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Southport company Inciner8 bought out by Chiltern Capital

Southport-based Inciner8 has been bought out by private equity firm Chiltern Capital for an undisclosed fee. The Canning Road company, which bespoke designs and builds incinerators for businesses, governments, health services, charities,

5th November 2020

Merseyrail trains to Liverpool only every 30 minutes from Monday

Merseyrail service on the Southport-Liverpool line will drop to every 30 minutes from Monday. The usual service currently runs every 15 minutes, but this will be reduced due to coronavirus restrictions. Services

5th November 2020

Sefton Central MP: Emergency coronavirus funding for borough “disgraceful”

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has branded as “disgraceful” the failure of the government to properly take into account the number of residents in high-risk older age groups when calculating emergency coronavirus

5th November 2020

Army personnel arrive at Pontins ahead of Liverpool mass testing

Heroic army units drafted in to help lead the first bout of mass testing in Liverpool have been forced to camp at the shockingly poor Pontins resort in Ainsdale. Infamous for its

5th November 2020

U12s girl’s side show off special bond as they storm league

A Southport junior girls team are proving they’re made of strong bonds after winning the majority of their opening games this season. Southport Trinity Under 12s, who have now been proudly sponsored

5th November 2020

Celebrate and vote for your favourite park or green space in Sefton

As Sefton residents and visitors alike have enjoyed exploring our beautiful parks and green spaces more than ever this year, now they can reward their favourite with a vote as part of

5th November 2020

People with diabetes from Southport invited to ‘vital’ online educational event

People from Southport can get a “front row seat” and exclusive access to hear from some of the leading voices in the world of diabetes as part of World Diabetes Day. On

5th November 2020

The Atkinson closes for lockdown

The Atkinson will temporarily close to the public from Thursday 5 November 2020 for at least 4 weeks. This includes the Box Office, Theatre, Studio, Museum, Galleries, Shop, Library and A Great

5th November 2020

Southport CAMRA warn that pubs face extinction

Southport CAMRA have warned that local pubs face extinction as a result of the latest coronavirus restrictions. Neville Grundy made the warning, saying that “the current pandemic will devastate our pubs.” Mr

5th November 2020

Asylum seekers brought together to clean Southport beach

Asylum seekers have joined green fingered community activists in Southport to help clean up the local coastline. Eco friendly asylum seekers from from Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Mali, Palestine, Somalia and Sudan

4th November 2020

Three arrested for Class A drug supply after Ocean Plaza stop and search

Police arrested a 19-year-old male on 31st October in Southport after a stop and search. His car was stopped near the Ocean Plaza McDonalds in Southport at around 8pm. Here, he was

4th November 2020

Five month gas pipe replacement on Sussex Road starts Monday

Work will start on Monday to replace 1.2km of gas pipe under Sussex Road. The replacement work will start on Monday 9th November and will continue until March. Temporary traffic lights will

4th November 2020

Restoring rail services between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk is vital for local economy, says Damien Moore

Restoring rail services between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk is vital for the local economy in the region, says MP Damien Moore. The Southport Conservative MP praised the cross party determination to restore

4th November 2020

Sandgrounders take starring role in launch of Town Deal video

A host of Southport residents and businesses have come together to mark the launch of the Southport Town Deal in a special video. The Southport Town Deal board have today released a

3rd November 2020

CVS appeals for more trustees for Sefton charities

A leading Sefton charity support organisation is appealing for more local residents to offer their services as trustees of good causes across the borough. Waterloo-based Sefton CVS, which provides a wide range

3rd November 2020

Southport excluded from Liverpool’s mass testing program

Southport will be excluded from Liverpool’s new mass testing program, despite previously being forced into tier-3 restrictions as part of the “Liverpool City Region”. 2,000 military personnel will descend on the city

3rd November 2020

How to Keep Your Plants Healthy and Growing Through the Winter

In the UK, winter can see freezing temperatures that can be detrimental to many plants without the right equipment and care. If your grow your own plants at home, and want to

3rd November 2020

Safe Shopping During COVID-19 – How It Can Be Achieved

Safe shopping is something you probably never even thought of before 2020. If you needed groceries or other items, you’d just head to the store and pick up what you needed. Well,

3rd November 2020

What You Need to Know About Becoming a Landlord

They say that investing in property is one of the safest and most sound investments people can make. Sure they may not make a fortune overnight, but the idea is that they

3rd November 2020

Ambulance service activates Major Incident plan due to volume of calls

The North West Ambulance Service has declared a Major Incident due to the sheer volume of emergency calls this evening. NWAS guidance says: “An incident may be declared as a major incident

2nd November 2020

Allotment owner left ‘heartbroken’ by vandal rampage

An allotment owner has been left totally “heartbroken” after their beloved project was smashed into hundreds of pieces by an unidentified group of vandals. The allotment patch, situated at the Birkdale Irrigation

2nd November 2020

Caravan parks and B&Bs to suffer as pre Christmas holidays are BANNED

Caravan park owners, along with Bed and Breakfast sites in Southport are being forced to tighten their belts once again as they brace for a country-wide holiday ban. From Thursday, holidays both

2nd November 2020

Southport should be ‘proud’ of Coronavirus response

The leader of Sefton Council, Cllr Ian Maher, has issued a message of thanks to Southport residents and businesses for their continued efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Cllr Ian Maher, Leader

1st November 2020

Caravan parks and B&Bs to suffer as pre Christmas holidays are BANNED

Caravan park owners, along with Bed and Breakfast sites in Southport are being forced to tighten their belts once again as they brace for a country-wide holiday ban. From Thursday, holidays both

1st November 2020

Pub staff give back to beautiful Churchtown village

A pub in Churchtown is doing their bit to make the area look a little brighter in these troubled times. The Hesketh Arms, Churchtown, have took to the sponge and fairy liquid

1st November 2020

Southport public split over National lockdown

With reports that the entire country is likely to face another national lockdown, OTS asked our readers whether they thought new measures were necessary. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a press

31st October 2020

All games cancelled on Sefton football pitches this weekend

Sefton Council have confirmed that all matches due to be played on their pitches this weekend have been cancelled. Due to inclement weather, all matches and training on council pitches this weekend

31st October 2020

Sefton Council urges residents to stay safe this October/November

This Halloween and Bonfire Night authorities across the Liverpool City Region are urging residents not to gather or arrange events. With the Liverpool City Region under Tier 3 restrictions, the risk of

31st October 2020

Police issue travel guidance after Met Office weather warning

@MetOfficeUK have issued weather warnings for the north west, of heavy rain and high winds across the whole weekend. Coastal areas may see gusts of 50mph or higher. Care will be needed

31st October 2020

POLL | Do we need a national lockdown?

Britain is headed for a new national lockdown next week, The Times Reports. We’re asking OTS readers whether you support a new national lockdown, or whether the proposed measures go too far.

31st October 2020