The driver of a Renault Megane had no problem finding a place to park on Heyshem Road, Southport, today (Tuesday 3 March 2015). There was so much space on the road the driver decided to park alongside another vehicle but unfortunately the Renault became stuck on the offside wheel arch of a parked car. It was just a case of scratching heads, and saying what happened there? Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
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RTC Lord Street West Roundabout Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport, at approximately 11:30am this morning (Tuesday 3rd March 2015) following reports of a RTC. A Vauxhall and a Ford collided on the roundabout at the junction of Lord Street and Duke Street. There were no serious injuries involved. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
House Fire Waterloo Road Southport Fire-fighters were called to Waterloo Road, Southport, on Tuesday morning (3rd March 2015) following an emergency call. They arrived on scene within minutes and quickly put the fire out. Two appliances attended the scene. There were no serious injuries involved. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
More than 70 high flyers successfully complete easyJet’s first Fearless Flyer course in Liverpool as airline also celebrates helping 2,000 people nationwide become Fearless Flyers – 2,000 people have attended Fearless Flyer course since launching two years ago – Milestone celebrated at easyJet’s inaugural course in Liverpool over the weekend More than 70 people are this week celebrating overcoming their phobia of flying after attending easyJet’s first Fearless Flyer course in Liverpool over the weekend. The airline also celebrated reaching a milestone in helping more than 2,000 people nationwide to overcome their phobia of flying since its ‘Fearless Flyer’ course…
Roadworks Moss Lane & Nevill Churchtown Southport Signs have been put in place along Moss Road, Churchtown, warning other road users that the road is closed. The signs went up on Monday morning 2nd March 2015 but does not say how long for etc…. Also, Nevill Street remains closed until further notice due to roadworks. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
The funeral arrangements are for Tuesday 10th March at 11:20am at the Southport Crematorium. R.I.P Tony ‘TOJACK’ Rimmer (Southport) OTS News is saddened to report the death of well known Southport resident, Tony Rimmer. Tony died suddenly following a short illness. Tony was well respected in the building trade having been a scaffolding contractor for the past 30 years. Condolences to his family and friends. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
RESULT Forest Green Rovers 5 Southport 3 Southport got off to a flying start this afternoon (Saturday 28th February 2015) going 1-0 up against Forest Green Rovers on 3 minutes with a goal from David Fitzpatrick. Forest Green Rovers 0 Southport 1 Ten minutes later Forest were level with a goal from Jon Parkin (from the spot) to the bottom right corner of the net. Forest Green Rovers 1 Southport 1 Aarran Racine nodded home from the pen spot on 33 minutes. Forest Green Rovers 2 Southport 1 Two minutes before the interval Forest go 3-1 ahead after Kurtis Guthrie…
Car Vanalised Sandon Road Southport Police were called to Sandon Road, Southport, this morning (Saturday 28th February 2015) following reports of a vandalised car. A Vauxhall Corsa had its windows smashed while parked up on Sandon Road, Birkdale, Southport overnight. Police are currently investigating the incident. Anyone with any information or witnessed the incident are asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Serious incident Guildford Road Southport Police were called to Guildford Road, Southport, earlier this evening (Friday 27th February 2015) following reports of a serious incident. They arrived on scene within minutes to find an injured person inside a semi-detached house”. Forensics have been called to the scene and investigation is underway. The investiagtion is ongoing. UPDATE to follow News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Sefton Council remove two bins from Hatfield Road and Chatsworth Road Southport A number of residents in Ainsdale would like to know why two Sefton MBC concrete bins have been removed between Hatfield Road and Chatsworth Road, Ainsdale, without any prior notice. Residents have contacted Sefton MBC without any reply. A spokesperson said: “Dog owners were so good at putting their bagged doggy poo in bins but I now notice it’s just being left on pavements for people to walk in”. News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram…
The emergency services were called to Liverpool Avenue, Ainsdale, Southport, at 5:30pm tonight (Wednesday 25th February 2015) following an emergency call. A biker was involved in an accident along Liverpool Avenue just before Chapel House. Members of the public went to the rider’s aid and comforted him until help arrived. Police were on scene within 15 minutes and it was at least 30 minutes before paramedics arrived. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. According to a witness at the scene the biker did not look to be in a serious condition Contact us with your community,…
