Hospital sweat on norovirus outbreak
Norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, is circulating in the community and one case was confirmed this week at Southport and Formby District General Hospital. A number of beds on wards 7A and
Government to double litter fines but gypsies still get off
New steps to almost double fines for fag end tossers outside local pubs from April next year – from the current limit of £80 up to £150 will not touch Orangemen or
CCTV images released after high value thefts from Booths Burscough
Do you recognise these men? Police are looking to speak to them in relation to high value thefts from Booths in Burscough. If you recognise them or have any information in relation
Norovirus warning for Southport hospital visitors
Norovirus warning for hospital visitors Visitors are being asked to stay away from hospital if they have recently suffered from vomiting or diarrhoea. Norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, is circulating in the
Churgate closed after hazardous chemicals found
Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service were called to an address on Churchgate, churchtown today after a resident clearing out his shed found white powder – thought to be Cyanide. The resident called the emergency
Armed forces weekend hailed a success at Pleasureland
The weekend of 14th/15th October was certainly a busy one for Southport Pleasureland as they made a special thank you to the Emergency Services, Armed Forces and NHS personnel for the amazing
Southport Schools should take the bible say religious groups
Religious groups have contacted OTS News to say they are shocked that so few schools in the town have the bible to hand. Three high schools in Southport have declined the offer
Drivers should avoid this rush hour speed trap
Rush hour drivers are being warned of a police speed trap on a busy commuter road. Police mobile speed cameras are in operation this evening on Cambridge Road in an attempt to
Tesco Kew prepare to launch 2017 toy appeal
Staff at Tesco in Southport are getting ready to launch their annual Christmas Gift Appeal. The Kew based superstore will launch the 2017 festive appeal which aims to support local children and
Councillors hold advice centre welcome for all
Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 26th October. They will be available from 10.30am-11.30am at BoxTree Kitchen for Queenscourt
Southport College Open Evening
Southport College will be holding their first Open Evening of the academic year on Wednesday 1 November 2017, from 5.00pm-8.00pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the college facilities, meet specialist
Ex theatre director speaks at Queenscourt fundraiser
A former Southport theatre director Guy Unsworth was the speaker at Queenscourt’s Hospice’s Birkdale Support Group fundraiser. The event at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club raised £1,830. The chairman of the group
Hospice vans hit the road for Christmas charity drive
hospice vans have hit the road to support the running of their charity shops across Sefton. The hospice has ten shops located across Merseyside, including in Southport and these shops will all be serviced
Golf dirt road scar will be left across Common
A Golf dirt road scar will be left across Birkdale Common A sizable stony scar right across Birkdale Common looks set to stay, a councillor has discovered. Among the small print of
Victoria Park Covenant ‘Binned’ by Sefton’s Bootle Bosses
A hundred year old covenant with the people of Southport and Birkdale is being broken left right and centre. And Sefton Council’s Bootle bureaucracy has simply been turning a blind eye. The
Watch out for bag snatchers in Christmas run-up
Shoppers in Southport are being warned to look after their wallets and purses during the Christmas shopping period. The peak retail time means that more people are carrying larger amounts of money
Fears grow for safety of missing chihuahua
A Timid white Chihuahua has gone missing from the Stamford Road area of Southport. The little puppy hasn’t been seen since around 1pm and it’s owners are growing increasingly concerned for its
Litter bugs fined after being caught on camera
Litter louts who have been caught irresponsibly disposing of rubbish in Sefton have been convicted in court, leading to fines totaling more than £2,000. Eight people from Sefton and Lancashire failed to
Sensational summer for Coast volunteers
Over the summer (April – September), the Friends of Sefton Coast have had over 750 volunteer visits, giving more than 1500 hours of time to help clean up beaches, woodlands and parks,
SAFE Meeting (Southport Access For Everyone) Monday 23 October
The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 23rd October. This meeting will begin at 7.30pm. The
Fundraising call to help Marie Curie charity
Fundraisers across Southport are being urged to help the Marie Curie Cancer Charity at Christmas time. Marie Curie nurses will be working around the clock throughout the whole of the Christmas period
Shine a light on young stars of Southport
The annual Sefton Shining Stars award is on the horizon and the charity organisers are starting to look for the borough’s most inspirational children and young people. Now in its eleventh year, the
Untaxed vehicles infuriate Lesley Road resident
Residents fed up of untaxed vehicles around Lesley Road in Southport. LOCAL residents are getting fed up SORN & untaxed vehicles on the roads situate near to the Breakers yard located on Lesley
Community Conservation Campaign – Cllr David Barton progress update
UPDATE OF LORD STREET & PROMENADE AREA APPRAISALS: I am delighted to now be able to report back on successfully submitting and securing not only my own ongoing observations and feedback, but
Sarah’s Life: An Interesting Story Of Fashion Model
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First set of rare swans due to arrive at wetlands
Hundreds of Whooper swans are nearly at the end of their 800 mile migration from Iceland to the Martin Mere Wetland Centre Wildlife and Wetlands Trust. Numbers of Whooper Swans are expected
Madman drives at teen boys in attempt to scare them
A mad man has been driving at young boys on Hillside bridge in an attempt to run them down. The male driver who was described as being behind behind the wheel of
Idiot highways workers tarmac over flood grid
Churchtown residents are in disbelief after Road works on Botanic Road were done so poorly, a flood grid was covered up. Highways workers in charge of relaying tarmac along Botanic Road in
Idiot highways workers tarmac over flood grid
Churchtown residents are in disbelief after Road works on Botanic Road were done so poorly, a flood grid was covered up. Highways workers in charge of relaying tarmac along Botanic Road in
Hundreds of Southport kitchens declared a fire risk
Hundreds of homes in Southport are unknowingly using unsafe appliances. In the town centre alone there are over 200 cookers, fires and boilers were found to be unsafe. Cadent, which runs the