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Local health leaders urging residents to seek booster jab

Our communities are once again being asked to step up to protect themselves and each other, and help to keep our fantastic front-line health and care services running this winter. As Directors

16th December 2021

Katy Hawthorne completes strong year with selection for U14 England fencing squad

Katy Hawthorne, a fencer from Scarisbrick Swords fencing club, has just rounded off a very successful year with the receipt of a selection letter for the 2022 England Fencing under fourteen international

16th December 2021

Southport Salvation Army issue urgent plea for Christmas gifts for 9-12 year olds

More than a hundred children could go without toys and gifts this Christmas, a Southport charity is warning The Salvation Army in Southport say they are concerned that at least 130 children

15th December 2021

Man detained after man allegedly threatened criminal damage next to petrol station

Police and emergency crews have been surrounding a Cemetery Road business this afternoon after a man reportedly made severe threats. The Hogfather Building on Cemetery Road was surrounded by police after a

15th December 2021

Work set to begin on Meols Cop Sainsbury’s store after High Court ruling

Years of delays over the creation of a Sainsbury’s store on Meols Cop Retail Park could finally be over after a high court ruling dismissed planning concerns over the development. OTS understands

15th December 2021

Police provide update on Southport car thefts

Two thefts from motor vehicles have taken place within the last week on Rookery Road and Rawlinson Road in Southport, while a man has been captured on CCTV in the driveway of

10th December 2021

KGV Sixth Form College in Southport praised in Parliament for outstanding A-Level results

King George V Sixth Form College in Southport has been praised in Parliament as “a model of how things can evolve in the education sector”. Students at the College, based on Scarisbrick

10th December 2021

Ainsdale man finds cat in car bonnet after 19-mile journey

An Ainsdale man got the shock of his life after accidentally giving a cat a fur-raising 19-mile drive under his car’s bonnet. Paul Crilly says he had no idea a cat had

10th December 2021

Van damaged in Ainsdale mutli-vehicle pileup

Traffic is at a standstill in Ainsdale after a collision involving two vans and a tractor. Liverpool Road in Ainsdale is backed up with traffic after two vans were rear-ended by a

9th December 2021

Damien Moore: Downing Street Christmas party allegations must be ‘thoroughly investigated’

Southport MP Damien Moore says allegations that Christmas parties were held in Downing Street last year must be investigated. Stories first appearing in The Mirror suggested that a Christmas party was held

9th December 2021

Police launch appeal as Merseyrail staff headbutted for refusing travel to drunk passengers

Do you recognise these men? Officers investigating an assault at Moorfields station, Liverpool, are today releasing images in connection. At 10pm on Sunday 7 November, two men were refused travel by a

8th December 2021

Southport move into playoff contention with victory over Guiseley

First half goals from Marcus Carver and Josh Hmami gave Southport the first away win of the season and a leap up into seventh place. Two months ago Southport sat in 22nd

8th December 2021

Daily Telegraph poll predicts Damien Moore will lose Southport seat at next election

A political poll commissioned by Daily Telegraph has predicted that Damien Moore will lose his seat at the next general election. Find Out Now and Electoral Calculus asked the voting intentions of

7th December 2021

Police launch appeal for info over Southport teenager missing since Friday

Please share and help police find missing Southport teenager Molly Dickson. 15-year-old Molly was last seen on Longcliffe Drive, Southport, on Friday 3 December. She is described as white female, 5ft, 2in

7th December 2021

Anniversary of COVID-19 vaccination programme in Sefton

This month the NHS in Sefton is celebrating the one year anniversary of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. The NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme launched nationally in hospital hubs on 8

7th December 2021

Southport SPAR stores closed as cyber attack hits national chain

SPAR stores in Southport and across the country remain closed for a second day after a cyber attack affected the national chain’s till systems. OTS reporters saw notices on several SPAR shops

6th December 2021

Another storm set to batter Southport as yellow weather warning issued

Southport residents are being warned of severe weather tomorrow with Storm Barra set to hit the resort. The weather system which will come in from the Atlantic will bring very strong winds

6th December 2021

Appeal for witnesses after teenager attacked at train station

A furious father is appealing for help to convict a group of thugs who assaulted his son. Richard Hamilton said his son was hurt by a group of four youths at Southport

5th December 2021

Landscape firm save Birkdale from ‘Sefton Scrooges’ with amazing tree

A popular landscaping company from Southport have branched out into the Christmas tree game, saying they were fed up of the council supplied small tree Birkdale Village received this year. The official

4th December 2021

Longford Road “Community Cupboard” launched with food and goods for those most in need

A kind-hearted community group has launched a street-side cupboard filled with canned foods and sundries for those most in need. One of the aims of the group is also designed to fight

3rd December 2021

Live music comes to Southport Market for Christmas

Southport Market’s winter wonderland will be open throughout most of the Christmas period with festive fun for all ages. Live music performances throughout December have now been announced on top of a

3rd December 2021

People in Sefton being urged to support local economy for Small Business Saturday

As the end of what has been another difficult year for local shops and businesses approaches, Sefton Council urging people to support Small Business tomorrow (Saturday 4th December). Cllr Marion Atkinson, Sefton

3rd December 2021

Postcode lottery on final green bin collection as Council confirms only “some” areas will be revisited

Sefton Council has confirmed that only “some” areas that did not have their green bin collected earlier this week will be revisited. Hundreds of residents who were expecting a final green bin

3rd December 2021

Bypass partially closed after rear end shunt

Drivers along the Formby Bypass are facing long journey times tonight after a car accident near Lady Green nursery. Two cars are partially blocking the southbound carriageway at the Lady Green junction,

2nd December 2021

Victims of Lulworth Road collision formally identified

Two friends who sadly died following a road traffic collision in Birkdale on Tuesday, 30 November, have been named. Marie Cunningham, aged 79, and Grace Foulds, aged 85, passed away following the

2nd December 2021

Council Cabinet member says struggling residents could be forced to choose heating or food this Winter

Cllr Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities has said that rocketing energy bills could result in some of the Borough’s families making the stark choice between eating and

2nd December 2021

Enjoy a living history lesson on Lord Street

Shoppers along Southport’s famous boulevard are being given a fantastic history lesson as they pass the iconic Grade II listed 509-515 Lord Street building, which is currently undergoing a huge restoration project.

1st December 2021

Resident owed apology from Council over green bin fiasco says John Pugh

Residents in large parts of Birkdale and central Southport were left fuming this Tuesday as Green Bins dutifully left out for emptying were ignored by Sefton Council’s refuse department. Residents learnt they

1st December 2021

Lulworth Road closed after major car crash

Dozens of emergency service crews have dashed to Birkdale this evening following a serious crash. Police, paramedics and fire crews have raced to Lulworth Road in Southport just after 5pm tonight following

30th November 2021

Two elderly females killed in Lulworth Road “tragic incident” RTC

Police are investigating a fatal collision in Birkdale this evening, Tuesday 30 November. At around 4.35pm police received a report of a collision involving a white Audi A3 and two female pedestrians

30th November 2021