Fire chiefs say no to BBQs on dry grass
Fire crews are pleading with people not to start fires on dry grassland this weekend. A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire said “these cases are investigated and we will be working with Mer-
Young people in Southport have their say on changes to sex education in schools
Young people from SYMBOL (Sefton Youth Making Better Opportunities with Leaders) have been making their voices heard over plans to improve Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) and Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE)
‘It’s coming home’ – be safe and marvel at England’s two ‘World Cup’ motorways!
Football mania is expected to leave England motorways with up to a third less traffic tomorrow night. As fans’ cheer on Harry Kane and co in their bid for World Cup semi-final
Appeal after cars targeted by thieves in Birkdale Village
Appeal after cars targeted by thieves in Birkdale Village Police are appealing for information after a number of cars parked Birkdale Con Club were broken into in the early hours of Monday
Mourners moan about Dead horrible state of Duke Street cemetery
Mourners moan about Dead horrible state of Duke Street cemetery Furious mourners say they have been left heartbroken by the state of Duke Street cemetery. The Duke Street graveyard has been transformed
Southport and Birkdale Sports Club appoint Director of Hockey
Southport and Birkdale Sports Club appoint Director of Hockey Southport Hockey Club are pleased to announce that Connor Jameson is rejoining the club as Director of Hockey and player coach of the
DISABLED MAN’ GOES WALKIES Benefits cheat who claimed he could hardly walk was found to be running a dog training business
A BENEFITS cheat who claimed he could hardly walk was exposed as a dog trainer. Paul Johnson, 53, insisted he could manage just 20 metres and raked in £20,000 in disability handouts.
High visibility policing for Orange Lodge March – disruptive behaviour won’t be tolerated say British Transport Police
High visibility policing for Orange Lodge March – disruptive behaviour won’t be tolerated say British Transport Police High visibility policing for Orange Lodge March – disruptive behaviour won’t be tolerated, say British
Princes Trust rely on a little help from their friends
green-fingered gardeners have teamed up with local volunteers to help maintain Southport’s Rotten Row. The beautiful flowering borders along the Row were established over 100 years ago and are well- recognised and
Lord Street roundabout closed after cyclist hit car
A cyclist is fighting for his life after being struck by a car on Duke Street roundabout, Tuesday 10 July 2018. Paramedics rushed to the scene after a cyclist was hit by
Sexual assault at Liverpool Central Underground station
Do you know who this man is? Detectives investigating a sexual assault at Liverpool Central Underground station would like to speak with him in connection with the incident. Shortly before 8.40am on
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre Date Announced
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre Date Announced Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Yaso Sathiy, Focus Editor will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 14th July. They will
SIGNING | Bradley Bauress Joins Southport FC
SIGNING | Bradley Bauress Joins Southport FC The club can confirm that the 22 year-old has joined on a one-year contract. A gifted left-footed midfielder, Bradley started his career in the youth
Soaring success for 2018 Southport Air Show
Thousands of people visited sunny Southport and Sefton this weekend for the 2018 Southport Air Show. The three day spectacular which featured a host of daring displays, fantastic pyrotechnics and fun for
Appeal following linked business robberies in Liverpool
Merseyside are appealing for information following a series of robberies in Merseyside that detectives are treating as linked in which knives and hammers have been used to threaten staff at restaurants and
Bottlenose Dolphin washed up on Ainsdale Beach
Bottlenose Dolphin washed up on Ainsdale Beach A large bottlenose dolphin has been found washed up dead on the beach. Local resident, Rob Berry came across the five foot dolphin carcass this
BURGLARY alert for Ainsdale residents
BURGLARY alert for Ainsdale residents Burglars were active in Ainsdale overnight last night, Sunday 8th – Monday 9th July, with one attempted burglary reported where no entry was gained to the home,
Southport man arrested after theft from a car
Southport man arrested after theft from a car A 37 year old man from Southport was arrested on Sunday morning on suspicion of theft from a car. This follows calls to police
Southport Police nab another alleged bike thief
Southport Police nab another alleged bike thief A bike stolen from outside a shop in Churchtown on Friday 6th of July was recovered later the same night by a police officer of
Hero train staff act fast to avoid hitting drunk on the line
Heroic train staff are being hailed by passengers after avoiding hitting a drunk man near Formby this evening. Numerous Passengers have contacted OTS News to hail Merseyrail staff on the 5.40 train
Junior Fishing Taster Days This Summer
What are you doing this summer? Turn up anytime between 1100 a.m. & 1 p.m. Fish until 4 p.m. Tuesdays 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
Hillside Micropub to receive top CAMRA Award
Hillside Micropub to receive top CAMRA Award The Grasshopper micropub in Hillside has been voted the best pub in Southport by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. The CAMRA award will be
Diabetes Awareness this Summer
Diabetes Awareness this Summer Health professionals in Southport and Formby are encouraging people with diabetes to make sure they travel safely this summer by managing their medication carefully. The summer months are
Southport’s role in creation of NHS celebrated on 70th birthday march, as possible new hospital discussed.
A march to celebrate the 70th birthday of the NHS has also commemorated Southport’s little-known role in its creation. The event, organised by Southport Labour, started at Garrick Parade in the town
Driver ploughs into parked car on Hesketh Drive, Southport
Driver ploughs into parked car on Hesketh Drive, Southport A motorist crashed into a parked car along Hesketh Drive in Southport at around 9:50am this morning (Monday 9 July 2018). Fortunately no
BMW blaze in Birkdale, Southport
Fire crews were called to a vehicle blaze in the early hours of this morning in Birkdale, Monday 9 July 2018. A BMW was caught fire on Upper Aughton Road shortly before
Non swimmer to swimming one mile in just 6 lessons with The Water Whisperer Swim School!
Non swimmer to swimming one mile in just 6 lessons with The Water Whisperer Swim School! Patricia Simion 13 years old recently won an award from Gail Rickett’s The Water Whisperer Swim
Volunteers needed for return of the Giants in Liverpool event
Volunteers needed for return of the Giants in Liverpool event volunteers are needed to help out during the return of the Giants in Liverpool when they will visit the city for a
Man and woman injured in collision on Liverpool Road
Man and woman injured in collision on Liverpool Road A man and a woman were injured following a collision on the A59. It happened last night (Friday, July 7th) at around 10:25pm
Appeal to locate missing 12 year old Southport boy
Appeal to locate 12 year old Southport boy The family of missing Bobby Rimmer has asked for your help locating him. Bobby was last seen on Friday 6th July in Southport wearing