Biker in hospital following RTC on Bispham Road Southport A biker was taken to Southport & Formby DGH tonight (Wednesday 25th February 2015) after he was in a collision with a Transit van. The accident happened at the junction of Bispham Road and Canning Road, Southport at 4:30pm. According to a witness at the scene the biker was in a serious condition. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
NHS and Macmillan team up at event for people affected by cancer Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is joining forces with Macmillan Cancer Information to offer free health and well-being clinics for people affected by cancer. The first event will be held on Thursday 19 March 2015. The clinics will provide an opportunity for people to find out how to access local support, information and advice to help them and their families adjust to life with and beyond cancer. The first clinic will be held on Thursday 19 March, 1pm to 3.30pm, Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. Jackie Brunton…
RTC Manchester Road traffic lights Southport There was a RTC on Manchester Road, Southport, at approximately 8:30am this morning (Wednesday 25th February 2015). Two vehicles collided at the traffic on Manchester Road, both drivers exchanged insurance details at the scene. There were no serious injures involved. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Puredental Southport join OTS News.co.uk Business Directory OTS News.co.uk welcomes Puredental (Southport) to Southport’s number one online news media outlet. Puredental is a General & Cosmetic boutique state-of-the-art dental clinic in the heart of Southport. Puredental have been established over 20 years and they have recently opened their third clinic, in Southport town centre to offer a vast range of services to the local population. Puredental offer just about everything available in dentistry and treat children and adults . We offer affordable , quality dental care in relaxing surroundings. Puredental offer everything from simple white fillings, teeth whitening, smilemakeovers,…
Southport College photography students brave the cold weather on Lord Street Apprentice photographers from Southport College braved the cold weather along Lord Street, this evening (Tuesday 24th February 2015) to take part in a mini survey (video) regarding car lights and how they perform while driving at different speeds. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
A further 70 employers who failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage have been named. Businesses named in the care, retail and hospitality sectors A further 70 employers who failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage (NMW) have been named today (24 February 2015) by Business Minister Jo Swinson, bringing the overall total named and shamed to 162. Between them, these 70 employers owed workers a total of over £157,000 in arrears and have been charged financial penalties totalling over £70,000. The government has already named 92 employers since the new naming regime came into force…
Shopkeepers in Nevill St Southport are sick of roadworks A number of shopkeepers in Nevill Street, Southport, are literally sick of more roadworks planned for the Street. These new roadworks come not long after a new road and pavement were installed as part of the government redevelopment plans a few years back. Nevill Street will be closed from 2nd March 2015 and could be closed for up to two weeks. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Southport Lecture Society Spring programme restarts on Saturday 28 February 2015 Mr Gordon G Bartley ARPS premiers his talk “The Garden of England (and Gateway to Europe)” to the Southport Lecture Society on Saturday 28th February 2015 at the Friends Meeting House Court Road Southport PR9 9ER. Everyone is welcome, the doors open at 7:00 pm with the talk starting at 7:30 pm admission is £1.50, just pay on the door. Complimentary tea & biscuits are served. Information from Susan Fantom on 01704 546121, email southportlecturesociety@gmail.com or visit www.southportlecturesociety.btck.co.uk” Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321…
The EU should keep its interfering nose out of faith schools in the UK, said UKIP deputy leader Paul Nuttall. His comments follow the disclosure that Christian schools in this country are under investigation by the European Commission for allegedly ‘discriminating’ against non-religious teachers. “They are poking their nose where it is not wanted – again – and this time because the British Humanist Association, which should also butt out, raised a complaint. The Commission is set to investigate whether the schools breach equality laws when expressing a preference for religious staff. “This could potentially result in schools with a…
