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Council warns residents over barbecues after bin lorry fire

Sefton Council has warned residents to be cautious disposing of barbecues after a bin lorry fire on Southport’s coast road yesterday. The driver was forced to eject the recycling load over the

16th July 2020

228 people stop searched as part of County Lines activity

This month, Merseyside Police joined forces with British Transport Police (BTP), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Cheshire Police to crack down on those involved in County Lines drugs supply and associated criminality.

16th July 2020

Rat infested flytipped menace plagues resort street

Furious homeowners on a busy town centre street have condemned filthy shopkeepers who have dumped their rubbish outside their homes. Piles of industrial equipment, signage, fixtures and fittings have been dumped along

15th July 2020

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre reopens for watersports and actvities

Water lovers are encouraged to dive right into a series of fantastic events at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre over the coming months. The popular open air lake at the Waterloo based adventure

15th July 2020

Young local author to donate all book sales to Queenscourt Hospice

Budding local writer Noah Warren is donating all the sales of his book to Queenscourt Hospice. Noah’s mother Shorna is a doctor in Queenscourt and explained: “Last Autumn Noah created puppet shows

15th July 2020

A peek into the life of a professional gamer: how are eSports athletes different than conventional athletes?

Over the past few years, there’s been a major shift in the sports arena. While footballers, basketball players, cricketers were the only sportspersons until a decade ago, a new wave of professional

15th July 2020

Suspected drugs suppliers hunted by police

Cumbria Police are requesting the public’s help in locating two men. Kyle Annett, 25 and Liam Benfield, 25 are both wanted by Cumbria Police in connection with suspected supply of class A

14th July 2020

Pair sentenced for sex act outside Southport College

A court has heard how a lewd couple were caught by a stunned family in the middle of a shocking sex act outside Southport College. 33-year-old Shaun Anderson and 44-year-old Jenny Beresford

14th July 2020

Youngster shocked after touching exposed wires at town centre car park

Angry parents have complained to NCP after their young child got an electric shock from exposed live wires at a town centre car park. A broken security keypad at the NCP car

14th July 2020

Assured Care seek part-time and full-time staff

A Southport-based care agency are seeking part-time and full-time staff. Assured Care are the largest private domiciliary care agency in the North West and have grown from three staff to over a

14th July 2020

‘Southport is back open for business’ says Conservative Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling MP as lockdown eases

Originally posted: https://www.damienmooremp.com/news/southport-is-back-open-for-business-says-conservative-party-co-chairman-amanda-milling-mp-as-lockdown-eases Southport is back open for business with shops, restaurants, pubs and tourist attractions all welcoming visitors back as lockdown restrictions ease. After the Prime Minister announced the next steps

14th July 2020

BREAKING: Patient climbs dangerous scaffolding after escaping mental health unit

Emergency services have closed off Curzon Road in Southport this morning following a major incident. Officers were called to the Hartley Hospital unit on Curzon Road after a patient at the secure

14th July 2020

Tickets now on sale for Victoria Park drive-in cinema

Tickets have been released for a drive-in cinema experience on at Victoria Park on Saturday, July 25th. A huge outdoor screen in Victoria Park will show Lion King, Grease and Dirty Dancing

12th July 2020

Crosby Library confirmed for mobile coronavirus testing

Crosby Library has been confirmed as Sefton’s fifth venue for a drive-through Mobile Coronavirus Testing unit. Monday 13 July will see the first three-day by one of the units, which provide drive-through

12th July 2020

Dangerous manhole without cover in Ainsdale

A resident has reported a dangerous manhole cover in Ainsdale. Alasdair Rankine was walking his dog when he picture this manhole with a broken cover on Kenilworth Road. The unguarded cover is

12th July 2020

5 things to consider when designing hyper-casual games

Hyper-casual games need to have quality game design, but also work at fast speed. This requires smooth production with focus on game design. Many developers jump into the idea without testing or

12th July 2020

Anti-social youths moved on by Police

Police in Southport are asking parents if they know where their children are tonight after a group of youths were moved on from causing anti-social behaviour in Hesketh Bank. Following reports of

11th July 2020

Fund launched to save Daisy the Dog

A local resident has launched a GoFundMe page to save her beloved French Bulldog. Daisy has a ruptured disk in her lower spine and thinning of her right rear leg. The family

10th July 2020

Southport Market Trail takes place this Sunday

Local sellers are preparing for the Southport Market Trail this Sunday (12th July). The trail sees sellers from all over Southport host a stall outside their own home or shop between 12pm-4pm.

10th July 2020

Guitar auction to raise funds for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very pleased to be able to tell you about an auction that is happening next Wednesday 15th July at Omega Auctions, Newton-le-Willows. Omega Auctions is one of the

10th July 2020

Prowler chased from Meols Cop home by terrified woman

Neighbourhood watch groups in Southport are warning residents to be vigilant after a man was caught acting suspiciously on private property this evening. Manning Road resident Joanne Lunt was shaken after she

9th July 2020

OTS launches Picture of the Week competition for readers

Budding snappers can now enter their submissions for the On The Spot News Picture of the Week competition Both amateur and semi-pro photographers are being invited to send in their snaps of

9th July 2020

7 steps to take to prepare for an uncertain financial future

In recent months, the coronavirus pandemic has swept across the world, bringing uncertainty, anxiety, and stress. With social distancing measures in place and restrictions on what we can and cannot do, many

9th July 2020

Hopeful holidaymakers urged to snap up incredible flight offer

Hopeful holidaymakers in Southport desperate for foreign sun, sea and sand are being urged to snap up a last minute airline seat sale that is sweeping the nation. Grab your bag and

8th July 2020

Can you conquer the virtual Tough Mudder challenge?

The fittest and fastest residents of Southport are being touted for the next virtual Tough Mudder challenge. It really doesn’t matter if you’re a gym bunny, an OCR addict, or a 1-mile

8th July 2020

Brilliant barbers are a cut above the rest

Unsung hair heroes and superstar snippers have completed their first week of post lockdown business in the resort Hundreds of stylists and barbers have rejoiced at the opportunity to welcome customers back

8th July 2020

Police surgeries sessions resume this Friday in Ainsdale

With the easing of coronavirus restrictions, regular police surgeries at the new Community Police Station in Ainsdale are resuming this Friday. These surgeries give local residents an opportunity to raise non-urgent issues

8th July 2020

Residents reminded to book in advance for appointments at walk in centre and urgent treatment centre

WEST Lancashire residents are reminded how to get help for minor illnesses and minor injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Urgent Treatment Centre in Ormskirk and Walk-in Centre in Skelmersdale are both

8th July 2020

From fry ups to slim down!

One Southport businesswoman and her husband have been extremely busy over the lockdown period converting a Fast food Café into a modern ‘Weight Loss Centre’ Beverley-Jo Crawford has been a 1:1 Diet

8th July 2020

Central 12 shopping park extends free NHS staff car parking

Central 12 is offering free car parking for NHS staff until the end of July 2020 to continue to support the community throughout COVID-19. A C12 spokesperson commented: “We have been offering

8th July 2020