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Red Squirrel population under threat as pox outbreak confirmed

The Merseyside and Lancashire Red Squirrel Project has asked local nature lovers to remove any squirrel feeders they may have left in the area surrounding the Formby Pinewoods after cases of squirrelpox

14th July 2021

DVSA put the brakes on resort theory test centre bookings

Learner drivers will have to take their theory test in Preston or Liverpool from September, OTS News can confirm. The local theory test centre on Leicester Street, managed by Pearson Vue in

14th July 2021

Southport MP defends vote for foreign aid cut

Damien Moore has defended joining with the Conservative party in voting to cut the UK’s foreign aid spending. MPs voted yesterday to reduce the UK’s foreign aid budget from 0.7% to 0.5%

14th July 2021

Minor injuries in Queens Road RTC between bus and cyclist

A bus and cyclist were involved in an RTC this morning on Queens Road. Police confirmed that they were called around 8.20am to reports of a collision involving bus and cyclist. The

14th July 2021

Ainsdale Beach visitors to benefit from further food and drink outlet trials this summer

From this weekend (Saturday 17th July) visitors to Ainsdale beach will be able to taste-test fish and chips as well as coffee and cakes, as a pop-up food and drink trial begins.

14th July 2021

Palembang to inaugurate quake-proof bridge next month

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12th July 2021

Smelter-grade alumina production reaches 2 million tons: Local firm

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11th July 2021

Tourists melt over resort’s ice cream price rise

Tourists are claiming that there are only a few good ice cream parlours left in the town after one family claimed they were forced to pay more than £20 for four ice

10th July 2021

Southport set to welcome fans for first time since Christmas

Southport FC welcome Blackpool to the PURE Stadium this afternoon in the club’s first home match with fans since Boxing Day last year. Liam Watson’s men are set for their first public

10th July 2021

Mikhail Group to restore Lord Street’s Grand Casino

One of Southport’s most iconic landmarks, The Grand Casino, sitting proudly on Lord Street is set to be brought back to its former glory by The Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group creating

9th July 2021

Residents reminded of rubbish responsibilities after Kew park and ride flytipping

Sefton Council is once again reminding residents of their rubbish responsibilities or risk prosecution after tonnes of household garden waste were flytipped in Southport. Officers discovered the waste, which includes heavy tree

9th July 2021

Bill Esterson MP signs up as a Disabled Children’s Champion

Bill Esterson, MP for Sefton Central, has signed up to become a Disabled Children’s Champion and pledges his support for targeted recovery policies to help disabled children, young people and families recover

9th July 2021

Sefton Council reports best performing Council Tax collection rate across Liverpool City Region

Sefton Council is thanking the Borough’s residents and businesses for their prompt payment of Council Tax and non-domestic rates, making the Borough’s collections the highest across the Liverpool City Region. The Council

9th July 2021

Lib Dem survey shows significant opposition to Ainsdale boundary changes

A survey conducted by Cllr John Pugh on behalf of the Liberal Democrats shows a significant number of residents opposed to boundary changes that would split Ainsdale from the political constituency of

9th July 2021

Incredible theatre summer camp in Birkdale this August

Southport songbirds are getting an incredible chance to let their inner stage star shine through at a special musical theatre summer school. Vocal coach Gabrielle Zanobini is holding a week-long summer camp in

9th July 2021

Council to fly flag in rememberance of Srebrenica massacre

Sefton Council will be flying the Remembering Srebrenica flag to mark the 26th anniversary of the massacre. Sunday, July 11 will be Srebrenica Memorial Day, a time when people across the UK

7th July 2021

Last week to claim £1m lottery ticket missing in Sefton

The deadline to claim a lottery ticket worth £1m purchased somewhere in Sefton expires next week. The ticket was purchased on 15 January this year, on the same day as the main

7th July 2021

Tommy Fleetwood to represent GB at Olympics

Sandgrounder Tommy Fleetwood has been selected as one of Great Britain’s four representatives in golf at Tokyo 2020. “Today I officially realise a dream,” Tommy Fleetwood proudly declared to his followers. “To

7th July 2021

Splash World pool still a year from re-opening

Splash World’s pool area is set to remain closed for another 12 months, Sefton Council has confirmed. Documents published by Sefton Council in May revealed a £1.4m repair bill to fix “significant

6th July 2021

Morrisons serves afternoon tea for local NHS heroes

Ambulance and hospital staff enjoyed an afternoon tea yesterday in honour of the NHS’ 73rd birthday following a donation from Morrisons. The afternoon tea was presented on behalf of Morrisons by Southport

6th July 2021

Sefton celebrate Plastic Free July with plea to cut down on single use plastics

Sefton Council have joined organisations across the UK in celebrating Plastic Free July and reflecting how we can all do more to reduce plastic pollution. In 2018, Sefton Council passed a motion

5th July 2021

Southport man Josh Johnson, who is wanted on recall to prison

Southport man wanted on recall to prison

Police are appealing for help in tracing a 25-year-old man who is wanted on recall to prison. Josh Johnson, who is originally from Southport, is wanted for breaching the conditions of his

5th July 2021

Have your say on future improvement and investment at the Ainsdale coast

Sefton Council is urging people to take part in their latest public consultation which sets out its vision for improving and investing in facilities at Ainsdale-on-Sea. During 2020, an extensive consultation with

4th July 2021

Kew councillors respond to incidence of domestic violence in Virginia Street

Last week a fifty year old man was arrested for attempted murder following reports of a woman suffering from knife wounds. The stabbing shocked and saddened Southport residents. The attempted murder is

4th July 2021

Fox & Goose set for official re-opening this weekend

The legendary Fox & Goose pub will open its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time since 2018. The venue will host a private opening tonight (Friday 2 July)

2nd July 2021

Sefton Council shares Southport Crematorium update

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service has now undertaken extensive maintenance to the grounds of Southport Crematorium, after its regular upkeep was hampered by the effects of COVID-19. The update comes the day

2nd July 2021

RTC causes Lord Street delays

A collision between a BMW and a Honda people-carrier is causing small delays along Lord Street. Emergency services were called to the Monument on Lord Street at approximately 1pm. Officers remain at

2nd July 2021

Conservative volunteers pick litter along Lord Street

This week Southport Conservatives have been out picking litter along Lord Street. A group of dedicated volunteers including Birkdale Ward campaigner, Lee Durkin, Kew Ward campaigner Laura Nuttall and Dukes Ward Councillors,

1st July 2021

Fire service to increase number of fire engines on Merseyside

Innovative plans to increase the number of fire engines and create specialist fire stations across Merseyside have been unanimously approved. The plans contained within Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service’s (MFRS) Integrated Risk

1st July 2021

Peanut still looking for his purfect home

The handsome and wonderfully playful Peanut is still looking for his purfect family and the team from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are desperate for him to find his loving forever home before they

1st July 2021