Desperate search to find missing Bambi enters third day
A desperate search to find a missing puppy from a Southport is entering its third day. There have been reports of sightings of the adorable Bambi, a female Black and Tan Chihuaha,
House builders made to pay £2m towards improving Southport schools
Nearly £4 Million of infrastructure investment is set to be spent across Southport and Sefton thanks to the Local Authority’s work with developers, a published Infrastructure Funding Statement has shown. As well
SILVER VOICES LATEST NEWS RELEASE: New Age Of Austerity Beckons
The irresponsible mini-Budget of last week will inevitably lead to a new age of austerity with savage public expenditure cuts across the board. This may be exactly what some of the extreme
Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport
Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition
Ex Ainsdale rehab centre set for 130 new build homes
Sandbrook Road in Ainsdale could finally be revamped into a huge housing development after plans were approved by the council. Dozens of homes could soon be built on a former rehabilitation centre
Council close Ainsdale beach car park as capacity reached
Ainsdale beach car park has been closed after hundreds of sun worshipers flooded seafront today. As temperatures continue to soar, Council rangers have been forced to close the Ainsdale beach car park
Southport petrol pumps hit 200p per litre mark
An Ainsdale petrol station took the eye watering crown of the highest cost for fuel this morning. Shell Garage on Liverpool Road is charging an extortionate 205.9p per litre for diesel, while
Pontins branded “worst place I have ever been” in viral TikTok
A mum from Wales who booked a holiday with her family to the infamous Ainsdale Pontins holiday park has shared her horror holiday experience. A live ant nest, mould, rotting balcony supports,
Police car damaged in Ainsdale crash
A motorist had a Sunday drive they’ll want to firget after crashing into a police car today. Officers in a Merseyside Police vehicle found themselves pinned against a set of railings in
Liverpool Road closed after motorcycle RTC
Police and emergency services rushed to Ainsdale this afternoon after a biker was struck in an RTC. A car collided with a motorcycle near to the Chapelhouse on Liverpool Road in Ainsdale
Bin collection misery enters third week
Rotting garden waste and food scraps are causing ‘an unholy stink’ say furious residents who have now been waiting more than three weeks to have their bins collected. Sefton council have made
Escaped dog brings Coastal Road to standstill
A large dog which escaped off lead in Ainsdale has brought the coastal road to a standstill. Traffic stopped in both directions near to Pinfold Lane after a ‘large brown dog’ slipped
Thieves hunted over Ainsdale van smash and grab
A hard working car detailer from Ainsdale is appealing for information after thieves smashed his van window and made off with his wallet. Kieran Shaw of KS Autocare is appealing for people
In Pictures: Dramatic Weather system over Ainsdale
Dramatic skies developed this week over the Ainsdale sand dunes. The storm was seen moving in along the beach from the north. Before long the system had reached the old Toad Hall
Police hunt for man who broke locks to Ainsdale vaccination centre
Detectives are issuing an image of a man who may have information that could assist an investigation into a series of criminal damage offences in Ainsdale. At around 5.45pm on Sunday 20
Woodvale driveway prowler apprehended by police
An early morning prowler in a Woodvale driveway who loitered by cars and stared up at bedrooms prompted calls to the police. Quick thinking local residents in Sandbrook Road contacted the police
Police launch appeal after elderly gentleman attacked in Ainsdale
Police are appealing for information following reports of an assault in Ainsdale yesterday, Tuesday 22 February. At around 9.45am police received a report that a man in his 80s was assaulted by
Sands Pub building to be sold off by council
The Sands Pub in Ainsdale is being sold off to a developer, the council have revealed Sefton Council is set to offer local and national companies the opportunity to invest in the
Storm Franklin hits Southport
In the turbulent aftermath of storms Dudley and Eunice, this afternoon saw Storm Franklin roll into Southport. A tree was washed up under the pier, with the force of the strengthening storm.
Windsurfing on Ainsdale’s Choppy Waters
An enthusiastic windsurfer takes on raging waters at Ainsdale, this week. Going out to chase the stormy Irish Sea waves. Finding the heavy swells. Back safely on terra firma. Additional images: https://www.picfair.com/users/PatReganphotography
Alleged Dog Attack – Ainsdale Beach
Subsequent to yesterday’s Ainsdale Beach incident, social media has been alive with claims about a dog attack. Ambulance and Green Sefton Services called to Ainsdale Beach following incident One OTS News Facebook
Ambulance and Green Sefton Services called to Ainsdale Beach following incident
Green Sefton Services attended an incident on Ainsdale Beach today, shortly after high tide. Witnesses stated that following a lot of shouting an individual had apparently waded out into the stormy waves,
After the Storms in Ainsdale woodlands
Recent storms took a heavy toll on many trees in Ainsdale Nature Reserve’s woodlands. Mature pines appear to have suffered the most. Storms Arwen and later Barra did significant damage in the
Van damaged in Ainsdale mutli-vehicle pileup
Traffic is at a standstill in Ainsdale after a collision involving two vans and a tractor. Liverpool Road in Ainsdale is backed up with traffic after two vans were rear-ended by a
In Pictures – Southport Christmas Parade – 2021
Southport Charity Christmas Parade, The biggest vehicle light parade in the North West, donating toys to children’s organisations. https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade Previously: In Pictures: Southport Charity Xmas Parade 2019
Ainsdale Green Bin Collection Woes
Ainsdale’s LibDem councillor Lynne Thompson has written to Sefton Council about green bin complaints. Her memo (as below) is being widely shared on social media. Ainsdale Green Bin Complaints – Communication Sent
Ainsdale Police Station building listed for sale
The former Ainsdale Police Station building has gone on sale for a reported £200,000 asking price. The Ainsdale Police station on the Station Road Roundabout has been lying empty for a number
Ainsdale man guilty of sexually abusing 14 year old boy
A man who sexually abused a young boy in the 1990s has been handed an 18 months sentence suspended for 2 years and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10
Car flips after Liverpool Road collision
A driver has had a lucky escape after they lost control of their car, flipping it over on a busy stretch of road in Ainsdale. Police have closed off the traffic heavy
Street artist Paul Curtis completes gigantic transformation of Ainsdale’s Toad Hall
Award-winning street artist Paul Curtis has completed work on his largest ever mural to date – thought also to be the largest painting created by a single artist in the UK –