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Sefton Council has successfully engaged Bliss, a leading Hotel and Leisure company, to revitalise the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre (STCC) as part of a major investment in the town. Bliss is

Police offer advice after Marshside bike thefts There has been an increase in the number of bikes being stolen, particularly in the Marshside area of Southport. In some cases the details of

16 year old carrying a blade arrested in CHURCHTOWN Southport Community officers responding to a report of anti social behaviour in Churchtown had cause to speak to a group of youths. A

SSABC – Southport Sausage and Bacon Cycling Club Seven Southport cyclists are undertaking a coast to coast bike ride this Thursday (June 7). The ride is 250 miles between Holyhead and Cardiff

Bankfield Lane & The Former Philips Factory Balmoral Drive, Planning Applications To Be Considered This Wednesday, 6th June. Plans to build hundreds of homes on the Greenbelt land off Bankfield Lane will

Volunteer Mentors Needed To Support Merseyside Ex-Offenders An award-winning Merseyside project that works with prisoners to reduce the risk of them re-offending is looking for volunteer mentors. Merseyside Offender Mentoring Project –

Can you help keep Southport’s air clean? As part of its 2030 Vision, Sefton Council is committed to maintaining a clean, green and beautiful borough. This pledge encourages everybody to work together

Sefton Council forced to close Lord Street AGAIN to carry out essential maintenance Lord Street, Southport will undergo essential carriageway maintenance works from June 11, which will last for approximately five days.

CRIME | Break-in at former Glasshouse building, Southport Thieves have smashed their way into the the former Glasshouse building located on West Street, Southport over the weekend. Anyone with information is asked

Southport FC Season Tickets 2018/19 – Don’t Miss Out! Southport FC Season Ticket Holders can secure a spot at the Merseyrail Community Stadium for the 2018/19 season from as little as £145.00

Formby Bridge is currently affected by traffic delays from today (Monday 4th June) for three weeks, due to road works. The works will be undertaken from 4th to 24th June. Road closures

Shoppers furious at Morrisons 3 hour parking rule Angry shoppers at Morrisons have hit out at the supermarkets three hour parking rule after tourists filled it at the weekend. Visitors to the

Appeal to locate missing Southport boy The brother of William Cooper has appealed for your help tracing him: William went out yesterday told use he was staying at a friends house on

 Raise the Woof’ Rueters Bar & Grill  Rachel Kennedy will soon be flying high and skydiving 7,000ft in support of Merseyside Dogs Home. The International Events Management student will also be hosting

Southport pals, Dave Elsby (Motor Engineer) and Jason Regan (Founder of Citroen 2CV Appreciation group) attended the 2CV GB Registers Day in Birkenhead. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1710547292574642/ Jason remembers that his parents had 2CVs when

The Ainsdale Gala Fun Day got off to a rather damp start, with drizzle increasing throughout the morning. Mr Trix, on hand to delight the children… Various stalls doing raffles and selling

Homeless drug addicts are infuriating shoppers and tourists as they beg for money to buy spice. Police community support officers have already cautioned a pair of beggars outside a bargain clothes store

POLICE WARNING | Pickpockets at Southport Southport food and drink festival The weekend, June 2nd and 3rd, the annual Southport food and drink festival will be held at Victoria Park. A Merseyside

An ex Councillor and his wife have been celebrating a sparkling occasion – their diamond wedding anniversary. Father of two Tom Glover OBE, who served on Sefton Council from 1973 to 2012, marked

Phone box wiring sparks electrical fire fears Residents have contacted OTS News to tell of their fears that exposed electrical wiring could set alight two phone boxes on Lord Street. Two red

Burglary WARNING issued for Southport Over the past 24 hours, two residential burglaries have been reported within the Southport Community Policing Area – Lilac Avenue, Ainsdale & Derby Road, Southport. A Mersyside

Southport Community Police Team have recently seen an increase in calls relating to Derelict Properties across the area. A merseyside police spokesperson said: “Teenagers and young people are becoming involved in a

Sefton Council is calling for more support to tackle domestic abuse and to be addressed at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation in its response to the Government’s latest consultation. The

Merseyside Police has today welcomed the sentencing of a pensioner for historical sex offences. Graham Walker, 74, of Halifax Road, Ainsdale, was found guilty of six offences of indecent assault involving two

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 4 to Sunday 10 June 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 1

There was a good turnout of people eager to see the annual Trinity Arts Exhibition which was held earlier this month. More than 220 people attended the event at Holy Trinity Church

Carphone shares plunge 20% as company announces 92 store closures and falling profits Nearly 100 Carphone Warehouse stores are to close this year as the retailer’s new boss, Alex Baldock, issued a

Members of the Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association (WACA) are holding a six week bike maintenance course, starting on June 6. The course, suitable for 12 year olds and older, will be