Liberal Democrat Councillors Advice Centre
Liberal Democrat Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 11th February. They will be available from 2pm – 3pm
New chronic pain management service to be delivered for West Lancashire residents
THE NHS in West Lancashire has developed a new specialist service to support patients living with chronic pain. The service, iHELP Pain Management service, has been designed by local clinicians and patients.
Southport bus concerns as fares soar and passengers decline under Tories, says Labour’s Liz
New analysis from Labour reveals how bus fares are set to soar over the next few years, while at the same time private companies operating bus routes are raking in billions of
Funding For Heritage Lottery Project in Southport
Further funding is set to be approved by Sefton Council to submit a second round application for Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) for a major project in Southport town centre. Development funding of
Missing: David James Halpin
Police are appealing for help in finding a 21 year-old man who is missing from home. David James Halpin, who is from the Litherland area, was last seen in Eaton Avenue on
Southport Conservatives announce first four candidates for May’s Local elections
Southport Conservatives have announced their first four candidates for the local elections in May. Amongst those standing are Cllr Terry Jones (Ainsdale) and Cllr Harry Bliss (Cambridge), two current councillors seeking re-election.
Home Secretary announces new police powers to deal with knife crime
The Home Secretary is radically stepping up the government’s response to knife crime and will be introducing new orders to prevent criminals carrying blades. As part of decisive action to enhance police
Reward offered for return jewelly stolen in Ormkirk
A resident in the Ormskirk area has been the victim of a burglary recently where items of jewellery, see pictures, were taken. The victim would like the items returned and is willing
WARNING | Doorstep selling in Ainsdale with an aggressive attitude
6.55pm AINSDALE Police are receiving calls about a number of males doorstep selling in Ainsdale with an aggressive attitude. Officers are in the area. Should anyone call at your home in this
Get to know more about your tablet – At The Atkinson
Include-It Mersey, a project that aims to reduce digital exclusion across the Liverpool City Region, has teamed up with The Atkinson to provide technical support to local people. Alongside the usual free
UPDATE | Appeal following a fatal road traffic collision in Southport
POLICE are appealing for information after a pedestrian died following a collision involving a car in Southport this morning (Wednesday 30 January 2019). A report was received shortly before 10.55am that a
Pedestrian killed in Town Lane RTC
Emergency services have closed off Town Lane after a pedestrian was knocked down and killed by a car. Paramedics and doctors from Southport hospital ran to the aid of the victim but
Violent male arrested after smashing doors a Southport Hotel
At approximately 01:30 hrs this morning, officers attended The Scarisbrick Hotel, Lord Street, Southport in response to a report of a violent male causing damage at the location. The male had left
Woodvale Centre launch confidence classes
The Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association are running a free six- week course for residents to help them learn vital skills and help them to improve their confidence. It will run on
Person killed by train between Hillside and Birkdale
Cancellations to services between Hillside and Birkdale Due to a person being hit by a train between Hillside and Birkdale the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Impact: Train services running
Have you seen missing Ormskirk man Alastair Scott?
Have you seen Alastair Stott? Police are appealing for information after he went missing from Ormskirk. The 62-year-old was last seen around 12.15am yesterday (Monday, January 28) in the Calder Avenue area.
Freshfields celebrates incredible milestone as rescue centre turns 40!
The rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of everyone at Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre this week, as the charity celebrated its 40th birthday. Based in Ince Blundell, the animal loving charity
Councils in England to receive over £50 million to support Brexit preparations
Local authorities across England will receive a share of £56.5 million to help support their preparations for Brexit. Local authorities across England will receive a share of £56.5 million to help support
Girl airlifted to hospital after being hit by quad in Banks
On Sunday 27th January at around 3pm a young female was knocked down by a Green Honda Fourtrax off road quad bike (picture) on the football field near Aveling Drive, Banks. The
WEATHER WARNING issued for Merseyside
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office for Merseyside from 12noon tomorrow 29th January until 11am on Wednesday 30th January. Please take extra care
Southport Wedding Photographer Achieves 3 Wins in London Awards
Leading North West Wedding Photographer Matthew Rycraft wins 3 prestigious Awards against Photographers World Wide in tough London Photography Competition North West Wedding Photographer Matthew Rycraft won 3 awards in this months
Local resident hit by Council Tax Scam
Council Tax Scam The 2019 Council Tax is under review in the near future so please be aware of this scam. A Sefton resident received a phone call supposedly from a Government
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 11th January and the 25th January 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations:
Labour civil war brews over Brexit
Labour civil war explodes as top MP warns that second vote would let down the public A top Labour MP, Angela Rayner, has cautioned that having a second Brexit referendum would prove
Charity backs change to domestic abuse law
A children’s charity is calling for an estimated 1,050 children living with domestic abuse to be recognised as victims under law. The charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Resort sports coach kicks off new business
A Southport soccer star is launching his own football coaching business to get kids interested in the beautiful game. 19 year old Daniel Monahan has launched DM Football Coaching to teach schoolchildren
SOUTHPORT road closures next week for MAD DOG 10K
This time next SUNDAY 3rd FEBRUARY the annual, and extremely popular, MAD DOG 10K run will be taking place with runners starting from Stanley High School and running along Marine Drive to
Man hospitalised after being stabbed in Southport town centre
Merseyside Police are investigating after a man was stabbed on Bath Street in Southport town centre last night (Saturday 26 January). OTS News has unconfirmed report that men were fighting outside a property
RESULT | Southport 0-4 Telford United
RESULT |Southport 0-4 Telford United Port goals: Bucks goals: 25′ Royale, 32′ Dinanga, 50′ Odoh, 90′ Deeney Port bookings: 72′ Lacey Bucks bookings: 63′ Daniels Port subs: 51′ Lacey (on for Archer), 58′ Gilchrist (on for Charles), 87′ Homson-Smith (on for Green) Bucks subs: 69′ Morgan-Smith (on for Udoh), 72′ Cowans (on for Daniels), 75′ Lilly (on for Dinanga) Referee: Paul Brown Attendance:
Southport men needed to donate blood
There are calls for Southport men to man up and donate much needed blood. Males, in particular, are needed to boost supplies after latest figures revealed more women than men in the