Sefton’s Labour councillors want a 5% pay increase
Sefton’s Labour councillors want a 5% pay increase Councillors on Sefton Council will be looking at a 5% pay rise next year – that’s if Labour members get their way at next
Pre planned drugs raid Southport
Police units from the Merseyside Police Matrix division have carried out a pre planned raid at a house on Eastbourne Road in Southport. Taking place just before 8am officers broke down the
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner confirms new Deputy
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner confirms new Deputy Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has confirmed the appointment of Cllr Emily Spurrell as her new Deputy. The announcement follows a confirmation hearing by the Police and Crime
Birkdale Village butchers hit it off with GoggleBox stars
Birkdale Village butchers hit it off with GoggleBox stars Birkdale Village has welcomed yet another celebrity admirer to its vast array of tasty treats after the ever tippled Dom from Channel 4s
Active Workforce are supporting 30 Days of Sefton In Mind
Active Workforce are supporting 30 Days of Sefton In Mind Small and medium businesses in Sefton can help contribute to the wellbeing of their staff with Active Workforce/Health Service for local companies
Expect long delays – Marine Drive closed for Air show
Marine Drive is now closed between The Pier and Esplanade roundabout, in preparation for the three day Southport Air Show between Friday and Sunday. A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: “Expect congestion
Case closed – Appeal following violent Hawkshead Street attack
Case closed – Appeal following violent Hawkshead Street attack Detective Inspector Simon Vaughan said: “Having conducted a full and detailed investigation into this incident, Merseyside Police can confirm that we are no
4 males arrested after a 3 vehicle collision in Southport
Update 4 males arrested after a 3 vehicle collision at Ash Street traffic lights. The 4 made off from car & were located by officers. Busy Southport junction closed following 3 car
Death Knell tolls for Southport Area Committee?
A Sefton Council Working Group has recommended that the current Area Committee system in the Borough of Sefton should cease; representations have been ignored which made clear that the situation in Southport
Recovery truck driver crushed while recovering broken down bus on Formby Bypass
Recovery truck driver crushed while recovering broken down bus on Formby Bypass A recovery tow truck driver was crushed between his vehicle and a broken down bus after a call out on
The Duke of Lancaster’s annual golf day – The Kingsman Cup at Formby Golf Club
The Duke of Lancaster’s annual golf day – The Kingsman Cup at Formby Golf Club The Annual Regimental Golf Day took place at Formby Golf Club (FGC) on Friday 1st September 2017.
Publishers announce job cuts as fears grow for ailing Visiter
Publishers announce job cuts as fears grow for ailing Visiter The future for the printed version of the Southport Visiter looks increasingly uncertain after its owners announced scathing job cuts today. Worried
Southport MP, Damien Moore elected to Commons Select Committee on Petitions
Southport MP, Damien Moore elected to Commons Select Committee on Petitions Southport MP Damien Moore has been elected to the House of Commons Select Committee on Petitions. He has become the most
Five men charged with murder of Southport business owner in Barbados
Five men charged with murder of Southport business owner in Barbados Police are reporting a major breakthrough in their investigations into the murder of 49-year-old British businessman Steven Weare, who was reported
Southport BID was not ‘tasked’ to deal with the Lord Street resurfacing works
Southport BID was not ‘tasked’ to deal with the Lord Street resurfacing works Bosses at the Southport BID have has released a statement to OTS News to respond to comments by Cllr
Natterjack Running to host its thirteenth Seaside 10km race in Southport
Natterjack Running to host its thirteenth Seaside 10km race in Southport The team at Eastbank Street based Natterjack Running, are gearing up to host their annual seaside race. The Natterjack Seaside 10km run
Local MP, Damien Moore, Invites schools in Southport to visit Parliament
Southport MP, Damien Moore, has appealed to all schools in the town to assist pupils develop their political understanding by inviting them to visit Parliament. In a letter to all primary and
Park Campaigners Demand Funds Released And Slam “Misleading” Claims
Park Campaigners Demand Funds Released And Slam “Misleading” Claims. Residents campaigning to save the Ovington Drive playground have issued a statement saying they are “deeply concerned” by what they feel are “misleading”
Merseyside Fire Service urges businesses to stay fire safe
The week runs from 11th – 17th September and aims to make sure businesses and their staff have the information they need to prevent, protect and respond to fire incidents in the
RESULT : Southport 1-4 Harrogate Town
RESULT : Southport 1-4 Harrogate Town Jordan Thewlis’ hat-trick ensured Harrogate Town made it four consecutive away wins as Southport were beaten 4-1 at Haig Avenue. Thewlis opened the scoring after just
Bonkers bikers risk their lives in race to class
Bonkers bikers risk their lives in race to class A concerned Southport resident is asking for help in identifiying two daredevil students who sped past him while riding pillion on a ‘learner
Kids seen fleeing scene of Loxley Road fire
Young Children were seen fleeing the scene of a major shed fire in Loxley Road tonight, after a prank went wrong. A group of young boys were watched fleeing the scene after
Head on collision – Sussex Road, Southport
Head on collision – Sussex Road, Southport The emergency services have closed the junction of Poplar Street and Sussex road, Southport following a head on collision at around 4pm this afternoon. Witnesses at the
Southport Hesketh Round Table 100 mile cycle challenge
Local man and Chairman of Southport Hesketh Round Table, Dean Wilson (46) has set members of Southport Hesketh Round Table a challenge to cycle 100 miles from Southport Monument to the National
Road safety advice for Storm Aileen
Storm Aileen alert for England’s roads Drivers are being urged to take extra care on motorways and major A roads overnight and tomorrow morning during Storm Aileen. Highways England has issued an
Missing From Home – Louise Holahan from Lancashire
Concern growing for missing woman We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 26-year-old woman. Louise Holohan was last seen leaving Manchester Airport on Friday (September 8th) at around
Join us in remembering the lives lost to suicide
Join us in remembering the lives lost to suicide As part of 30 Days of Sefton in Mind, Sefton Council is joining the Sefton Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Consortium (SAMHAWC) to
Positive weather forecast for three day Southport Air Show
Positive weather forecast for three day Southport Air Show A spokesman for Sefton Council has confirmed that the weather looks good for the three day Southport Air Show spectacular this weekend “We
Pontins slammed after guest greeted with “Poo” in their chalet
Pontins slammed after guest greeted with “Poo” in their chalet Pontins holiday park in Ainsdale has again been slammed by one family who claimed to have found poo in their “filthy” chalet
Weather warning issued for Southport – Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning
Weather warning issued for Southport – Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning Strong gusts across England and Wales are expected on Tas an autumnal weather bomb sweeps in. A Warning has been issued for the