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Victoria Park Covenant ‘Binned’ by Sefton’s Bootle Bosses

A hundred year old covenant with the people of Southport and Birkdale is being broken left right and centre. And Sefton Council’s Bootle bureaucracy has simply been turning a blind eye. The

24th October 2017

Watch out for bag snatchers in Christmas run-up

Shoppers in Southport are being warned to look after their wallets and purses during the Christmas shopping period. The peak retail time means that more people are carrying larger amounts of money

23rd October 2017

Fears grow for safety of missing chihuahua

A Timid white Chihuahua has gone missing from the Stamford Road area of Southport. The little puppy hasn’t been seen since around 1pm and it’s owners are growing increasingly concerned for its

23rd October 2017

Litter bugs fined after being caught on camera

Litter louts who have been caught irresponsibly disposing of rubbish in Sefton have been convicted in court, leading to fines totaling more than £2,000. Eight people from Sefton and Lancashire failed to

23rd October 2017

Sensational summer for Coast volunteers

Over the summer (April – September), the Friends of Sefton Coast have had over 750 volunteer visits, giving more than 1500 hours of time to help clean up beaches, woodlands and parks,

23rd October 2017

SAFE Meeting (Southport Access For Everyone) Monday 23 October

The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 23rd October. This meeting will begin at 7.30pm. The

23rd October 2017

Fundraising call to help Marie Curie charity

Fundraisers across Southport are being urged to help the Marie Curie Cancer Charity at Christmas time. Marie Curie nurses will be working around the clock throughout the whole of the Christmas period

23rd October 2017

Shine a light on young stars of Southport

The annual Sefton Shining Stars award is on the horizon and the charity organisers are starting to look for the borough’s most inspirational children and young people. Now in its eleventh year, the

23rd October 2017

Untaxed vehicles infuriate Lesley Road resident

Residents fed up of untaxed vehicles around Lesley Road in Southport. LOCAL residents are getting fed up SORN & untaxed vehicles on the roads situate near to the Breakers yard located on Lesley

23rd October 2017

Community Conservation Campaign – Cllr David Barton progress update

UPDATE OF LORD STREET & PROMENADE AREA APPRAISALS: I am delighted to now be able to report back on successfully submitting and securing not only my own ongoing observations and feedback, but

23rd October 2017

Sarah’s Life: An Interesting Story Of Fashion Model

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23rd October 2017

First set of rare swans due to arrive at wetlands

Hundreds of Whooper swans are nearly at the end of their 800 mile migration from Iceland to the Martin Mere Wetland Centre Wildlife and Wetlands Trust. Numbers of Whooper Swans are expected

22nd October 2017

Madman drives at teen boys in attempt to scare them

A mad man has been driving at young boys on Hillside bridge in an attempt to run them down. The male driver who was described as being behind behind the wheel of

22nd October 2017

Idiot highways workers tarmac over flood grid

Churchtown residents are in disbelief after Road works on Botanic Road were done so poorly, a flood grid was covered up. Highways workers in charge of relaying tarmac along Botanic Road in

22nd October 2017

Idiot highways workers tarmac over flood grid

Churchtown residents are in disbelief after Road works on Botanic Road were done so poorly, a flood grid was covered up. Highways workers in charge of relaying tarmac along Botanic Road in

22nd October 2017

Hundreds of Southport kitchens declared a fire risk

Hundreds of homes in Southport are unknowingly using unsafe appliances. In the town centre alone there are over 200 cookers, fires and boilers were found to be unsafe. Cadent, which runs the

22nd October 2017

Over half of us worry about losing independence

According to new research from Age UK Southport, 63% of today’s over 65 year olds in the North West worry about losing their independence. For most the ability to stay at home

22nd October 2017

Storm destroys shops and buildings

Storm Brian has caused no end of misery this weekend with Russell & Bromley and Haruns Grill taking the full force of It’s icy winds Late night boozers were lucky not to

22nd October 2017

Storm Brian wreaks havoc on kebab house

Late night revellers who got the munchies ended up ordering more than they bargained for after a takeaway roof nearly collapsed Icy winds from storm Brian which have battered Southport for nearly

22nd October 2017

Doctors want you to ‘self care’ before they need to

Health chiefs are stressing the importance of checking before making a doctors appointment during Self Care week next month. Self–Care Week is an annual awareness campaign that aims to raise awareness of

22nd October 2017

How UK Students Can Prepare Their Finances for Studying in the U.S.

Attending college in the United States can be a dream come true, but before you can enjoy what life in America has to offer, you first need to make concrete plans to

22nd October 2017

Children’s centre campaigners warn local politicians against “muddying the waters”

Parents worried by proposals to change children’s service provision in Sefton have appealed for a spirit of “cooperation not criticism” to resolve the issue. The campaigners are concerned that local politics may

22nd October 2017

Woodvale is a waste of cash says RAF expert

Experts have claimed that RAF Woodvale is nothing more than a waste of money, despite the strip being a well used light aircraft centre. In a message to OTS news, a former

21st October 2017

Hate crime victim speaks out thanks to police support

A victim of hate crime has teamed up with Merseyside Police to urge others not to suffer in silence. In a film produced to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Phil Hume

21st October 2017

Police called to Eastbank Street disturbance

Police were rushed to Eastbank Street this afternoon after a fight spilled out onto the street. Two men who were reported to be clearly intoxicated were exchanging verbal insults before the argument

21st October 2017

Council put on nighttime park fun to distract teens on Mischief Night

The hugely popular Sefton Sporting Lights is returning later this month to give youngsters the chance to enjoy a host of free and fun activities. Taking place at Coronation Park, Crosby on

21st October 2017

Sea wall littered with laughing gas and drug needles

The sea wall is the latest place where young drug users are getting high. Readers have sent complaints in to OTS News this morning to say the car park on the sea

21st October 2017

Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer

Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its last ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 9th November and anyone who has been affected by cancer, whether

21st October 2017

McDonalds staff get fancy for charity

A team from McDonalds Southport are daring to dream for charity by spending their entire weekend shift fundraising in fancy dress . Crew member Oliver Rothwell will lead a team of staff

21st October 2017

PREVIEW | Southport V Gainsborough Trinity

Kevin Davies’ stint as Southport manager begins with the visit of Gainsborough Trinity this today. The former England striker will be hoping to lead his new charges to a first point in

21st October 2017