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High tide uncovers unexploded wartime bomb on Ainsdale beach

Ainsdale beach was sealed off by emergency services last night after a World War Two bomb was unearthed by high tides. Receding water levels washed away part of the beach surface revealing

24th April 2023

Southport Theatre demolition set to be approved by committee

The demolition of the decaying Southport Theatre is set to be signed off next week. A report to the Sefton Council planning committee will recommend councillors approve the demolition of the once

21st April 2023

Fun at the Fayre

It’s all go at the fayre today (15 April 2023). You are most welcome to join us to find that unique gift. Doors close at 4.00 pm. Venue: St Peter’s Church St Peter’s

15th April 2023

Ceremony to honour VC winner after grave transformed by volunteers

Victoria Cross hero Richard George Masters, who saved 200 lives during WWI, will be celebrated at a ceremony after his grave was restored by volunteers in Southport.

13th April 2023

We Grow Co to hold craft fair for Autism Initiatives

Members of the public are being invited to a Vintage and Craft fair in aid of Autism Initiatives. Held by We Grow Co, the fair will take place from 10am to 4pm

29th March 2023

Police detain man during incident on Forest Road

Eyewitnesses say a man has been detained this evening during a police incident on Forest Road. A significant police presence arrived at Forest Road, close to the junction of Haig Avenue, shortly

24th March 2023

Dukes Conservative candidate Laura Nuttall calls for urgent road repairs

Conservative candidate in Dukes Ward for May’s local elections, Laura Nuttall, is calling on Sefton Council to make urgent repairs to roads across Dukes Ward, including Sandringham Road, Grosvenor Road and Hall

23rd March 2023

Village will come to standstill in tribute to Birkdale legend

Shoppers, store owners and traffic will come to a complete standstill in Birkdale Village tomorrow (Tuesday) to honour a popular young man who sadly passed away. People are being asked to line

20th March 2023

Fun-Filled Craft Fayre with Funds raised for Children’s Charity

Event organiser Cath Regan and her team thanked everyone who supported the Craft Fayre at St Peter’s Church in Birkdale, last Saturday. Lots of great people and a plethora of beautiful handmade

20th March 2023

Southport gets it’s very own ‘Norwood lights’ as Bispham Rd looks to market itself

A plan to help improve Bispham Rd for residents and retailers alike by giving it more of a ‘village feel’ is now a shining example after its latest development. It’s become a

17th March 2023

Town centre kebab house plans skewered

A popular kebab chain eyeing up the former town centre McDonald’s building have pulled out of the move. German Donner Kebab bosses were initially hopeful of bagging a town centre spot at

15th March 2023

Craft Fayre Fun this Saturday

Craft fair season seems to be upon us, and craft fairs are bursting out everywhere. Here are three such great events with free entry. Our Southport Crafts, Arts & Preloved Items fayre

14th March 2023

Volunteers sought for Southport ‘Big Spring Clean’ to remove coastal debris

Volunteers are being asked to help clear up a line of rubbish left by this winter’s high tides at Southport, stretching from RSPB Marshside car park to Hesketh Road. Wes Davies, Ribble

11th March 2023

Free trees for Birkdale residents to improve local environment

Residents of the Birkdale area will have another opportunity to collect a free whip this Saturday morning. The handout of the whips (or small trees) has been organised by Birkdale Ward’s three

9th March 2023

Ainsdale metal detectorist uncovers bomb on beach

An amateur metal detectorist combing Ainsdale beach sparked a huge emergency response after discovering a World War Two bomb. The man, from Manchester, picked up what he described as a ‘lump of

7th March 2023

Labour councillor and local mum team up to tackle dog fouling problem

Southport councillor and local mum team up to urge dog owners to clean up after their pets to keep streets clean and protect children.

2nd March 2023

Thieves steal expensive Suzuki bike from Moss Road

An appeal has been launched to recover an expensive Suzuki bike which was stolen from a property in Birkdale last night. The bike was swiped from the private driveway of a home

1st March 2023

Man arrested after serious assault outside bar in Ainsdale

A man has been arrested following a report of an altercation outside a bar in Ainsdale on Friday night, 24 February. At around 10.30pm it was reported that an altercation between two

28th February 2023

Southport man captures stunning image of Northern Lights over Ainsdale

An amateur phone photographer from Southport has captured the northern lights over the resort. Craig Bayliff braved icy temperatures at 2am this morning to take a photo of the night sky over

27th February 2023

Riot cops seal off Shakespeare Street in huge incident

Riot cops and police dogs were called to a significant incident on Shakespeare Street this afternoon as officers attended to arrest a male who had breached a non-molestation order. The road is

25th February 2023

Police close off Ainsdale pub after man seriously assaulted

A Southport man is in a critical condition in hospital after an alleged assault in Ainsdale. The male, in his thirties, suffered serious head injuries after a reported altercation outside the Champs

25th February 2023

JustGiving campaign launched to repair vandalised RSPB Marshside Hide

One of the most important wetland sites for wildlife in the North-West has today launched a new campaign to ask nature lovers to show a little extra love for the reserve and

16th February 2023

Norwood disability improvements in full swing

A number of disability initiatives have begun in Norwood ward with the installation of two new access swings for disabled children. The work programme also includes installing drop kerbs and tactile paving

16th February 2023

Cow ‘died of exhaustion’ after dog chase say Birkdale rangers

Sefton Council, and coastal conservation partner, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, are dismayed to find one of the conservation cattle on the Birkdale Hills Local Nature Reserve has died after seemingly being chased down,

13th February 2023

Council leader takes swipe at MP over ‘misleading’ Pontins comments

Leader of Sefton Council, Labour’s Ian Maher, has criticised Southport MP Damien Moore over comments made regarding Home Office proposals to house asylum seekers at Pontins. Sefton Council publicly stated last week

8th February 2023

Plans to house asylum seekers at Pontins unlikely to move forward says Council

The Home Office are unlikely to move forward with controversial plans to house up to 3,000 asylum seekers at Pontins in Ainsdale, OTS News understands. Sefton Council and the Home Office had

2nd February 2023

Council prepare to force sale of land in Ainsdale’s rundown Sandbrook Way

Landowners and leaseholders in Sandbrook Way, an infamously rundown area of Ainsdale, could soon be forced to give up their properties by the council. Bosses at Sefton say they still don’t have

29th January 2023

Suspect detained after town centre chase

A police helicopter has been called as part of a manhunt in Southport town centre this evening. Four marked police vehicles and two unmarked cars were called just before 4 pm to

22nd January 2023

MP and Council set for talks over plans to house asylum seekers at Pontins

Southport MP Damien Moore and Sefton Council Chief Executive Dwayne Johnson are set for tense talks this afternoon, after the Council received Home Office representations to house asylum seekers in the area,

20th January 2023

Ainsdale beach to install ‘solar power’ car parking machines

Solar powered car parking ticket machines will be installed on Ainsdale beach this year to get more cash out of thousands of day trippers. The car park will have solar-powered pay and

19th January 2023

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