Cost of UK car insurance just £11 off record high
Cost of UK car insurance just £11 off record high Research has shown that car insurance premiums are on track to be the most expensive on record. Amanda Stretton, motoring editor at
Fundraisers bring some sparkle to Southport for life-saving cancer research
Fundraisers bring some sparkle to Southport for life-saving cancer research A group of Southport fundraisers have held a summer event to raise more than £1,500 for local charity North West Cancer Research.
Sussex road closed following an accident this morning
Sussex road closed following an accident this morning. Fire services are currently cutting a woman out of her car after a collision on Sussex road, Southport this morning, Tuesday 18 July 2017.
Merseyside Police to take part in week-long national operation to combat knife crime
Merseyside Police to take part in week-long national operation to combat knife crime Weapon sweeps, knife arches and high visibility police patrols will be used by Merseyside Police as part of its
Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association has activities galore during the school holidays
Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association has activities galore during the school holidays Local youngsters aged between 10 and 19 can enjoy a summer jammed-packed with activities, most days throughout August, thanks to
Summer starting with a bang, crash and wallop at Sefton’s Parks this year
Summer starting with a bang, crash and wallop at Sefton’s Parks this year. What better way to celebrate the school holidays and having the children at home than heading of to Sefton’s
Southport man to run 370 miles for Presfield High School students
Southport man to run 370 miles for Presfield High School students Barry Rimmer, a Southport man, will be running the Trans Pennine Trail from Hornsea to Southport (370 miles!) to raise money
Friends of Rotten Row is flying the flag as one of the UK’s very best green spaces
Friends of Rotten Row is flying the flag as one of the UK’s very best green spaces Today, a record number of parks and green spaces collect Green Flag Award Friends of
Fisherman’s Path crossing closed after cyclist was nearly hit by a train
Fisherman’s Path crossing closed after cyclist was nearly hit by a train Fisherman’s Path footpath crossing near Formby has been locked out of use after an emergency closure was requested by Network
When does Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood Tee off at the 2017 British Open?
When does Tommy Fleetwood Tee off at the 2017 British Open, pairings: Complete field for Round 1 on Thursday The third major championship of 2017 is here, and the pairings for Thursday
Southport A&E nurse volunteering for six months in Philippines clinic
Southport A&E nurse volunteering for six months in Philippines clinic A nurse has swapped the blue lights of A&E for a summer volunteering with a charity in the Philippines. Harriet Lawrance, 24, who
“Souxit” – Southport out of Sefton plan would be a “costly sham” claim
“Souxit” – Southport out of Sefton plan would be a “costly sham” claim John Pugh’s campaign to get Southport out of Sefton has been labelled a “sham” and an attempt at “local
Man arrested and charged after attempted robbery at Collinwood jewellers, Southport
Man arrested and charged after attempted robbery at Collinwood jewellers, Southport Following the attempted robbery on 13th May at Collinwood jewellers, Southport Warren Debnam aged 31 has been arrested and charged. CCTV
Community centre host free health and wellbeing courses
Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association (WACA) are providing local people with FREE health and wellbeing courses starting with a 5 week Think Differently, Cope Differently course on September 21st 2017. From 1pm
Countryfile host John Craven to open Southport Flower Show
TV legends John Craven and Charlie Dimmock are to open the 2017 Southport Flower Show, partnered by Everest. The popular broadcasters will formally declare the start the four-day seaside event on Thursday
News Fisherman’s Path Level Crossing is completely fenced off and closed for at least 3 weeks
Fisherman’s Path Level Crossing is completely fenced off and closed for at least 3 weeks Furious dog walkers say Network Rail are on track for receiving a ton of complaint letters after
Police appeal after JD Sports burglary, Southport
Police appeal after JD Sports burglary Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a burglary at a shop in Southport last night (Saturday 15 July 2017). At about 10.50pm, police were called
WATCH | Footage of SS Chrysopolis. Wrecked 1918, off the coast of Southport
WATCH | Footage of SS Chrysopolis. Wrecked 1918, off the coast of Southport Southport resident Paul Ruddock has captured spectacular aerial footage of the famous SS Chrysopolis wreck off our coast. The SS Chrysopolis ran aground
Mayor of Sefton’s Charity Fund
Mayor of Sefton’s Charity Fund The Southport Committee of the Mayor of Sefton’s Charity Fund will be holding its monthly Coffee Morning on Wednesday, 2nd August at the Lakeside Suite of the Floral
Tommy Fleetwood plans to end 25-year English wait for an Open winner
Tommy Fleetwood plans to end 25-year English wait for an Open winner THERE’S something in the air at Royal Birkdale, a sense that the waiting could be over and a stirring of
NSFW Trump rap proves a huge hit after inspirational OTS News post
OTS news can boast an incredible number of firsts… The first for news, the first for views and now the first to inspire a rap song! After OTS posted a story earlier
Residents make Bold move over pot hole
Residents make Bold move over pot hole Bold Street in Southport has seen fencing erected around a sinkhole for over two months now. Fed up Bold Street residents are playing a dangerous
Hillside’s Grasshopper OPEN for Business
Hillside’s Grasshopper OPEN for Business The Grasshopper has geared up for The Open this week with the unveiling of a new outdoor drinking area. The outdoor area has smart new banners and
Southport’s Open Air cinema returns to Kings Gardens this Friday – Hairspray
Southport’s Open Air cinema returns to Kings Gardens this Friday – Hairspray The Open Air cinema is returning to Southport later this week. Kings Gardens will host the event on July 21
Southport Councillor objects to plans which put house made famous by Gracie Fields In Jeopardy
Southport Councillor objects to plans which put house made famous by Gracie Fields in jeopardy One of Southport’s oldest buildings, used as a residence by famous entertainer Gracie Fields when she performed
Police helicopter called to JD robbery amid reports of gunfire
A major police response was issued tonight to a break in at a popular Town Centre clothing store. An NPAS helicopter, police dogs and at least twenty officers were called to JD
RESULT | Southport 1-3 Blackpool
RESULT | Southport 1-3 Blackpool Blackpool eased to a routine 3-1 win against Southport in their first public pre-season friendly. Goals from Kyle Vassell, Armand Gnanduillet and Bright Osayi-Samuel were enough to
Clueless! Cabinet Member admits he knows nothing about Southport’s health needs
Clueless! Cabinet Member admits he knows nothing about Southport’s health needs The man responsible for Southport‘s health needs, Councillor Ian Moncur has not got a clue about how the town’s hospital needs
New Horizons Southport Adult Survivors – You are not alone!
New Horizons Southport Adult Survivors – You are not alone! From an early age I knew I was different, withdrawn, quiet. Everyone said I was shy. As a teen I lacked self
Planned road works in the North West – Monday 17 to Sunday 23 July 2017
Planned road works in the North West– summary for Monday 17 to Sunday 23 July 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is