to be named said “It seems residents who

18th September 2018

Business clinics the perfect tonic for Southport entrepreneurs

Business clinics the perfect tonic for Southport entrepreneurs Businesses and entrepreneurs across Sefton can look forward to a healthy future with the help of experts from across the world of commerce. Sefton’s

18th September 2018

Mystery Samaritan says he doesn’t want credit for kindness to homeless

Mystery Samaritan says he doesn’t want credit for kindness to homeless Kind hearted citizens of Southport have rallied together this morning to buy hot drinks for three homeless men sheltering in a

18th September 2018

In business for over 70 years: Meet Arcade Sports owner Alan!

In business for over 70 years: Meet Arcade Sports owner Alan! Southport is home to many long standing businesses who have stood the test of time. These independent shops embody the spirit

17th September 2018

Halloween Maze is the centre piece of Spooky Southport

Halloween Maze is the centre piece of Spooky Southport A giant maze is coming to Southport as the centre pieced of this year’s annual Halloween Festival. Our annual Halloween festival is the

17th September 2018

Young vandals run rampage at Botanic Gardens Fernley

Young vandals run rampage at Botanic Gardens Fernley Young vandals have run rampage at the Fernley gardens in Churchtown ripping up plants and destroying shrubbery for no reason. The act of wanton

17th September 2018

Sefton launches Gumbelievable campaign to target sticky issues

Sefton launches Gumbelievable campaign to target sticky issues Sefton Council is giving residents and visitors to the borough something to chew on as the Local Authority launches its ‘Gumbelievable’ campaign. Working with

17th September 2018

Car park poo woman caught by shocked traffic warden

Car park poo woman caught by shocked traffic warden A shocked car park warden was left open mouthed after he caught a woman having a poo in Southport town centre. The warden

17th September 2018

Uninque SOUTHPORT Garden Centre Launches Appeal For ‘GREEN’ Donations

Uninque SOUTHPORT Garden Centre Launches Appeal For ‘GREEN’ Donations A unique garden centre in Southport where people with a range of support needs learn horticultural skills has launched a new appeal for

17th September 2018

Fire crews urge people not to ignore neighbour’s alarms

Firecrews in Southport are asking residents to take action if they hear a neighbour’s smoke alarm and call 999 if they suspect a fire. The new appeal comes after Merseyside Fire &

17th September 2018

Mersey Care backs Sefton in Mind mental health campaign

Mersey Care supports Sefton in Mind Campaign Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is working with partners to help promote the services available as part of the Sefton in Mind campaign aimed at

17th September 2018

Southport solicitor tackles Ironman challenge head-on for Headway

Southport solicitor tackles Ironman challenge head-on for Headway A local solicitor has completed a notoriously gruelling Ironman triathlon, to raise money for a brain injury charity. Gemma Roberts, a serious injury lawyer

16th September 2018

Planned North West road works – Monday 17 to Sunday 23 September 2018

Planned North West road works – Monday 17 to Sunday 23 September 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday

16th September 2018

All aboard for historic Southport station day

Southport Model Railway Society marked the 170th anniversary of the town’s first railway with a special celebration yesterday . The Liverpool Crosby and Southport Railway opened from Eastbank Street station in Southport

16th September 2018