Ainsdale man finds cat in car bonnet after 19-mile journey
An Ainsdale man got the shock of his life after accidentally giving a cat a fur-raising 19-mile drive under his car’s bonnet. Paul Crilly says he had no idea a cat had
Van damaged in Ainsdale mutli-vehicle pileup
Traffic is at a standstill in Ainsdale after a collision involving two vans and a tractor. Liverpool Road in Ainsdale is backed up with traffic after two vans were rear-ended by a
Damien Moore: Downing Street Christmas party allegations must be ‘thoroughly investigated’
Southport MP Damien Moore says allegations that Christmas parties were held in Downing Street last year must be investigated. Stories first appearing in The Mirror suggested that a Christmas party was held
Police launch appeal as Merseyrail staff headbutted for refusing travel to drunk passengers
Do you recognise these men? Officers investigating an assault at Moorfields station, Liverpool, are today releasing images in connection. At 10pm on Sunday 7 November, two men were refused travel by a
Southport move into playoff contention with victory over Guiseley
First half goals from Marcus Carver and Josh Hmami gave Southport the first away win of the season and a leap up into seventh place. Two months ago Southport sat in 22nd
Daily Telegraph poll predicts Damien Moore will lose Southport seat at next election
A political poll commissioned by Daily Telegraph has predicted that Damien Moore will lose his seat at the next general election. Find Out Now and Electoral Calculus asked the voting intentions of
Police launch appeal for info over Southport teenager missing since Friday
Please share and help police find missing Southport teenager Molly Dickson. 15-year-old Molly was last seen on Longcliffe Drive, Southport, on Friday 3 December. She is described as white female, 5ft, 2in
Anniversary of COVID-19 vaccination programme in Sefton
This month the NHS in Sefton is celebrating the one year anniversary of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. The NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme launched nationally in hospital hubs on 8
Southport SPAR stores closed as cyber attack hits national chain
SPAR stores in Southport and across the country remain closed for a second day after a cyber attack affected the national chain’s till systems. OTS reporters saw notices on several SPAR shops
Another storm set to batter Southport as yellow weather warning issued
Southport residents are being warned of severe weather tomorrow with Storm Barra set to hit the resort. The weather system which will come in from the Atlantic will bring very strong winds
Appeal for witnesses after teenager attacked at train station
A furious father is appealing for help to convict a group of thugs who assaulted his son. Richard Hamilton said his son was hurt by a group of four youths at Southport
Landscape firm save Birkdale from ‘Sefton Scrooges’ with amazing tree
A popular landscaping company from Southport have branched out into the Christmas tree game, saying they were fed up of the council supplied small tree Birkdale Village received this year. The official
Longford Road “Community Cupboard” launched with food and goods for those most in need
A kind-hearted community group has launched a street-side cupboard filled with canned foods and sundries for those most in need. One of the aims of the group is also designed to fight
Live music comes to Southport Market for Christmas
Southport Market’s winter wonderland will be open throughout most of the Christmas period with festive fun for all ages. Live music performances throughout December have now been announced on top of a
People in Sefton being urged to support local economy for Small Business Saturday
As the end of what has been another difficult year for local shops and businesses approaches, Sefton Council urging people to support Small Business tomorrow (Saturday 4th December). Cllr Marion Atkinson, Sefton
Postcode lottery on final green bin collection as Council confirms only “some” areas will be revisited
Sefton Council has confirmed that only “some” areas that did not have their green bin collected earlier this week will be revisited. Hundreds of residents who were expecting a final green bin
Bypass partially closed after rear end shunt
Drivers along the Formby Bypass are facing long journey times tonight after a car accident near Lady Green nursery. Two cars are partially blocking the southbound carriageway at the Lady Green junction,
Victims of Lulworth Road collision formally identified
Two friends who sadly died following a road traffic collision in Birkdale on Tuesday, 30 November, have been named. Marie Cunningham, aged 79, and Grace Foulds, aged 85, passed away following the
Council Cabinet member says struggling residents could be forced to choose heating or food this Winter
Cllr Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities has said that rocketing energy bills could result in some of the Borough’s families making the stark choice between eating and
Enjoy a living history lesson on Lord Street
Shoppers along Southport’s famous boulevard are being given a fantastic history lesson as they pass the iconic Grade II listed 509-515 Lord Street building, which is currently undergoing a huge restoration project.
Resident owed apology from Council over green bin fiasco says John Pugh
Residents in large parts of Birkdale and central Southport were left fuming this Tuesday as Green Bins dutifully left out for emptying were ignored by Sefton Council’s refuse department. Residents learnt they
Lulworth Road closed after major car crash
Dozens of emergency service crews have dashed to Birkdale this evening following a serious crash. Police, paramedics and fire crews have raced to Lulworth Road in Southport just after 5pm tonight following
Two elderly females killed in Lulworth Road “tragic incident” RTC
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Birkdale this evening, Tuesday 30 November. At around 4.35pm police received a report of a collision involving a white Audi A3 and two female pedestrians
Masks now compulsory in shops and on public transport in England
Face coverings are now required to use shops or public transport in England. The decision comes as the UK plans resistance to the new “omicron” covid-19 variant. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will
New Sky drama filming in Birkdale this morning
A new period drama set in the 60’s is filming in Birkdale this morning. An adaptation of Nick Hornby’s novel Funny Girl, set to star Gemma Arteton, is filming outside Brough’s Butchers
Council leader ‘confident’ borough’s residents and businesses will continue to protect one another through new covid variant
Cllr Ian Maher has said he is confident people across the Borough will continue to do all they can to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. Responding to the announcement on Saturday
Sefton’s Eco-centre and The Atkinson team up for Christmas competition
Southport Eco Centre’s popular Christmas campaign is back this year with a new twist. Sefton Council’s Education Service has teamed up with The Atkinson and the cast of the upcoming pantomime Cinderella
Swans found dead in Marine Lake amid bird flu fears
Top Scientists are asking anyone in Southport to report the finding of any dead bird as avian flu rips through the area. Last week it was reported that dead swans have been
Major police presence on scene at Scarisbrick Hotel
Swarms of police officers have descended on the Scarisbrick Hotel this evening. As fancy dress partygoers adorned in circus clown makeup watched on under the hotel’s makeshift smoking area, police hurriedly surrounded
Huge 60-foot tree falls in Hesketh Park
A huge tree as big as a transit van has collapsed in a Southport park. The massive tree in Hesketh Park was ripped up by its roots after winds of over 70mph