£3,000 worth of Smack found at Southport flats Merseyside Police can confirm that a search was completed today, Thursday 29 September, at an address in Talbot Street, Southport after the premises were closed due to the granting of closure order. During the search officers found a quantity of what they believe to be heroin hidden in a wall. The drugs have been seized and an investigation has commenced to trace those responsible. Neighbourhood Inspector Graham Fisher said: “We will continue to act when we receive information from our community in relation to crime and anti-social behaviour. Today’s action highlights that…
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Southport Spar Supermarket Roe Lane Now Open The new store, on the site of the former Duerdens car showroom, is now officially open – Thursday, September 29. On Wednesday evening guests were invited to sample the local fresh produce on offer and take a look around the Roe Lane store. Spar Roe Lane will be open from 7am to 11pm seven days a week. As well offering fresh produce, choices for people’s evening meal, and all the weekly necessities, there will takeaway coffee, along with food to go and Spar’s award winning own brand range. Other services offered by the store…
Southport Recycling Centre set to switch to winter opening hoursPosted 26 September 2016 Merseyside’s Recycling Centres are set to switch to their shorter winter opening hours. From this Saturday 1st October the Centres will be open from 8.00am until 5.00pm* – changing from the summer hours of 8.00am to 8.00pm. Carl Beer, Chief Executive of MRWA, said: “Merseyside householders can use the Centres to recycle a host of items – from cans, car batteries and cardboard to garden waste, glass bottles and jars, paper, scrap metal, textiles and timber, and more. We shorten the hours over the winter to coincide…
Do you recognise these two young bag snatchers? CCTV Appeal: Bag snatch Southport Shortly after 1am this morning (Tuesday 27 September), two males were caught on CCTV running off with a woman’s bag as she put it down to lock a door on Wesley Street Southport. The two males believed to be there late teens came from the direction of Eastbank Street and ran off towards Tulketh Street. There was £250 inside the bag, mobile phone and other sentimental belongings. The business from which the bag was stolen would like to urge the two thieves to return the bag back…
Southport Pleasureland require additional Ride Operators Southport Pleasureland are gearing up for their Happy Halloween season and to make things go with a spooky swing, they are looking for additional Ride Operators. The park is open every weekend throughout October plus all of the half term week (from 22nd October). Their final day is Saturday 5th November when the skies will be full of light with their free fireworks display and free bonfire! So if you think you’d like to get into the Halloween mood the October, send your CV to recruitment@southportpleasureland.com without delay. Submit News Contact us with your community,…
Nurse Catrina’s vocation to care As a NHS trust continues its recruitment drive, one of its nurses has become one of the UK’s youngest senior sisters. Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust stages its next nurse recruitment event on Monday 10 October. The Trust hopes to employ top class nurses like Catrina Dickens. At 24 she runs a trauma ward at Southport hospital. Just three years ago she was a trainee nurse studying at Edge Hill University where she gained a first class degree. Catrina started working for the Trust in October 2013 as a staff nurse and has been…
Marble Place thank Southport Cllr David Barton Many appreciations to Andrew O’ Brien- Assistant Facilities Manager & the team at Marble Place Arcade on Chapel Street for their most kind testimonial regarding my recent work to support them here in Southport Town Centre. After being directly contacted for help and assistance I was pleased to work together with the Arcade Team and the relevant Departments at Sefton Council in order to transfer a largely unpopular bin that had been causing grievance at the entrance to the Arcade to various businesses there. The bin has since been relocated to the more…
Police recover two stolen vehicles in Southport town centre Police have recovered two vehicles from the car park at the rear of Farmfoods on lord Street, Southport this evening, Sunday 25 September 2016. Both vehicles, an Audi Quattro and Volkswagen van were reported stolen and believed to have been used in crime. At the moment OTSNews.co.uk understands that no arrests made. Police officers remain at the scene. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/Otsnews-Southport-1575528676012039/ Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Breaking local news as it happens, searchable archives with photographs, the ability to instantly comment on news articles – there…
Photo: Adam Brown, Mail Processing Unit Manager at Southport with Councillor David Barton, Councillor for Sefton. Southport’s Post Boxes Get A First Class Makeover Royal Mail has announced completion of the re-painting of around 100 post boxes across Southport. The Universal Postal service provider, which celebrates its 500th anniversary this year has painted boxes across the town, including Churchtown, Blowick and Birkdale. The programme is part of a continuous programme Royal Mail operates to maintain its estate of approximately 115,000 post boxes throughout the UK. The method of mailing a letter is basic and relatively simple if you want to…
Appeal after robbery at One Stop Store in Woodvale Detectives are investigating following a robbery at a shop in Woodvale, Southport, last night, Saturday 24thSeptember. At approximately 9.40pm a man, who is believed to have been armed with a knife, entered the One Stop Store on Liverpool Road and stole a quantity of cigarettes and alcohol. The man left the shop on foot and turned south into Liverpool Road. He is described as a white male, aged 28-30 years of age, 6ft tall, of heavy build with a shaved head. He was wearing a grey hooded top, which had black…
