Appeal after vets burglary
Police are hunting a pair of hooded men after they broke into a vets in Ormskirk last night. Lancashire Constabulary are investigating after the Ormskirk Barn Lodge Veterinary Hospital and made off
Runners race for Southport respite holiday charity
Two local runners form team to take part in the UK’s largest half marathon on behalf of Southport respite holiday charity. Natalie Savage and Eugene Smith from Southport completed the Simplyhealth Great
Glitterboys don dancing shoes for Rainbow House
A group of men dubbed the Glitter Boys are aiming to dance their way to £5,000 for a disabled children’s charity in Lancashire. The Southport group the Glitter Boys are fundraising for
Police incident Janes Brook Road, Southport
Police incident Janes Brook Road, Southport Update A white VW golf crashed into a parked car and the driver fled the scene in the direction of Scarisbrick. Witnesses told our reporter that
Local MP accused of “utter contempt” as Tory and Lib Dem record on policing exposed by new report
Local MP accused of “utter contempt” as Tory and Lib Dem record on policing exposed by new report A hard-hitting report by the National Audit Office concerning police cuts exposes the true extent
Southport Annual Business Lunch with Jake Berry MP, Minister for the Northern Powerhouse
Southport Annual Business Lunch with Jake Berry MP, Minister for the Northern Powerhouse Fri 8 Mar 2019 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Ramada Plaza Hotel, PR9 0DZ Join me Southport MP Damien Moore on the 8 March 2019 as
Parents fear prowler on loose in Hesketh Park
Parents fear prowler on loose in Hesketh Park Police are hunting a mystery man after fears that someone has been chasing young girls in Southport. OTS News has received a number of
Evening of Jazz at United Reformed Church
Evening of Jazz at United Reformed Church A new venture for Birkdale United Reformed Church in in Grosvenor Road Birkdale. An evening of Jazz is taking place on September 29th 7.30pm featuring
Health bosses host Big Chat event
Health chiefs in Southport want people to attend a Big Chat at The Clifton Hotel this afternoon. NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG are encouraging
Rail bosses reach landmark deal
A landmark deal has been struck which should clear the way for a second staff member to be employed on board the new Merseyrail trains – effectively bringing to an end the
Help save a life on World Suicide Prevention Day
Help save a life on World Suicide Prevention Day Southport residents are being urged to give up just 20 minutes of their time to take free suicide prevention training and help save
Blood pressure: do you know your numbers?
Blood pressure: do you know your numbers? Health leaders in Sefton are urging people to get their blood pressure tested as part of a national campaign to combat a silent killer. Blood
Morrisons staff and customers raise £6822 for charities in Adam Seaton search.
Morrisons staff and customers raise £6822 for charities in Adam Seaton search. Commenting on this fantastic achievement a spokesperson said: “On behalf of all our collagues and customers at Southport Morrisons we
Cosmetic doc to the stars praised by Love Island babe
Cosmetic doc to the stars praised by Love Island babe A Southport Botox doctor to the stars has been praised by a Love Island Star for his work. Stephen Hennessy who manages
Labour’s racist woes not going away
MOMENTUM frontrunner Jon Lansman has confessed that some of his left-wing pals in Labour are anti-Semitic, as the allegations of racialism that have blemished Jeremy Corbyn’s summer persist. MOMENTUM frontrunner Jon Lansman
Heroin Needle shock as mourners grieve lost babies
Heroin Needle shock as mourners grieve lost babies A shocked grandfather was horrified to discover used syringes near to a bench at Duke Street Cemetery’s baby memorial garden and has raised fears
IN PICTURES | Hundreds attend Southport Hospital Open Day
Hundreds attend Southport Hospital Open Day This weekend (Saturday 8 September), hundreds of locals attended a fantastic open day here at Southport hospital. Despite the rain, families turned up to learn more
Kite surfers require a permit at Ainsdale beach
Kite surfers require a permit at Ainsdale beach A permit is required for the use of kite buggying / landboarding / blokarts or kitesurfing at the Kite Zone, Ainsdale Beach. Permits are
Southport landlords reminded of HMO legislation change
Southport landlords reminded of HMO legislation change Landlords across Sefton are being reminded of a change in legislation regarding houses in multiple occupation (HMO). The Government has extended the scope of Mandatory
Bands with a bang wanted for Southport’s Musical Fireworks Championship
Bands with a bang wanted for Southport’s Musical Fireworks Championship Bands from across Merseyside with that extra spark are being encouraged to fire up their amps and get involved with the 2018
Important information to help Southport’s rough sleepers
Important information to help Southport’s rough sleepers Sefton Council has a range of services for rough sleepers throughout the borough which are available all year round.Services are at hand as we to
Southport arts group to host Remembrance Weekend multimedia exhibition
Southport arts group to host Remembrance Weekend multimedia exhibition As part of the ongoing 100 Years commemorations to mark the end of World War One, Southport based group Trinity Arts are putting
Stolen bikes dumped on Ainsdale Park
Stolen bikes dumped on Ainsdale Park A pair of stolen bikes have been found all but destroyed after being robbed in Ainsdale. Sadly the expensive mountain bikes which were part of a
Two bikes stolen from Ainsdale home
Two bikes stolen from Ainsdale home Two much loved bikes was stolen from an address in Ainsdale over night, Saturday 8th September 2018. Jenna Rennison said: “Can everyone please keep a eye
No drop off parking outside A&E at Southport hospital
No drop off parking outside A&E at Southport hospital Refurbishment of A&E at Southport hospital means drop off parking outside the department will be unavailable from today while the work takes place.
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 10 to Sunday 16 September 2018
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 10 to Sunday 16 September 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 7
Shocked apartment residents come to rescue of homeless duo
Shocked apartment residents come to rescue of homeless duo Kind hearted residents of the Edge apartments have fed and watered two homeless men after finding them scrounging through rubbish to survive. Two
Southport residents ripped off by allotment prices
Southport residents are being ripped off by allotment prices. It costs hundreds of pounds to own an allotment in Southport according to resident Joy Fenton who recently found she was being ripped
ANNOUNCEMENT | Everton Ladies Are In Town!
ANNOUNCEMENT | Everton Ladies Are In Town! Southport Football Club are extremely delighted to announce that Everton Ladies will also use the Merseyrail Community Stadium for the first-half of the new 2018/19
Southport fundraisers celebrate tenth year of afternoon tea
Southport fundraisers celebrate tenth year of afternoon tea Southport-based fundraising committee for North West Cancer Research has held its tenth annual Afternoon Tea event raising more than £2,500 in vital funds for