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Sefton Central MP: Universal credit cut means “choice between eating and heating” for 4,420 families

Bill Esterson MP has criticised the £20 a week cut to universal credit, saying it will mean a choice between eating and heating for thousands of families in Sefton this winter. From

7th October 2021

Warning after schoolboy is chased by male stranger

A young schoolboy was forced to run and seek help from his fellow pupils after being followed through Southport by a strange man this morning. Parents of schoolchildren at Norwood Primary and

7th October 2021

Resort’s former MP calls for crackdown on tax loopholes

With ordinary families and local businesses now having to pay full stamp duty on property purchases Lib Dem council group leader, John Pugh is calling for a clampdown on tax avoidance schemes

7th October 2021

Pensioner needs SURGERY after breaking nose in cycle lane trip

A Southport pensioner broke her nose in two places and requires surgery after she tripped over ‘dangerous’ concrete bases on a controversial cycle lane. OTS reported last week how the council have

7th October 2021

College to hold open evening to boost enrolment

KGV Sixth Form College in Southport is inviting people to enjoy two Open Evenings this autumn – and is excited to be able to welcome prospective students and their families back on

7th October 2021

BID backs desperate calls for major Cambridge Arcade improvements

Southport BID is backing local businesses in their calls for urgent improvements to be made to the historic Cambridge Arcade in Southport. Recent visits by the BID have revealed a range of

7th October 2021

Police concerned for safety of missing teen girl

Police are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ as a teenager remains missing near Southport. Georgia Mitchell, from Bootle, went missing from her home last week and could be around the Southport area, having been

7th October 2021

Sefton residents urged to get winter flu vaccines as soon as they are offered

People in Sefton are being urged to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are offered, to boost their immunity this winter. Each year, GPs in the borough call

6th October 2021

Free night out for NHS and care staff at Southport Comedy Festival enjoys ‘amazing response’

A free ‘Thumbs Up For The NHS’ comedy night designed to thank NHS and care staff for the incredible job they have done during the Covid pandemic has been hailed for its

6th October 2021

Grand parade of some of the most iconic vehicles in motoring history to take place through Southport this weekend

A grand parade of some of the most iconic vehicles in motoring history will take place through Southport town centre this weekend. The circuit is part of the first ever Southport Classic

5th October 2021

Sefton Council reminds residents where they can find advice and support ahead of credit cut

With the Government going ahead with £20 per week cut in Universal Credit payment this week, Sefton Council is reminding people where they can find advice and support. A high proportion of

5th October 2021

Biker rushed to hospital after Lord Street RTC

A motorcycle rider has been rushed to hospital after his bike collided with a car in Southport Town Centre. Emergency services were called to Lord Street near to St George’s Gardens just

4th October 2021

Southport man arrested on suspicion of running Welsh brothel

A Southport man has been arrested by Welsh police during a crackdown on ‘pop-up’ brothels in the south of the country. Stephen Norton, 51, from Southport appeared before Blackpool Magistrates Court on

4th October 2021

CCTV released following sexual assault – Liverpool to Wigan

Officers investigating a sexual assault on board a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool are today releasing this CCTV image in connection. On 29 August at around 7.30pm, a woman was

1st October 2021

Police launch appeal for information over 15-year-old Southport girl missing from home

Police have launched an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Jodie Bellew, who has been missing since Sunday. Merseyside Police said: “15-year-old Jodie was last seen on Sunday 26 September, heading

30th September 2021

Police Commissioner’s statement following Sarah Everard case

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell said: “The details which have emerged over the last two days about the murder of Sarah Everard are utterly heart-breaking and devastating. “My heart goes out to

30th September 2021

Work begins to repair and refurbish town centre cycle lanes

Work has now begun to repair and refurbish cycling and green transport provisions in Southport Town Centre. Sefton Council say hundreds of thousands of cycle journeys have been made on the town

30th September 2021

10th Southport Comedy Festival opens this Friday with 16 top shows

Top comedians from around the world will bring the laughter back when the 2021 Southport Comedy Festival starts this Friday (1st October)! The 10th anniversary event twice had to be postponed last

30th September 2021

Council expected to approve “Enterprise Arcade” on Eastbank St for startup businesses

New life is set to be breathed into one of Southport’s most historic buildings as Sefton look to launch the town’s first ever purpose built workspace for start-up businesses. Sefton Council’s Cabinet

29th September 2021

Sefton Cabinet Member warns families could be hit by double whammy of energy price rises and Universal Credit cut

Cllr Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities has said that the Government’s intention to cut people Universal Credit allowance by £20 per week and rising fuel prices could

29th September 2021

Cancer patient mugged during Southport night out

A lung cancer patient enjoying an evening out in Southport Town Centre became the victim of a mugging. Linda Johnson says her son, who has not been named, would like to publicly

29th September 2021

Street artist Paul Curtis completes gigantic transformation of Ainsdale’s Toad Hall

Award-winning street artist Paul Curtis has completed work on his largest ever mural to date – thought also to be the largest painting created by a single artist in the UK –

29th September 2021

John Barnes Sportsman’s Dinner in Southport unveils VIP sponsorship package

Liverpool FC, Watford and England legend John Barnes will be the guest speaker at a Sportsman’s Dinner this October – and a new VIP sponsorship package has just been launched for the

29th September 2021

Male with self-inflicted stab wounds tasered by police in late night standoff

A town centre street was closed off overnight after a man stabbed himself before a tense stand off with police. OTS News understands from stunned neighbours awoken by the commotion in the

27th September 2021

Ongoing incident outside Scarisbrick Hotel

Police and paramedics have swarmed a town centre hotel this afternoon. Emergency services from both Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance have been called to the Scarisbrick Hotel on Lord Street just

26th September 2021

Southport takeaway app starts ‘selling’ petrol deliveries

A popular food delivery app has taken a tongue in cheek swipe at petrol panic buying, by pretending to offer cans of petrol to your door. The Southport Eats app, which facilitates

25th September 2021

Technical issues cause early end to first night of Fireworks Championships

Technical issues brought an early end to the first night of the British Musical Fireworks Championships at Victoria Park. While the first event, an excellent non-competitive demonstration display from Sirotechnics went off

24th September 2021

Formby dispersal order implemented until Sunday after anti-social behaviour reports

Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Formby today (Friday 24 September) in response to continued reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The order runs from today at 4pm until 3.59pm

24th September 2021

RIP Linda Ann Rigby-Glover

From the family of Linda Ann Rigby-Glover: Linda Ann Rigby Glover passed away peacefully on 7th September 2021 aged 56 years. Beloved Wife of Warwick. Loving Mum of John, Luke, Lauren and

24th September 2021

Bookings filling up for Southport FA Cup away adventure

Away travel for Southport’s FA Cup trip to Spennymoor is filling up fast. Places are available on The Yellow Army’s coach travel at £22 for adults or £20 for under 18s. Southport

24th September 2021