Bike stolen from Ainsdale shed
An expensive mountain bike has been stolen from a shed in Ainsdale The victim told OTS “My Devinci Ollie full suspension downhill bike was stolen from my shed in ainsdale last night,
Freshfields is shoppers charity of the year
Freshfields Animal Sanctuary has been given a big fundraising boost by being chosen as a Southport supermarket’s ‘Charity of the Year’. The animal sanctuary has been caring for abused, abandoned and unwanted
Missing Adam Seaton | Underwater search team now at The Marine Lake
Missing Adam Seaton | Underwater search team now at The Marine Lake Underwater Search team are today combing the Marine Lake in Southport, Friday 7 September 2018. Adam Seaton is believed to
Three men arrested on suspicion of burglary at Formby Golf Club
Three men arrested on suspicion of burglary at Formby Golf Club At approximately 06:50 hrs this morning, Sefton Officers responded to a report of Burglary at Formby Golf Club, Friday 7 September.
Suspected stolen bike abandoned in Birkdale Pub
Suspected stolen bike abandoned in Birkdale Pub Merseyside Police are trying to locate the owner of a blue and white bike that we recovered on Thursday 6th September in the Crown Hotel
980 Mile Cycle Ride To Raise funds For Formby Befriending Scheme
980 Mile Cycle Ride To Raise funds For Formby Befriending Scheme This September, local solicitor Liz Foggin and her husband Matt are cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats (“LEJOG”). They will
Appeal for information after man caught performing sexual act in public toilets
Appeal for information after man caught performing sexual act in public toilets Detectives investigating an incident have issued a CCTV still of a man they believe could have information which may help
‘Challenging’ policing landscape detailed in PCC’s sixth Annual Report
‘Challenging’ policing landscape detailed in PCC’s sixth Annual Report Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today unveiled her sixth annual report describing the challenges facing Merseyside Police. Jane Kennedy has released her 2017/18 Annual
DANGER | Residents urged keep out of Lord Street phone boxes
DANGER | Residents urged keep out of Lord Street phone boxes Residents have contacted OTS News to tell of their fears that exposed electrical wiring could set alight or electrocute anyone entering
Arts group open doors for war exhibition
As part of the ongoing 100 Years commemorations to mark the end of World War One, Southport based group Trinity Arts are putting together a special exhibition on the Great War. This
Southport dog owners urged to learn DOG first aid skills
Southport dog owners urged to learn DOG first aid skills Dog owners in Southport are being urged to learn basic first aid skills which could save their furry friend’s life. Vet charity
Alan promises garden bonanza at Botanic Show
The Southport Chrysanthemum and Gardening Society will stage their summer show next weekend. The event will run from 1pm- 4.30pm on Saturday, September 8 and from 10am – 4.30pm on Sunday, September
VOLUNTEER | Ball Crew Members Needed
VOLUNTEER | Ball Crew Members Needed Southport Football Club are still looking to add members to its ‘Ball Crew’. Junior Southport FC supporters aged between 7 and 12 can help the club throughout
Scarisbrick Swords public fencing club fencing class
Scarisbrick Swords public fencing club fencing class Scarisbrick Swords fencing club will be running their first public beginner’s course starting on Thursday the 13th September at 7pm in the Scarisbrick Hall School
More newspapers dumped in Ainsdale
Yet again, Midweek Visiter newspapers are being discarded in Southport. A quantity was discovered recently in a passageway bin off Liverpool Road. Fly tipping of this (largely Liverpool – based) newspaper has
CCTV appeal after two women attacked following verbal abuse on bus
CCTV appeal after two women attacked following verbal abuse on bus Do you recognise these people (click on the images below)? We want to speak to them after two women were assaulted
CCTV Appeal after brutal Liverpool city centre attack
CCTV Appeal after brutal Liverpool city centre attack Merseyside Police have issued CCTV images of five men following an assault in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of Sunday (2 September).
Aquathlon heads back to Southport!
Aquathlon heads back to Southport! Sefton Council’s Active Workforce team are excited to bring it’s successful Aquathlon challenge back to Southport – and it’s open for everyone. On Sunday, September 9, the Aquathlon
Letter to the editor | Save Formby Trees
Letter to the editor | Save Formby Trees Hi….PLEASE can you give some publicity to our fight here in Formby to save 2 Horse Chestnut trees due to be felled on October
Police called to suspected suicide bid on trainline
Emergency services are on scene at St lukes Bridge after reports a man was seen sat on top of the bridge looking down on the train line. Police had originally entered talks
Resort anti-frackers movements grows stronger
More and more people in Southport are banding together to fight any bids to frack near the town. Protest groups set up to tell companies like Aurora energy to ‘frag off’ are
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Yaso Sathiy, Focus Editor will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 8 th September. They
Bullybusters’ Top Tips for Returning to School
Bullybusters’ Top Tips for Returning to School It’s September and it’s back to school! Here’s Bullybusters’ top tips for returning to school – whether you’re starting a new school or going into
Southport helps hundreds of families to access school uniform banks
Sefton helps hundreds of families to access school uniform banks Generous residents across Sefton have once again helped keep vital school uniform banks topped up with donations.This is the sixteenth year that
MP laments poor rail deal for SOUTHPORT commuters
MP Bill Esterson has said constituents who commute to Manchester from Southport had been badly served by recent timetable changes and the failure to implement them successfully. Rail services from Southport to
Developer wants to make friends over Mammoth homes plan
Developer wants to make friends over Mammoth homes plan A housing developer is trying again to bring Churchtown residents on side so they can start work at a site close to the
Armed Forces Night tickets now on sale
The first in a series of Sefton Council funded events has been announced to help commemorate the centenary of the end of World War One. The Royal British Legion’s Netherton and Sefton
Huge donation set to boost Formby Pool
Huge donation set to boost Formby Pool Formby Pool is set to benefit from an injection of almost £1 million thanks to a donation from the Freshfield Foundation. The Formby Pool Trust
Two car thieves arrested by Southport officers
Two car thieves arrested by Southport officers On Saturday 1st September, Officers from the Local Policing Team based at Southport Police Station, spent time patrolling the Hightown area, in response to reports