Wheelchair user rescued from Botanic Gardens lake after fall
A disabled woman in her 30s was hospitalised after her wheelchair rolled into the lake at the Botanic Gardens on Monday. One eyewitness told OTS News that the lady was “saved by
Wrexham Mum thanks Southport heroes who helped through pier seizure ordeal
A mum from Wrexham is thanking a group of total strangers who rushed to her rescue after she collapsed with a seizure in Southport. Natilina Ford from Wrexham, who was in town
Dispersal order created for second weekend as anti-social behaviour continues
Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Southport today (Friday 3 September) in response to continued reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The order runs from 7pm today until 6.59pm on
Visitors thanked after busy summer at the Sefton coast
As the school summer holidays come to an end, so does a busy season along the Sefton coast where the Council’s Green Sefton Service has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors this
Fire Service urging reopened businesses not to ignore fire safety
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging businesses that have reopened their doors not to overlook fire safety and ensure it remains a top priority in the workplace. The call comes
KGV Sixth Form College welcomes back students and says it’s not too late to enrol
The new 2021/22 college year is now underway, with a record number of students being welcomed to KGV Sixth Form College in Southport this Thursday and Friday. KGV is reminding young people
Hoghton Street health centre offering walk in covid vaccines for 16 and 17 year olds
The NHS in Sefton is encouraging young people aged 16 and 17 to get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at local vaccination centres. Vaccines are being offered to 16 and 17
Council launches donation appeal for Afghan refugees
An appeal has been launched across Sefton to help families from Afghanistan who may find themselves resettling in the Borough in the coming weeks and months. Sefton Council, Sefton Council for Voluntary
30-year-old woman arrested after deactivated machine gun found in Crossens
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested in Southport on suspicion of possession of firearm offences after a deactivated machine gun was found in Crossens. At around 12.30 pm yesterday, Wednesday 1st September, officers
Sefton Council Cabinet approves £2m+ of new children’s social care roles
Councillors at today’s Sefton Council Cabinet meeting have approved more than £2 million to fund new roles in its Children’s Social Care Department. This investment in staff is in addition to an
Anthony James Estate Agents provide free night out for NHS and care home staff at Southport Comedy Festival
Anthony James Estate Agents in Southport is inviting NHS workers and care home staff who have been such heroes during the Covid-19 pandemic to a free night out at this year’s Southport
Officers searching for owners of ten bicycles recovered from shed burglaries
Officers from the Local Policing Team at Southport Police Station have now matched up 10 stolen bikes to recent shed burglaries. These ten bikes have either been returned to the owners are
Southport Food & Drink Festival launches this weekend
Taste buds will be set a-tingling this coming weekend as Sefton Council’s 2021 Southport Food & Drink Festival gets underway. Running from Friday September 3rd to Sunday September 5th, the popular three-day
Formby salon owner fined £12,000 after coronavirus protest
A woman from Formby has been landed with a £12,000 fine after she denied the existence of Coronavirus. Julie Saunderson, who runs a beauty salon in Bootle, was found guilty of aiding
Police searching for missing Southport man Barry Stockdale
Police are appealing for help in finding a 50 year-old man who is missing from home in Southport. Barry Stockdale was last seen in Leicester Street at 8am on Friday 20th August.
Police issue town centre dispersal order after fortnight of anti-social behaviour
Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Southport today, Friday, 27 August, following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area in the past fortnight. Two people were stabbed on Scarisbrick Avenue this
Coronation Columns set to return to Lord Street
Three iconic and historic lighting columns originally erected on Lord street to mark the coronation of Elizabeth II are finally set to return. Surveys of all three coronation columns, which were erected
Birkdale couple to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats raising money for Formby Befriending Scheme
As we see the green shoots of being able to safely meet up in group activities again, local solicitor Liz Foggin and her husband Matt are raising funds for the Formby Befriending
Guelder Rose staff to organise donations and raise cash for Afghan refugees
Staff from the Guelder Rose on Ocean Plaza are looking to help Afghan refugees rehomed in the North West by accepting donations this weekend. As of yesterday (Thursday) the UK government had
Southport Market confirms Bank Holiday special opening
Southport Market will be open this Bank Holiday Monday to cater for thousands of hungry and thirsty visitors. The hugely popular King Street based Market will temporarily extend its opening hours to
Council approve 286 homes by Formby bypass – securing flood prevention measures
Sefton Council has conditionally approved proposals by Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd. to build 286 new homes on land north of Formby’s Brackenway. A report to the local authority’s Planning Committee last night
Kew McDonald’s customers left thirsting for more after drinks shortage
Thirsty McDonald’s customers desperate to keep their children entertained over the summer break have been told the Brexit stock shortage has now taken an even bigger toll. McDonald’s restaurant in Kew has
Council to hold ‘men and the menopause’ workshops
Sefton Council is leading the way in the Liverpool City Region to get its male employees talking about the menopause and its effects on the workplace. The local authority’s dedicated Active Workforce
Call to take part in Green Sefton customer satisfaction survey
Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service loves the Borough’s parks, greenspaces, playgrounds, sports pitches and beaches just as much as its residents, which is why they want the community’s views on their management
Police Commissioner joins calls for greater protection for shopworkers
Merseyside’s new Police Commissioner has joined calls for greater protection for shopworkers across England as she met retail staff to listen to their concerns today. New laws came into force in Scotland
Public invited to two NHS decision-making meetings in West Lancashire
Residents in West Lancashire are being invited to attend two local NHS decision-making meetings in September. NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)’s next Primary Care Commissioning Committee (PCCC) meeting will take
Southport RFC announce Dublin tour to celebrate 150th anniversary
Rugby stars from Southport are set to descend on Ireland in 2023 as Southport Rugby Football Club mark their 150th Anniversary with a tour to Dublin. Founded in 1872, Southport RFC is
Next of kin appeal after Southport death
Merseyside Police have launched an appeal with the Sefton Coroners Office to search for the next of kin of a Stephen Linton. Merseyside Police said: “Please share and help Sefton Coroners Office
Council reminds taxi drivers simplified licence renewals remain in place
Sefton’s taxi drivers are being reminded that despite the relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions, vehicle licence renewals are still being processed through a simple e-mail service. We aim for a turnaround of
Hospital talks with St Helens “continuing positively” as bosses prepare to name new Chief Executive
The chair of Southport hospital has confirmed that “talks are continuing positively” with St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust over a “support agreement”. The board of Southport and Ormskirk hospitals