Heartless thieves steal young boys bike
Heartless thieves have stolen a push bike belonging to a four year old boy from Southport The expensive bike was swiped from Bright Street in High Park yesterday after the youngster only
Construction starts on swanky new Merseyside Police HQ
Work has now begun on Merseyside Police’s new £48million headquarters. A ‘break the ground’ event was held on Friday, September 13 when the force’s Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy and Merseyside Police
Give your say on future of deserted Southport Market
Sefton Council is seeking the views of existing traders, residents and visitors regarding an exciting vision for the future of Southport Market. Earlier this year, impressive images were released charting how the
Council chiefs forced to cut extra £2m by March
Council chiefs need to save a further £2.5million by the end of the financial year. The Revenue and Capital Budget Update 2019/20 was discussed at the latest meeting of Sefton Council’s Overview
OTS hailed for helping out Blundell Arms plans on ice
OTS readers have been hailed for their efforts to help force Sefton Council to halt plans to demolish the Blundell Arms pub in Birkdale Campaigners to save the pub and transform it
Beaten Pub landlords see another vicious attacker in court
The unluckiest pub landlord in Southport, famed for her selfless charity work, has once again seen an attacker in court for a vicious assault on her and her husband. A court was
Police respond to major accident near Riverside park
Emergency services are currently dealing with a suspected major incident near to Riverside Holiday Park. Twelve police cars from Lancashire Constabulary and paramedics have attended the scene of a major collision after
Dog days for Sefton wardens as owner successfully challenges fine
Sefton dog wardens have been left red faced after a Southport man challenged a ticket in a notorious fine hotspot. The unnamed Male said he was with his three year old daughter
Sort the problem or give us our money back Say Churchtown flood victims
Homes and roads blighted by flooding during downpours should be offered a rebate on their rates according to Lib Dem parliamentary candidate, John Wright, who has dubbed United Utilities attempts to contain
Three Mercedes vehicles stolen from Scarisbrick
The three Mercedes vehicles that were stolen from a farm on Woodmoss Lane, Scarisbrick in the early hours of Monday 23rd September have now been recovered and the owners and ourselves would
Police crack down on criminality in Sefton
Police cracking down on criminality in Sefton are taking part in a day of activity today (Wednesday 25 September. Operation Vermont uses officers from across the force to focus on community issues.
It’s been a blast, says Martin as he hosts his last Live Sounds
There was a spirited and celebratory feel to last night’s (Tuesday) Live Sounds on Mighty Radio when journalist Martin Hovden presented his very last show. Live Sounds, which supports and encourages our
Southport is setting trends with Milan set to emulate our spectacular Christmas tree
In 2018 Southport BID brought an innovative new tree to Southport that proved a huge hit with many visitors to the town. Hundreds of images of the tree and it’s beautiful
EFT Group Complete Sponsored Seaside 10k Run In Aid Of Pancreatic Cancer UK!
Everyone from EFT that got involved in the sponsored 10k run had a fantastic day and it was all in aid of our 2019 chosen charity; PCUK. It was lovely to see everyone
Second year student nurses offered jobs at local NHS Trust
A local NHS provider of mental health and community services is offering student nurses the opportunity to secure nursing posts in their second year of university. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is
Vandals AGAIN Smash up derelict BHS building
Vandals have once again hit their favourite destruction spot by attacking the derelict BHS building on Chapel Street (Tuesday 24 September 2019). Shards of glass have littered Cambridge Arcade after vandals kicked in
Lorry driver in angry stand off after one way street fail
A lorry driver unloading beer and booze at a Lord Street pub has caused chaos after approaching from the wrong way down a one way street. the huge lorry is now blocking
POLICE appeal to locate missing Merseyside woman
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a 54-year-old woman from Waterloo who is missing. Joan Anne Richardson was last seen at 11.45pm on Tuesday 17 September at Bristol bus station. She
Marine Way Bridge to be Open for Musical Fireworks Championships
Ongoing works on Marine Way Bridge should be completed in time for the British Musical Fireworks Championships this weekend. Work, which began on the 15- year-old bridge, began on Monday, September 9,
Have fun. Get fit. Make friends.
Formby Community Football Club (FCFC) is open to everyone. The club (which was formed in March this year) have availability for girls, boys, men and women of any age and ability. Get
Advice to motorcyclists following recent suspicious incidents at petrol stations in Southport
Officers in Sefton are issuing advice to motorcyclists at petrol stations after suspicious incidents in recent weeks.At 4.15pm on Thursday 22 August, three men wearing dark coloured helmets attempted to steal a
Resort travel firm fly to rescue of stranded Thomas Cook customers
A Southport holiday firm say they won’t take any new bookings in the immediate future so they can concentrate on helping those affected by the Thomas Cook collapse. Bosses at Book In
Appeal to locate missing 14 year old from Rufford
Missing From Home Appeal: Tasharn Amu, 14 year old missing from home in the Rufford area of Lancashire since 23/09/19. Possibly heading to the London area and may use the railways. Believed
Death trap pavement left uncut as residents fear for lives
Overgrown bushes are causing a danger by forcing people to walk into a busy main road instead of going on the pavement. Overhanging bushes on Town Lane near Kew have been blocking
Celebrations mark official opening of sexual health clinic
Staff at Sefton Sexual Health Services celebrated the official opening of their St Hugh’s building clinic in Bootle. Deputy Chief Executive Therese Patten and Wendy Hicks, matron for the service, were joined
Thomas Cook LIVE updates as British travel firm collapses and enters liquidation
Information for Thomas Cook passengers We regret to inform passengers that all Thomas Cook flights have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled after the airline entered administration this morning. Our advice
Volunteers wanted to help assess hospitals
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are looking for volunteers to help with their annual inspection of patient services. The Place assessments, Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment, involve local people assessing the hospital
The Next SAFE Meeting Date Announced
The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 23rd September at 7pm. The premises are fully accessible
Dukes Ward Advice Surgery
“Please note the day change from Monday to TUESDAY! Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Tuesday 8th October. They
Disability scooter shop finally runs out of charge
A popular disability shop in Southport has been forced to close just a few weeks after signs in the window claimed rumours of its demise were greatly exaggerated. The Mobility World store