4 males arrested after a 3 vehicle collision in Southport
Update 4 males arrested after a 3 vehicle collision at Ash Street traffic lights. The 4 made off from car & were located by officers. Busy Southport junction closed following 3 car
Death Knell tolls for Southport Area Committee?
A Sefton Council Working Group has recommended that the current Area Committee system in the Borough of Sefton should cease; representations have been ignored which made clear that the situation in Southport
Recovery truck driver crushed while recovering broken down bus on Formby Bypass
Recovery truck driver crushed while recovering broken down bus on Formby Bypass A recovery tow truck driver was crushed between his vehicle and a broken down bus after a call out on
The Duke of Lancaster’s annual golf day – The Kingsman Cup at Formby Golf Club
The Duke of Lancaster’s annual golf day – The Kingsman Cup at Formby Golf Club The Annual Regimental Golf Day took place at Formby Golf Club (FGC) on Friday 1st September 2017.
Publishers announce job cuts as fears grow for ailing Visiter
Publishers announce job cuts as fears grow for ailing Visiter The future for the printed version of the Southport Visiter looks increasingly uncertain after its owners announced scathing job cuts today. Worried
Southport MP, Damien Moore elected to Commons Select Committee on Petitions
Southport MP, Damien Moore elected to Commons Select Committee on Petitions Southport MP Damien Moore has been elected to the House of Commons Select Committee on Petitions. He has become the most
Five men charged with murder of Southport business owner in Barbados
Five men charged with murder of Southport business owner in Barbados Police are reporting a major breakthrough in their investigations into the murder of 49-year-old British businessman Steven Weare, who was reported
Southport BID was not ‘tasked’ to deal with the Lord Street resurfacing works
Southport BID was not ‘tasked’ to deal with the Lord Street resurfacing works Bosses at the Southport BID have has released a statement to OTS News to respond to comments by Cllr
Natterjack Running to host its thirteenth Seaside 10km race in Southport
Natterjack Running to host its thirteenth Seaside 10km race in Southport The team at Eastbank Street based Natterjack Running, are gearing up to host their annual seaside race. The Natterjack Seaside 10km run
Local MP, Damien Moore, Invites schools in Southport to visit Parliament
Southport MP, Damien Moore, has appealed to all schools in the town to assist pupils develop their political understanding by inviting them to visit Parliament. In a letter to all primary and
Park Campaigners Demand Funds Released And Slam “Misleading” Claims
Park Campaigners Demand Funds Released And Slam “Misleading” Claims. Residents campaigning to save the Ovington Drive playground have issued a statement saying they are “deeply concerned” by what they feel are “misleading”
Merseyside Fire Service urges businesses to stay fire safe
The week runs from 11th – 17th September and aims to make sure businesses and their staff have the information they need to prevent, protect and respond to fire incidents in the
RESULT : Southport 1-4 Harrogate Town
RESULT : Southport 1-4 Harrogate Town Jordan Thewlis’ hat-trick ensured Harrogate Town made it four consecutive away wins as Southport were beaten 4-1 at Haig Avenue. Thewlis opened the scoring after just
Bonkers bikers risk their lives in race to class
Bonkers bikers risk their lives in race to class A concerned Southport resident is asking for help in identifiying two daredevil students who sped past him while riding pillion on a ‘learner
Kids seen fleeing scene of Loxley Road fire
Young Children were seen fleeing the scene of a major shed fire in Loxley Road tonight, after a prank went wrong. A group of young boys were watched fleeing the scene after
Head on collision – Sussex Road, Southport
Head on collision – Sussex Road, Southport The emergency services have closed the junction of Poplar Street and Sussex road, Southport following a head on collision at around 4pm this afternoon. Witnesses at the
Southport Hesketh Round Table 100 mile cycle challenge
Local man and Chairman of Southport Hesketh Round Table, Dean Wilson (46) has set members of Southport Hesketh Round Table a challenge to cycle 100 miles from Southport Monument to the National
Road safety advice for Storm Aileen
Storm Aileen alert for England’s roads Drivers are being urged to take extra care on motorways and major A roads overnight and tomorrow morning during Storm Aileen. Highways England has issued an
Missing From Home – Louise Holahan from Lancashire
Concern growing for missing woman We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 26-year-old woman. Louise Holohan was last seen leaving Manchester Airport on Friday (September 8th) at around
Join us in remembering the lives lost to suicide
Join us in remembering the lives lost to suicide As part of 30 Days of Sefton in Mind, Sefton Council is joining the Sefton Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Consortium (SAMHAWC) to
Positive weather forecast for three day Southport Air Show
Positive weather forecast for three day Southport Air Show A spokesman for Sefton Council has confirmed that the weather looks good for the three day Southport Air Show spectacular this weekend “We
Pontins slammed after guest greeted with “Poo” in their chalet
Pontins slammed after guest greeted with “Poo” in their chalet Pontins holiday park in Ainsdale has again been slammed by one family who claimed to have found poo in their “filthy” chalet
Weather warning issued for Southport – Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning
Weather warning issued for Southport – Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning Strong gusts across England and Wales are expected on Tas an autumnal weather bomb sweeps in. A Warning has been issued for the
Labour Police commissioner attacked over “CRONYISM”
Labour Police commissioner attacked over “CRONYISM” Last week’s decision by Merseyside’s Labour Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy to appoint yet another Labour councillor – the third in a row – as her Deputy
Southport company to embark on a 350-mile bike ride
Zip Coast to Coast Charity Cycle Ride 2017 The Zip and Instanta Team is embarking on a 350-mile bike ride for our three company charities; Cancer Research, The Royal British Legion and
MP calls for tougher laws after Southport acid attack
Southport MP Damien Moore has waded into the acid attack scandal in Southport, writing to the home secretary to urge for tougher laws on corrosive liquid attacks. MP Moore said: “Last week,
Appeal after £50K Audi stolen from Southport home
Appeal after £50K Audi stolen from Southport home A frustrated Southport couple say they have no choice but to move home after their car was stolen and their home burgled. The Avondale
Man arrested after ‘attempted abduction ‘of girl, 9, at Pontins Southport
Man arrested after ‘attempted abduction ‘ of girl, 9, at Pontins Southport Merseyside Police has arrested a man on suspicion of attempted child abduction following reports of a disturbance in Ainsdale on
Southport quintet conquer Simplyhealth Great North Run for local charity
Team of five local runners take on UK’s largest half-marathon for Southport respite centre Five brave locals conquered the Simplyhealth Great North Run on Sunday, 10 September for local disabled people’s charity
Southport residents living in fear of repeat acid attack
Southport residents living in fear of Second acid attack Residents in the Hawkshead Street area of Southport say they are living in fear after Saturday’s acid attack. Terrified residents have told OTS