Community invited to Ovington Drive play area meeting
Design suggestions for a new look play area at Ovington Drive, Kew are to go on public display later this month. Children from Kew Woods Primary School have been working closely
Volunteer led local animal charity scoops national award
Volunteer led animal charity scoops national award The volunteer led Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre has won a top national award with the help of the Year of the Volunteer Campaign The Ince Blundell
Woodlands – Could you be special person this extraordinarily special cat needs
Every once in a while throughout our lifetime we come across people and animals who break the mould. More often than not, with the right attention these people and animals tend to
Appeal after woman hurls BLEACH at a man outside Ainsdale chip shop
Merseyside Police is investigating after reports of an assault and criminal damage in Southport yesterday, Wednesday 7 February 2017. At around 7.15pm, a report was received of a woman throwing a liquid
House fire in Haig Avenue, Southport
Firefighters were called to a fire at a property on Haig Avenue in Southport on Wednesday, February 2018. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 10.52pm and crews were alerted at
Appeal to locate Missing 17-year-old Merseyside boy – Joseph O’Keefe
Merseyside Police is appealing for information to help trace a missing 17-year-old boy from Liverpool. Joseph O’Keefe was last seen on Saturday, 3 February at his home address in on Finborough Road,
Banks Care home residents thrilled at Storytelling Week
Care home residents in Banks were thrilled to be visited by authors to celebrate National Storytelling Week. The staff and residents at Sutton Grange Care Home on Greaves Hall Avenue were paid
Sadly, Ponden Home Interiors Lord Street to close down
Another Lord Street business is set to close down at the end of this month. Ponden Home Interiors have signs in the window stating that they are closing down. Another shop on
Damien Moore MP takes evidence from Katie Price on online abuse and the experience of disabled people.
Damien Moore MP, in his role as a member of the Petitions Committee, took evidence from Katie Price on online abuse and the experience of disabled people. Price’s 15-year-old son, Harvey, is
Welcome for Sefton Council’s U-turn over generous senior officer pay policy
Birkdale Lib Dem councillor Simon Shaw has welcomed the news that Labour-controlled Sefton Council plan to review the role of multi-national management consultants Hay Group in deciding the annual pay rises awarded
Half Term Roller Skating At Southport YMCA
We know that parents really struggle for things to do with their kids on the half term, so the YMCA are having Half Term Roller Skating on Monday -Thursday (12th-15th) 12:30-4:30pm and
EFT Systems apprentice opportunity Open Day
EFT Systems would like to welcome any person seeking an apprentice opportunity to our Open Day on Friday 9th March to coincide with the National Apprenticeship Week 2018. EFT are a local
Meols Ward Advice Centre – Saturday 10th February
ADVICE CENTRE – Saturday 10th February Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Nigel Ashton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 10th February. They will be
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service celebrate more pet oxygen masks arriving at Sefton stations
Fire engines at three fire stations in Sefton are now carrying pet-friendly oxygen masks thanks to generous donations from animal lovers. The masks, provided by a charity called Smokey Paws and paid
Warning issued after Southport residents become victims of Computer Scam
Computer Scams Two Sefton residents had problems with their computers and contacted their respective Servers. Both were given help to correct the faults they were experiencing. The following day they both received
A Sefton Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police.
A Sefton Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Residential Burglaries Since the 24th January burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Althorpe Drive, Cypress Road (outbuilding), King
Appeal for information following collision in Ainsdale
Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a collision in Ainsdale on Monday (5 February 2018). Officers were called at about 7.20pm to a report of a collision involving a gold Volvo
Southport Tory MP challenged to “take a stand” over police cuts
Damien Moore MP has been told “we cannot go on like this” and challenged to oppose against further cuts in the police budget during today‘s vote in Parliament. The Police Grant Report
Councillor Continues Carriageway Conservation Crusade
Councillor David Barton, a leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Lord Street and Southport Town centre who previously campaigned for the resurfacing and retention of Lord Street’s signature red tarmac
Staff member assaulted at James Street station – Liverpool, Merseyside
Do you recognise this man? Officers would like to speak with him in connection to an assault at James Street station in Liverpool, Merseyside. At approximately 8pm on Saturday 3 February, a
Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty Awarded Guinot’s Prestigious Crown Status 2018
Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty, King St, Southport, has been awarded the status of Guinot Crown Salon 2018. This coveted title celebrates the highest achieving Guinot Salons, Spas and Health Clubs in
Don’t be a WASTER, help your local NHS
THE NHS in West Lancashire is reminding residents of the importance of tackling the issue of medicines waste. One year on from the launch of their programme, ‘being a hoarder is out
Could Southport town centre be losing New Look?
National media reports have indicated that popular clothing chain, New Look could close stores across the UK to save on rent costs. It was also reported nationally that the South African-owned New
Sefton Council approve plans for a new car park in Southport
A former location of an iconic Southport restaurant is set for a new use as a car park. Sefton Council has now approved plans to convert the former Ronnie’s Bistro located behind
Southport councillor accused of trying to “paint himself as the victim” as smear claim dismissed in bullying row.
A Southport councillor at the centre of a bullying storm has been described as “desperately scrabbling for lame excuses” after claiming there was a “smear” campaign against him. A review of Sefton
Huge pot holes appear on newly resurfaced Lord Street
Sefton council controversy of ripped up the iconic Lord Street red tarmac and replace it with black the cheapest option last year. Sefton Council ripped up the iconic red road because it
Millions put trust in OTS News as they shun local media
Figures released this week show yet again that OTS is leading the way in News and advertising. An astounding 2.8 million people viewed OTS News on the last month alone, generating thousands
Liverpool Road remains closed after horror crash
Police are on scene at a horror crash in Ainsdale. A witness told our reporter at the scene that paramedics have rushed an injured person to hospital, thought to be one of
Drug driving offences reach record HIGH in Merseyside during Christmas period
Drug driving offences reach record high in Merseyside during Christmas period Driving offences involving drugs in Merseyside reached record figures during the December/Christmas period, with the latest statistics part of a 50
Dukes Ward advice surgery – Monday 12th February
Southport Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Monday 12th February. They will be available from 2pm – 3:30pm at Delizzi’s Cafe on