Summer fair at Byng House raised £1100

Photo: Street Beatz A fantastic summer fair took place today at The Royal British Legion, Byng House, Saturday 11 July 2015. A grand total of £1100 was raised. A big thank you to everyone who helped
11th July 2015

Councillor allowances – are they worth it?

Photo: Terry Jones The cost of having 66 councillors in Sefton has been published. Allowances claimed by the councillors came to an astounding £760,193.90. Cllr Terry Jones says: “Some councillors’ input is
11th July 2015

Attempted armed robbery at Eccleston post office

DETECTIVES are appealing to the public to come forward with any information they may have about an attempted armed robbery in Eccleston yesterday evening (9 July).  Three masked men have forced their
10th July 2015

Overpaying cash machine Southport

Photo: Natwest, Cambridge Road Natwest on Cambridge road has accidentally been overpaying customers making withdrawals from the cash machine. One customer said: “I have had an extra £10 paid to me, when
10th July 2015

More volunteers required on Lord Street Southport

Photo: Alan chapman  OTSnews had the pleasure of meeting Alan Chadwick, a Lord Street garden volunteer today.  Alan said:  “We are currently looking for volunteers to join us for a couple of
10th July 2015

DRUGS WARRANT ARREST – AINSDALE

Merseyside Police has arrested a man after a Misuse of Drugs Act Warrant was executed yesterday at a property in Ainsdale. Neighbourhood officers executed the warrant on Heather Close at about 7.55pm
10th July 2015

New Lane Pace residents say “NO!”

Residents in Banks outraged by electrical contractor firm that seeks to expand next to residential properties  On ongoing row is brewing between New Lane Pace residents and a firm that is creating
10th July 2015

Sefton Councillors’ Allowances are published

Photo: Peter Dowd, clocked up the largest allowance package last year which totalled just under £35,000 Sefton Council – Councillors Allowances amount to over £750,000 The average Sefton Councillor receives 15 per cent higher
10th July 2015

SIX ARRESTED FOLLOWING RAIDS IN SEFTON

Police in Sefton arrested six people and seized cash and drugs as part of an ongoing crackdown on organised crime. Neighbourhood officers teamed up with specialist colleagues to execute warrants in Bootle,
10th July 2015

RTC Birch Street Southport

Photo: Birch Street RTC The emergency services were called to Birch Street at around 4.15pm following a collision involving three vehicles, Thursday 9 July 2015. Two cars and a wagon were involved,
10th July 2015

Meols Ward Advice Centre (Saturday 11th July)

Photo: (From left) John Dodd, Jo Barton and Nigel Ashton Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 11th July.   They will be
10th July 2015

FOUR CHARGED FOLLOWING MELLING INCIDENT

Merseyside Police can confirm four people have been charged following an incident in Melling on Tuesday, 7 July. The below have been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug
9th July 2015

Calling all local nature explorers

This summer holiday, children of all ages can discover their inner adventurer by becoming fully fledged Nature Explorers at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre.  Here, they can follow in the footsteps of
9th July 2015

Wanted Merseyside man Paul Newhall

Wanted Paul Newhall Merseyside Police is trying to trace a man who may have information which could help them with an on-going investigation. Officers believe that Paul Newhall, 38 years, of Rainbow Drive,
8th July 2015

Disturbance in High Park Road Southport

Photo: Disturbance High Park Road Police were called to High Park Road at around 6pm this evening following reports of a disturbance, Wednesday 8 July. They responded to the incident within minutes. The
8th July 2015
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