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Conservative candidate calls on Council to suspend town centre parking charges

Prospective Conservative Council Candidate for Dukes Ward, Michael Prendergast has distributed the following press release: Following on from a suggestion at the end of May this year, Prospective Council Candidate for the

5th July 2020

NHS worker’s car damaged in hit-and-run on Hawkshead Street

A speeding motorist has decimated an NHS worker’s car wing mirror on Hawkshead Street this afternoon. The force of the impact destroyed wing mirrors on a number of cars with one damaged

5th July 2020

Town centre covered in litter after busy weekend

Dirty day-trippers have left Southport promenade in a filthy state this weekend with piles of chip wrappers, empty drink cartons and litter thrown on the floor. With more fast food outlets open

5th July 2020

B&Q donate 6000 face masks to Queenscourt Hospice

B&Q have donated 6,000 face masks to Queenscourt Hospice. A post of Queencort Hospice’s Facebook page thanked the PPE team at B&Q for their donation. The post read: “The Hospice would like

5th July 2020

Residents fight to save Southport Theatre.

Local residents have started a campaign to save Southport Theatre. Former STCC employee Lisa Lea Kelly formed the SAVE SOUTHPORT THEATRE (STCC) Facebook group on Sunday morning. The leaseholder and operating company

5th July 2020

Family car stolen from Morrisons car park by heartless thieves

Police suspect professional car thieves have struck in Southport after a victim had his brand new motor stolen from a Supermarket car park this week. Witnesses are being sought to track down

4th July 2020

Search on for good Samaritan after driving licence returned from Southport to Weston-super-Mare

A kind-hearted Samaritan from Southport is being hailed online after returning a lost driving licence to a man from Somerset. Harry Parslow was left frustrated after he lost his driving licence and

4th July 2020

Car and transit van collide at Cemetery Road junction

A driver is lucky to be alive this morning after their car was all but destroyed in a horrific accident in Southport. A car and a transit van collided in wet weather

4th July 2020

Merseycare Unit application approved by Sefton Council

Sefton Council’s Planning Committee have this week approved the creation of a brand new mental health facility in Maghull. The low level secure mental health inpatient facility, which is set to be

4th July 2020

PCC urges people to be careful and cautious as lockdown restrictions ease

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has urged the public to be ‘careful and cautious’ as lockdown restrictions are further eased this weekend. Restaurants, pubs and bars are allowed to open their doors for

4th July 2020

UPDATED: Woman with Alzheimer’s missing in Southport

The family of a woman with Alzheimer’s are growing increasingly concerned for her safety after she went missing in Southport today. Elsie Stuart has not been seen by her family for over

3rd July 2020

Let the music play! Quick thinking bar owners to open on stroke of midnight

Crafty and quick thinking bar owners in Southport are planning to open their doors to customers for the first time in months at one minute past midnight ‘this evening.’ Once the clock

3rd July 2020

Have you seen Archie the cat?

A concerned pet owner has contacted OTS in the hope of finding beloved family cat Archie. Archie went missing from Thirlmere drive in Ainsdale and hasn’t been seen for over a week.

3rd July 2020

Sefton Council reassuring people who are shielding as Government’s COVID-19 changes approach

With the Government’s changes to its shielding guidance beginning to come into effect next week, Sefton Council is reminding local people that local support and help will still be available for the

3rd July 2020

Popular nightlife spots prepare for future reopening

Popular nightclubs and late night bars in Southport are doing all they can to prepare for their eventual reopening. While many pubs and restaurants are opening on July 4, nightclubs across the

2nd July 2020

Active Sefton to host virtual duathlon this weekend

Active Sefton are hosting a virtual duathlon this weekend. Residents are being asked to complete a 5km run and a 10km cycle before confirming their times on the Active Workforce Facebook page.

2nd July 2020

Southport care home residents enjoy two fun-filled activity days

Throughout the country, lockdown measures are beginning to be relaxed. Non-essential businesses have already reopened while pubs, cafes and restaurants are set to open their doors from July 4. Despite this, care

2nd July 2020

The old bill come to the rescue of ducklings in danger

If there wasn’t photo evidence, you would think this story completely quackers. But in a break from their crime fighting day jobs, Police community Support Officers in Churchtown this evening came to

2nd July 2020

Internet speed misery will be a thing of the past for resort residents

Super slow internet speeds in Southport are set to be a thing of the past according to Virgin Media. Bosses at the internet provider announced today that they are set to make gigabit

2nd July 2020

Mobile Coronavirus testing centre returns to resort

This weekend will see a Coronavirus Mobile Test Site in Southport. They will be at Southport Eco Centre from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 July. Supported by Sefton Council, NHS Southport and

2nd July 2020

Message of thanks from Hospital Trust Chief Exec Trish Armstrong Child

This week marks the 72nd birthday of the NHS. Birthdays are an opportunity to reflect on the year that has been and also an opportunity for us to recognise the contribution

2nd July 2020

Louts leave piles of fast food rubbish in Kings Gardens

Hard working street sweepers were faced with a sorry sight this morning as litter louts left a pile of fast food wrappers and empty drinks bottled in a town centre shelter The

2nd July 2020

Appeal for information after Ainsdale assault

Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old was assaulted in Ainsdale. The incident took place on Wednesday, 24 June, where the victim was with a group of other youths on Ainsdale

2nd July 2020

Covid Clutter Cleared By Southport Councillors’ Community Project

Local councillors and volunteers have been helping residents clear their Covid clutter after weeks of lockdown led to unwanted items and rubbish stockpiling. Norwood’s councillors arranged the community skips to help

2nd July 2020

Southport BID partner with Meercat Associates in cost saving partnership

Southport BID have today announced that they are now working in partnership with Meercat Associates, the only UK wide BID buying group. Acutely aware of the impact lockdown and the current

2nd July 2020

WIN | Your chance to win a mini cask of Golden Sands from Southport Brewery

Southport Brewery are giving away 3 mini casks of Golden Sands. Entrants must share the post and like the Brewery’s page on Facebook. You can find out more at: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportBrew/

2nd July 2020

10-year-old Danielle Briscoe to cycle 400 miles raising money for Queenscourt Hospice.

10-year-old Danielle Briscoe is raising money for Queenscourt Hospice by cycling 400 miles in the month of June. Danielle attends St Patrick’s Primary School in Churchtown. Danielle’s donation page says: “I have

2nd July 2020

Trolley dredged from Marine Lake

Southport’s iconic Marine Lake is due another deep clean if the latest item that was pulled from its depths is anything to go by. A trolley from a local supermarket, which had

2nd July 2020

Offers invited to purchase the Royal Clifton Hotel

Potential buyers for the Royal Clifton Hotel have been asked to submit a bid for the business by 23rd July. The building was first listed for sale in November 2019 with a

2nd July 2020

Resort women urged to watch out for pension scam

Lib Dem Councillor Pat Keith has urged Southport women to ensure they are not being short-changed on their state pension after revelations of a failure in Department of Work and Pensions computers.

1st July 2020