Police investigate abandoned Audi
Detectives are investigating an abandoned expensive car which was found dumped in Marshside today. Police are now examining the Audi which was abandoned on Hesketh Road earlier today with no sign of
False accusation of child abduction Banks
FOR THE ATTENTION OF RESIDENTS IN HESKETH BANK & BANKS AREA. Police have issued the following statement after aFacebook group alleged that a 12 year-old-boy was falsley abducted in Banks. “We are
Rooftop restoration recommences
Councillor David Barton, a leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Lord Street and Southport Town Centre has spoken to OTS News Southport regarding his ongoing endeavours to champion the local
MISSING | Emma Bailey from Southport
Members of our local comumity have taken to social media to try and find Emma Bailey from Southport. Emma had now been missing 3 days we really need to find her ASAP. Police
Damien Supports National Apprenticeship Week 2018
This week, Damien Moore MP met with the National Apprenticeship Service to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2018, which runs from 5 to 9 March. National Apprenticeship Week 2018 is the 11th annual week-long
Highways England advice to drivers as weather starts to improve
Highways England is advising drivers to continue to take care when driving as, even though the weather is improving, there are still some pockets of snow and ice in place across large
Damien Moore MP Joins Campaign for a Defibrillator at every School by 2020
This week, Damien Moore MP met with The Oliver King Foundation in Westminster to show his support for every school to have a defibrillator by 2020. The Oliver King Foundation was set
Sefton Labour £100 surcharge on planning applications condemned
Labour’s proposal to force local residents to pay a minimum additional £100 surcharge when submitting planning applications has been condemned by local Lib Dem councillors. At this week’s meeting of Sefton Council
Southport Business Improvement District helps secure the return of 30-minute parking in Southport
As part of the budget setting process for 2018/19, it will again be possible to pay for thirty-minute parking in Southport town centre. Southport’s thirty-minute parking option was dropped by Sefton Council
Storm Emma | Claims female victim on Southport Promenade
Storm Emma has claimed its first victim in Southport after a woman on the Promenade was knocked over. An ambulance was called but took nearly forty minutes to arrive as worried passers
Local Football – All southport matches OFF
Following discussions with the managing agents from the district leagues, matches on all Sefton Council playing fields have been postponed this weekend (Saturday, March 3, and Sunday, Sunday 4, 2018). The decision
Woodlands – Marvellous results from Southport’s Pets At Home’s “Christmas Dinner for a shelter animal appeal”
Last week the animals and staff at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary were very pleased to welcome Jo, deputy manager from Pets At Home in Southport, who presented them with a cheque for £3135.00
Southport quads tasked to Southport Coastguard Rescue
CALL OUT – 01/03/18 – 18:27 – Southport Quads tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to assist Southport Coastguard Rescue. Team in search for person reported to have walked out towards the tide line
Council vote to raise council tax by 5.99%
Due to ongoing financial pressure brought on by Government austerity measures and continuing demands on Adult and Children’s Social Care, Council Tax for 2018/19 will rise by 5.99% for Sefton Council services.
GPs issue stroke warning
NHS chiefs are urging Sefton residents to change their lifestyles to reduce the risk of having a stroke. A national campaign, Act F.A.S.T has been launched to increase awareness of the signs
Blyth V Southport – MATCH OFF
This weekend’s game against Blyth Spartans has been postponed. Following a pitch inspection at noon on Thursday, it was found that the snow was over 12 inches deep in some parts of
Sefton Council listens and brings back 30-minute parking charge to Southport after local groups hold talks
Sefton Council has brought back cheaper 30-minute parking after strong representations from Southport Labour and also Southport BID. Parking meters will now accept a reduced fee of 80p after both groups pushed for
Funeral arrangement announced for Michael Dominic Calveley
Funeral arrangement announced for Michael Dominic Calveley. OTS News is saddened to report the passing of former Southport policeman Michael Dominic Calveley Born in 1962, Michael was a familiar face on the
Get your name down for YMCA Climbing
Due to how popular our Re-opening weekend of the Climbing Room last weekend was, we are now running a After School Climbing Club which will be on every Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-5:30pm
Councillor calls for new drive to protect and enhance Southport’s heritage
A leading campaigner for the restoration and rejuvenation of Southport has called for council bosses and developers to unite to preserve the town’s unique heritage. Cllr David Barton has lobbied for Sefton
Nominations now open to find Southport FC’s Volunteer of the Month
Southport FC is asking supporters to nominate individuals throughout the season whom they believe have gone above and beyond the call of duty while volunteering for the club. Each month Southport FC
Police highlight risks posed by drivers who park their cars on pavements
Merseyside Police is highlighting the risks posed by those drivers who drive or park their cars on pavements, placing pedestrians at an increased risk of injury and worse. Between 2012 and 2016,
Who is Veronica?
Set in the heart of Southport town centre, Veronica’s is set to open in just under 4 weeks. Committed to serving the best seasonal and worldly ingredients, Veronica’s will be ready to
Care home residents treated to town hall tour
CARE home residents were given a special tour of Bootle Town Hall after being invited by the Mayor of Sefton. Elderly ladies from Woodlands Lodge, in Formby, and Parklands Lodge, in Southport,
Ladies! – IPL specialist recruited at Christopher Maerevoet
Help us celebrate & welcome back Beverley to the salon. Beverley is now a specialist in IPL, laser & all skincare. We have some fantastic offers available in the coming weeks for
Walton Centre receives top marks from Sefton residents
Sefton residents have given The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust the thumbs up when it comes to treatment and staff attitude. The Lower Lane-based hospital scored top marks in the Feedback Report
Consultant offering Southport women advice on menopause
Advice and guidance is now being offered on the menopause to women at Southport hospital. The clinic is run by Dr Paula Briggs, Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health with Southport and
Tributes paid to top town cop
OTS News is saddened to report the passing of former Southport policeman Michael Dominic Calveley Born in 1962, Michael was a familiar face on the beat around the town before he retired
Ronnie’s car park plan finally approved
Plans to turn the former Ronnies Bistro into a covered car park have been given the green light. A planning application was submitted by applicant Gary Schofield to Sefton Council to change
Warrant executed – Drugs found in Milton Street, Southport
Sefton Targeted Support Team execute 2 Warrants in Milton Street, Southport. Sec 46 Firearms Act at the 1st property. Negative in relation to firearms, small amount of cannabis seized. 2nd Warrant executed