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Southport Councillor’s “spectacularly ill-informed” claims refuted by Sefton Leader

A Southport Councillor has been criticised for his “spectacularly ill-informed” recent claims that Sefton Council was to use a “massively generous” pay policy for senior officers. Birkdale’s Liberal Democrat Councillor Simon Shaw attacked

31st January 2018

Councillor continues campaign to restore code of conduct across classic resort

Councillor David Barton, a leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Southport Town Centre, has recently spoken on the potential detrimental impact of the Liberal Democrats’ ongoing media onslaught on the

31st January 2018

Taking time to talk is good for your mental health

Local health commissioners have joined forces with Sefton Council and Sefton Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) to support Time to Talk Day, encouraging people to be more open about mental health. NHS

31st January 2018

Story time returns to Formby Library

Story Time returns to Formby library next week with special guest author, the talented Sally-Anne Tapia-Bowes. Sally-Anne will be reading her book The Tiger Who Slept On The Stairs during two sessions

31st January 2018

Cambridge Arcade cafe raided and wiped out

A cafe owner in Southport says every penny of his hard earned cash has been stolen overnight. Le Boulevard Cafe in Cambridge Walks was broken into overnight by an unknown suspect. Owner, Stephen

31st January 2018

Transport Secretary meets with business leaders fighting to get Southport back on track

Mr Grayling was invited to a roundtable by Southport’s Conservative MP, Damien Moore. The roundtable, which was held at Fletcher’s Solicitors, included hotel owners, shop keepers and local business people. They are

31st January 2018

Health Secretary praises Trust’s cancer care

Health Secretary praises Trust’s cancer care Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has praised staff for improvements to cancer waiting times at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. Between June and November 2017 the

31st January 2018

The best casinos in and around Southport

The best casinos in and around Southport As a prime North West seaside resort, Southport unsurprisingly has plenty of options for casino fans. With a number of options within the town itself,

30th January 2018

MG Club club donates to local charities

At their Annual General meeting on January 18th, West Lancashire MG Owners Club voted to donate their charity fund, collected last year, to 3 local charities. A total of £2000 was in

30th January 2018

Be Active launch’s February half term programme

Sefton’s youngest residents are in for a half-term filled with fun and games as the ever popular Be Active programme returns in February. With activities catering for children from reception age to

30th January 2018

Intelligent cats’ eyes to improve road safety

Intelligent cats’ eyes, which light up in response to changing traffic lights, are to be used for the first time at a motorway junction to improve safety for drivers. Highways England is

30th January 2018

Southport’s Finest Wedding Photographer Scoops Front Cover & Another Award

Leading North West Wedding Photographer Matthew Rycraft wins his first Merit in London Print Awards, with a double cause for celebration, after his image was chosen to be the front cover of

30th January 2018

Southport’s newley refurbished 02 store to open this Friday

Southport’s NEWLEY REFURBISHED O2 STORE to open this Friday 2nd of February. The Chapel Street store has been chosen out of over 450 stores in the uk to get this modern refit

30th January 2018

Countdown is on for 2018 Aintree Grand National!

With ten weeks to go until the 2018 Randox Health Grand National Festival, Aintree Racecourse announces that all grandstand areas and Festival Zone tickets for Grand National Day are sold out with

30th January 2018

Emergency services search beach for possible missing person

UPDATE Man located near to shoreline and taken to safety The emergency services are currently searching an area of Southport beach, approximately 1 mile north of the pier, Tuesday 30 January. The

30th January 2018

MP welcomes news that 99.1 per cent of homes in Southport now benefit from superfast broadband

Damien Moore MP has welcomed news that 99.1% per cent of premises in Southport now benefit from superfast broadband. This has been delivered as part of the Government’s manifesto commitment to extending

30th January 2018

Final tribute & vindication of Councillor Patricia Ball “Dukes Woman”

Earlier this Evening I provided my final Tribute to one of my former Mentors and first Lady representative for Dukes Ward- Councillor Patricia Ball/ “Dukes Woman” as part of proceedings whereupon myself

30th January 2018

Furious residents complain at Clifton hotel rave

Furious residents faced a night of no sleep last night thanks to the Royal Clifton. OTS News has been inundated with complaints and videos from a party at the Clifton hotel on

30th January 2018

Two fire engines and hazardous materials unit called to Banks fire

Two fire engines from Tarleton and South Shore along with our hazardous materials unit were in attendance at a large skip fire on George’s Lane in Banks, Southport. The contents include paint

29th January 2018

Viral video shows bikers fury with Sefton litter warden

A biker has been fined and police were called after overzealous litter wardens caught him accidentally dropping his pack of cigarettes. Wayne Taylor had dropped his pack of ciggies and as he

29th January 2018

CCTV | Men sought in connection with racist abuse – Merseyside

BTP is looking to speak to these men in connection with racial abuse on a train to Wigan – which a train guard called “the worst she’d heard in a long time”.

29th January 2018

Labour refuses co-operation to save NHS

AT Thursday nigh’t Council meeting, the Bootle-dominated Labour Party refused to debate the perilous position of Southport Hospital. They further refused to engage in any discussions about cross-party co-operation to save the

29th January 2018

Damien Moore MP backs British farming and recognises importance of beer and cheese to UK economy

Damien Moore MP has recognised the vital role that Southport arable and dairy farmers are contributing to the local and national economy, after attending an event in Westminster this week. Farming in

29th January 2018

southport quads Offshore Rescue Trust (Southport Lifeboat)

Southport lifeboat called to search for missing people

CALL OUT – 28/01/28 – 03:30 – Southport Quads and ILB tasked to reports of missing people and dog on Southport Beach. The Quads searched the beach whilst the ILB searched the

29th January 2018

Dog walker says beach parking is double yellow standards

A dog walker has accused Sefton Council of misleading permit holders about parking on double yellow lines near to Ainsdale. Crossens resident Angela Bulteel, 75, said that she applied for a £45

29th January 2018

Tesco calls on Southport charities to join free food scheme

Shoppers conned out of cash at dodgy ATM

Tesco customers in Kew are being ripped off by a dodgy card machine. The fault has been reported but no out of order sign has been placed on the machine outside the

29th January 2018

Constituency Visit to Churchtown Primary School

Damien Moore recently visited Churchtown Primary School in Southport as he continued his tour of the constituency’s primary and secondary schools. The primary school is one of the largest in the country

29th January 2018

Labour’s Delight after Airport Losses Leads to Increased Strand Worries

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson’s expression of delight over new figure revealing continued loss-making at Liverpool Airport has led to increased fears over Sefton Council’s secret Bootle Strand purchase. The Bootle Labour bosses’

29th January 2018

Cafe Jam is coming!

“Spread some song across your heart” Sunday 4th February at 6:30pm, Singing and cakes! Come and join in the fun! Birkdale United Reformed Church. Grosvenor Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2ET

29th January 2018

Bike stolen from outside KFC Southport

This bike above was stolen from outside KFC on Eastbank Street, Southport (Sunday 28 January 2018) . Did you see anything or do you have any information on the bike theft? Please contact Merseyside

29th January 2018