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Police surgeries sessions resume this Friday in Ainsdale

With the easing of coronavirus restrictions, regular police surgeries at the new Community Police Station in Ainsdale are resuming this Friday. These surgeries give local residents an opportunity to raise non-urgent issues

8th July 2020

From fry ups to slim down!

One Southport businesswoman and her husband have been extremely busy over the lockdown period converting a Fast food Café into a modern ‘Weight Loss Centre’ Beverley-Jo Crawford has been a 1:1 Diet

8th July 2020

Central 12 shopping park extends free NHS staff car parking

Central 12 is offering free car parking for NHS staff until the end of July 2020 to continue to support the community throughout COVID-19. A C12 spokesperson commented: “We have been offering

8th July 2020

End of the line for free NHS fares on Merseytravel

Merseytravel have confirmed that free fares for NHS workers will end on Monday July 13. The scheme provided free travel for NHS workers on Merseytravel trains, busses and ferries. Merseytravel pointed to

8th July 2020

VIDEO | Ainsdale thieves steal children’s bike from back garden

A gang of thieves in Ainsdale broke into a back garden before stealing a child’s bicycle. While one gang member kept watch outside, 2 broke in through the back gate. The break-in

8th July 2020

The Atkinson preparing to reopen ‘very soon’

The Atkinson have confirmed that the theatre, art gallery and cultural venue is preparing to reopen ‘very soon’. A statement on The Atkinson website said: “We are currently waiting for all the

7th July 2020

Dog owners warned of ‘poisoning’ fear on Ainsdale beach

Dog owners on the coastline fear their pets might have fallen ill after ingesting a suspicious substance on Ainsdale beach. A number of dogs fell ill shortly after walking along the beach

7th July 2020

Council promise theatre remains key to resort future

Sefton Council have responded after a Facebook campaign to save Southport Theatre gained 1,700 members in under 36 hours. Lisa Lea Kelly, a former employee of the theatre, started the campaign on

6th July 2020

Busy Lord Street is a ‘beautiful sight to behold’

With the sun shining down on Southport today, bars and restaurants along the resort’s busy boulevard have had chance to test out their socially distanced seating areas for more custom Bars along

6th July 2020

Police hunt car theft gang after numerous vehicles stolen

Police are hunting a gang of car thieves after a number of expensive vehicles were taken under the cover of darkness from Southport and Formby over the weekend. One of the cars,

5th July 2020

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

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

1881 LOUNGE | Fancy A Pint?

Southport Football Club are looking to open up their 1881 Lounge next weekend. A statement on the club website said: “We are hoping to open up the 1881 Lounge on Saturday 11th

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

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

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

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

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

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

Car Accident Liverpool Road Ainsdale

A white Seat car was involved in an accident this morning in Liverpool Road, Ainsdale. Emergency services soon rushed to the scene and some traffic delays were experienced by other drivers. See

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

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

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