Mighty Radio celebrates 2 years on 107.9FM
Thursday 1st April 2021 (it’s no fool!) mark’s Mighty Radio’s second year on the frequency 107.9 FM. Mighty Radio launched on 107.9 FM on 1st April 2019 after being awarded a license
Planning permission sought to rebuild gasometer
A Spanish gas company has launched a planning permission application to restore the Southport gasometer. Polar Foil S.A. hope to rebuild the 277ft structure close to its original location. The Southport Gasometer
Southport Model Engineering Club to restart public rides
Southport Model Engineering Club have confirmed they will restart public rides on Bank Holiday weekend. The site closed in April due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the team have been hard at
Group of cross-party MPs submit document in support of Burscough Curves restoration
Direct rail connections between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk could soon become a reality after ambitious proposals for the scheme were submitted to the Government. The scheme would open two new routes with
Police appeal for information after town centre attack
Merseyside Police have launched an appeal for information after a woman was attacked in the Town Centre. A woman in her 40s was found with facial injuries around midnight on Post Office
Shocking details emerge of resort man’s ‘sickening’ throat grab on terrified woman colleague
A 24-year-old man from Southport has been sentenced for assaulting a female work colleague after offering to walk her home from a Christmas night out. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said that
Police issue Formby Beach dispersal order after anti-social behaviour concerns
Officers in Formby have introduced a Dispersal Zone after reports of anti-social behaviour on Formby beach. It came into place at 7pm on Tuesday and runs for 48 hours until 7pm on
Scorching weather sees Botanic Gardens swamped with ‘joyful’ visitors
Botanic Road & Bankfield Lane have been turned into a makeshift car park as thousands of people rushed to Botanic Gardens today. The blossoming park was packed out as temperatures reached a
Local health leaders encouraged by early consultation response
Health leaders in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire have been listening to the views of patients, staff and the public about their views and experiences of local health and care services over
Sefton in £344,166 funding boost to help local high streets reopen
Improvements can be made to local high streets across Sefton to help them safely and successfully open after lockdown thanks to Government funding. A total of £56 million will be invested through
Coronavirus home testing kits can now be picked up from Splash World
COVID-19 home testing kits will be available for collection from two sites across Sefton, from Monday 29th March. From Monday, home test packs will be available from Sefton’s SMART testing centres at
Norwood Road biker had been asked to stop by police
Merseyside Police have confirmed to OTS News that the motorcyclist involved in yesterday’s RTC on Norwood Road had been signalled to stop by a patrol car. Police said: “We are appealing for
Southport pair arrested after County Lines drug sting
Officers from Merseyside Police’s Project Medusa, have this afternoon (Friday, 26 March), arrested two people in a pre-planned County Lines operation. The pair, a 29-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman from Southport,
Major RTC on Norwood Road
Police and paramedics have been called to the scene of a serious crash in Southport involving a motorbiker and two other vehicles. Emergency crews have been called to the junction of Sussex
RTC causing traffic disruption in Birkdale
Officers are attending a road traffic collision at the corner of Eastbourne Road and Liverpool Road in Birkdale this afternoon (Friday 26 March). Traffic has been disrupted after a serious three-car RTC.
Filming for Dixie Dean documentary takes place in Botanic Gardens
Filming for a new documentary titled Dixie, tracing the life and career of Everton and England goalscoring legend Dixie Dean, has taken place in Southport. The town’s Botanical Gardens in Churchtown was
Government Town Deal plans put people in the driving seat to level up local economy and boost tourism
People across Southport are set to benefit from a government funding boost of more than £37m, which will help put them in charge of transport, broadband connectivity and local infrastructure. The £37.5m
John Pugh warns the “serious failings” of Liverpool Council could be repeated in Sefton without change
John Pugh opposition leader on Sefton Council has warned that what has happened in Liverpool could easily happen in Sefton unless there is a cultural change. Cllr Pugh said: “I wouldn’t question
£60,000 worth of anti-depressants seized in Tarleton
West Lacashire Police have seized £60,000 worth of anti-depressant tablets after reports of a suspicious package. Police said: “Today we were contacted in relation to a suspicious package that was delivered to
Care home boss says madatory vaccines for care staff could break morale
Birkdale Park Care Home manager Jonathan Cunningham says proposals to enforce mandatory vaccines on care home staff could break already fragile staff morale. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the idea is being
BREAKING: Govt to intervene at Liverpool City Council but hold short of taking full control
Report uncovered “serious failings in both governance and practice” at Liverpool City Council Government comissioners will provide oversight to highways and property departments of LCC for up to three years Government could
Second man charged in investigation over multiple car thefts
A man from Southport is the second to be charged in a police investigation over multiple car thefts. Joshua Johnson of Southport has been charged with two counts of thefts from a
Sefton Council set to explore ways to develop and improve Southport’s historic Botanic Gardens
Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service are looking at ways to develop and improve Southport’s popular Botanic Gardens which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The park was designed in 1876
First traders announced for new look Southport Market
Traditional wood fired pizza from local business 600 Degrees is heading to Southport Market as part of the transformational project currently underway. Once complete, the Southport Market will have 11 food and
Arrests made and drugs recovered following stop search in Southport
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of drug offences following a stop search in Southport on Monday, 22 March. At around 3.20pm officers on patrol in Bath Street witnessed a suspected
Merseyside PCC thanks Force for its efforts during Covid-19 epidemic
As the anniversary of the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions approaches, the region’s Police Commissioner has praised Merseyside Police for the “exceptional” way it has responded to the pandemic. The country is preparing
Southport’s David Newman selected as Liberal Democrat candidate for Metro Mayor
Southport foster carer David Newman has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region. David was selected after an urgent process was put in
Government “likely” to take control of Liverpool after corruption investigations
Local Government secretary Robert Jenrick could send comissioners to take control of the city of Liverpool following widespread corruption allegations, says the Telegraph. Mr Jenrick ordered an inquiry into Liverpool City Council
Birkdale man arrested for impersonating police and drink driving
Police have arrested a man drunkenly impersonating a police officer, after footage appeared online. Merseyside Police said: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media on Saturday 20 March which shows
£1m National Lottery prize unclaimed somewhere in Sefton
A National Lottery ticket worth £1,000,000 purchased somewhere in Sefton remains unclaimed. National Lottery players in Southport are being urged to check and double-check their tickets to see if they have the