Spectacular light trail coming to Southport
A spectacular after dark light trail will be coming to Southport this year, hosted at the much-loved Victoria Park near the seafront from the 25th November to the 23rd December from 4.30pm
Police Commissioner welcomes Labour Party Green Paper on ending violence against women and girls
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today welcomed a detailed Labour Party Green Paper which sets out plans to end the epidemic of violence against women and girls. Emily Spurrell has welcomed the Party’s
Pop up covid variant testing sites for Formby
Formby and Freshfields rails stations will be the locations for Sefton Council’s Public Health Teams pop-up sites for coronavirus testing this week. Open from tomorrow, Tuesday 18th May to Friday 21st May,
In Pictures: Marine Drive Car Event – 16 May 2021
See also: https://www.otsnews.co.uk/police-break-up-coastal-road-car-meet/ A similar event took place last year. In Pictures: Fast and Furious arrives – by the Pier
Hospitality gets green light as restrictions continue to ease
Hospitality businesses in Southport can today operate under reduced restrictions, including welcoming customers indoors. Indoor hospitality can resume from today although venues such as nightclubs face a further wait until 21 June.
Police break up Coastal Road car meet
A Coastal Road car meet which saw expensive motors paraded along Marine Drive infront of hundreds of spectators has caught the eye of Merseyside Police. Officers were called to a stretch of
Fans urged to back amateur Southport side as they aim for cup glory
An amateur football team from Southport are aiming for cup success this Monday at the fourth time of asking. Southport & Ainsdale Saturday Seniors face off against Milton First FC in the
Open letter from new Police and Crime Commissioner
Merseyside’s new Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell has penned an open letter to residents across the region detailing her priorities for the future: Good afternoon, I am incredibly proud to be
Tenants and landlords urged to contact housing service before eviction ban ends
With the Government’s ban on Evictions coming to an end on Monday 31st May, Sefton Council is urging any local tenants or landlords expecting problems to get in touch. The Government brought
Over 16’s based in Formby encouraged to seek Indian variant covid test
Local coronavirus testing is being introduced in Sefton’s Formby area in response to recent COVID-19 outbreaks, which showed cases of the variant first identified in India. Starting from Friday 14th May, mobile,
Emergency services rescue shopper locked in Dobbies for THREE hours
A garden centre shopper was left rooted to the spot after staff accidentally locked her inside their store at the end of the day. Police and fire crews were eventually called after
Resort businessman ‘caught three times over the limit’ at 9am, court told
A well known Southport businessman is alleged to have been three times over the drink drive limit at 9am in the morning. Joseph ‘Joey’ Sammon, 43, is facing a court date after
Six month wait for driving test in Southport
Learner drivers looking to take a test from the Southport Driving Test Centre on Part Street will have to wait six months. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a backlog of nearly half
Council documents reveal £1.4m Splashworld repair bill
Documents published by Sefton Council have revealed a £1.4m repair bill to fix “significant health and safety concerns” at Splashword amid warnings that “further funding may be required to complete the entire
CQC inspectors find “significant improvement” at Southport hospital
The report for an unannounced CQC inspection of Southport hospital has been published this morning. Inspectors visited Southport & Formby District General Hospital in February “following information of concern received from the
97% of households respond to 2021 Census
The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places,
Surgical care transition to Ormskirk continues with Southport ward changes
Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust has confirmed surgical care for inpatients previously based at Ward 11A in Southport will continue to be provided from Ormskirk. The move means that Ward 11A at
Damien Moore: Conservative government is delivering on people’s priorities
Damien Moore MP has welcomed the progress made by the Conservative Government since December 2019 in passing 44 new laws that have benefited people across Southport. Laws to protect our NHS, drive
Sefton gets ‘back to nature’ for Mental Health Awareness Week
Organisations across Sefton are championing the benefits of the great outdoors during Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May), as well as sharing resources and services to help residents boost their mental health.
Delays on Southport-Liverpool line after deer spotted on tracks
Services on Merseyrail’s Southport to Hunts Cross line are experiencing small delays due to deer spotted on the track at Hall Road station. Merseyrail said: “Due to deer on the line in
Council confirm Indian variant covid found in Sefton
Responding to news that the Indian COVID variant, which has been classified by Public Health England as a ‘variant of concern’, has been linked with coronavirus cases in the Borough, Sefton Council
CCTV following burglary at Eastbank St Cash Converters
Police have issued CCTV images of two men they want to speak to following a burglary at Cash Converters in Southport. At around 4.50am on Wednesday 21st April Police received a report
Meols Cop Road closed for another week
Meols Cop Road could be closed until next Wednesday while essential sewer maintenance is completed. United Utilities have secured an emergency closure order from Sefton Council to conduct repairs. The order states
Health leaders in Sefton support Type 2 diabetes prevention week
During Type 2 diabetes prevention week (10-16 May), health professionals in Sefton are raising awareness of how living a healthier lifestyle can prevent the risk of developing the condition. There are 12.3
Council working to tackle rise in Covid cases
Sefton Council is working with the national Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Public Health England (PHE) in response to recent COVID-19 outbreaks in the Central Sefton area. The Council
Man charged following assault in Southport
Detectives have charged a man following an assault in Southport in the early hours of yesterday, Sunday 9 May. At around 3.10am, emergency services attended Wesley Street to reports of a man
New Dukes councillor thanks voters after election
New councillor for Dukes ward Mike Prendergast has thanked voters for placing their trust with him following last week’s local elections. Mike Prendergast said: “Myself and Sinclair d’Albuquerque were elected to represent
Labour’s Emily Spurrell elected as Merseyside’s next Police and Crime Commissioner
Labour candidate Emily Spurrell has been elected as Merseyside’s second Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). The former Mossley Hill Councillor and community safety lead for Liverpool City Council thanked voters across Merseyside
Town centre petrol station cordoned off after police incident
Police have closed off a petrol station near to Southport town centre following a suspected robbery. The BP garage on Scarisbrick New Road has been completely closed this morning following a police
New Councillor straight to work over Knob Hall Lane maintenance dispute
Less than 24 hours after his election, new Conservative Councillor for Cambridge Sinclair D’Albuquerque is supporting residents of Knob Hall Lane in a long-standing dispute over the upkeep of the road. Knob