Family Fun Day at Mawdesley Cricket Club
Family Fun Day at Mawdesley Cricket Club – 27 August 2018- The event is to fundraise for Claire Uttley and Amy Robinson who will be volunteering in South Africa from March 2019
Queenscourt breathe easy thanks to donation
West Lancashire and Southport Breathe Easy Group presented a cheque for £792 to Queenscourt Hospice towards the cost of provision of home oxygen for ‘At Home’ patients. Queenscourt Hospice has ten beds
Planned North West road works – Monday 23 to Sunday 29 July 2018
Planned North West road works – Monday 23 to Sunday 29 July 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday
PRE-SEASON | Witton Albion 0-3 Southport FC
PRE-SEASON | Witton Albion 0-3 Southport FC Jason Gilchrist was again among the goals as he found the target at the start and finish of the first half to help earn Southport
Sterling starling shot wins top prize
a Southport photographer has flown past his competitiin to win a national contest. Amateur photographer John Fisher, from Southport, won the national retailer Wilko’s Wild Bird Calendar photography competition with his eye-catching photograph
Southport students get insight into logistics industry during workshops
Southport students get insight into logistics industry during workshops Pupils from a Southport school were given an insight into the logistics industry during a visit by transportation experts. Meols Cop High School welcomed
The next generation of fundraisers are fabulous
The next generation of fundraisers are fabulous If you are a follower and supporter of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary based in Holmeswood you will know they are an independent registered charity who rely
Next Southport SAFE Meeting (Mon 23 July)
Next Southport SAFE Meeting (Mon 23 July) The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 23rd July at
Hospital team say sorry for cancer patient’s complaint
Southport hospital bosses have issued a sincere apology after a cancer orient at the hospital complained to OTS News about his treatment. James Smyth said he had had a terrible experience as
Asda Southport hosts a Picnic for Pudsey!
Asda Southport hosts a Picnic for Pudsey! Asda Southport Community Champion, Sharon Gregory, hosted a Teddy Bear’s Picnic in aid of BBC Children in Need this week. The picnic took place at
Cops raid SOUTHPORT home in illegal cigarette bust
Counterfeit cigarettes worth more than £40,000 have been seized following a raid by Sefton Council’s Trading Standards team and Merseyside Police. Officers acted on information from the public which identified a residential
The Open 2018 live: Second round score updates and leaderboard as Tommy Fleetwood ties the lead
Tommy Fleetwood shot a brilliant second-round of 65 at Carnoustie to set the clubhouse lead at five-under at The Open. Fleetwood is the course record holder at Carnoustie and despite some
Appeal to locate missing Banks man
Appeal to locate missing Banks man Have you seen 34 year old Iulian Dionisie missing from the Banks area of West Lancashire? Iulian is described as being 5ft 6in tall with a
Hero Pleasureland boss assaulted as he defends Park land
Hero Pleasureland boss assaulted as he defends Park land The boss of Pleasureland has been viciously attacked after trying to defend Princes Park from invading travellers. Norman Wallis tried to stop travellers
British ‘hitman’ hunted after man shot in head in Amsterdam
A suspected British hitman is being hunted by police over a gangland shooting in Amsterdam. The National Crime Agency is searching for a Briton, possibly from Manchester or Merseyside, who is believed
Welcome from Simon Shaw for Police Commissioner Kennedy’s agreement to redraft“misleading” police response stats
Welcome from Simon Shaw for Police Commissioner Kennedy’s agreement to redraft“misleading” police response stats Merseyside’s Labour Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy has now agreed to redraft her annual report after Birkdale Lib Dem
Southport Landlords urged to beware of the garden weed that could cost them thousands
Southport Landlords urged to beware of the garden weed that could cost them thousands. Southport landlords are being urged to check the gardens of their properties for Japanese knotweed following a recent
Cancer patient ignored by Southport hospital bosses
Cancer patient ignored by Southport hospital bosses A cancer patient at Southport Hospital says he has been left devastated by poor treatment and he is now being ignored by the Trust Chief.
Merseyside PCC hits back at Cllr Simon Shaw’s comments on her draft annual report
Merseyside PCC responds to Cllr Simon Shaw’s comments on her draft annual report. Jane Kennedy said: “It is not true that I claim that 83% of non-emergency calls have a police officer
Southport Open Top Tours 2018 Season
Southport Open Top Tours 2018 Season Following on from the success of the first four years’ operation starting in 2012, the Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) is pleased to announce that it will
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are recruiting firefighters – last call!
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are recruiting firefighters – last call! Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is recruiting for the next generation of firefighters in Merseyside – and the closing date is
Summer holiday travel chaos as Ryanair cancels 600 flights over cabin crew strike in Belgium, Portugal and Spain that will affect almost 50,000 passengers
Workers in Belgium, Portugal and Spain will walkout on Wednesday July 25 and Thursday July 26 in a move that will affect 50,000 passengers. It is expected to cause chaos for anyone
Abandoned Southport Visiter offices targeted by vandals
Abandoned Southport Visiter offices targeted by vandals The former Visiter offices are lying in ruins after security abandoned the Tulketh Street building to allow vandals inside. Windows have been smashed, the front
Sefton Council to tackle problem parking outside SOUTHPORT schools
Sefton Council to tackle problem parking outside SOUTHPORT schools Sefton Council are tackling inconsiderate and dangerous parking outside a number of schools during drop-off and pick-up times. Following the start of
WARNING | Lumps of palm oil found on Formby beach
WARNING | Lumps of palm oil found on Formby beach Unfortunately the Rangers have found more lumps of palm oil on Formby beach this morning. The lumps were found at numerous points
Southport children to benefit from year of fundraising
Southport children to benefit from year of fundraising Southport-based home insurance provider Paymentshield has selected its new charity of the year for 2018, following a successful year of fundraising over £12,000 for
Want Engaged Employees? Offer Tuition Assistance
Want Engaged Employees? Offer Tuition Assistance With labor markets around the world tightening, companies all over the globe are reevaluating their employee engagement efforts to make sure that they retain their valued
Hitting the road for the holidays? Check before you travel
Hitting the road for the holidays? Check before you travel It is on course to be one of the hottest summers in years – and motorists preparing to hit the road for
Man Gang hunt girls in Morrison’s Car Park
Man Gang hunt girls in Morrison’s Car Park Police are investigating after three men allegedly targeted and tracked a group of young girls in Southport town centre on Tuesday night. A warning
“Illegal fishing will NOT be tolerated at Hesketh Park” says local councillor
Illegal fishing in Hesketh Park, Southport Baffled dog walkers were hooked tonight after witnessing two men try to fish in Hesketh Park lake, Wednesday 18 July 2018. Hesketh Park is a protected