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 –
Woman killed in Ainsdale car collision
Police have confirmed a woman was sadly killed in Ainsdale yesterday when she suffered a medical episode at the wheel, causing her vehicle to collide with a parked car. The 80-year-old female
Cycle lane works to cause four week partial closure of Coastal Road
Works are set to resume on the final phase of the Southport Coastal Road Cycle scheme, with contractors returning to the road from next Monday (September 13th). The scheme is part of
Visitors thanked after busy summer at the Sefton coast
As the school summer holidays come to an end, so does a busy season along the Sefton coast where the Council’s Green Sefton Service has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors this
Toad Hall Repainted – Mixed Public Feelings
Toad Hall Today – Essential Contemporary Art or Vandalism of Local Heritage? Sefton Council commissioned talented street artist Paul Curtis to create his large mural on Ainsdale’s iconic Toad Hall. The colourful
Council confirms Pontins used to temporarily accomodate homeless residents
Pontins in Ainsdale is being used to temporarily accommodate homeless residents in Sefton. Sefton Council has clarified it used Britannia properties “in Southport and Ainsdale”, along with other hotel chains, to provide
Still time to have your voice heard in Ainsdale-on-Sea consultation
Sefton Council is urging its residents and beach visitors to take the opportunity this summer to put forward their views for how the Ainsdale-on-Sea coastal gateway could be improved for all. Already
Joint plea for visitors to be respectful at Sefton’s coast
A number of organisations across Sefton are joining forces once again this summer to ensure local communities, and visitors from across the North West, can enjoy Sefton’s coastlines safely as coronavirus restrictions
Councillors vote to oppose political boundary changes
Sefton’s councillors have voted to oppose changes plans that would see Ainsdale removed from the Southport political constituency. A motion filed by Labour councillor Greg Myers moves “that Sefton Council rejects in
Ainsdale Beach visitors to benefit from further food and drink outlet trials this summer
From this weekend (Saturday 17th July) visitors to Ainsdale beach will be able to taste-test fish and chips as well as coffee and cakes, as a pop-up food and drink trial begins.
Lib Dem survey shows significant opposition to Ainsdale boundary changes
A survey conducted by Cllr John Pugh on behalf of the Liberal Democrats shows a significant number of residents opposed to boundary changes that would split Ainsdale from the political constituency of