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Heywood & Condie: ‘This Land’ exhibition – Southport Atkinson

This Land is an ambitious multi layered portrayal of Tony Heywood’s and Alison Condie’s experience and time spent within Sefton’s constantly evolving coastline. The exhibition splices personal memory with local fables and

24th September 2020

Council & community “Come Together” to save Beatles Mural

Residents in Litherland have Come Together with Sefton Council and prolific artist Paul Curtis to give an iconic Beatles mural a new lease of life. Yesterday (Tuesday, September 22) essential maintenance works

24th September 2020

Southport slimmers come back together after months of virtual slimming

Slimmers in Southport are making a ‘comeback’ as their Slimming World groups reopens, with local consultants, Fiona, Liz and Viv who are excited to announce that they are now running groups across

24th September 2020

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary buy a bale appeal

It’s that time of year again when Woodlands are stocking up on food and bedding for their animals to keep them warm and fed over the winter months. They are therefore reintroducing

24th September 2020

“Coastbusters” complete fundraising effort raising £1,400 for Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Four friends have completed a gruelling 80-mile coast-to-coast walk across northern England to raise money for a wildlife charity. Donald Gordon, Phil Morrison, Mike Cooke and David Seymour set off from Bowness-on-Solway

24th September 2020

The Triumph of Art exhibition – Southport Atkinson

This exhibition celebrates the restoration of a painting given to The Atkinson in the late 19th century. Due to its poor condition, The Triumph of Art by Nicolas Pierre Loir has not

24th September 2020

Council hopeful blasts motorists speeding on Lyndhurst Road

Lyndhurst Road has caught the attention of local campaigner Lee Durkin this week after he received numerous complaints citing the road, and roads in the surrounding area; such as Bedford Road, Longford

23rd September 2020

Biggest flu programme in history rolled out in Sefton

GP surgeries and pharmacies across Sefton are starting to vaccinate thousands of people against flu, whilst ensuring that coronavirus social distancing measures are followed. This year will be the most comprehensive flu

23rd September 2020

Residents can turn to emergency scheme after furlough ends

Residents across Sefton who find themselves in financial difficulty following the end of the Government’s furlough scheme may be able to seek support from Sefton Council. The local authority’s Emergency Limited Assistance

21st September 2020

Crime alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

Burglaries Between the 3rd September and the 16th September 2020 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Albert Road (garage), Wavell Avenue, Bibby Road, Everton Road, Bury Road,

21st September 2020

Galloway’s urges people not to let Coronavirus fears disrupt their eye health

Sight loss charity Galloway’s is using National Eye Health Week to promote the importance of good eye health and the need for regular tests. The Lancashire-based organisation warn that people should call

21st September 2020

Tips for playing online casino games with SMS payments

SMS payments are increasingly becoming popular on online casinos. They are fast, safe, and easy to complete. All you need is a mobile device and an account at an SMS casino. And

21st September 2020

Lesser-known sports you should consider getting into

It’s always a good time to take up a new sport! Getting involved in sport is a great way to keep healthy, make new friends, and give yourself years of enjoyment, and

21st September 2020

The UK National Lottery announces that minimum playing age is now 18

The United Kingdom is one of the biggest markets for the gambling industry. This is mainly because most forms of gambling are legal in the country. The UK is simply one of

21st September 2020

Southport rough sleepers given £500k emergency lifeline

Sefton is among 274 councils which will receive emergency funding, the Housing Secretary announced today. Sefton Council will receive £522,561 to provide accommodation for people at risk of homelessness as part of

20th September 2020

Sefton Council letters update borough’s care sector on COVID measures

Sefton Council and local authorities across the Liverpool City Region have written to the care sector including residential care home owners and managers to update them on measures required by the significant

19th September 2020

Sefton Council working with HSE to make sure borough’s businesses are COVID-secure

Sefton Council has joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to build upon the work that has already been done to make sure the Borough’s businesses are COVID-secure. From Monday,

19th September 2020

Sefton’s health director urges residents not to party hard ahead of new COVID restrictions

Sefton Council’s Director of Public Health Margaret Jones has appealed to Sefton residents to show restraint and not to ‘party hard’ before new coronavirus restrictions are introduced from Tuesday. Mrs Jones said:

19th September 2020

Council Leader attacks critics for "hypocrisy" in Red Tarmac Rows southport

Sefton Council leader responds to Merseyside COVID restrictions

Sefton Council Leader Cllr Ian Maher has responded to today’s news that the Government has announced new restrictions for Merseyside and Sefton from Tuesday 22 September, in the light of rising numbers

19th September 2020

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Bobby’s happy ever after

You may remember back in July Woodlands Animal Sanctuary issued a plea on behalf of Bobby, the gentle black and white gentleman with no tail for a loving new home? Well, he

17th September 2020

Guest House – Pub of the Year 2020

The Guest House, Union St, Southport recently received the Southport & West Lancashire Campaign for Real Ale Branch, North Merseyside, Pub of the Year 2020 award voted for by local branch members.

17th September 2020

Blood cancer wards open at region’s specialist new cancer hospital

The region’s specialist cancer hospital has opened two new wards specifically for patients with blood cancer who need inpatient care and treatment. The blood cancer wards at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool

17th September 2020

Sefton staff verbally abused while combatting flytipping issue

Inconsiderate residents in the Smollet Street area of Bootle have dumped piles of rubbish in back alleyways, just hours before officers from Sefton Council were verbally abused for raising the issue of

16th September 2020

How cryptocurrency influenced the speed of payments?

Many people have come across the term cryptocurrency but lack an understanding of its meaning. Some people may be interested in investing in the digital currency but haven’t done so due to

16th September 2020

Southport schoolboy, 12, begins second round of chemo

A courageous 12-year-old Southport boy described as “Mr Positive” is undergoing his second round of chemotherapy after he was diagnosed with leukaemia. While his friends at Birkdale High School have returned to

15th September 2020

How to be a bingo winner?

Bingo has been a favorite casino game for many and this has lasted for some good whirl. This class has continued to attract many players from all corners of the world because

15th September 2020

Can land-based casinos in the UK survive the online gambling revolution?

The recorded history of gambling in the UK dates back more than two millennia, to around the time of occupation by the ancient Romans. Archaeology and accounts from the time provide evidence

15th September 2020

John Pugh: “Rail links may never happen”

John Pugh is warning that despite all the recent talk about restoring the Burscough Curves, the odds are against it. In a brutally frank short video he has outlined on social media

14th September 2020

New menu goes down a treat at Lansdowne Bistro

OTS News had the pleasure to recently be invited to sample the new menu at the Lansdowne Bistro. This family-run gem is nestled away in the heart of Southport town centre on

14th September 2020

How to properly trade cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is becoming more and more mainstream these days and with it, a lot of young people and first-time investors are interested in it. This new wave of handling money and its

14th September 2020