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
Damien Moore in scathing criticism of Pontins as part of Ainsdale consultation
Southport MP Damien Moore says Sefton Council has failed to address “the elephant in the room” after it launched a consultation over the future of Ainsdale-on-Sea. The local authority has set out
Mum’s horror as resort holiday “wrecked by drunks and drug users”
Southport’s lowest rated ‘holiday accommodation’ is yet again facing up to a barrage of criticism after a family say their break was ruined by drunkards. An unnamed mum of a family from
Hot weather brings crowds to Ainsdale Beach
Another weekend of lovely warm weather ensured that Ainsdale Beach saw good numbers of people. The Snack bar and ice cream sellers apparently did well. Far away on the tideline – the
Emergency services attending significant incident in Ainsdale
This breaking news story will be updated as information emerges. Emergency services have been called to a suburban area of Ainsdale after a series of reportedly serious incidents this evening. Emergency crews
Deer Alert – RAF Woodvale area
A sad sight to see this week as a lovely deer was found dead at the side of the Formby Bypass, opposite RAF Woodvale. The British Dear Society note that May is
Fly Tipping – Meadow Lane area
Fly tipping is happening again on countryside by the sewage treatment plant, at the end of Meadow Lane in Ainsdale. Did you see anything or know where this large black chair
Amateurs claim cup victory after fourth time of asking
An amateur football team from Southport are celebrating cup success today after finally claiming silverware at the fourth time of asking. Southport & Ainsdale Saturday Seniors faced off against Milton First FC
‘Notches’ to be carved in Ainsdale sand dunes to boost biodiversity
V-shaped gaps will be excavated in the front of selected sand dunes at Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve (NNR) to improve these beautiful dune habitats for rare wildlife. Coastal sand dune
Two arrested after drugs cash and suspected stolen goods recovered in Ainsdale
Officers in Ainsdale arrested two men and seized drugs and suspected stolen clothing and cars yesterday, Monday, 26 April. At around 8.55pm, patrols carried out the stop search of a man in
Motorist drove off after driving over 3-year-old’s foot outside Pontins
Police are appealing for information following a fail to stop RTC in Ainsdale on Saturday 24 April. OTS understands that a driver, who had children of their own inside the car, stopped
Pontins exposed for ‘gypsy name’ blacklist
Pontins have said they will now change their working ways after being exposed for blacklisting a set of surnames that ‘had connotations related to the travelling community.’ The Equality Human Rights Commission
Wagon crashes into Ainsdale care centre
A heavy goods vehicle has collided into a care centre on the corner of Meadow Lane and Sandbrook Road in Ainsdale. The centre is directly opposite the junction of the two roads
Police warn Ainsdale residents to be aware of ‘porch poachers’
Police are asking residents to make sure their properties and cars are secure after reports of two men trying to target porch doors in Ainsdale. It follows an incident on Sunday evening
Ainsdale shop targeted by thieves in shocking late night raid
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop in Ainsdale on Wednesday 16 December. At around 10pm, we received a reports of a robbery at the One Stop Shop
MP hails Southport small businesses bouncing back from pandemic
Southport’s MP Damien Moore has been visiting a number of local businesses in Southport today to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Mr Moore, who enjoyed a background in retail management before becoming the
Police investigate as thieves try FOUR burglaries in one afternoon
Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws
Sea creature comes in with the Ainsdale high tide – Updated!
This morning, parts of an unidentified creature were washed up by the high tide at Ainsdale. The remains were about 4 to 5 feet in length. Initial suspicions are that this may
Hero lifeboat crews save hypothermia stricken Ainsdale paddleboarders
Crews from Southport Lifeboat were once again called to the rescue after two paddleboarders found themselves stranded in high tides off Ainsdale Beach today (Sunday). Southport Lifeboat, the Heather White, was requested
Moooove over for grazing winter visitors at Sefton’s Nature Reserves
Sefton Council is welcoming sheep and cattle on to the local Nature Reserves at Ainsdale and Birkdale this week, as part of the its continuing conservation works. Each winter, the Council brings
Council approves £350k funding for Ainsdale Beach
At its meeting today, Sefton Council’s Cabinet approved funding to support over £350,000 of improvement works at Ainsdale Beach. After a year of unprecedented demand, this investment in new and semi-permanent facilities,