Attempted Armed robbery at Southport Jewellers
UPDATED At just before 9.30am a man walked into Collingwood Jewellers on Tulketh Street and made demands for money from staff members. It is believed the man may have been armed with
Banished millionaire refuses to budge after Southport FC snub
Banished millionaire, Phil Hodgkinson says his takeover bid was blatantly ignored before Southport sold the club to new owners last week. In a post to fan forum Portchat, Hodgkinson said he was
Crime alert | Reports of man acting suspiciously in Churchtown
Residents are being urged to take extra care following a number of emails to OTS News regarding suspicious activity in Churchgate today (Friday 12 May). One resident said: “Please warn anyone who lives
WATCH | Missing Bella reunited with owner in Southport
A £500 reward has been offered to find a missing dog which disappeared in Birkdale yesterday (Thursday 11 May 20170. The dogs name is Bella, the small white Cavachon went missing from
A Southport retail park bought out for £9 million
Kew retail park on the outskirts of Southport has been bought by an acquisitions firm for just under £9 million. Drum Income Plus Real Estate Investment Trust – otherwise known as DRIP
Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 15 to Sunday 21 May 2017
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 12 May and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Try sailing in Southport (Saturday 20th May)
Try sailing this Saturday 20th May between 11am – 4pm, West Lancashire Yacht Club on Marine Lake is taking part in a national open day event with the RYA’s Push The Boat Out initiative #PTBO. This
Patients turned away after Cyber attack at Southport Hospital
A huge cyber hack has taken down Southport Hospital (Friday 12 May 2017) Update 4:15pm Statement from NHS A number of NHS organisations have reported to NHS Digital that they have been
Southport’s first ever Bridal photography workshop hosted by Matthew Rycraft
The date has been set for Southport‘s first ever Bridal workshop. Hosted by award winning wedding photographer Matthew Rycraft, the Bridal Photography workshop takes place on July 13th and a few places
£500 reward to find missing dog – Birkdale
A £500 reward has been offered to find a missing dog which disappeared in Birkdale yesterday (Thursday 11 May 20170. Answering to the name of Bella, the small white Cavachon went missing
Southport – Getting fit is a walk in the park!
A Southport medical practice is backing an idea from one of its patients to walk for health. Norwood Surgery has swung into action by setting up a weekly walk in Hesketh Park
Green Party will regret not fighting for Southport
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: The decision earlier this week by The Green Party not to stand in Southport in next month’s general election will haunt them for years to come.
Petition to give Jean Alexander freedom of Sefton
Please support this petition to make Jean Alexander the first individual women to be given the Freedom of the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. The mayor of Sefton, Iain Brodie – Browne is
Residents left fuming over inconsiderate parking in Birkdale
Shaw enough residents in Birkdale were left fuming again after selfish parking caused a huge hazard (Thursday 11 May 2017). Shaw‘s Road in Birkdale resembled an impossible impasse yet again this evening as motorists abandoned there
Herd of seals spotted enjoying a swim in Formby
A herd of around 10 seals were spotted having a swim in the beautiful water on Formby Beach this afternoon (Thursday 11 April 2017). The Video was captured by Birkdale resident Dickie
Appeal to find missing handbag left on bus
An appeal has been made to find a missing handbag which has been left on a bus in Southport OTS readers are being asked to keep their eyes peeled after an elderly
Two car collision on Sussex Road
The emergency services were called to Sussex road in Southport this afternoon following a report of a two car collision (Thursday 11 May 2017). A witness told our reporter that a Ford
Sefton Council can’t turn off the lights
Sefton council have failed to block sports direct from putting up backlit signage on Tulketh street, Southport. Sports Direct had their bid for illuminated facia signage outside their store turned down by
Lancashire Care marks Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 2017
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is marking ‘Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week’ next week with a series of events for its ethnic minority staff to talk about opportunities for the Trust
Southport man arrested following Gusto burglary
A Southport man has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary and a burglary at the Gusto restaurant, which took place in April. Matthew Walden aged 27 of Southport has been
Southport woman jailed for breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order
Deirdre Patricia Maguire has been jailed for breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order that banned her from entering the town centre to reduce shop thefts. Original – February 2017 In 54-year-old woman from
Southport children grow their own fruit and veg
Sharon Gregory-Wareing, community champion at Asda Southport, joined a total of 64 pupils and their teachers across various classes to talk to them about growing their own food. Using compost, seeds
Southport FC Managerial Shortlist To Be Confirmed In Next Few Days
With a major cash injection and two new Directors James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley taking over the reins at Southport FC, the new directors are looking to draw up a managerial shortlist
Will Corbyn be a turn-on or turn-off in Southport?
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: What sort of reaction would Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn receive if he came to Southport during the general election? Former West Lancs Mayor Liz Savage (pictured)
Southport Bid announces plans for Christmas
Southport BID are excited to announce their plans for a that the Christmas ice rink will be back for 2017 and will be bigger and even better than last time! The ice
Election shock for Liberal Democrats
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Conservative parliamentary candidate Damien Moore is on course to win Southport in next month’s general election, it was revealed today. Polling expert Martin Baxter of Electoral
Southport man fast becoming the go to man for money advice
A consumer champion from Southport is fast becoming the go to man for money advice. Ian Walkers popularity as the money man in the know has skyrocketed over the last few months
Britain’s top tradesperson 2017 search begins in Southport
The annual Britain’s Top Tradesperson competition organised by Screwfix which has a store in Southport, launched on Monday (8 May, 2017). The event is held to highlight and recognise the great job
Flood Minister visits Alt/Crossens pumping station
Flood Minister’s visit to West Lancs Sam Currie, Conservative candidate for West Lancashire, invited Therese Coffey, Under Secretary of State at the Department of the Environment, to West Lancashire to discuss various
Past Birkdale High teacher charged with historic sex offences
A past Birkdale High head teacher has been charged with historic sex offences against a young boy. Marcus Barker(54) left Birkdale in 2007 to pursuit a high profile job at an academy