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Covid not a “Monday to Friday” virus warns Council health chief

As the weekend approaches, Sefton Council is reminding people who live and work in the Borough, that unlike many of us COVID-19 doesn’t take Saturdays and Sundays off. Additionally, people are being

24th June 2021

Determined supporters vow to Race For Life

People are being urged to look beyond lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Merseyside. The charity’s much-loved events are aiming to return to the region this summer and autumn but

24th June 2021

Sefton Council Cabinet approves development of strategy as child poverty heightened by covid-19 pandemic

As part of work to combat the effects of child poverty, which have been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sefton Council’s Cabinet has approved the development of a Child Poverty Strategy. Developing

24th June 2021

Concerns raised over Semina Halliwell death after mother makes rape allegations

This story contains distressing details of sexual assault and bullying. Anyone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts or bullying in the UK can call The Samaritans on 116 123 or children can

23rd June 2021

Pair arrested after Neville Street drugs search

Officers on patrol in Southport arrested two men for drugs offences and seized a quantity of cash in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 23 June. At around 1.40am, police were

23rd June 2021

Break-in at Foul Lane Concrete Company

A man broke into The Concrete Company on Foul Lane on Sunday, prompting a police search. Eyewitnesses told OTS that a man had broken into the property at approximately 5pm on Father’s

23rd June 2021

Councillors highlight ‘terrible state’ of Southport Crematorium

Conservative councillors are highlighting the condition of Southport Crematorium which they say is “simply not good enough” and in a “terrible state” Councillors Terry Jones, Sinclair d’Albuquerque and Mike Morris say residents

23rd June 2021

Southport Lifeboat assist successful search for missing woman at Ainsdale beach

Southport Lifeboat and quads were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to search for a despondent female on Ainsdale beach yesterday evening. Quads proceeded to Ainsdale and carried out a hasty search of the

23rd June 2021

Police Commissioner unites with community safety organisations over anti-social behaviour

More than 30 community safety organisations will receive training today to ensure victims of anti-social behaviour get the right response, thanks to the region’s Police Commissioner. Emily Spurrell has united with charity

23rd June 2021

Southport Labour Chair steps down after becoming Sefton Cabinet member

Southport Labour’s Chair, Councillor Mhairi Doyle, is stepping down after overseeing one of the most successful periods in the party’s history locally. After five years in the role, she is leaving to concentrate

22nd June 2021

Events Centre with water and light show will have ‘substantial impact’ on Southport

Town Deal funding from the Conservative Government will have a “substantial impact” on Southport’s businesses and local residents, says MP Damien Moore. It includes £30million provided for a new Marine Lake Events

22nd June 2021

Southport man missing for weeks as police request public report sightings

Merseyside Police have asked members of the public to report possible sightings of missing man Nathan Creighton. 28-year-old Nathan was reportedly last seen in the Southport area on Tuesday 1 June and

22nd June 2021

Appeal for info after £20,000 of damage caused to rail line

Officers are appealing for witnesses after an incident of endangering the railway near Preston earlier this month. Overnight on Saturday 5 June a paving stone was thrown from a rail over road

22nd June 2021

What Your Legs Could Be Telling You About Your Heart Health

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21st June 2021

Town Hall set for energy efficiency refurb

Specialist improvement and refurbishment works are set to take place on Southport and Bootle Town Halls aimed at reducing heat loss and restoring historic features. The work is set to run throughout

21st June 2021

Original artists go on show at stunning new gallery

A new art gallery showing off some of the finest works by local artists is to open later this month in Birkdale Village. James Gray, a well known artist from Birkdale, will

21st June 2021

Mum’s horror as resort holiday “wrecked by drunks and drug users”

Southport’s lowest rated ‘holiday accommodation’ is yet again facing up to a barrage of criticism after a family say their break was ruined by drunkards. An unnamed mum of a family from

20th June 2021

Fire service on scene at Chambres Road

Fire crews are on scene at an emergency on Chambres Road this evening. Multiple units are on site and eyewitnesses reported seeing the property on fire. The building had previously had access

18th June 2021

Special Grant received from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for RSPCA Southport

Local charity RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk & District has been awarded a special grant from one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. The funds granted

17th June 2021

Feature bar confirmed as Southport Market nears reopening

An incredible feature bar will be the centrepiece of the new Southport Market crown after Sefton Council appointed a locally based leisure group to manage its day to day running. Following a

17th June 2021

Damien Moore MP: Next Advice Surgery – 18 June 2021

Southport’s MP Damien Moore will be holding his next Advice Surgery on Friday 18 June. Southport residents can drop-in to Room 1 at The Atkinson between 11:00 and 14:00 on Friday without

17th June 2021

Domestic abuse stats ugly reflection on beautiful game says council

Sefton Council is reminding people across the Borough that domestic abuse – which spikes during football tournaments – is entirely unacceptable. Cllr Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing

17th June 2021

Council confirm Marine Lake events centre will form part of Town Deal spending

A stunning and modern Marine Lake events centre and light show is set to bring over half a million visitors and nearly 300 new jobs to Southport, Sefton Council can reveal. The

16th June 2021

Southport Lifeboat rescue man from the water at sea front

The Southport Lifeboat and Quad bikes were tasked by Holyhead Coastguard shortly after 9pm last night (15/06/21) to reports of a despondent male in difficulty in the water on Southport Beach. The

16th June 2021

Vigil held after death of 12-year-old Semina Halliwell

Hundreds of people gathered on Southport beach this evening in memory of Semina Halliwell, who passed away last week aged 12-years-old. Friends and family released white and silver balloons in tribute to

15th June 2021

Police Commissioner launches survey seeking views of women and girls about personal safety

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today launched a survey to find out about how we can make the streets of Merseyside feel safer for women and girls. The public consultation has been announced

15th June 2021

Damien Moore pledges to make caring visible and valued in Southport following Carers Week

Damien Moore MP has pledged to support unpaid carers across Southport during this year’s Carers Week, which ran from 7-13 June. Carers Week is an annual awareness week which recognises the vital

14th June 2021

Vigil to be held after tragic death of local girl

A vigil is to be held on Southport Beach after the heart-breaking passing of Stanley High School pupil Semina Haliwell. Hundreds of tributes have been posted online after 12-year-old Semina tragically lost

13th June 2021

Pleasureland to raise money for Botanic cleanup campaign

Pleasureland will open its doors to the Southport community tomorrow to raise money for the Make a Change for Ben Campaign. The campaign is in memory of Ben Crallan-Smith and aims to

12th June 2021

Cyclist in serious condition after veering into traffic

A cyclist remains in a serious condition this morning after veering into traffic yesterday evening in the centre of Birkdale Village. Paramedics and police officers attended Liverpool Road in Birkdale at approximately

12th June 2021