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Southport drug dealer jailed after cops bust town supply ring

A man from Southport has been jailed for four years and three months for drugs supply offences. Michael Underwood, 30, of Derby Road, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of

16th July 2024

Tourism chiefs laud success of Air Show after fixing traffic issues

Southport Air Show went off without a hitch this year, with tourism chiefs saying they are delighted at how the 2024 show panned out. Despite drizzling weather and one display cancellation on

15th July 2024

Sefton Council ward boundaries to change

Sefton Council’s ward boundaries are set to change following recommendations from The Local Government Boundary Commission. Sefton will retain 66 councillors representing 22 wards, but many of these wards will have new

10th July 2024

Formby beach rangers successfully overturn planning refusal to remove war rubble

The National Trust have won an appeal against a planning decision which told them they couldn’t remove piles of rubble from Formby Beach. The Trust successfully overturned a decision by Sefton Council’s

10th July 2024

Southport CEX closed after break-in

Chapel Street’s CEX store is closed today, following an overnight break-in at the premises. Merseyside Police were in attendance this morning, with shattered glass visible by the store’s exterior. The external shutter

9th July 2024

Local Tory leader congratulates new MP, praises Damien Moore’s legacy

Following Thursday’s General Election, Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council Mike Prendergast has offered his congratulations to new MP Patrick Hurley and paid tribute to Damien Moore. Councillor Prendergast said, “Firstly, I

8th July 2024

Councillors set to call in cops on abusive complainants

Politicians are set to pass new rules which could see a zero tolerance approach to people who are abusive or threatening to both them and council officers. One of the new measures

8th July 2024

CCTV appeal after man seriously injured in Lord Street attack

Police have shared images of two people detectives think may have information to assist an assault investigation in Southport. At around 7.30pm on Friday 31 May, a man in his 60s was

5th July 2024

Patrick Hurley’s victory speech in full

Firstly, I’d like to thank the returning officer and all the good people who have been counting the votes tonight. I’d like to thank Southport’s Labour councillors, my campaign team, my agent

5th July 2024

Richard Hands, former councillor, mayor, dies aged 78

Former mayor of Sefton Richard Hands, has passed away at the age of 78, the Southport Liberal Democrats have announced. Richard was a highly regarded local councillor who served Birkdale from 1986

3rd July 2024

Election Special | In-depth interviews with Southport’s Parliamentary hopefuls

As the UK prepares for this week’s general election, OTS News has conducted a series of interviews with five of the six parliamentary candidates vying for the Southport seat. All six candidates

2nd July 2024