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Shameless tippers dump rubbish on war monument

Disgusting rubbish louts have dumped tons of rubbish at the Southport war monument. In a horrific display of disrespect to the thousands of people from Southport who have died in battle, heartless

26th June 2020

DETAILS | E-Programme

As discussed in the update with Ian Kyle yesterday. With effect from the start of the 2020-21 season we will be moving over to an e-programme only for our matchday programme. This will be

26th June 2020

Statement on Liverpool FC securing Premier League title

Assistant Chief Constable Rob Carden said: “I would like to congratulate Liverpool FC on deservedly winning the Premier League title, and thank the thousands of Liverpool fans across Merseyside who celebrated at

26th June 2020

People urged to help tourism bounce back in Southport following reopening on 4th July

Damien Moore MP has welcomed the re-opening of the tourism sector on 4 July, giving a boost for up to 490 businesses in Southport, and called on people to show their support

25th June 2020

DJ mixer seized as police tackle organised rave

Following community reports of a possible organised rave on Formby beach yesterday evening, we implemented a proactive operation to stop it taking place. The attached photo shows the equipment seized. Anyone attending

25th June 2020

Farmers fury at repeat fly tipping offender

Piles of fly tipped rubbish is massing on fields near Southport causing a major pest problem and a headache for farmers in the area Inconsiderate fly tippers who don’t want to wait

24th June 2020

Police introduce 48 hour Dispersal Zone after anti-social behaviour

Photo: stock image from Formby point Officers have today (24th June) introduced a 48-hour Section 34 Dispersal Zone following an increased visitor level to Formby Beach on the Sefton Coastline resulting in

24th June 2020

Young people in Sefton tell decision makers about their lives during COVID-19

Young people from Sefton came together with key decision makers in the first ever virtual SYMBOL meeting which involved 50 participants. Being a member of SYMBOL (Sefton Youth Making Better Opportunities with

24th June 2020

Local Conservatives disappointed by the state of Marine Drive.

The relaxation of lockdown rules has seen a huge increase in the number of day-trippers and patrons to the newly reopened fast-food chains and the latest result is one which serves to

24th June 2020

Highway England pledges lifelong support for the armed forces

Highways England today announced a package of support for serving and ex-forces personnel and their families by re-signing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. Originally signed in 2017, the agreement recognises

24th June 2020

Birkdale Homeware store set to shut for good

Staff at Laura Ashley Home in Birkdale no sooner opened their doors once again to customers before having to announce they’ll close for good. Earlier this year OTS News revealed that the

24th June 2020

SHOP | Walkabout Wednesday – TODAY!

Southport FC will have a pop-up shop inside the ground at Walkabout Wednesday this week selling merchandise, taking pre-orders for the new kit, answering any membership questions and serving cold drinks. Social

24th June 2020

Reopening of restaurants, cafes, barbers and hotels in Southport is good news but we must remain sensible

Pic: People gather in the sunshine on Lord Street and Nevill Street in Southport town centre MP Damien Moore has welcomed today’s news which will allow hundreds of restaurants, hotels, pubs, hairdressers,

24th June 2020

Soldiers stand strong amid Armed Forces day cancellation

A group of steadfast soldiers will unite in solidarity outside Southport Town Hall in honour of Armed Forces Day. While the traditional parade and displays have been cancelled this year a group

23rd June 2020

West Lancashire MG Owners Club Southport Meetup

For the first time this year the West Lancashire MG Owners Club managed to meet. The meeting was held on the promenade car park for our annual Mid Summer meet. There were

23rd June 2020

Successful first weekend for Sefton councils new coastal visitor action plan

Green Sefton bosses say they are pleased with how the first weekend with their new Coastal Visitor Action Plan starting to be put in place, went. However, Sefton Council is still discouraging

23rd June 2020

Two recruitment events at Southport hospital

Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals are holding two recruitment evenings for registered nurses and soon to qualify student nurses. Appointments should be booked via the recruitment team on soh-tr.recruitment@nhs.net for the events which are on

23rd June 2020

Minute’s Silence for Coronavirus Victims

Sefton Council will lead in a minute’s silence to remember those who have passed away from COVID-19 in the borough. Sadly 272 people in the borough have lost their lives through COVID-19

23rd June 2020

Four Merseyside people arrested, up to £1m and designer shoes seized in policing operation aimed at putting criminals on the back foot

Four people arrested, up to £1m and designer shoes seized in policing operation aimed at putting criminals on the back foot Merseyside Police has today (Monday, 22 June) arrested four people

23rd June 2020