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Coronavirus home testing kits can now be picked up from Splash World

COVID-19 home testing kits will be available for collection from two sites across Sefton, from Monday 29th March. From Monday, home test packs will be available from Sefton’s SMART testing centres at

27th March 2021

Norwood Road biker had been asked to stop by police

Merseyside Police have confirmed to OTS News that the motorcyclist involved in yesterday’s RTC on Norwood Road had been signalled to stop by a patrol car. Police said: “We are appealing for

27th March 2021

Southport pair arrested after County Lines drug sting

Officers from Merseyside Police’s Project Medusa, have this afternoon (Friday, 26 March), arrested two people in a pre-planned County Lines operation. The pair, a 29-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman from Southport,

26th March 2021

Major RTC on Norwood Road

Police and paramedics have been called to the scene of a serious crash in Southport involving a motorbiker and two other vehicles. Emergency crews have been called to the junction of Sussex

26th March 2021

RTC causing traffic disruption in Birkdale

Officers are attending a road traffic collision at the corner of Eastbourne Road and Liverpool Road in Birkdale this afternoon (Friday 26 March). Traffic has been disrupted after a serious three-car RTC.

26th March 2021

Filming for Dixie Dean documentary takes place in Botanic Gardens

Filming for a new documentary titled Dixie, tracing the life and career of Everton and England goalscoring legend Dixie Dean, has taken place in Southport. The town’s Botanical Gardens in Churchtown was

25th March 2021

Government Town Deal plans put people in the driving seat to level up local economy and boost tourism

People across Southport are set to benefit from a government funding boost of more than £37m, which will help put them in charge of transport, broadband connectivity and local infrastructure. The £37.5m

25th March 2021

John Pugh warns the “serious failings” of Liverpool Council could be repeated in Sefton without change

John Pugh opposition leader on Sefton Council has warned that what has happened in Liverpool could easily happen in Sefton unless there is a cultural change. Cllr Pugh said: “I wouldn’t question

25th March 2021

£60,000 worth of anti-depressants seized in Tarleton

West Lacashire Police have seized £60,000 worth of anti-depressant tablets after reports of a suspicious package. Police said: “Today we were contacted in relation to a suspicious package that was delivered to

24th March 2021

Care home boss says madatory vaccines for care staff could break morale

Birkdale Park Care Home manager Jonathan Cunningham says proposals to enforce mandatory vaccines on care home staff could break already fragile staff morale. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the idea is being

24th March 2021

BREAKING: Govt to intervene at Liverpool City Council but hold short of taking full control

Report uncovered “serious failings in both governance and practice” at Liverpool City Council Government comissioners will provide oversight to highways and property departments of LCC for up to three years Government could

24th March 2021

Second man charged in investigation over multiple car thefts

A man from Southport is the second to be charged in a police investigation over multiple car thefts. Joshua Johnson of Southport has been charged with two counts of thefts from a

24th March 2021

Sefton Council set to explore ways to develop and improve Southport’s historic Botanic Gardens

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service are looking at ways to develop and improve Southport’s popular Botanic Gardens which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The park was designed in 1876

23rd March 2021

First traders announced for new look Southport Market

Traditional wood fired pizza from local business 600 Degrees is heading to Southport Market as part of the transformational project currently underway. Once complete, the Southport Market will have 11 food and

23rd March 2021

Arrests made and drugs recovered following stop search in Southport

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of drug offences following a stop search in Southport on Monday, 22 March. At around 3.20pm officers on patrol in Bath Street witnessed a suspected

23rd March 2021

Merseyside PCC thanks Force for its efforts during Covid-19 epidemic

As the anniversary of the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions approaches, the region’s Police Commissioner has praised Merseyside Police for the “exceptional” way it has responded to the pandemic. The country is preparing

22nd March 2021

Southport’s David Newman selected as Liberal Democrat candidate for Metro Mayor

Southport foster carer David Newman has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region. David was selected after an urgent process was put in

22nd March 2021

Government “likely” to take control of Liverpool after corruption investigations

Local Government secretary Robert Jenrick could send comissioners to take control of the city of Liverpool following widespread corruption allegations, says the Telegraph. Mr Jenrick ordered an inquiry into Liverpool City Council

21st March 2021

Birkdale man arrested for impersonating police and drink driving

Police have arrested a man drunkenly impersonating a police officer, after footage appeared online. Merseyside Police said: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media on Saturday 20 March which shows

21st March 2021

£1m National Lottery prize unclaimed somewhere in Sefton

A National Lottery ticket worth £1,000,000 purchased somewhere in Sefton remains unclaimed. National Lottery players in Southport are being urged to check and double-check their tickets to see if they have the

21st March 2021

Man arrested for Class A supply after Botanic Gardens chase

Police have arrested a man and recovered suspected Class A drugs in Botanic Gardens, Southport yesterday (Thursday 18 March). At around 5.40pm yesterday police sighted a white Ford driving at high speed.

19th March 2021

Councillor welcomes Council action on Stanley traffic hazard

Councillor Pat Keith has welcomed Sefton Council’s “swift response” to her request for action to be taken on mounting traffic problems affecting Stanley High School “Concerns were raised to me by the

19th March 2021

Weeks of misery ahead for commuters as Birkdale roadworks cause school run chaos

Roadworks in Birkdale have caused significant disruption during rush hour. Temporary traffic lights have been installed at the junction of Arundel Road and Liverpool Road, causing delays in the area. BT Openreach

19th March 2021

Southport Foodbank launchs Amazon wishlist

Southport Foodbank has created an Amazon Wishlist, with key items they need to support struggling families. The Wishlist contains items which could add significant cost to the weekly shop of a struggling

18th March 2021

Council give update to campaign group on Theatre’s future

Sefton Council’s Executive Director Stephen Watson has given an update on the future of the Southport Theatre complex to the ‘Save Southport Theatre’ group. The Southport Theatre & Convention Centre closed last

18th March 2021

Dobbies launches virtual events to get Merseyside gardens blooming this Spring

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has announced a programme of exclusive virtual events this Spring; helping Merseyside gardeners of all ages and abilities take their green spaces to the next

18th March 2021

Hospital Trust says thank you to staff with moving coronavirus anniversary video

Former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen joined staff from Southport and Ormskirk hospitals for a reflection of a year with Covid-19. Today (18 March) is the anniversary of the first positive Covid result

18th March 2021

Merseyside Police Chief Constable candidate confirmation hearing to take place on Thursday

The Police Commissioner’s preferred candidate to be the next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police will go before the Police and Crime Panel for a confirmation hearing tomorrow (Thursday 18th March). The Force’s

17th March 2021

£1.6m funding boost to tackle serious violence in Merseyside

Damien Moore MP has welcomed the announcement that the Conservative Government is making available over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife crime – in the coming

17th March 2021

Everyone over 50 can now book a coronavirus vaccine

All adults over the age of 50 are now able to book a coronavirus vaccine. You can book a coronavirus vaccine, if you have not been offered one already, by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

17th March 2021