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Lord Street in Bloom volunteer assaulted by drunk woman

Lord Street in Bloom volunteer assaulted by drunk woman A popular and friendly woman known to many people of Southport has been viciously assaulted in broad daylight. The victim, who has not

21st September 2017

Dog days are over after campaigners raise enough to save lovable pooch

A campaign has been launched to save a loveable pooch. Southport woman Sheryl Flint is calling on kind hearted dog lovers in the town to donate to a GoFundMe page to save

21st September 2017

Lib Dems call for restraint over Councillors Allowances

Lib Dems call for restraint over Councillors Allowances Liberal Democrat councillors on Sefton Council are calling for councillors’ pay to be excluded from Labour’s proposal for a 5% across-the-board pay increase from

21st September 2017

Ovington Park campaigners complain of “bullying” at Area Committee meeting

Ovington Park campaigners complain of “bullying” at Area Committee meeting Park campaigners’ are demanding Sefton Council looks into how they were treated at last night’s Southport Area Committee after angry scenes at

21st September 2017

Sefton Council is churning out too much paper

Southport Lib Dem Councillor Jo Barton is most concerned about the amount of wasted paper that Sefton Council is churning out. She has asked Councillor Paulette Lappin, Sefton Cabinet Member for Corporate

21st September 2017

Motorists should ‘Be Prepared’ to think differently about how they drive

Motorists should ‘Be Prepared’ to think differently about how they drive A Scout Group have been helping officers carry out a speed enforcement initiative in the hope that it will make people think

20th September 2017

Incredible international award winning TV comedian at LOL Comedy Club Southport

Comedian, actor and writer Alistair Barrie is blessed with a witty turn of phrase and an on stage elegance he is one of the most sought after performers on the international comedy

20th September 2017

Working together to prevent suicide

The Samaritans are supporting the ‘30 Days of Sefton In Mind’ Campaign – to spread the word about local services and activities available to people in Sefton to improve their mental health.

20th September 2017

Southport salon reigns supreme as Retail Salon of the Year at national business awards

Southport salon reigns supreme as Retail Salon of the Year at national business awards The Company of Master Barbers has been named Retail Salon of the Year, sponsored by TIGI, for the

20th September 2017

Southport man arrested for begging and possession of a knife

Southport man arrested for begging and possession of a knife Mr John Cooper, aged 56 of Southport has been arrested and charged with begging in a public place and possession of a

20th September 2017

Over 300 senior Sefton staff in line for 5% pay rise – thanks to Labour proposal

Over 300 senior Sefton staff in line for 5% pay rise – thanks to Labour proposal Over 300 managers and senior staff at Sefton Council, on salaries of £38,000 a year upwards,

20th September 2017

Ormskirk Donkey Derby back by popular demand

Ormskirk Donkey Derby back by popular demand Those who like a flutter on the horses, could be in for a winning time at a Donkey Derby fundraiser in Aughton to support life-saving

19th September 2017

Bizarre lost and found item recovered by baffled police

Baffled and amused officers were faced with a rather odd lost and found item this evening. A shop-mobility scooter was abandoned near to Remedy Gin Bar shortly before 6:15pm this evening. Eagle

19th September 2017

Have your say on the state of Southport’s roads

Have your say on the state of Southport’s roads Sefton Council is encouraging anyone who uses the borough’s roads and footpaths to take part in a survey before September 30. The consultation

19th September 2017

Fireworks spectacular to light up the Southport skies

A Breathtaking Japanese fire show will open the 2017 British Musical Fireworks Champion of Champions Show later this month in Southport. Seven of the very best pyrotechnic display teams ever to feature

19th September 2017

Soaring success for the Southport Air Show

Soaring success for the Southport Air Show This Weekend saw Southport skies filled with the roar of jet engines and the sparkle of pyrotechnics. This year the Air show was extended to

19th September 2017

Taxis fume at less than fare deal over Lord Street closure

Taxi drivers say they’ve lost so much revenue from the closure of Lord Street that some are considering packing up for good. Trade has been on a steady decline in Southport for

19th September 2017

Cllr appeals to Sefton Council – Ruby Red Tarmac could still be used

Cllr appeals to Sefton Council – Ruby Red Tarmac could still be used Cllr David Barton told OTS News “Whilst I welcome this thorough measure for the benefit of the local community

19th September 2017

Three car collision Albert Road, Southport

Three car collision Albert Road, Southport A three car shunt is never the way you want to start your morning (Tuesday 19 September 2017). However for drivers on Albert Road, Southport it

19th September 2017

Free Blood Pressure Testing for Sefton residents as part of Know Your Numbers! Week

Free Blood Pressure Testing for Sefton residents as part of Know Your Numbers! Week Sefton Council and the local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are urging local residents to get their blood pressure

19th September 2017

Pumkin picking business teams up for a Halloween to remember

Popular Southport baby photographer New Mumma Photography has teamed up with The Pumpkin Patch in Hightown for an unmissable deal. The Pumpkin Patch Hightown and New Mumma Photography have joined forces to

18th September 2017

Road rage as shoppers abandon Southport

Southport is a ghost town today as traffic halting roadworks begin in the town centre. Hardly a soul is about this afternoon as the road between duke street and eastbank street is

18th September 2017

Excitement is growing for Allotment Fortnight!

Excitement is growing for Allotment Fortnight! Sefton Council’s Parks and Greenspaces team have been busy sprouting plans for a two week celebration of all things allotments between September 25 and October 8.

18th September 2017

Smokefree Southport Gets in Gear

A new service to encourage people in Sefton to stop smoking will be launched later this month. The new-look Smokefree Sefton, commissioned by Sefton Council Public Health and a partner of Living

18th September 2017

WATCH: Stunning aerial footage following the 2017 Southport Air Show

Talented Southport video maker Paul Ruddock captured a pilots view of the beach using his Phantom 3 Advanced, and shows just how stunning our seafront looks from the air. From The Air:

18th September 2017

Local teenager shortlisted for NHS apprentice of the year

Local teenager shortlisted for NHS apprentice of the year A 17 year old from Kirkby has been shortlisted for apprentice of the year in the North West Skills Development Network Informatics Apprentice

18th September 2017

UK drivers split on 2040 fuel vehicle ban, despite price rises

UK drivers split on 2040 fuel vehicle ban, despite price rises Newly-launched Confused.com weekly fuel price index1 reveals petrol and diesel are up 7% (+7.6p) and 6% (+7.2p), respectively year-on-year (Sept 2016). Cost per

18th September 2017

Southport ramblers invite you to meet new people and get fit!

Southport ramblers invite you to meet new people and get fit! Southport Ramblers invite you to join us on our Sunday walks. We are a friendly group with a choice of 3

18th September 2017

Statement on reduction of national threat level from international terrorism to severe

Statement on reduction of national threat level from international terrorism to severe Today, following an assessment by Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), the Prime Minister announced that the UK threat level from

18th September 2017

CCTV Appeal following Ormskirk bike theft

CCTV Appeal following Ormskirk bike theft Police would like to speak to him as we believe he is someone who may have information in relation to the theft of a bicycle from

17th September 2017