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Lib-Dem Councillor’s claims denied by Ovington Drive Park campaigners

Lib-Dem Councillor’s claims denied by Ovington Drive Park campaigners A leading campaigner trying to save Ovington Park playground has denied reports of being involved in talks with local business to save the

9th September 2017

1000 Free Or Discounted Southport V Harrogate Match Tickets Available

1000 Free Or Discounted Harrogate Match Tickets Available Next Tuesday the 12th September we host Harrogate Town in a top of the table clash at the Merseyrail Community Stadium. Kick off 7.45pm.

8th September 2017

Ex Marine helps launch Sefton In Mind campaign

Ex Marine helps launch Sefton In Mind campaign Sefton Council is working alongside ex-marine Andy Grant to support veterans in the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday September 10.

8th September 2017

Feedback on Your Leisure Centre & You Could Win a Prize!

Feedback on Your Leisure Centre & You Could Win a Prize! We’d really like to hear your views about your local leisure centre in Sefton. By completing a short survey online, your thoughts

8th September 2017

Displaying foods hygiene rating must be made mandatory after brexit

Council environmental health teams score food outlets from zero to five based on factors such as kitchen cleanliness, cooking methods and food management. Businesses in Wales and Northern Ireland are legally required

8th September 2017

Southport shoppers delighted with Chapel Street outdoor Market

Southport shoppers delighted with Chapel Street outdoor Market Hundreds of intrigued shoppers have been taking full advantage of the outdoor Chapel Street markets this week. Running till Sunday, the plethora of delicatessens,

8th September 2017

Bootle Bosses Ignore Southport and Will Paint Lord Street Black, Regardless

Bootle Bosses Ignore Southport and Will Paint Lord Street Black, Regardless Bootle Labour Bosses have shown once again that they are essentially an ‘occupying power’ in Southport, unwilling to listen at all

8th September 2017

Commemorative stone laid to honour a war hero from Southport

Commemorative stone laid to honour a war hero from Southport A commemorative stone has been laid at Southport Cenotaph in honour of a war hero from the town. British Legion members and

8th September 2017

Sluice room fire at Southport property

Sluice room fire at Southport property Firefighters were called to a fire at a building on Chase Heys in Southport at 9.28am on Thursday, September 7. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was

8th September 2017

‘Violent Sex Offender’ Is on the Loose in the North West

Appeal to trace wanted violent sex offender We are urgently trying to locate a man with a history of violent and sexual offending recently released from prison. Keith Russell, also known Trevor

8th September 2017

Bike & Go offers registered users free bike hire for Cycle to Work Day

Bike & Go offers registered users free bike hire for Cycle to Work Day A bike hire scheme is offering Southport users free bike rentals to mark Cycle to Work Day. Bike

8th September 2017

Vote for your favourite Southport park to be one of the nation’s best loved

Residents across Sefton have a chance to vote for their much loved local park to become one of the nation’s favourites. Nominations are now open for the annual Green Flag People’s Choice

7th September 2017

Sefton Council tackle dangerous parking outside Southport Schools

Sefton Council tackle dangerous parking outside Southport Schools Sefton Council are tackling inconsiderate and dangerous parking outside a number of schools during drop-off and pick-up times. Following the start of the school

7th September 2017

Southport FC re-launch discounted season tickets following the 6-0 defeat

Southport FC re-launch discounted season tickets following the 6-0 defeat Southport FC are board of Directors are delighted to announce the re-launch of the discounted season tickets following the 6-0 defeat away

7th September 2017

Mum fears metal post could hurt young footballers

Mum fears metal post could hurt young footballers A concerned mum is worried her children will be hurt playing football after finding a metal post in the middle of an Ainsdale pitch.

7th September 2017

Child Abuse Report Lets Suspended City Boss Off The Hook

Child Abuse Report Lets Suspended City Boss Off The Hook Critics have blasted the latest review into the Rotherham child exploitation scandal as a whitewash after it failed to name a single

7th September 2017

September Events At Formby Library

September Events At Formby Library Formby Library is set to host a variety of exciting events over the coming weeks. During the week commencing September 11, you are invited to take part

7th September 2017

New Sefton scheme to improve Southport private landlord standards

New Sefton scheme to improve Southport private landlord standards Standards of management and property conditions in the private rented sector in parts of Sefton are set to improve with the introduction of

7th September 2017

Merseyside Police Commissioner announces preferred candidate to be next Deputy

Police Commissioner announces preferred candidate to be next Deputy Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today announced the preferred candidate to be her next Deputy. Jane Kennedy has confirmed that, following an open selection

7th September 2017

A Southport dental nurse is leading the way in combat childhood tooth decay

A Southport dental nurse is leading the way in helping combat childhood tooth decay. Jennifer Stead, a familiar and friendly face among many parents in the town, has recently launched The Tiny

6th September 2017

CCTV Appeal after Ormskirk night club assault

CCTV Appeal after brutal Ormskirk night club assault We want to speak to the man in the CCTV in connection with an assault that happened in the Mustard Club in Ormskirk at

6th September 2017

Hope offered to local park campaigners after closure fears

The threatened Ovington Drive playground has received a major lifeline after intervention by local Labour campaigners. The playground had been closed on safety grounds by Sefton Council after a young girl broke her

6th September 2017

Heritage Lottery boost for Sefton War Memorial Project

Sefton’s library service are delighted after successfully securing £10,000 of Heritage Lottery funding to help pioneer an innovative World War One project. Once underway, the scheme is believed to be the largest

6th September 2017

Liverpool man wanted in Blackpool class A drugs investigation

Liverpool man wanted in Blackpool drugs investigation We are looking for a Liverpool man in connection with the supply of class A drugs in Lancashire. Christopher Nimbley, 36, whose last known address

6th September 2017

Southport man assaulted security guard following whisky theft

Southport man assaulted security guard following whisky theft Adam John Scott Southport of Hampton Road, Southport assaulted a security guard after attempting to steal whisky is facing a jail sentence. Magistrates Court heard

6th September 2017

Meols Ward Councillors ADVICE CENTRE

ADVICE CENTRE Saturday 9th September Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 9th September. They

6th September 2017

Call to protect Promenade railings during £2.9M refurbishment

Call to protect Promenade railings during £2.9M refurbishment A campaigning councillor has called for assurances that Southport’s historic Victorian Promenade railings will be protected and preserved during a £2.9million restoration project. Work

6th September 2017

Result | Stockport 6-0 Southport

6th September 2017

Duo arrested after police dog beach hunt

Two males were arrested this afternoon (Tuesday September 5th) for theft of a motor vehicle after making off from officers on Ainsdale Beach. The car had been stolen in Southport on Sunday

5th September 2017

Travellers caught dumping rubbish during Kew invasion

OTS News has received exclusive photos of travellers dumping waste and rubbish on land in Kew, blatantly flaunting a number of laws The incident happened after a group of travellers set up

5th September 2017