Minor RTC Market Street Southport There was a minor RTC on Market Street, Southport, at 12:30pm on Sunday afternoon 22nd February 2015. A Nissan and a Citroen collided on Market Street outside the bandstand. There was no serious damage or injuries involved. Drivers exchanged insurance details at the scene. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
New HPV vaccine may protect against 90% of cervical cancers During 2012, there were 919 cervical cancer deaths in the UK The HPV vaccine is recommended for all girls age 12 to 13 “New HPV vaccine stops 90% of cervical cancers,” the Mail Online reports. The vaccine, which protects against nine common strains of the cancer-causing human papilloma virus (HPV), has proved both safe and effective in a study involving 14,000 women. HPV is one of the major causes of cervical cancer, as well as genital warts. The current HPV vaccine, Gardasil, which the NHS offers to all girls aged…
RESULT: Dover 2 Southport 2 Dover got off to a great start on Saturday afternoon against Sandgrounders in the Vanarama Conference. With just 12 minutes on the clock Dover’s Sean Raggett netted with a header to the top right keepers corner (Assisted by Barry Cogan). HT Dover 1 Southport 0 Richard Brodie levelled the match for Southport on 69 minutes with a right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the net. Dover 1 Southport 1 Two minutes later Dan Holman put Dover back in front with a right footed shot from the right side of…
The emergency services were called to Weld Road traffic lights at 11:15am this morning (Friday 20th February 2015) following an emergency call. They arrived on scene within minutes to find two vehicles had collided at the junction of Lulworth Road & Weld Road traffic lights. Two people were treated at the roadside for injuries they sustained during the accident. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Minor RTC Kew Roundabout Southport There was a minor RTC on Kew roundabout, Southport, at about 10:30am this morning (Friday 20th February 2015). An Audi A4 ran into the rear of an estate car after leaving from the B&Q entrance. Both drivers exchanged insurance details at the scene. There were no injuries reported. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Blackpool Tower and Gormley statues among England’s coastal highlights Images of Blackpool Tower and Antony Gormley’s statues on Crosby beach are being used to publicise a national competition to celebrate England’s coastal heritage. Anyone with a good snap from the seaside is urged to show off their handiwork and enter a photo competition to highlight the best that Britain’s coast has to offer. Coastal Communities Minister Penny Mordaunt said the competition was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate England’s historic seafronts, which are awash with striking icons, atmospheric arcades, beautiful beach huts and picturesque promenades. The new photo competition, run jointly…
News that the European Commission is considering hiking up tax on electronic cigarettes has been described as a retrograde move by local MEP Paul Nuttall. “The British government must stand up against these measures and UKIP undertakes to oppose any legislation from the EU to put tax on electronic cigarettes. “They are far healthier than traditional cigarettes but here the ever-controlling European Commission, which is normally hell-bent on protecting its citizens from harm, has its eyes on a tax grab. “As well as being a healthier alternative they are a source of jobs for innovative British companies and that should…
ROASTING FOR EUROCRATS OVER NEW RULES New EU legislation imposing a maximum power limit on ovens and hobs, which comes into force tomorrow (Fri 20th February 2015), has come in for a roasting from local MEP Louise Bours. “Surely the EU has more important things to worry about? The continent is tearing itself apart and they are faffing around banning powerful ovens. “The EU has previously banned traditional lightbulbs, powerful hoovers, old oven gloves, and demanded coffee machines, TVs and printers turn off. There seems to be no end to their power grabbing,” said Ms Bours, UKIP Euro-MP. “Of course…
Police were called to Asda, Central 12, Southport, this afternoon (Thursday 19th February 2015) following a call from security staff. They arrived at the scene within minutes and arrested a person on suspicion of shoplifting. The culprit was put into the rear of a police car and taken away for questioning, along with a bag of evidence. Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_new Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
‘Local business offers absolutely free solar panel systems to Southport residents, reducing household energy bills by up to 50%’ Established local business Vasco Carbon has just launched a brand new initiative which entitles property owners to entirely free solar panel systems; the initiative is available for both residential and commercial properties. If a homeowner or business owners property meets the basic criteria, all required hardware, installation, maintenance and relevant insurances required are taken care of with absolutely no charge to the property owner. The benefits of adding a solar system to a property include dramatically reduced energy bills and Homeowners…