MP Damien Moore visits Merefield School in Southport
MP Damien Moore had the pleasure of visiting Merefield School in Southport to meet with staff and pupils. Damien said “On my visit I had the opportunity to tour the school and
Planned roadworks in the North West
Summary for Monday 9 to Sunday 15 October 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 6 October and could
Missing Person – Liam Hawkes, 14
Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing a teenage boy who hasn’t been seen since Wednesday 27 September. Liam Hawkes, 14, was last seen on Whitefield Drive, Kirkby, at
Southport Road closed after rush hour crash
A Southport was closed after a rush hour car crash this morning (Friday 6 October) Lancashire Police closed Southport Road in both directions at the junction with Gorsuch Lane, near to the entrance of
More than a great place opens to feed thousands of hungry guests
A fantastic new cafe serving delectable delights to the hungry workforce’s of Southport has launched on Hoghton Street. The Great Place, aptly named for its fantastic array of fine food and drinks,
Nominations now accepted for good citizens award
Nominations are now being accepted for the second round of a major new scheme that recognises Sefton residents who make a difference to life in their local communities. Citizens 4 Good was
Councillor gets Lord Street Pavement Promise from Council Chief Executive
Lord Streets Eastern pavements will NOT be left in their present ‘bitmac’ state, Councillor Tony Dawson reports from Colorado USA where he is presently rehabilitiating at altitude after treatment for a serious
Concern for missing Leyland man
Concern for missing Leyland man We are concerned for the wellbeing of a man missing from home in Leyland. Geno Boyoh, 49, was seen at his address on Alder Close in Leyland
Cllr confirms that Lord Street patch up is only temporary
Cllr Barton, a leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of the town centre spoke to OTS News regarding his progress made on behalf of his constituents relating to the recent tarmacking
Cyclists invited to MeCycle Café big chat event
Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café, Station Road, Ainsdale. The evening session, on Tuesday 25 July, starts at 6pm
Could you support someone living with dementia in Southport
Alzheimer’s Society will be holding a drop-in volunteer recruitment event at Lady ‘B’ Tea Shop, 633 Lord Street, Southport on Tuesday 17th October, 11am-2pm to encourage more Sefton residents to volunteer with
Firefighters called to tumble dryer fire on Roe Lane
Firefighters called to tumble dryer fire on Roe Lane Firefighters were called to a fire involving a tumble dryer in the garage of a property on Roe Lane in Southport at 2.59pm
Car crashes through garden wall causing rush hour chaos
Car crashes through garden wall causing rush hour chaos Traffic is backed up along Cemetery Road, Southport this morning after a car smashed into a driveway (Thursday 4 October). The pale blue
It’s time to change our views about men’s mental health
The men of Sefton are being encouraged to step in if they think their friend is acting differently than usual. This comes as research released by Time to Change, the campaign run
Ditch Those Stabilisers return by popular demand
Back by popular demand during the October half term, Sefton Council is delighted to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride
Woodlands – Everyone deserves their chance of a happy ever after don’t they?
Woodlands – Everyone deserves their chance of a happy ever after don’t they? As Halloween approaches the curse of the black, and black and white cats is happening again! Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
Conservatives announce Dukes ward by-election candidate
The Conservative Party has selected local campaigner and former NHS nurse Ann Pearmain as the local candidate for the forthcoming Dukes ward by-election on Thursday, November 2nd. Ann Pearmain, who lives in
BMW rear ended outside Southport Hospital
RTC Town Lane Kew Southport The emergency services were called to Town Lane, Southport shortly after 5.15pm this evening to reports of an RTC (Wednesday 3 October). Two cars collided near to the traffic lights
Take a look at Botanic Road Bar & Eatery’s new Menu
The Botanic Road Bar & Eatery is situated in the heart of Churchtown Village. They have recently extended their food service hours from 9.00am – 9.00pm serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. As
Special Constable Recruitment – Southport
Special Constable Recruitment – Southport Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers, who come from all walks of life. They work alongside our regular officers in the local neighbourhood policing teams and play
Nominations sought for Sefton Shining Stars Awards
A Sefton charity is seeking nominations for a major awards scheme which recognises outstanding achievements by children and young people in the borough. The Sefton Shining Stars Awards – now in their
Laughter and lasagna as Trattoria 51 hosts Southport Comedy Festival
Trattoria 51 has once again joined forces with Big Comedy for this year’s Southport Comedy Festival. Following a successful previous three years collaborating with the comedic company, the traditional Italian eatery, located
Your views wanted on council tax consultation
Sefton Council is running a 6-week consultation to gauge views on a revised Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2018/19. Currently around 27,000 households in Sefton receive Council Tax Reduction. Sefton Council
Danger hole causes chaos on busy rat run
Furious drivers who have to use Bold Street as a rat run are being forced to mount the pavement to avoid an ever growing pot hole. The hole in the road opened
Sefton Cabinet Member confirms Kew Woods park will be saved, tells Lib-Dem councillors to “put up or shut up”
Kew residents have received a major boost to their campaign to save a local park after being told it will re-open and definitely receive financial backing from Sefton Council. It came after
Man arrested after Forest Road attempted burglary
A Southport man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary on Forest Road (Tuesday 3 October 2017). At around 10:30pm Merseyside police received a call following a disturbance. Officers detained a 34-year-old man at
Oktoberfest at The Grasshopper in Hillside
Oktoberfest at The Grasshopper The Grasshopper in Hillside will be transformed into a mini-Bavarian bierhall for their Oktoberfest this weekend. Bavarian flags and bunting will be in evidence and guests will be
Roadshows reveal new Southport mental hospital
Southport residents, local organisations and health service users are welcome to drop-in see the latest design visuals for the town’s new mental health hospital prior to construction starting here this autumn. Mersey
Councillor secures improvements for Lord Street
A much-needed makeover of Lord Street is to begin in the next few weeks after a campaigning councillor called on Sefton Council to complete a series of improvements. Cllr David Barton, who
TRAIN STRIKE GUIDE : Merseyrail strike today, what are the October dates for the walkout and which routes are affected?
When is the next Merseyrail strike? Merseyrail workers a staged a strike in September – the eighth day of industrial action so far this year. They walked out on the day of