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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

£80,000 fine for Britannia Hotels after “life-changing” Prince Of Wales fall

Sefton Council has successfully prosecuted Britannia Hotels after a guest at its Prince of Wales Hotel in Southport sustained life-changing injuries due to falling through rusted iron railings. Fiona Townsend, the Council’s

13th April 2021

Police respond to multiple bike thefts in Kew

Over the weekend, multiple thefts from cars and thefts of bikes have taken place, mainly in the Kew area of Southport. In response to vehicle interference incidents in February, one man was

12th April 2021

Nine vehicles seized in rural crime clampdown

Merseyside Police – in partnership with Cheshire Police and Lancashire Police – carried out a weekend of action tackling rural crime in Southport on 10/11 April. Tasked with dealing with the illegal

12th April 2021

Appeal for info on missing Norfolk man seen in Southport

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Martin Smith, who is missing from home. Martin, aged 29, is missing from his home in Hungate Street, Aylsham, Norfolk. He was last

12th April 2021

Fire crews rescue stricken Mercedes from Lord Street roundabout

Fire crews rushed all of 20 yards to assist a Mercedes beached on a Lord Street roundabout. Two fire crews attended the incident, with images sent in from an eagle-eyed OTS reader

12th April 2021

Southport pays tribute to Prince Philip

A touching floral tribute lay at the foot of the Southport War Memorial this afternoon, as a poignant symbol of the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip on Friday. The Duke

11th April 2021

Local “best dressed” competition in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Southport resident Tracy Hall is hosting an online “best dressed” competition on Grand National day in aid of Macmillan cancer support. All you need to do is donate to the official JustGiving

10th April 2021

HRH Prince Philip passes away at Windsor Castle

The Royal Family have announced that His Royal Highness Prince Philip has passed away this morning at Windsor Castle. A statement published by the Royal Family read: “It is with deep sorrow

9th April 2021

98 councillor candidates confirmed for next month’s local elections

THIS BREAKING STORY WILL BE UPDATED Sefton Council has confirmed the 98 candidates who will stand in next month’s local elections. Local elections take place on 6 May with voting registration closing

9th April 2021