Southport Natterjack 10k entries are now open!
Runners and fun runners are being encouraged to sign up to take part for this popular race, which takes place this year on Sunday 24th September. In addition to the main 10k
UPDATE | Two arrested in Dover Road Police Raid
Merseyside Police assisted Gloucestershire Constabulary in the execution of arrest warrants at 6.40am today (Wednesday 3 May, 2017) at an address in Dover Road, Southport. A 39-year-old male and a 26-year-old female
Sky tv filming on Ainsdale Beach
This morning a film crew was spotted on Ainsdale beach (Wednesday 3 May 2017). A crew member told our reporter that the were working for Sky tv – filming a dog advert
WATCH | Oh deer! Wonderful wildlife spotted at Southport golf course
Deer have been spotted at Southport Old Links golf course Although fairly common in West Lancashire and Formby pinewoods, the doe was caught on camera by young golfers while it grazed on
Police find knife hidden in Southport playground
Out on patrol we found this knife was found hidden near a children’s playground. See it, See it, report it – 101 or @CrimestoppersUK 0800 555 111 Knife crime, is any crime that involves a
Manchester Road Closed For 3 Weeks
Manchester Road, Southport is now closed for up to 3 weeks at the junction with Hawkshead Street. Resurfacing and drainage works are being carried out. However motorists and pedestrians can still gain
The Blue Anchor remains open during refurb
The Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Rd, Southport PR8 6AB The Blue Anchor will remain open during refurb. Lesley from the blue anchor told OTS News “we started our refurb today but want people to know
KungFu Relaunch Casino-Themed Party
KungFu on Ocean Plaza had a spectacular re launch event last Saturday (April 22). KungFu on Ocean Plaza celebrated its new management with a casino-themed evening. Guests enjoyed the delightful food and entertainment
Sefton Council buys Bootle Strand shopping centre
Sefton Council has purchased the Strand in a deal which sees the shopping centre return to local ownership for the first time in many years. Not only will the purchase contribute significantly
A rogue flasher wandering the streets of Southport Town Centre
Residents in the Railway Street area of Southport have reported numerous instances of a drunk man, thought to be in his early thirties – repeatedly wandering up and down the street flashing
Host language students in your Southport home and get paid!
Do you have a spare room? Payments made for hosting language students on short educational and cultural trips in May, June and July. Students usually aged 13 to 16 and from France,
Bike stolen from Scarisbrick Avenue, Southport
Liam James Birks said: “My bike has been stolen it’s as seen in the picture please keep an eye out for it, there are distinctive scratch marks on the bike located round
CCTV appeal after SMAKUS STORE robbery
Merseyside Police are issuing CCTV images of two men we wish to speak to in connection with a burglary at a Southport convenience store in March. Intruders broke into the Smakus store
Pensioner in critical condition after being struck by van on Pier Forecourt
Pier Forecourt, Promenade, Southport The emergency services were called to the Pier Forecourt at around 1pm this afternoon after a pensioner was struck by a delivery vehicle (Tuesday 2 May 2017). Witnesses
Till raided in Southport Ice Cream kiosk burglary
A cone head has fudged a break in at the Ice Cream and souvenirs stall on Southport Promenade overnight (Tuesday 2 April 2017). CCTV footage caught a male entering the small building
Shaw’s Jewellery Workshop opens in Southport’s Wayfarers Arcade
A new shop will open in Southport’s Wayfarers Arcade this coming Thursday (4th May). Shaw’s jewellery workshop is owned by a local man who has an extensive background in specialty jewellery. Lee Shaw
Abandoned vehicle in Southport
A.V.I.S.(Abandoned vehicle in Southport) this time in Janes Brook Road, Southport. The Ford Focus has had a paving stone smashed through the front windscreen and has been there over two weeks, however
Dan Lewis to challenge for Formby MP seat
Southport Councillor Daniel Lewis will stand for the MP’s seat in Formby in a bid to stop a ‘hard brexit’. Pledging to stop a hard Brexit and give the public the final
Abandoned vehicle on Windsor Road, Southport
Photo: No tax, no MOT on Windsor road A BMW which is untaxed and without MOT has been abandoned on Windsor road, Southport. A local resident told OTS News “It was dumped here over four weeks
Popular Priest, Canon John Gaine retire’s from St Teresa’s
The very popular Parish Priest Canon John Gaine has retired from St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Birkdale. After 38 years service to the Parish and community he celebrated his last Sunday Mass as
Fire in Beacon Country Park
This afternoon fire crews were called to a blaze at around 6.00 pm in Beacon Country Park in Dalton, near Wigan (Sunday 30 April 2017) Arson is suspected yet not confirmed. Photos
Success for Sefton CVS
Staff at a Sefton charity are celebrating double success in an awards scheme run by a leading local university. Waterloo-based Sefton CVS has landed two honours in Edge Hill University’s 2017 Employability
Southport FC Juniors received £500 sponsorship from ASDA Foundation
Southport FC Juniors have received £500 sponsorship from the ASDA Foundation for new football kits. Team Manager Rob Graham said “Thank you so much to the ASDA Foundation the team have been
VIDEO | Southport 1-1 Lincoln City
National League champions Lincoln City missed out on 100 points after relegated Southport scored a late equaliser to secure a draw. Matt Rhead cleared the bar from 25 yards before the Imps
VIDEO | Southport runs #OurBlueLight Mental Health Relay
Our aim is to improve the mental health, wellbeing and working life of #OurBlueLight Emergency & Essential Services including, Police, Fire, Ambulance, Search & Rescue, Prison Service and NHS. We want to
Another locked bike stolen in Southport town centre
This bike above was stolen from outside KFC on Eastbank Street, Southport (Saturday 29 April) whilst locked up to the railings between 18:50 – 19:00. A witness later reported that it was
Councillor reveals Manchester Road safety improvements
A COUNCILLOR who led businesses’ and residents’ successful battle against parking controls has revealed that road resurfacing work and new safety features are to improve the area. Cllr David Barton co-ordinated the
Police praise 15-year-old victim in attempted abduction court case
Photo: Robert Case arrested on London Street after 45-minute pursuit, 23 October 2016 Police praise 15-year-old victim in attempted abduction court case Merseyside Police has praised the courage of a 15-year-old victim of an
Southport company Isothermal Technology wins a Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Southport company Isothermal Technology wins a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Isothermal Technology Ltd (Isotech) is celebrating winning a Queen’s Award for the co-development of a thermometer measuring system accurate to better than
Southport Hospital apologises after procedures postponed
Trust apologises after procedures postponed Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust has apologised to patients whose procedures were postponed after technical issues in its decontamination suite on Tuesday. Engineers were called into