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Bill Esterson MP signs up as a Disabled Children’s Champion

Bill Esterson, MP for Sefton Central, has signed up to become a Disabled Children’s Champion and pledges his support for targeted recovery policies to help disabled children, young people and families recover

9th July 2021

Sefton Council reports best performing Council Tax collection rate across Liverpool City Region

Sefton Council is thanking the Borough’s residents and businesses for their prompt payment of Council Tax and non-domestic rates, making the Borough’s collections the highest across the Liverpool City Region. The Council

9th July 2021

Lib Dem survey shows significant opposition to Ainsdale boundary changes

A survey conducted by Cllr John Pugh on behalf of the Liberal Democrats shows a significant number of residents opposed to boundary changes that would split Ainsdale from the political constituency of

9th July 2021

Incredible theatre summer camp in Birkdale this August

Southport songbirds are getting an incredible chance to let their inner stage star shine through at a special musical theatre summer school. Vocal coach Gabrielle Zanobini is holding a week-long summer camp in

9th July 2021

Council to fly flag in rememberance of Srebrenica massacre

Sefton Council will be flying the Remembering Srebrenica flag to mark the 26th anniversary of the massacre. Sunday, July 11 will be Srebrenica Memorial Day, a time when people across the UK

7th July 2021

Last week to claim £1m lottery ticket missing in Sefton

The deadline to claim a lottery ticket worth £1m purchased somewhere in Sefton expires next week. The ticket was purchased on 15 January this year, on the same day as the main

7th July 2021

Tommy Fleetwood to represent GB at Olympics

Sandgrounder Tommy Fleetwood has been selected as one of Great Britain’s four representatives in golf at Tokyo 2020. “Today I officially realise a dream,” Tommy Fleetwood proudly declared to his followers. “To

7th July 2021

Splash World pool still a year from re-opening

Splash World’s pool area is set to remain closed for another 12 months, Sefton Council has confirmed. Documents published by Sefton Council in May revealed a £1.4m repair bill to fix “significant

6th July 2021

Morrisons serves afternoon tea for local NHS heroes

Ambulance and hospital staff enjoyed an afternoon tea yesterday in honour of the NHS’ 73rd birthday following a donation from Morrisons. The afternoon tea was presented on behalf of Morrisons by Southport

6th July 2021

Sefton celebrate Plastic Free July with plea to cut down on single use plastics

Sefton Council have joined organisations across the UK in celebrating Plastic Free July and reflecting how we can all do more to reduce plastic pollution. In 2018, Sefton Council passed a motion

5th July 2021

Southport man Josh Johnson, who is wanted on recall to prison

Southport man wanted on recall to prison

Police are appealing for help in tracing a 25-year-old man who is wanted on recall to prison. Josh Johnson, who is originally from Southport, is wanted for breaching the conditions of his

5th July 2021

Have your say on future improvement and investment at the Ainsdale coast

Sefton Council is urging people to take part in their latest public consultation which sets out its vision for improving and investing in facilities at Ainsdale-on-Sea. During 2020, an extensive consultation with

4th July 2021

Kew councillors respond to incidence of domestic violence in Virginia Street

Last week a fifty year old man was arrested for attempted murder following reports of a woman suffering from knife wounds. The stabbing shocked and saddened Southport residents. The attempted murder is

4th July 2021

Fox & Goose set for official re-opening this weekend

The legendary Fox & Goose pub will open its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time since 2018. The venue will host a private opening tonight (Friday 2 July)

2nd July 2021

Sefton Council shares Southport Crematorium update

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service has now undertaken extensive maintenance to the grounds of Southport Crematorium, after its regular upkeep was hampered by the effects of COVID-19. The update comes the day

2nd July 2021

RTC causes Lord Street delays

A collision between a BMW and a Honda people-carrier is causing small delays along Lord Street. Emergency services were called to the Monument on Lord Street at approximately 1pm. Officers remain at

2nd July 2021

Conservative volunteers pick litter along Lord Street

This week Southport Conservatives have been out picking litter along Lord Street. A group of dedicated volunteers including Birkdale Ward campaigner, Lee Durkin, Kew Ward campaigner Laura Nuttall and Dukes Ward Councillors,

1st July 2021

Fire service to increase number of fire engines on Merseyside

Innovative plans to increase the number of fire engines and create specialist fire stations across Merseyside have been unanimously approved. The plans contained within Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service’s (MFRS) Integrated Risk

1st July 2021

Peanut still looking for his purfect home

The handsome and wonderfully playful Peanut is still looking for his purfect family and the team from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are desperate for him to find his loving forever home before they

1st July 2021

Council confirms free school meal voucher scheme for summer holidays

Cllr Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing has today written to the Borough’s headteachers to confirm funding for free school meals over the six-week school summer holidays. In

1st July 2021

Sefton Council outlines action with sand clearance at Southport promenade

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team have set out the ways they are managing the build-up of windblown sand along popular coastal paths. In recent months around 90 tonnes of sand has been

30th June 2021

Council slams MP for ‘misleading’ cycle lane claims

Sefton Council has hit back over Damien Moore’s announcement suggesting he had secured an extension to the deadline of a local cycle lane consultation. Southport MP Damien Moore had announced an extension

30th June 2021

Paramedic thanks Good Samaritan after Ainsdale suprise

An anonymous Good Samaritan has helped put a smile on the faces of paramedics working in Ainsdale. The mystery resident placed two chocolate bars and two bottles of water on the rear

29th June 2021

Man charged with attempted murder after Virginia Street attack

Police have named and charged a Southport man with attempted murder following a horrific knife attack in the town centre. Detectives have charged 50 year-old Leslie Marshall with attempted murder following an

28th June 2021

PICTURES: 10k/Half Marathon in Southport today

Hundreds of runners descended on Southport today for the annual 10k/Half Marathon event. OTS reporters were on scene taking pictures of today’s event. Congratulations to all involved!

27th June 2021

Murder investigation after couple found dead with shotgun wounds in Dinorwic Road

Police have confirmed a murder investigation is underway following the discovery of the bodies of a man and woman in a house in Southport. Officers were called at 9.40am on Wednesday 23rd

25th June 2021

Stolen tools recovered in Southport by police dog Jango

A builder has man’s best friend to thank after a police dog recovered a hoard of stolen tools in Southport. Police Dog Jango, solving one of his first cases since joining the

25th June 2021

Police appeal for information after woman stabbed by partner at Virginia Street home

Police have released an updated statement after a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at a property on Virginia Street this morning. A 50-year-old male was arrested after assaulting his

25th June 2021

Opening date confirmed for Southport Market

The brand new Southport Market will officially open its doors in mid-July, in time for a scorching summer of tasty treats, thirst quenching drinks and much more. A host of traders, including

25th June 2021

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Virginia Street incident

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after attacking a woman at a home on Virginia Street. Police have swarmed upon a house in Southport this morning, including CID

25th June 2021