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Southport should be ‘proud’ of Coronavirus response

The leader of Sefton Council, Cllr Ian Maher, has issued a message of thanks to Southport residents and businesses for their continued efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Cllr Ian Maher, Leader

1st November 2020

Caravan parks and B&Bs to suffer as pre Christmas holidays are BANNED

Caravan park owners, along with Bed and Breakfast sites in Southport are being forced to tighten their belts once again as they brace for a country-wide holiday ban. From Thursday, holidays both

1st November 2020

Pub staff give back to beautiful Churchtown village

A pub in Churchtown is doing their bit to make the area look a little brighter in these troubled times. The Hesketh Arms, Churchtown, have took to the sponge and fairy liquid

1st November 2020

Southport public split over National lockdown

With reports that the entire country is likely to face another national lockdown, OTS asked our readers whether they thought new measures were necessary. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a press

31st October 2020

All games cancelled on Sefton football pitches this weekend

Sefton Council have confirmed that all matches due to be played on their pitches this weekend have been cancelled. Due to inclement weather, all matches and training on council pitches this weekend

31st October 2020

Sefton Council urges residents to stay safe this October/November

This Halloween and Bonfire Night authorities across the Liverpool City Region are urging residents not to gather or arrange events. With the Liverpool City Region under Tier 3 restrictions, the risk of

31st October 2020

Police issue travel guidance after Met Office weather warning

@MetOfficeUK have issued weather warnings for the north west, of heavy rain and high winds across the whole weekend. Coastal areas may see gusts of 50mph or higher. Care will be needed

31st October 2020

POLL | Do we need a national lockdown?

Britain is headed for a new national lockdown next week, The Times Reports. We’re asking OTS readers whether you support a new national lockdown, or whether the proposed measures go too far.

31st October 2020

Police appeal for information on missing Southport teenager

Sefton Police appealing for the public’s help in tracing a 16-year-old girl who is missing from home. Courtney Whitehead was last seen in Cobden Road, Southport at around 8am yesterday, Thursday, 29

30th October 2020

Motorcycle RTC at Meols Cop Bridge

Police and paramedics have been called to the scene of a serious crash near to Holy Family Church in Southport involving a biker. Emergency crews have been called to the junction of

30th October 2020

Mum ‘furious’ after baker daughter denied shopping

A furious mum has complained to a supermarket chain after her cake baking daughter was refused service at a Birkdale convenience store. Marina Townsend has written to OTS News to say her

30th October 2020

Coronavirus testing sites continue to operate across Sefton this November

Sefton Council will continue to support coronavirus testing, seven days a week, at locations across the Borough this November – ensuring an easy and straightforward process for those with symptoms to book

30th October 2020

Work begins to transform Southport Market

Southport Market is a step closer to being transformed into a new ‘culture experience’ with work set to start on Monday 2nd November with the reopening scheduled for Spring 2021. The incredible

30th October 2020

Annual hospital memorial service broadcast online this Sunday

Southport and Ormskirk hospitals’ annual memorial service will be broadcast online this Sunday at 11am. Every year the chaplaincy and spiritual care service holds a memorial event for the remembrance of loved

30th October 2020

Chapel Street Santander temporarily closes

Customers at Santander Chapel Street were shocked today to find the branch closed without warning. A sign posted in the window of the branch says it will reopen on November 4th. The

29th October 2020

Police execute Lord Street drug warrant

Today, Thursday the 29th October 2020, Southport Local Policing Team conducted a successful drugs warrant in Lord Street, Southport. Cannabis plants were being grown in several rooms in various stages of maturity.

29th October 2020

More Southport arrests as local drug clampdown continues

Police have charged further people with drugs offences after a second series of warrants were executed in Sefton and Lancashire. Last week 11 people were charged with conspiracy to supply Class A

28th October 2020

Emergency services assist man on rooftop

Helicopters and emergency services were scrambled to Southport Town Centre last night after reports of a man in distress on a rooftop. Emergency crews, including a team from National Police Air Service,

28th October 2020

Council and Go Surf to build huge seafront water attraction

A world class water attraction is set to be built in Southport. Sefton Council has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Go Surf to create Southport Cove Resort, the development of an

28th October 2020

Council receives thousands of applications for child food vouchers by scheme’s second day

On the second day of the scheme, Sefton Council is already dealing with thousands of applications for its October half term free school meals vouchers. Sefton Council announced it would be running

28th October 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Sefton bosses call on eligible residents to get flu jabs

Health organisations in Sefton are encouraging everyone eligible for a flu vaccine this winter to make an appointment, particularly children aged 2-3, people aged over 65 and anyone who is a carer.

28th October 2020

Top features that reduce your home’s value

Top features that reduce your home’s value Whilst the housing market has taken a down-turn in previous years – even pre-Corona, thanks to the Stamp Duty holiday, properties are the on the

28th October 2020

Hospital’s charity Covid appeal raises £116,000

The charity appeal to support staff, patients and volunteers through the Covid-19 pandemic has raised more than £116,000. Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals Charity launched the appeal in April with a video from

27th October 2020

Sefton families who are not online encouraged to apply for printed half term meal vouchers

Sefton Council is reminding residents who don’t have Internet access that printed vouchers for its October half term meal scheme are available from the Borough’s Family Wellbeing Centres. Families who receive free

27th October 2020

Liberal Democrats to lay empty plates outside MPs office in food poverty protest

Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Councillor Andy Corkhill will join Councillor Kris Brown, Liberal Democrat candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner as well as Liberal Democrat councillors

27th October 2020

Public consultation opens over improvements to Southport Golf Links

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team has launched a public consultation on ways to improve the course and facilities at Southport Golf Links. As well as the tees, greens and fairways, people taking

26th October 2020

What’s Trending in Post-COVID Spanish Property Market?

The outburst of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the industries and markets globally. It has posed a threat to humankind. Furthermore, the novel concepts of self-isolation and quarantine have changed people’s lifestyles.

26th October 2020

Perfect Christmas Gifts For a Teenage Boy

Christmas is a time of giving but shopping for the perfect gift to please your teen can be a pretty challenging task. If you are tired of returns and run out of

26th October 2020

Chapel Street cash machine BLOWN UP in overnight theft

Police are on scene at Chapel Street this morning after criminals used explosives to steal cash from an ATM. Therefore, atm service seattle is designed to make atm secured and protected ensuring money is

25th October 2020

LIST | Brilliant organisations and businesses supporting families with free food this half term

A number of community organisations, charities and restaurants are offering free food to struggling families this half term. Please do contact us at ots@otsnews.co.uk or message via our Facebook page for any

24th October 2020