Photo: Lord Street in Bloom Volunteers Southport Lord Street volunteers planting up Memorial Gardens The award winning volunteers were today working hard planting up plants donated by SouthportBID, Thursday 22 September 2016. This is a voluntary weekly session doing light gardening along the gardens of Lord Street. Organised by volunteers and supported by Parks and Greenspaces. For more information on going this fantastic group please get in touch here. All tools and equipment are provided and anyone is welcome. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/lord-street-in-bloom-volunteers-awarded-for-there-volunteer-work/ See also: https://www.otsnews.co.uk/update-lord-street-in-bloom-water-bowser-funding/ Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/Otsnews-Southport-1575528676012039/ Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Breaking local news as it happens, searchable…
Appeal after 14-year-old injured in Burscough collision We are appealing for information following a collision which has left a 14-year-old girl with serious injuries. The incident occurred at around 3.45pm yesterday (September 21st) on the A59 Moss Lane, Burscough, between the girl and a blue and white Mercedes Sprinter van. It is believed the van was travelling south towards Burscough at the time. The girl was airlifted to Alder Hey with head injuries, where she remains in a critical but stable condition. The 28-year-old driver of the Mercedes was treated by paramedics at the scene and did not require further…
R.I.P Karen O’connor Manwaring OTSNews.co.uk is saddened to report the death of Karen O’connor Manwaring who past away today (21 September 2016) aged 50 years. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed but currently any donations to Queenscourt Hospice are appreciated by the family. Karen’s family want to thank everyone for all their support over the last few weeks. xxx Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/Otsnews-Southport-1575528676012039/ Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Breaking local news as it happens, searchable archives with photographs, the ability to instantly comment on news articles – there are so many advantages to OTS (Onthespot) News. If…
OAP loses control of her car and finishes in a field Emergency services were called to Ormskirk Road this morning after a woman in her 70’s lost control of her Nissan Micra and landed in a field, Wednesday 21 September 2016. Emergency services arrived to find a car in a field opposite the Stanley Gate Pub shortly after 11.40. The pensioner was taken to Southport DGH with minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/Otsnews-Southport-1575528676012039/ Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Breaking local news as it happens, searchable archives with photographs, the ability…
Photo: R.I.P P Julia Pennington-Bell from Southport Family pay tribute to Southport Woman to Julia Pennington-Bell who died in scooter accident “The family of Julia Pennington-Bell would like to express their grief at the loss of a loving mum who died in a road traffic accident on Queens Promenade, Blackpool, on Sunday 18th September 2016. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and Julia’s family and her partner Mark would like to pass on their thanks to friends and neighbours for their support at this difficult time. Family would also like to pass on their thanks to bystanders who assisted…
Anti-social behaviour patrols launched to protect Southport businesses Companies and civic assets across Southport are to be protected by new anti-social behaviour patrols after a leading local councillor joined forces with business leaders to secure funding. Sefton councillor David Barton has overseen the introduction of the new patrols following concern about instances of vandalism and bad behaviour in the town. The cost of the new service, which is being supplied by private company Battle Investigations Liverpool is being met by local businesses. The patrols will focus on the town centre and surrounding areas and will liaise directly with the police…
Merseyside Police issue warning after men try fleece Southport residents A message for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police and Sefton Home Watch. Further details about the incident in Welbeck Terrace 14/09/16 Welbeck Terrace Birkdale has recently been targeted by a group of males in the guise of been builders offering to do guttering, roofing and cleaning drives at extortionate prices. Their aim is trying to fleece vulnerable old people out of money. It appears that two white Eastern European males have again been back to Welbeck Terrace on the morning of Wednesday 14/09/16 trying to get more money…
Dickinson’s Real Deal is coming to Southport Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them for cash? Take money on the spot from a dealer OR if you think your item is worth more….take a gamble at auction! Dickinson’s Real Deal is currently one of the most popular daytime shows on ITV and is regularly watched by over a million people. Back for a 13th series, David Dickinson and the dealers are traveling around the country looking for some more bobby dazzlers brought in by members of the public! If you want to sell…
A Southport woman has died after after falling from a scooter in Blackpool on Sunday afternoon (18 September). The woman, aged 55, was a passenger on a Vespa Piaggio PX 125 scooter being driven by a 51-year-old man also from Southport. At around 2:25pm the vehicle was travelling north along Queens Promenade towards Cleveleys and as it passed the Norbreck Castle Hotel, the driver and passenger were thrown from the motorcycle. The woman was taken to Royal Preston Hospital with head and chest injuries but she sadly passed away yesterday afternoon (19 September). The male rider also suffered a suspected fractured shoulder.…
Photo: Les Dodd (left), Ronnie O’Sullivan Snooker legends Rocket Ronnie and Jimmy White in Southport Both Ronnie O’Sullivan and Jimmy White were spotted in Southport last weekend at the Les Dodd Snooker Centre on Princes Street. Ronnie and Jimmy both required the expertise of local Professional Less Dodd who is also a good friend of the two snooker legends. Les said: “It’s not often I retip cues on a Sunday but suppose you have to make exceptions sometimes for old friends.” “He wanted some coaching but I couldn’t be bothered anything I would have told him would have been wasted.” “One…
