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Council warns more coronavirus restrictions will be imposed on Merseyside

Sefton Council has warned that additional restrictions are likely be placed on Merseyside by the Government, in an effort to combat surging case numbers. Council leader Ian Maher says he has written

29th September 2020

Woman assaulted with BRICK as police arrest male for ‘kill threats’

Police have confirmed a Waterloo man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a woman at a bus stop in Southport this morning. The victim has seen been taken to hospital

29th September 2020

Sinclair saddles up in war on ‘ridiculous’ cycle lane

A Southport businessman who is campaigning to rid his street of a new cycle lane has said ‘if you can’t beat them, join them!’ and taken up cycling to make the system

29th September 2020

Stunning images reveal major Lifeboat House progress

Incredible images have been published today revealing the latest improvements on the brand new Southport Lifeboat hub on the Esplanade. The aerial footage has revealed extensive progress is well underway on the

29th September 2020

Heartless yobs smash up girl’s bike

A young girl from Southport is devastated after heartless yobs smashed up her beloved bike at a Southport skate park. The incident happened around 5.30pm on Sunday night after the young girl

29th September 2020

Cops keep watch on Edge Hill covid ‘rule breakers’

Police officers from Lancashire Constabulary say they are keeping an eye out for any coronavirus restriction rule breakers at Edge Hill University amidst the start of a new year. Rowdy Uni students

29th September 2020

Resort lawyer warns supermarket snacking is a CRIME

A Southport lawyer has warned residents in the town to curb their habits of eating supermarket foods before they have paid at the till. According to Rachel Adamson, criminal law specialist at

29th September 2020

Coronavirus cases double in Sefton in 7 days

Health chiefs are watching with bated breath as coronavirus cases continue to double in Sefton. Figures now show an extra 447 new cases in the region between 18-24 September, up from 222

28th September 2020

Vet warns of dog biscuits filled with poison and nails at Formby Pinewoods

A local vet is warning that instances of dog biscuits laced with poison and nails left at Formby Pinewoods are on the rise. The warning comes as one resident alleged their dog

28th September 2020

Drivers warned petrol stations are a ‘hotbed’ for killer virus

Motorists in Southport are today being warned not to stop at petrol stations in the town unless “you really need to” amid rising levels of coronavirus. In baffling new travel advice issued

27th September 2020

Lewis’ Dolphin dream edges closure as campaign passes halfway mark

A campaign to help a poorly 12 year old Southport boy fulfil his lifelong dream of swimming with dolphins is one step closer. The fundraising campaign to get £3,000 together for youngster

27th September 2020

Birkdale school is latest to send entire YEAR home

A primary school in Birkdale has become the latest to insist an entire year group isolated at home after a positive test for Coronavirus. This week OTS News revealed that over a

27th September 2020

Police warn of poachers on the prowl in Formby

A White Vauxhall Astra van reg VN53 KGZ with two males on board and lurcher type dogs have been involved in hare coursing. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen

27th September 2020

Churchtown restaurant cleared to reopen after virus case

A Churchtown restaurant says it’s giving its staff a well earned break while the building is deep cleaned following a confirmed case of Coronavirus. A diner who ate at the Grapevine Bar

27th September 2020

Here’s how Southport pizza lovers can get FREE food

Pizza lovers and fans of Italian food in Southport are being offered an exclusive free meal. However there is a catch. Popular chain Pizza Express, following the closure of their Lord street

26th September 2020

Detectives launch CCTV appeal in axle grinder jewellery store theft

Detectives have released an CCTV still of a man they want to speak to following a smash and grab robbery at a jewellers in Ormskirk, which saw the store owner threatened with

26th September 2020

Award-winning Southport photographer launches magical Christmas shoots for 2020

Leading Wedding Photographer Matthew Rycraft, who created his new brand earlier this year, Rycraft Studios, launches Christmas Photoshoots in his Birkdale Studio. Make the holiday season extra special with a unique Christmas

26th September 2020

Cllr Pugh: “Town Hall Gardens – past point of no return?”

A warning that one of the most high profile town centre areas may have passed the point of no return has come from Cllr John Pugh, opposition leader on Sefton Council. Princess

26th September 2020

Driver ditches van in Wyke Cop

A lorry driver has escaped without serious injury after his van ended up ditched off a small farm road in Birkdale. The haulage heavy goods vehicle ended up irreversibly stuck in a

26th September 2020

Top Birkdale restaurant shuts as diner tests positive for coronavirus

Yet another popular eatery in Southport has had to temporarily shut its doors after a diner tested positive for the killer coronavirus. Customers who were in Villagio Cucina on the night of

25th September 2020

Resort schools on high alert after ‘stranger danger’ cab driver targets schoolgirl

Schools in Southport are on high alert after a man reportedly approached a schoolgirl in a frightening manner during her evening paper round yesterday. A warning over stranger danger has been issued

25th September 2020

‘As many as one third’ of schools in Sefton have been affected by Coronavirus

Cllr John Joseph Kelly Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Safeguarding has admitted that “as many as one third of schools in Sefton” have been affected by Coronavirus in some

25th September 2020

Damien Moore MP urges everyone in Southport to download new NHS Covid-19 app

NHS Covid-19 app launched in England and Wales to help control the spread of coronavirus. App will alert people if they have come into contact with someone who later tests positive for

25th September 2020

Big shoes to fill as micro pub launches search for bar manager

An incredibly popular micro pub between Southport and Birkdale is on the hunt for a new manager. The team at the Beer Den on Duke Street in Southport are now advertising for

24th September 2020

MP goes to war with council in cycle path blame game

Sefton Council’s Labour chiefs have hit back at Resort MP Damien Moore after he issued a scathing attack on the new Hoghton Street cycle lane. The much maligned cycle route which has

24th September 2020

Why Has Online Shopping Increased in the UK?

It’s no wonder that online sales and shopping skyrocketed in March. Lockdowns were going into place, people were being told to self-quarantine inside, and everything outside of food shops and hospitals were

24th September 2020

Police collar driver after Banks bash

Detectives say two drivers involved in a high speed smash in Banks are lucky to have walked away without serious injury after their cars collided. Police from Lancashire Constabulary attended a road

23rd September 2020

Community group boost Queenscourt funds with £1k donation

A community group in Crossens have helped to raise £1,000 for a popular Southport charity. Queenscourt Hospice recently received a very generous donation of £1,000 from the Crossens Community Association (CCA).⠀⠀⠀The CCA,

23rd September 2020

Business owners slam town centre cycle lane as petition launched

Furious business owners in the town centre are in a spin over the ‘ridiculous’ cycle lanes which have appeared outside their places of work. Popular restauranteur Sinclair D’Albuquerque has blasted the new

23rd September 2020

Councillor endorses pension petition calling for missed payment checks

A new petition could point the way for a section of Southport women to be refunded missing pension entitlements which has been welcomed by Sefton Councillor Pat Keith. “ It is planned

23rd September 2020