Southport BID welcomes Southport Town Deal proposals
Southport BID has welcomed proposals to secure up to £50million funding for the town. The BID has been part of the Southport Town Deal Board which has now submitted an ambitious plan
Three Big Decisions for Senior Citizens in 2020
This has not been a kind year to the elderly. With over-65s by far the most threatened by the coronavirus, and elderly people having been asked to isolate and stop socialising for
3 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Kerb Appeal
The exterior of your home is the first thing that people see, and it is often what makes buyers want to stop and look inside. Kerb appeal is vitally important, particularly if
Southport should be ‘proud’ of Coronavirus response
The leader of Sefton Council, Cllr Ian Maher, has issued a message of thanks to Southport residents and businesses for their continued efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Cllr Ian Maher, Leader
Caravan parks and B&Bs to suffer as pre Christmas holidays are BANNED
Caravan park owners, along with Bed and Breakfast sites in Southport are being forced to tighten their belts once again as they brace for a country-wide holiday ban. From Thursday, holidays both
Pub staff give back to beautiful Churchtown village
A pub in Churchtown is doing their bit to make the area look a little brighter in these troubled times. The Hesketh Arms, Churchtown, have took to the sponge and fairy liquid
Port in narrow defeat to Boston
Southport narrowly lost their first Vanarama National League North game of the season with a 0-1 defeat to Boston United at the Pure Stadium. A first half Jordan Thewlis goal proved to
PM Johnson: From Thursday “you must stay at home”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the whole of England will be placed under additional coronavirus restrictions for at least one month. The restrictions will come into effect from 1 minute
Southport public split over National lockdown
With reports that the entire country is likely to face another national lockdown, OTS asked our readers whether they thought new measures were necessary. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a press
Lib Dem councillors condemn Conservative candidate’s claims
Birkdale Lib Dem councillors Simon Shaw and Iain Brodie Browne have condemned a Conservative council candidate’s “dishonest” claims that they want to “drive new cycle lanes through Birkdale Village”. In a press
Southport take on Boston this afternoon in top of table clash
Southport will be looking to continue their winning run as they welcome Boston United to The Pure Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Last time out, Liam Watson’s side bagged a 0-3 victory over
All games cancelled on Sefton football pitches this weekend
Sefton Council have confirmed that all matches due to be played on their pitches this weekend have been cancelled. Due to inclement weather, all matches and training on council pitches this weekend
Sefton Council urges residents to stay safe this October/November
This Halloween and Bonfire Night authorities across the Liverpool City Region are urging residents not to gather or arrange events. With the Liverpool City Region under Tier 3 restrictions, the risk of
Police issue travel guidance after Met Office weather warning
@MetOfficeUK have issued weather warnings for the north west, of heavy rain and high winds across the whole weekend. Coastal areas may see gusts of 50mph or higher. Care will be needed
POLL | Do we need a national lockdown?
Britain is headed for a new national lockdown next week, The Times Reports. We’re asking OTS readers whether you support a new national lockdown, or whether the proposed measures go too far.
Police appeal for information on missing Southport teenager
Sefton Police appealing for the public’s help in tracing a 16-year-old girl who is missing from home. Courtney Whitehead was last seen in Cobden Road, Southport at around 8am yesterday, Thursday, 29
Motorcycle RTC at Meols Cop Bridge
Police and paramedics have been called to the scene of a serious crash near to Holy Family Church in Southport involving a biker. Emergency crews have been called to the junction of
Mum ‘furious’ after baker daughter denied shopping
A furious mum has complained to a supermarket chain after her cake baking daughter was refused service at a Birkdale convenience store. Marina Townsend has written to OTS News to say her
Coronavirus testing sites continue to operate across Sefton this November
Sefton Council will continue to support coronavirus testing, seven days a week, at locations across the Borough this November – ensuring an easy and straightforward process for those with symptoms to book
Work begins to transform Southport Market
Southport Market is a step closer to being transformed into a new ‘culture experience’ with work set to start on Monday 2nd November with the reopening scheduled for Spring 2021. The incredible
Annual hospital memorial service broadcast online this Sunday
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals’ annual memorial service will be broadcast online this Sunday at 11am. Every year the chaplaincy and spiritual care service holds a memorial event for the remembrance of loved
Bailout needed for “forgotten” live events industry, says MP
A Merseyside MP has called for more support for the live events industry saying that current coronavirus restrictions are risking thousands of jobs and livelihoods. Bill Esterson, the MP for Sefton Central,
Feeling Pain Long After Surgery? Here’s What You Should Do
Surgery can be a very stressful and tumultuous time. In the weeks leading up to surgery, especially if it is lifesaving or very serious, you will likely experience stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness.
Chapel Street Santander temporarily closes
Customers at Santander Chapel Street were shocked today to find the branch closed without warning. A sign posted in the window of the branch says it will reopen on November 4th. The
Police execute Lord Street drug warrant
Today, Thursday the 29th October 2020, Southport Local Policing Team conducted a successful drugs warrant in Lord Street, Southport. Cannabis plants were being grown in several rooms in various stages of maturity.
Man accused of leaking state secrets carried knives in Southport pubs
A security contractor accused of leaking state missile secrets carried a knife into two Southport pubs a court has heard. Defence contractor Simon Finch of Swansea, who claimed he was “Southport born
More Southport arrests as local drug clampdown continues
Police have charged further people with drugs offences after a second series of warrants were executed in Sefton and Lancashire. Last week 11 people were charged with conspiracy to supply Class A
Emergency services assist man on rooftop
Helicopters and emergency services were scrambled to Southport Town Centre last night after reports of a man in distress on a rooftop. Emergency crews, including a team from National Police Air Service,
Council and Go Surf to build huge seafront water attraction
A world class water attraction is set to be built in Southport. Sefton Council has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Go Surf to create Southport Cove Resort, the development of an
Council receives thousands of applications for child food vouchers by scheme’s second day
On the second day of the scheme, Sefton Council is already dealing with thousands of applications for its October half term free school meals vouchers. Sefton Council announced it would be running