A Super Hero Southport Comic Con Southport Comic Con took place today (Saturday 17 September). Sandgrounder radio DJ Danny Howard was on hand to capture some fantastic photographs from the hugely popular event. What is Comic Con you may ask? Conventions have rapidly taken off within the UK as one of the main forms of family entertainment. People of all ages flock to these T.V, film, and comic themed events every weekend in their thousands, hoping to get an autograph from their favourite actors, participate in workshops, and meet like-minded folk who share in their interests. Among the world of…
Who’s been bitten in the latest Southport Mosquito invasion Southport has been invaded by armies of vicious mosquitoes thanks to the recent hot spell and imminent mild winter. The insects lay their eggs on old tyres and bamboo, hatching out at the docks before spreading inland. Scientists from Liverpool University say that larvae can then survive in water butts, vases and greenhouses. As well as dengue the bugs can carry the chikungunya virus. Both can cause high fevers and even death. Infections usually occur in tropical regions of Africa, Asia and South America. But now experts are calling for surveillance across…
Are W.L.MG.O.C off their Rockers? Report by Steve Kirton on behalf of W.L.MG.O.C Our September monthly meeting at West Lancs MG Owners club brought a smile to the members faces as it is our annual “Rocker Box Derby” this is were members make a buggy out of a discarded rocker box cover from a MG (and any other bits and pieces that the children/grandchildren have left lying around) but with strict rule enforcement. On the night 13 MG’s turned out with a few members also turning up in there everyday cars. ROCKER BOX REGULATIONS. No engines or propulsion system (gravity…
Marijuana for medical purposes should be legalised, says John Pugh MP The comment from Southport’s MP has come following the findings of a survey produced by the APPG on Drug Policy, which found that 90% on patients using cannabis saw an improvement in their condition, with 86% saying that it had provided ‘great relief’. John Pugh said; “The medical case for marijuana stacks up well. “In the past, I have been approached by a number of constituents suffering from, among other things, MS, who wish to see the ban relaxed to help with their medical situation. “Marijuana is already used…
Funeral arrangements for John Tomlin (Southport) 1957 – 2016 OTSnews.co.uk is saddened to report the death of well known Southport resident, John Tomlin. John Passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer on the 14th September 2016. John was a well known and respected tradesman who worked alongside brother Alan for many years. Thoughts are with Cheryl, sons John, David, Peter and daughter Katie and his many friends. The funeral for John will take place on Friday 30th September, 2pm at the Crematorium. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Breaking…
WATCH – Southport youths vandalising, breaking and entering the abandoned Grand Casino buildings. At around 7.30 on Tuesday night (13th September 2016) six youths were caught on camera vandalising, breaking and entering the abandoned Grand Casino buildings on Lord Street Southport. A source to OTSNews.co.uk said: “This a regular problem – they need naming and shaming” Did you see anything or do you have any information? Please contact Merseyside Police by calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/Otsnews-Southport-1575528676012039/ Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Breaking local news as it happens, searchable archives with photographs, the ability to…
RTC Kew Road Southport There was a RTC at the junction of Kew Road and Eastbourne, Southport this afternoon (Tuesday 13th September 2016). North West ambulance confirmed that they received a call at 3.12pm. The drivers and passengers were checked over at the scene. No one was taken to hospital. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/Otsnews-Southport-1575528676012039/ Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Breaking local news as it happens, searchable archives with photographs, the ability to instantly comment on news articles – there are so many advantages to OTS (Onthespot) News. If you want your news read locally online then…
Three released and one charged after Mere Brow shooting Three of the four people arrested yesterday, after a man was shot in Mere Brow, have today been released on bail. However James Gelling, has been charged with criminal damage. James, 26 of Lord Street, Southport, was remanded to appear at court today (Tuesday 13th September) The three men aged 26, 27 and 29, all from Southport, who were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder have been bailed pending further enquiries to Wednesday October 12. A 41-year-old woman from Southport, detained on suspicion of possession of a firearm, was released without…
Latest news from Southport’s Rubbish Friends Rubbish Friends were out again on Saturday 3rd September despite the weather. The team of intrepid volunteers donned waterproofs to clean up the Sand Dunes around the west side of the Marine Lake. Councillor Sue McGuire, co-founder of Rubbish Friends said “Rubbish Friends try to time their clean ups to coincide with social events happening in Southport to put an extra sparkle in our town for visitors and residents alike. This time we are tackling the sand dunes and area around the West Lancs Yacht Club in time for both the Air Show and the…
Moped rider dies following collision in Scarisbrick We are appealing for witnesses after a moped rider sadly died following a collision in Scarisbrick. At 9.45pm on Wednesday, September 7 a Piaggio Vespa was travelling along Dam Wood Lane in the direction of Burscough when it mounted the grass verge just prior to Drummersdale Lane and dropped into a large ditch. The rider, a 47 year old man, suffered multiple injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed for three and a half hours to facilitate an investigation. PS Finn Quainton of the Road Policing Unit…