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UPDATE: Councillors voted for nine new 20mph zones for Southport

Councillors voted to to create nine new 20mph zones across Southport, at the Area Committee at Southport Town Hall, Wednesday 24 September. The areas getting the new limits are: Ainsdale Village; Fleetwood Road

24th September 2015

Update: Graffiti removed from under Southport Pier

Photo: Sea wall Graffiti removed The graffiti that was sprayed on the sea wall prior to the Southport Air show was today removed, Wednesday 23 September 2015. Sefton Council aims to remove

23rd September 2015

PETER KAY SAYS LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB’S HEADLINER IS “EXTREMELY FUNNY”

Starring:Martin Mor, Joe Bor, Brennan Reece, Tony Carroll, Damion Larkin (MC) PETER KAY SAYS LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB ‘S HEADLINER IS “EXTREMELY FUNNY” Saturday 3 October 2015 8.00pm Martin Mor comes from Northern Ireland, and

22nd September 2015

Queenscourt Hospice helps John Pugh

John Pugh speaking in the Assisted Dying debate in the Commons where he spoke and voted against the bill praised Southport’s Queenscourt Hospice for their advice and help. “Like many people I agonise over

21st September 2015

Plastic Tory?

Cllr Terry Jones: true to his Conservative Party or not? OTS recently highlighted the crude, unprofessional, conduct coming from the Woodvale WACA charity via its new Chair, Alison Marshall. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/waca-charity-still-unapologetic-over-new-chairs-filthy-facebook-post/ Ms Marshall,

19th September 2015

Take Time To Sweep The Chimney

People across Southport are being urged to ensure their chimneys are swept before the autumn. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service advising residents to ensure chimneys are installed by appropriate registered tradespeople and

18th September 2015

Only order what you need – don’t waste your medicines

A campaign aimed at reducing unnecessary medicines waste has been launched by health commissioners in Sefton. NHS Southport and Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG estimate that an incredible £2 million

18th September 2015

Peatbog Faeries playing in Southport (24 October)

The Atkinson – Theatre, Saturday 24 October 2015 at 7:30 pm. £18 / £16 concessions plus booking fee. Booking fee is £1 per ticket online/phone & 50p over the counter. Every now and

17th September 2015

Planes flying at Southport Air Show 2015

The last EVER flypast with the Vulcan and the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows! As this is the last display season for the Vulcan, there will never be another

17th September 2015

Sun dog witnessed over Ainsdale

On 16 September 2015 a very prominent phenomenon called a sun dog appeared in the early morning over Ainsdale A sun dog or sundog (also called a parhelion, plural parhelia, for ‘beside

16th September 2015

WACA charity – still unapologetic over new Chair’s filthy Facebook post

OTS News recently (and fairly) highlighted the Woodvale Charity and a controversial post on Facebook by the new Chair, Alison Marshall https://www.otsnews.co.uk/waca-are-funders-happy/ Naturally, as a representative of a community charity that receives

15th September 2015

Cllr David Barton – Refuse collections Portland Street

Photo: Cllr David Barton Cllr David Barton said: “As soon as this was brought to my attention I contacted the relevant department immediately. “I am pleased to say the bins will be

15th September 2015

Asian man approached year 6 child in Ainsdale (Southport)

Safeguarding text, Southport parents Parents at St. Teresa’s Catholic Infant & Nursery School, Everton Road, Birkdale, Southport have today recieved the above waning text, Monday 14 September 2105. Submit News Contact us with your community, business

14th September 2015

Sefton Council launch walking football sessions for over 50s

Sefton Council are aiming to get over 50s back into sport with the launch of walking football. In partnership with Active Soccer Maghull and the Friends of Alexandra & Coronation Parks the free sessions

14th September 2015

Why Southport MP voted against Assisted Dying Bill

Southport MP John Pugh has spoken about why he voted against the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons. The Liberal Democrat politician, who spoke and voted against the Bill, praised

14th September 2015

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing teenager who may be in Southport

Missing from home: Samantha Nutt Merseyside Police is renewing its appeal for the public’s help in tracing a 16 year-old girl who has gone missing. Samantha Josephine Nutt, from Precot, was last

12th September 2015

WACA: ARE FUNDERS HAPPY?

OTS News boldly highlighted the basic ineptitude of a so-called gardening project that was organised on Sandbrook Way (as a publicity stunt) by Ainsdale’s, Tory-orientated Woodvale WACA charity. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/wacas-april-publicity-planting-stunt-goes-pear-shaped-due-to-more-misdirection-and-ignorance/ WACA responsible for

12th September 2015

Southport firefighters to hold charity car wash for victims of Grenfell Tower disaster

Charity car wash at Southport fire station (Sat 12th Sept 11am – 3pm)

Photo: Charity Car Wash, Southport The car wash is for the national Fire fighters charity. We are the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired

11th September 2015

Pink-footed geese return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

The first 22 Pink-footed geese have arrived at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre after a long flight from Iceland, heralding the start of Autumn. Lancashire, Sefton and the North West can

11th September 2015

Scarisbrick Hall Student Richard Michell Selected to Fence In Bonn for the British Cadet Team

British Cadet Fencing Team Selection Date: 11/09/2015 Richard Michell Selected to Fence In Bonn for the British Cadet Team Today, epee fencer Richard Michell, a sixth former at Scarisbrick Hall, was awarded

11th September 2015

Southport man’s Great North Run inspired by Grandad

Photo: Roy Ellis Local financial advisor, Roy Ellis, is embarking on his first Great North Run this Sunday 13th September in honour of his Grandad Tom and in memory of his late

11th September 2015

Young dancers audition at the Southport Theatre (September 12)

Youngsters from Southport and nearby areas who have that extra special star quality are being encouraged to go along to the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre and audition for the Christmas pantomime.

11th September 2015

Oddfellows invite you for a cuppa in Southport today

Oddfellows invite you for a cuppa on Lord Street, Southport Judith Catton said: “If you’re looking to make new friends and improve your social life, pop along to C’Espresso Café on Lord

11th September 2015

The Southport Knights of St Columba Bike Ride 13th September

Update The Southport Knights of St Columba Charity bike ride Sunday 13th September A big ‘Thank you’ to all our riders who enjoyed fantastic weather and an incident free ride along the

15th August 2015

Mrs Rodwell delighted with offer of Respite at Byng House Southport (otsnews.tv)

Photo: Mrs Barbara Rodwell Mrs Barbara Rodwell is delighted with the safety rail at her home address that was provided by Bing house. The rail was provided to help Barbara when pottering around

19th July 2015

Woodvale Woodland Project volunteers contributed Approximately 150 hours – but the ‘original’ WWP team did 9 months before being banned!

Following the banning of Loyal volunteers – Woodvale Woodland had extra help on Sunday April 12 2015. 52 additional volunteers from Liverpool University Air Squadron (RAF Woodvale) spent the day despite the

15th April 2015