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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

STUNNING Birkdale apartment goes on market for £500k

A stunning apartment in a luxurious part of Birkdale has gone on the market for half a million pounds The unique three bedroom apartment on Westcliffe Road boasts a large dining kitchen,

1st July 2020

Aldi reveal plans for Formby site to rival Waitrose

Bosses at discount supermarket Aldi say they have their sights set on opening up a Formby store by 2025 The hugely popular budget supermarket chain has revealed their desire to open a

1st July 2020

New schools funding will continue raising education standards in Southport

Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement that schools in Southport will benefit from funding to improve school facilities. Southport has been allocated its share of the £434 million investment to expand classrooms, upgrade

1st July 2020

Council set to create more cycle paths in Southport

Sefton Council wants your views on upgrading and developing cycling and walking provision in the borough following the COVID-19 pandemic. The local authority aims to increase support and facilities for people to

1st July 2020

Queenscourt announces phased re-opening of its shops as they come out of lockdown

After being closed for three months due to Covid-19 restrictions, Queenscourt is delighted to announce that it is beginning to re-open its retail outlets and looks forward to welcoming customers old and

1st July 2020

MFRS urges bar and restaurant owners to make fire safety a priority ahead of re-opening

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is calling on bar and restaurant owners to make sure they are operating safely and adhering to fire safety regulations ahead of planned re-openings this weekend.

1st July 2020

Could stolen van filled with lethal poison be in Southport?

Southport's emergency services are on alert after Lancashire Police launched an appeal for a stolen van containing lethal poison.

1st July 2020

Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August

Mandatory MOT testing is to be reintroduced from 1 August 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted, Roads minister Baroness Vere announced yesterday (29 June 2020). Due to the coronavirus outbreak, drivers

1st July 2020

Artistic duo look beyond COVID-19 with new art exhibition

An exciting joint exhibition – “SHEEP” – will be arriving at pastures new in the ArtHouse, Eastbank Street at the beginning of July. It is a shared retrospective by established local Southport

1st July 2020

HM Coastguard Southport assist in dolphin rescue

HM Coastguard Southport assisted with the rescue of a stranded dolphin on Southport Beach on Tuesday afternoon. The Coastguard team, assisted by lifeboat crews, raced towards the rising tide and successfully guided

30th June 2020

Council need to encourage spending a penny to boost store cashflow

The key to streamlining and reviving Southport’s fortunes is allowing visitors to ‘spend a penny’ – according to Dukes Ward Councillor John Pugh. To save the economy going down the toilet, the

30th June 2020