Have you seen Archie the cat?
A concerned pet owner has contacted OTS in the hope of finding beloved family cat Archie. Archie went missing from Thirlmere drive in Ainsdale and hasn’t been seen for over a week.
Sefton Council reassuring people who are shielding as Government’s COVID-19 changes approach
With the Government’s changes to its shielding guidance beginning to come into effect next week, Sefton Council is reminding local people that local support and help will still be available for the
Active Sefton to host virtual duathlon this weekend
Active Sefton are hosting a virtual duathlon this weekend. Residents are being asked to complete a 5km run and a 10km cycle before confirming their times on the Active Workforce Facebook page.
Southport care home residents enjoy two fun-filled activity days
Throughout the country, lockdown measures are beginning to be relaxed. Non-essential businesses have already reopened while pubs, cafes and restaurants are set to open their doors from July 4. Despite this, care
Internet speed misery will be a thing of the past for resort residents
Super slow internet speeds in Southport are set to be a thing of the past according to Virgin Media. Bosses at the internet provider announced today that they are set to make gigabit
Mobile Coronavirus testing centre returns to resort
This weekend will see a Coronavirus Mobile Test Site in Southport. They will be at Southport Eco Centre from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 July. Supported by Sefton Council, NHS Southport and
Louts leave piles of fast food rubbish in Kings Gardens
Hard working street sweepers were faced with a sorry sight this morning as litter louts left a pile of fast food wrappers and empty drinks bottled in a town centre shelter The
Covid Clutter Cleared By Southport Councillors’ Community Project
Local councillors and volunteers have been helping residents clear their Covid clutter after weeks of lockdown led to unwanted items and rubbish stockpiling. Norwood’s councillors arranged the community skips to help
10-year-old Danielle Briscoe to cycle 400 miles raising money for Queenscourt Hospice.
10-year-old Danielle Briscoe is raising money for Queenscourt Hospice by cycling 400 miles in the month of June. Danielle attends St Patrick’s Primary School in Churchtown. Danielle’s donation page says: “I have
Feeding your garden birds
We often hear people saying that birds don’t need feeding in summer. Ornithological experts however tell us that this claim is wrong. They advise: ‘In winter, supplementary food is often the only
New schools funding will continue raising education standards in Southport
Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement that schools in Southport will benefit from funding to improve school facilities. Southport has been allocated its share of the £434 million investment to expand classrooms, upgrade
Council set to create more cycle paths in Southport
Sefton Council wants your views on upgrading and developing cycling and walking provision in the borough following the COVID-19 pandemic. The local authority aims to increase support and facilities for people to
Queenscourt announces phased re-opening of its shops as they come out of lockdown
After being closed for three months due to Covid-19 restrictions, Queenscourt is delighted to announce that it is beginning to re-open its retail outlets and looks forward to welcoming customers old and
Artistic duo look beyond COVID-19 with new art exhibition
An exciting joint exhibition – “SHEEP” – will be arriving at pastures new in the ArtHouse, Eastbank Street at the beginning of July. It is a shared retrospective by established local Southport
HM Coastguard Southport assist in dolphin rescue
HM Coastguard Southport assisted with the rescue of a stranded dolphin on Southport Beach on Tuesday afternoon. The Coastguard team, assisted by lifeboat crews, raced towards the rising tide and successfully guided
Have your say on the future of Southport
Southport’s residents and businesses are once again being asked to give their honest views and opinions on how the resort will look in the future A consultation which would hopefully allow a
Southport manufacturer supports local care homes with PPE donation
Care homes across Southport and Ormskirk have benefitted from a donation of more than 7,000 medical visors and personal protective equipment from a leading waste management provider. Inciner8, an award-winning manufacturer of
Family appeal for help locating missing pet budgie
A pet-loving family are in bits after their beloved budgie made a daring escape from a Southport home today. The beautiful blue and white budgie, Rosie, managed to escape from a home
Asda donated 2.3 tonnes of food to Southport Foodbank since January
Thank you Asda Southport! We want to thank all Asda customers for their amazing support during this pandemic. Not only have they donated 2.3 tonnes of food to Southport Foodbank since January,
Merseyrail increases services following further easing of lockdown restrictions
From Sunday 5 July timetable changes will be made and additional services will run across our network. These changes to services are being put in place to support the expected increase in
Galloway’s receives Coronavirus support funding from Community Foundation for Merseyside
Community Foundation for Merseyside has donated £5,000 to sight loss charity Galloway’s to help relieve the loneliness of visually impaired people in the Sefton area. The money is from the foundation’s LCR
Coronavirus Test Site now back at Southport Eco Centre
A Coronavirus Mobile Test Site is at Southport Eco Centre until Tuesday 30 June.Supported by Sefton Council, NHS Southport and Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG, Mobile Test Sites are providing
Call to Southport Residents to Get Involved in Town’s Future
The people of Southport are being urged to get involved in planning the town’s future. The Southport ‘Town Team’ have come up with some ‘big ideas’ for the town which they are
Police forensic teams scour town centre street
Forensic officers are scouting Back Bath Street this afternoon following a serious incident in the early hours of this morning. Scientific support police officers have cordoned off a section of Back Bath
People urged to help tourism bounce back in Southport following reopening on 4th July
Damien Moore MP has welcomed the re-opening of the tourism sector on 4 July, giving a boost for up to 490 businesses in Southport, and called on people to show their support
Young people in Sefton tell decision makers about their lives during COVID-19
Young people from Sefton came together with key decision makers in the first ever virtual SYMBOL meeting which involved 50 participants. Being a member of SYMBOL (Sefton Youth Making Better Opportunities with
Local Conservatives disappointed by the state of Marine Drive.
The relaxation of lockdown rules has seen a huge increase in the number of day-trippers and patrons to the newly reopened fast-food chains and the latest result is one which serves to
Southport Care home resident certificates 105th birthday
Wilf’s 105th Birthday On Monday 22nd June, staff and residents at Parklands Lodge came together to celebrate resident Wilf’s 105th birthday – socially distanced, of course. The Lodge was transformed with decorations,
Minute’s Silence for Coronavirus Victims
Sefton Council will lead in a minute’s silence to remember those who have passed away from COVID-19 in the borough. Sadly 272 people in the borough have lost their lives through COVID-19
Thousands of children to benefit from free meals and activities
Thousands of children in England to benefit from free meals and activities during summer 2020 Disadvantaged children in England will benefit from free healthy meals and enriching activities throughout the summer as