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
“Massive disappointment” over Council’s Birkdale Village Christmas tree
Birkdale Village’s Christmas Tree, installed last week by Sefton Council, and just seven feet high, has disappointed residents, traders and councillors alike. “There is a massive level of disappointment across the whole
OTS View | The Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhood plan should be opposed and scrapped
OTS News says: The draft design for the Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhood scheme is a labyrinthian mess that should be wholly rejected by the people of Southport. Sustrans – a ‘walking and cycling
Children caught trying doors in failed break-in attempt
‘We’ll be waiting for you’ is the warning to a group of children who were caught on CCTV trying doors in the middle of the night. Two young boys dressed in all
Car crash brings delays to Birkdale school run
Police have dashed to the scene of a car crash on Guildford Road in Birkdale this afternoon. At least two cars are understood to have been involved in the accident near to
£200 stolen under threat of knife attack onboard train at Birkdale station
Officers investigating a robbery on-board a train travelling between Southport and Birkdale stations are today releasing this image in connection. At just before 2pm on Wednesday 21 July, the victim and two
Original artists go on show at stunning new gallery
A new art gallery showing off some of the finest works by local artists is to open later this month in Birkdale Village. James Gray, a well known artist from Birkdale, will
Birkdale candidate calls for street sign repair
Birkdale’s Lee Durkin is pursuing funding for a number of damaged metal street name signs after raising this last year. Mr. Durkin said: “After visiting Birkdale and Hillside before the very first
Lee Durkin says Crescent Road will be properly resurfaced with planned upgrades reconsidered
After reporting Crescent Roads surface issues over the past year, then recently highlighting that micro-surfacing that was scheduled to take place, Conservative councillor candidate for Birkdale Lee Durkin is overjoyed for local
Police called to ‘high speed smash’ in Birkdale
Two cars have been involved in a serious collision in Birkdale this afternoon in what appears to be a high speed crash. A Toyota and a BMW collided with each other on
Pre-election row continues over phantom Birkdale cycle lane
A Conservative councillor candidate for Birkdale has welcomed a “u-turn” from the Liberal Democrats over alleged plans for a cycle lane. Despite regular comments from Mr Durkin criticising the Liberal Democrats over
Birkdale hill ‘should be rounder’ says community campaigner
Heritage campaigner, David Barton, has called for the reinstatement of ‘Round Hill’ on Birkdale Common to “preserve it for the community and to encourage the use of the area’s parks and recreation
Car thieves found operating in Birkdale after vehicle stolen
Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws
Birkdale school promises an end to a nursery new year hangover
In a response to current restrictions one local school is offering personalised covid safe visits for parents struggling to find a nursery place for their child in the new year. People need
Police investigate as thieves try FOUR burglaries in one afternoon
Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws
Moooove over for grazing winter visitors at Sefton’s Nature Reserves
Sefton Council is welcoming sheep and cattle on to the local Nature Reserves at Ainsdale and Birkdale this week, as part of the its continuing conservation works. Each winter, the Council brings
Police discover huge cannabis farm in Birkdale
Officers from our Cannabis Dismantling Team (CDT) have seized 90 plants and equipment after a cannabis cultivation found in Birkdale on Sunday, 29 November. At around 1pm, officers were called to a
Village tree ‘needs more love’ this Christmas
For the second year running traders in Birkdale village are feeling inadequate over their ‘permanent’ Christmas tree. The tree outside the Spar shop on Liverpool Road in the centre of the village
Bates Dairy expansion is a cream come true for family business
Bates Farms and Dairy in Southport is set to expand its business operations in the Birkdale area. Subject to the Company obtaining planning permission, Sefton Council will sell 0.75 acres of its
Southport ‘clean air’ rail plan on track for region
Council hopefuls in Southport are looking to clean up after successfully persuading key stakeholders to join their campaign for improved air quality in the area. Labour’s Birkdale candidate Sonya Kelly put forward
Takeaway lovers urged to buy INVISIBLE chips tonight
As thousands of Southport residents turn to their takeaway menus to order in Saturday night dinner, restaurants are encouraging a side order of invisible chips. Pioneered and led locally by Rumah bar
Highways bosses welcome ‘kind words’ after sorting Birkdale pot hole
Sefton Council’s highways team say they are grateful after residents thanked them for fixing a series of pot holes in Birkdale. Campaigners and residents in Westbourne Road had recently put pressure on
Police investigate ‘abandoned’ bike in Birkdale
Detectives have been called to Liverpool Road in Birkdale this morning to investigate why was reported as an abandoned motorbike. Officers stopped to assess the expensive motorbike after it had been left
Tory hopeful praises council after pushing for road fix
Local Council Candidate, Mike Prendergast, standing for the Conservatives in Dukes Ward, has praised Sefton Council for agreeing to carry out urgently needed road repair works along Westbourne Road. Following a request
Allotment owner STUNNED by community support after vandal destruction
An allotment owner who was left heartbroken by the vandalism and near destruction of her beloved allotment patch says she is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support she has received. Since OTS
Allotment owner left ‘heartbroken’ by vandal rampage
An allotment owner has been left totally “heartbroken” after their beloved project was smashed into hundreds of pieces by an unidentified group of vandals. The allotment patch, situated at the Birkdale Irrigation
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
Pensioner rushed to hospital after being struck by van
A pensioner has been struck down in a shocking collision in Birkdale. Police have closed off the majority of Birkdale Village centre this afternoon following the road traffic collision involving a van
Police rush to Birkdale school RTC
Emergency services have rushed to Liverpool Road this morning after reports a child was struck by a car. The incident happened at the busy junction with Carr Lane and Windy Harbour Road
Southport Coin Dealer raises thousands for Autism
Southport coin expert, David Regan, has raised £3,153.35 for Autism Initiatives, Southport. David said: “Thanks to all my lovely customers I was able this week to take 161 kilos of old copper