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Appeal to locate missing cat – Albert Road area (Southport) “Coke” Went missing on the 25th June. He is completely black with with a white patch by his belly with green eyes.
Run to raise cash for Liverpool’s new cancer hospital Lynne Doyle from Formby is taking part in the 2017 Btr Tour of Merseyside Challenge to raise vital funds in support of
Much loved High Park woman ‘Brenda Quinn’ dies aged 83 years OTS News is saddened to report the death of Brenda Quinn. Sadly Brenda Quinn passed away at 2.45am on Saturday the 17th
Stylish Stanley High students enjoy PROM NIGHT celebration at the Ramada Students from Stanley High School in Southport stepped out in style at their end-of-year prom night this week. School uniforms
Celebratory thanks to blood donors from Southport A special awards ceremony has honoured blood and platelet donors who have collectively saved and improved the lives of thousands of people. NHS Blood and
What a blooming cheek as thief steals town flowers! Love is certainly not blossoming on Lord Street. This man was caught on camera today in broad daylight stealing floral displays and plants
Nurse recruitment open evening at Southport hospital Southport hospital is hosting a recruitment event for nurses interested in working at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. This open evening follows a number
More than 100 years of caring for spinal injured patients by three NHS staff was recognised this month with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Consultant surgeon Bakul Soni, Sister Sandra McCarthy and occupational therapy
Next of Kin appeal after Castle Walk man found dead Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for the family of a man who died in Southport to come forward. Brian A Wright, 53,
There has been a reported incident of a male who has been delivering business cards/ flyers offering Professional Power Cleaning services in the Dunster Road area of Birkdale. The Business card/flyer says
Schools across Southport are suffering from a lack of qualified teachers to step in when others are off sick, a new report claims. This Saturday’s annual NUT Supply Teacher Conference heard that
Bike missing after child is run over in Southport A boy was knocked off his bike in an accident on Hawkshead Street in Southport last week. However after receiving medical attention and
Tea and a scone at Byng House Southport Join Byng House, Southport on Tuesday 27th June between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone to discover what the Poppy
CCTV appeal after bike stolen in Southport town centre The landlady of the Wellington pub has asked for your help identifying the two men that stole her grandsons bike from the rear
RTC Bibby Road Southport Bibby Road in Churchtown was left partially blocked this afternoon following an RTC at the junction of Denmark Road (Sunday 25 June 2017). The BMW (above) was left damaged
Body found in suspicious circumstances on Norwood Road, Southport Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found this morning in Norwood Road, Southport (Sunday 25 June 2017). The woman,
A beer festival with a difference at Southport Pleasureland A beer festival with a difference! Be prepared for some great craft beers and ciders along with a Gin Bar and a Prosecco
EFT Systems Ltd go “gung ho” to £1956 for Alzheimer’s charity Southport’s EFT Sytems team has raised £1956 for Alzheimer’s charity doing the gung ho race in May. Kyla Watts said: “It’s a
Bankfield Lane Greenbelt build – Have your say! A planning application has been received by Sefton Council, DC/2017/00821 | HYBRID application comprising (1) Application for full planning application for residential development of
Lucky escape for kittens found down a well So we are all used to the story of Lassie finding people stuck down a Well. Well, in this instance Lassie came in the
Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its second ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 20th July
Bridal Councillors’ Advice Centre Birkdale Councillors will be holding their regular monthly Advice Centre this Saturday, 1st July 2017 at the Liverpool Road Methodist Church (‘The Red Chapel’) They will be available
Stolen Motorhome Hillside Southport A Ford Katamarano Motorhome has been stolen from an address in Hillside, Southport on Thursday 22nd June 2017 between 11AM and 12 Noon. The Registration plate of the
Bypass shut both directions after serious RTC in Ince Blundell. Police have closed off part of Formby bypass and emergency services are on scene after what a witnesses described seeing an horrific
Dislodged grid causing obstruction along Marshside Road, Southport. It brings a whole new meaning to gridlock. Thats the words of one furious driver along Marshside Road Southport today after a storm drain
North West celebrates the achievements of people living with sight loss. The second EyeCan Awards took place on Friday night at Wellington Park in Leyland. The evening celebrated the inspirational achievements of
The three days of RMT strikes on Merseyrail will mean more days of disruption for passengers. The strike on Sunday 23rd July is timed to cause maximum disruption to people attending the
Southport businessman allegedly molested four girls and exposed himself to other children. A Southport businessman with “a sexual interest in children” allegedly molested four girls and exposed himself to other children. The
CCTV smashing teens chased away from car park A fed up resident of Scarisbrick Avenue in Southport has said enough is enough after he had to yet again chase off a group
Junk food lovers will have to look elsewhere for the next month as the Ocean Plaza McDonalds in Southport gets a refurbishment. Contractors are busy taking out all the old fittings ready for