Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Summertime, and the livin’ is easy?
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Summertime, and the livin’ is easy? “Summertime and the livin’ is easy” – well that’s what Ella Fitzgelald sang to us, but if you ask any of the
“Sick b@stards” steal bouncy castle from The George Pub
“Sick b@stards” steal bouncy castle from The George Pub. A bouncy castle was stolen from the George Hotel garden last night, Friday 2 June 2017. A spokesperson from The George said: “Let’s
Motorcyclist injured in Ormskirk collision
Motorcyclist injured in Ormskirk collision Police are appealing for witnesses after a 31-year-old man suffered a serious leg injury following a collision in Ormskirk. Officers were called around 7pm following reports of
Get swan for me too!
A Southport man famous for rescuing injured swans in the town certainly had tongues and beaks waggling when he left one of his charges outside a chippy. And of course it was
Minister visit helps give tory campaign boost
SOUTHPORT shopkeepers have been given the backing of Government Business Secretary Greg Clark who was in the town to support Conservative Candidate, Damien Moore. Greg, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy
New website launched to help cancer patients
he University of Liverpool and Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen have launched a new website intended to promote safer prescribing and improve quality of care for cancer patients called www.cancer-druginteractions.org. Building on
Police raid Victoria Street in drugs crackdown
Police raid Victoria Street in drugs crackdown (Friday 2 June). Police are currently searching a home on Victoria Street, Southport as part of a huge Merseyside wide operation to crack down on
Tickets on sale for Formby Festival
You can now purchase earlybird tickets for the upcoming Formby Festival. Between July 14 and July 16. hundreds of people are expected to descend on Formby Village centre for the festival, with
Too many people are ignoring bleeding gums
New research reveals that many people in Southport may be increasing their risk of developing advanced gum disease by ignoring blood in their spit when they brush, as bleeding gums is an
YMCA want community to help set out future of charity
In April 2017 YMCA Sefton merged with YMCA Liverpool. The purpose of the merger was to support YMCA Sefton to grow and develop and better meet the needs of the local community
Southport independents guide to a month of foodie heaven in Southport!
Southport independents guide to a month of foodie heaven in Southport! This month its all about food and drink here in Southport and we, for one will be loving every minute. Here
Local West Lancs MG Clubs 3rd Mid-Month Meet
Local West Lancs MG Clubs 3rd Mid-Month Meet. This Thursday 1st of June was West Lancs MG Owners Club third of six summer Mid-Month Meets (the date is confusing i know but
‘Foxy Fridays’ to make a comeback in Southport
Foxy Fridays Make A Comeback at The Fox & Goose, Southport. The Fox & Goose used to be the place to be on a Friday night, with events such as Band Royale running
Teenagers rescued from rising tides on Southport beach
Teenagers rescued from rising tides on Southport beach Two teenagers have been rescued from Southport beach after becoming stuck in rising tides this evening ( Thursday 1 June). The pair found themselves
RSPB encourage Southport families to get out more in summer
RSPB encourage Southport families to get out more in summer. With the amount of time children and families are spending outside in nature in decline, Europe’s largest conservation charity and discount supermarket
Missing Southport girl found safe and well
UPDATE: Southport girl Elise Ball has been found safe and well after going missing from town. Original: Elise Ball was last seen around 3pm on Lord Street, Southport and extensive enquiries have since been
Southport’s most famous hotel relaunches following major refurbishment
Southport’s most famous hotel “The Dukes Folly” relaunches following major refurbishment -The Duke Folly. One of Southport’s most historic and beautiful hotels is set to re open next week following a huge renovation thanks
Southport Beach wrecked and needles left after all night rave
Southport Beach wrecked and needles left after all night rave. Contractors have been slammed after failing to clean up Southport beach after an all night rave. OTS News has been flooded with
Councillors to hold advice centre
Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday June 10th They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,
Northbound M57 closed at Prescot in Merseyside
Northbound M57 closed at Prescot in Merseyside Motorway users in Merseyside are being advised the northbound M57 is currently closed near Prescot– affecting drivers wanting to join from the M62 and Knowsley
Summer Drink and Drug Drive campaign kicks off today
Today (Thursday, 1 June) marks the start of the annual Summer Drink and Drug Drive campaign and Merseyside Police is appealing to people to continue to drive responsibly this summer. During last
Get up, get out and get fit with Active Sefton this Summer!
Get up, get out and get fit with Active Sefton this Summer! The Active Sefton team have been very busy putting together an action packed schedule of Summer activities for Sefton residents
Rollers steams into Woodvale Rally
Rollers steams into Woodvale Rally. A 1916 steam powered roller will be among the attractions at this year’s Woodvale Rally at Southport’s Victoria Park next month. The eight-ton roller, known as the
NCA operation brings down Southport pilot’s cocaine smuggling gang
NCA operation brings down Southport pilot’s smuggling crime group. The accomplices of a Southport pilot who attempted to fly £1.5m of cocaine across the channel were jailed. Two men who conspired with
Jenny Eclair is Back at the Atkinson Southport
Jenny Eclair is Back at the Atkinson Southport. Following a complete sell-out autumn tour professional grumpy old woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter Jenny Eclair extends her hit tour
Appeal to locate 13 year-old Southport girl missing from home
13 year-old Southport girl missing from home. Merseyside Police is appealing for information to find a 13-year-old girl from Southport who was last seen last Saturday, 27 May. Elise Ball was last
Southport man left stranded after his motorbike was stolen in Manchester
Southport man left stranded after his motorbike was stolen in Manchester. A bike has been stolen fron an industrial estate in Manchester left a Southport man stranded, missing a vital job interview
Paymentshield presents charity of the year with £5,900 donation
Paymentshield presents charity of the year with £5,900 donation. Paymentshield – the Southport-based provider of insurance to mortgage intermediaries – has raised over £5,900 for The Queenscourt Hospice, a local charity
New Celebrity Theatre to Feature at Southport Flower Show
New Celebrity Theatre to Feature at Southport Flower Show Some of Britain’s favourite gardening experts have been signed up as the headline acts at the Southport Flower Show partnered with Everest. David
Additional average speed installation – A565 Southport New Road
Additional average speed installation – A565 Southport New Road IN JANUARY it was announced by the constabulary and Lancashire Road Safety Partnership that eight routes across the county are set to