Broad daylight stabbing rocks Formby village
Detectives are asking for people in Formby to contact them with any information after a stabbing in broad daylight in the village. Police have tonight closed off a section of road on
Ex -Duke’s Ward councillor writes own report on his advice for Sefton
David Barton (who refers to himself as a “prominent campaigner”) wants to see Sefton be a part of the Government’s official twenty Levelling Up Boroughs Mr Barton has written his own report,
Local parties bitterly divided after 2.99% council tax rise confirmed
Sefton Council has confirmed that council tax will, again, rise by the maximum 2.99%. Council Leader Ian Maher said that the council was “forced” into the hike following a 50% reduction in
McDonald’s Kew drive-through closed after car breakdown
Tea time has been ruined for many hungry motorists hoping to grab a cheap burger from McDonald’s Kew. The drive-through has been shut this evening after a car’s front axle seemingly split,
Money-saving, early-bird tickets on sale for September’s British Musical Fireworks Championship
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s British Musical Fireworks Championship at Southport and people are being advised to book early to save money and avoid disappointment. Taking place over three
Pleasureland launches recruitment drive ahead of 2022 reopening
Southport Pleasureland has launched a recruitment drive as it looks forward to reopening for 2022. The popular venue, on Marine Drive, is looking forward to welcoming families back into the park and
Compassion Acts launch Birkdale Pantry to support local people
Local anti-poverty charity, Compassion Acts, marked the official opening of their fifth branch of Southport Food Pantry, based at Liverpool Road Methodist Church in Birkdale. Southport Food Pantry is a weekly food
Gas service receives “larger than usual” number of calls about potential PR8 gas leak
Gas engineers have been inundated with emergency calls today as with people reporting smelling natural gas in and around the town centre. Cadent, the national gas emergency services, said it had received
Vigil showing “solidarity with Ukraine” to be held Saturday
A ‘Vigil For Peace’ to show solidarity with Ukraine will be held this weekend in Southport. St. Marie’s RC Parish Church on Seabank Road will host the vigil between 1 pm and
Damien Moore: We stand with Ukraine
Damien Moore has asked Sefton Council for the flag of Ukraine to be flown at Southport Town Hall following yesterday’s invasion by Russian forces. A statement from Damien Moore said: “[Yesterday], like
Road closed after Meols Cop RTC
Emergency crews have closed off a busy road in Southport tonight following a road traffic incident. Police have closed off Meols Cop Road near to the retail park after a road traffic
OTS survey reveals 68% of local patients struggle to contact their GP surgery
Over two-thirds of patients based in Southport and Ainsdale have reported difficulty in contacting their GP surgery. OTS News recently surveyed 476 patients based in Southport and Ainsdale over their recent experiences
Woodvale driveway prowler apprehended by police
An early morning prowler in a Woodvale driveway who loitered by cars and stared up at bedrooms prompted calls to the police. Quick thinking local residents in Sandbrook Road contacted the police
Police launch appeal after elderly gentleman attacked in Ainsdale
Police are appealing for information following reports of an assault in Ainsdale yesterday, Tuesday 22 February. At around 9.45am police received a report that a man in his 80s was assaulted by
Council leader voices concerns over scrapping of Covid-19 restrictions
Sefton Council leader, Cllr Ian Maher has welcomed ongoing signs that the country is beginning to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic but has urged caution after the Government announced this week it
Council launches consultation over Kew and Meols Cop traffic routes
Sefton Council is seeking views from Southport residents and visitors over potential improvements to the town’s key eastern access routes. The proposed Southport Eastern Access Improvements scheme seeks to improve the road
Sands Pub building to be sold off by council
The Sands Pub in Ainsdale is being sold off to a developer, the council have revealed Sefton Council is set to offer local and national companies the opportunity to invest in the
Local Burnley fan goes viral in appeal for transport to Turf Moor
A Southport-based Burnley fan who suffers from Parkinson’s has captured the heart of the nation after launching a heartfelt appeal. Pensioner Christopher Coxhead from Argyle Road has made international headlines after taking
Truck overturns in Halsall due to Storm Eunice winds
A truck has overturned in Halsall following strong winds from Storm Eunice. Nearby residents told OTS News that winds had blown over the van at approximately 14:30 today, on New Street, close
Fallen tree blocks road outside Southport Police Station
A huge tree has come crashing down, narrowly missing shoppers and police officers in Southport. The tree outside the Tesco Petrol station on Albert Road has been torn down by Storm Eunice.
Council launch consultation on town centre improvements
Sefton Council has launched a brand new consultation to seek the views of residents, businesses and visitors to the resort about future improvements to Southport town centre. In 2020 plans were publicly
Tickets for 2022 Air Show now on sale
Tickets for July’s Southport Air Show, including for the brand-new, exclusive Pier Viewing are now on sale. Southport’s famous Air Show, which takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July, offer
Police step up patrols in Southport town centre after increased reports of anti-social behaviour
Local Policing Team Officers from Southport Police Station have been focusing on youth-related anti-social behaviour in Southport town centre and seafront areas following an increase in the number of incidents reported. Last
Sefton Council launches Domestic Abuse public consultation
Sefton Council, on behalf of Sefton’s Domestic Abuse Partnership Board, is in the process of completing a Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment to understand the needs of people who experience domestic abuse in
Coastal Road and parks to close amid storm fears
Marine Drive in Southport will be temporarily closed on Friday (February 18th) as part of Sefton Council’s response to Storm Eunice. A closure will be in pace between the Fairway and Weld
Justin Fletcher to appear at Southport Flower Show
Children’s TV star Justin Fletcher is back at Southport Flower Show this year and you can bring the kids along to see him for free! The entertainer, known to millions of youngsters
Damien Moore MP welcomes £607,271 in support for Southport domestic abuse victims
Damien Moore, MP for Southport, has welcomed the Conservative Government’s decision to give councils £125 million to provide vital support services for domestic abuse victims in 2022-23, taking the total support to
PCC and Chief Constable to hold public budget meeting
The Police Commissioner and the Chief Constable will host a special public meeting at which Merseyside Police’s budget for 2022/23 will be set and approved. The budget report is one of the
Southport woman handed football banning order for racist abuse during Everton match
A Southport woman has been handed a three-year football banning order for hurling racist abuse at Goodison Park. Deanna Franklin, 43, of Bath Street North, admitted using a racist slur towards Burnley’s