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Appeal for information following suspected vehicle arson in Formby

Police are appealing for information following a suspected arson in Formby on Saturday, 24 April. At around 8.15pm police received a report that a blue Vauxhall parked on Victoria Road, Formby, had

26th April 2021

Southport MP reveals ‘substantial’ increase in casework since Covid pandemic began

Southport’s Member of Parliament has spoken of a “substantial increase” in the number of people in his constituency seeking support as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The coastal towns MP has

26th April 2021

Motorist drove off after driving over 3-year-old’s foot outside Pontins

Police are appealing for information following a fail to stop RTC in Ainsdale on Saturday 24 April. OTS understands that a driver, who had children of their own inside the car, stopped

26th April 2021

Blue bin rollout delayed due to coronavirus

The proposed rollout of a glass recycling blue bin has been placed on hold due to Covid-19. Sefton Council approved the blue bin scheme in September, saying that new government legislation requires

26th April 2021

Man arrested for multiple offences after Birkdale Cheese Centre crash

A man has been arrested for multiple offences after crashing a Suzuki 4×4 into the front of the Birkdale Cheese Centre. Officers were called to the store on Liverpool Road in Birkdale

26th April 2021

Cyclist treated by paramedics after car collision

Emergency services attended a collision between a car and a cyclist on the corner of Scarisbrick New Road and Westmoreland Road this afternoon. The collision occured at approximately 2.30pm. Paramedics attended the

24th April 2021

Suspects released and murder investigation dropped in Eastbourne Road case

Two suspects arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 32-year-old on Eastbourne Road yesterday have been released, with police now confirming that the death is no longer being treated

23rd April 2021

Southport Town Deal consultation shortlisted for prestigious award

Southport Town Deal’s consultation and engagement process has been shortlisted for a prestigious Planning Award. ‘A Whole-Town Engagement: Southport Town Investment Plan’ has been shortlisted in the Award for stakeholder engagement in

23rd April 2021

Latest updates: Transit van removed by forensics at Eastbourne Road murder scene

A Ford Transit van has been removed from a crime scene on Eastbourne Road where a 32-year-old man was murdered yesterday afternoon. Police confirmed that two men, a 23-year-old and a 32-year-old

23rd April 2021

Dog Control Public Space Protection Order approved by Sefton Council

At Thursday’s full Council meeting, the reintroduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to promote responsible dog ownership across Sefton was given approval. The measures are based on the previous Dog

22nd April 2021

Eastbourne Road closed – two arrested for murder

Two men have been arrested after a murder on Eastbourne Road this evening. Dozens of police officers attended the scene, with a man receiving air ambulance treatment following the attack. Merseyside Police

22nd April 2021

Car lands on roof in Lord Street bus collision

Police have closed off St George’s Parade near Lord Street after a bizarre crash this afternoon. A Renault ended up on its roof face if the wrong way outside the Prezzo Italian

22nd April 2021

Campaigners continue biweekly privatisation protests outside Southport hospital

Campaigners picketed outside Southport hospital this morning, and are pledging to continue their bi-weekly protests while the threat of NHS privatisation remains. Protestors regularly organise alternating weekly pickets in Southport and Ormskirk,

22nd April 2021

Burglars stole mobiles and jewellery in overnight Cash Converters raid

Police are investigating a Burglary at a Cash Converters in Southport which took place in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 21 April). At around 4.50am police received a report that

21st April 2021

Historic red telephone boxes next to Southport Town Hall should be preserved says councillor

A councillor is calling for the two historic red telephone boxes next to Southport Town Hall to be preserved as part of the town’s heritage. Town centre councillor Sir Ron Watson instead

21st April 2021

Birkdale Land Rover theft prompts police probe

Police are appealing for information following a report that a vehicle was stolen in Birkdale on Sunday 18 April. It was reported that a silver Land Rover Defender had been stolen by

21st April 2021

Hotel Manager to take 36 mile walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

The manager of the Salfordian Hotel on Park Crescent will walk 36 miles between Southport and Salford to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Paul Bailey, who tragically lost his father to

20th April 2021

Southport BID appoints Luke Randles as new Business Engagement Manager

Southport BID has appointed Luke Randles as its new Business Engagement Manager. Luke began his role on Monday (19 April) and is looking forward to connecting with local businesses straight away. His

20th April 2021

Thomas De Freitas calls for mass renewal project for road markings and signage

Conservative election candidate in Meols ward, Thomas de Freitas, has called upon Sefton Council to undertake the largest road marking renewal project seen in years. The Conservative Party candidate has expressed concern

20th April 2021

Two arrested after thefts from cars in Birkdale

Following a number of recent thefts and attempted thefts from cars in the Southport area, two men were arrested on Sunday 18th April. The first man was arrested in the early hours

19th April 2021

OTS VIEW: Crass Super League plans should lead to new support for home town team

While the “Big 6” Premier League clubs threaten to rip apart club football for their own financial gain, smaller clubs, like our very own Southport FC, are according to rowdie.co.uk more in

19th April 2021

Healthwatch Sefton encourages people to share experience of care homes during covid pandemic

Healthwatch Sefton, the local independent champion for health and care, has launched a campaign to encourage people to share their care home experience during the past 12 months. Diane Blair, Manager of

18th April 2021

Police appeal for information after burglary at Sussex Road hairdressers

Police are appealing for information following a burglary and an attempted burglary at a barbershop and a hairdressers in Southport on Wednesday 14 April and in the early hours of Thursday 15

18th April 2021

Woman “hid in bush” peering at dogs near popular golf course

Bizarre reports of a ‘woman acting strangely’ and hiding out of sight in a bush around a popular golf course were recorded yesterday. The woman, described as wearing a dark green coat

18th April 2021

Nearly 5,000 play round at Sefton’s golf courses in first week of return

Since Sefton’s Bootle and Southport courses re-opened last week nearly 5,000 people have taken the opportunity to play a round of golf. During the first eight days since the national lockdown restrictions

18th April 2021

Preston New Road closed after serious crash

Preston New Road has been completely closed off following a serious car accident this morning. Police and fire crews were called to the busy main road just before 8am following a reported

16th April 2021

Council asks businesses and customers to remain cautious amid lockdown easing

With the first weekend since the easing of national lockdown restrictions approaching, Sefton Council’s Environmental Health Team is urging the Borough’s businesses and their customers to follow the guidelines. Peter Moore, Sefton

15th April 2021

Southport to fall silent to mark Hillsborough anniversary

Today thousands of offices, home workers and shoppers will be asked to fall silent at 3:06pm to mark the anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster. Poignant tributes will be paid to the men,

15th April 2021

Police remove Britain First activists from filming inside Scarisbrick Hotel

A pair of “North West activists” from Britain First were escorted from the Scarisbrick Hotel last week after attempting to film guests inside the building. Having been inside the hotel for 14

14th April 2021

Appeal for witnesses after 12-year-old boy hit by Ocado van

Police are appealing for information following a fail to stop RTC in Southport reported on Saturday afternoon, Saturday 10 April. At around 2.20pm, emergency services were called to Manchester Road to reports

13th April 2021