Suspect car abandoned on Southport beach
Police have been called to investigate a suspect car on Southport beach. The silver saloon was discovered shortly after 7am after commuters driving down the Coast road spotted the car abandoned along
PRE-SEASON | Widnes 0-3 Southport
PRE-SEASON | Widnes 0-3 Southport There was a first win of pre-season for Southport on Friday night as they struck three times to beat Widnes at the Halton Stadium. A goal for
Concern for safety of person in Banks, Southport
Concern for safety person in Banks, Southport Lancashire police were called to Lancaster drive in Banks at around 9pm following concerns for safety of a male. Paramedics along with four police response
Letter: Southport needs a Blackpool style ballroom
Readers have contacted OTS to say Southport is in dire need of a new ballroom scene. one reader writes “I recently moved into the area and I am shocked and confused that
SIGNING | Josh Langley joins Southport FC
SIGNING | Josh Langley joins Southport FC The club are delighted to announce that Josh Langley has joined on a one-year deal. The 25 year-old comes from AFC Fylde after being captain
Lodge members boast about their cleanliness
Lodge members boast about their cleanliness Orange Lodge members have told OTS News that they’re on a clean slate with Southport residents after cleaning up after themselves. Thousands of people came to
Pleasureland Southport to host Emergency Services Evening
Off the back of the hugely successful Emergency Services days that we have done before, this year we are changing things up. Recognising that not everyone can come on a weekend, we
Family fund day and BBQ for Southport Kidney Fund
Family fund day and BBQ for Southport Kidney Fund Southport Kidney Fund is a charitable organisation that relies completely on the fundraising efforts of our committee and members and contributions from the
Welcome for Proceeds of Crime Act action to be taken against convicted Southport fraudster
Welcome for Proceeds of Crime Act action to be taken against convicted Southport fraudster The recent announcement by the Crown Prosecution Service that convicted Southport care home owner and fraudster David Barton
Police called to Preston New Road smash
Emergency services have temporarily closed off Preston New Road after a two car smash this evening. Police and ambulance crews rushed to the scene near to Langdon’s cafe after a two car
Warning to SOUTHPORT pensioners targeted by scam mobility firm calls
MOBILITY business in Southport is urging residents to beware of scammers falsely pretending to be from their firm. Staff at Ableworld, based on Shakespeare Street, said they have recently received reports of
Victoria Woodier crowned Southport Young Musician of the Year
Southport Young Musician of the Year winner Victoria Woodier, aged 13, has won the prestigious Southport Young Musician of the Year award, beating 10 other finalists in front of the audience including
Wanted burglar detained by Southport police
Wanted burglar detained by Southport police A 19 year old man from Kirkby was detained in Formby on Tuesday 10th July by Patrol and Southport Local Policing Officers, after a report of
Rail chiefs glimmer of hope for Piccadilly safety
Rail chiefs have given campaigners hope they may restore the original Southport to Manchester Piccadilly and airport service. Northern Rail’s interim route director stated that to reinstate the connection is “not yet
Sefton Sports Awards 2018
Sefton Sports Awards 2018 Southport Theatre and Convention Centre was filled with Sefton’s sporting stars and unsung heroes last night (Wednesday, July 11) as Sefton Council celebrated its 18th annual Sefton Sports Awards.
Sefton charity seeks brave team members for cathedral abseil event
Sefton charity seeks brave team members for cathedral abseil event. A Sefton charity is seeking supporters with a head for heights to take part in its latest high-profile fundraising event. Sefton 4
Birkdale cat goes missing again on anniversary of last disappearance
An elderly cat has gone missing from its owners home in the Carr Lane area of Birkdale, Southport. Marmalade, a 20 year old ginger and white cat vanished from its owners home
Planned North West road works – Monday 16 to Sunday 22 July 2018
Planned North West road works – Monday 16 to Sunday 22 July 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday
Residents can name new SOUTHPORT mental health unit
residents can help to name the town’s newest hospital The latest images of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust’s mental health hospital being built off Scarisbrick New Road will be showcased at a
Beach closures due to high tides
Beach closures due to high tides We would ask visitors to ensure that they drive and park sensibly within the defined parking area and avoid areas of soft sand to avoid getting
News from Southport Community Policing Team (July Week 2)
News from Southport Community Policing Team “Dwayne Hilton (39) of no fixed abode has been arrested and charged with three counts of robbery and one incident of theft from a shop that
Crime Alert for the residents of North Southport from Merseyside Police
Crime Alert for the residents of North Southport from Merseyside Police. Thefts from vehicles Between the 27th June and the 11th July vehicle have been broken into or left insecure in the
Robin Windsor THE ALL FUN FAREWELL TOUR stops in Southport
What: Robin Windsor – The All Fun Farewell Tour Where: The Atkinson, Southport When: 15th November 2018, 7.30pm Booking: www.theatkinson.co.uk Tel: 01704 533 333 Tickets: VIP £48, standard £28, concs £24 Robin Windsor
Get ready for Summer SOUTHPORT with Be Active!
Get ready for Summer SOUTHPORT with Be Active! Sefton’s most anticipated activity days are returning this Summer as Be Active announce its revitalised line-up. Running throughout the summer holidays, Be Active has
EFT Annual Golf Day raises over a £1000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
EFT Annual Golf Day raises over a £1000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital EFT Group recently held its annual Charity Golf Day at Hesketh Golf Club inviting over 40 of their customers
Another rail strike sparks commuter furry
the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union have called fur- ther strike action on Saturday, July 21 on Northern services as part of the dispute of the role of guards on trains.
Labour Crime Commissioner’s Attack on Top Police Inspector are Factually Wrong
Mersey Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy’s outburst against Her Majesty’s Inspector of Police, Tom Winsor, has been shown to be dishonest and exaggerated for purely political purposes. A month ago, Labour’s £85,000-per-year
Annual Orange Lodge Parades – Southport, Thursday 12 July
Annual Orange Lodge Parades – Southport, Thursday 12 July Southport residents are reminded that the annual Orange Lodge Marches will take place in the town centre, tomorrow, Thursday 12th July, and that
Appeal to find much loved missing cat
A Southport resident has asked for your help locating her mums much loved cat. Naomi Wilson said: “Please can everyone keep an eye out for my mums cat around St Thomas More
Southport-based Fletchers Solicitors bolsters board with highly esteemed non-executive director
Southport-based Fletchers Solicitors bolsters board with highly esteemed non-executive director Fletchers Solicitors has appointed Vikas Shah MBE as a non-executive director to its board. With an extremely impressive career spanning over 20 years’,