Post Box Damaged in Belmont Street Southport Residents in the Belmont Street area of Southport are getting a new post box next week after the original cast iron Victorian post pox was damaged by a vehicle. The post box has been sealed up and customers will have to use either Upper Aughton Road or Duke Street post boxes in the meantime. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
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Mindless vandals target trees on Cambridge Road Southport Mindless vandals have once again been on the rampage in Southport. This time they targeted a number of young trees along Cambridge Road Southport. The roadside trees, which were planted to enhance the main road into Southport and compliment works undertaken, were snapped off. A local resident living in the area said she was “dismayed that anyone would wilfully damage trees that have been planted to enhance the natural beauty of our town, and anti-social behaviour is totally unacceptable.” Sefton Council have been informed Submit News Contact us with your community, business…
E-cigarettes may make lungs vulnerable to infection “Vaping may not be as safe as smokers think, research suggests,” The Guardian reports. New research found that mice exposed to e-cigarette vapours comparable to a typical human level experienced mild lung damage and a reduced immune response to infection. This may be due to the fact that the vapour produced by e-cigarettes contains free radicals (atoms and molecules that are toxic to cells). Mice exposed to e-cigarettes daily for two weeks had increased levels of macrophages in their lungs. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that remove damaged and dead…
Trinity Mirror confirmed today that it is to close two of its Merseyside titles, the Formby Times and Crosby Herald at the end of next month. It is planning to replace the newspapers with a new free paper covering all of Sefton. Spokesperson for Trinity, Alastair Machray said:. “It is sad to announce that long-established and much-loved newspapers are to close. However we are confident that readers will find all the local news and information they need in the new title.’’ This move will result in two job losses. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321…
Minor RTC Formby Bypass There was a minor RTC on the A565 Formby Bypass at about 5:30pm tonight (Thursday 5 Feb 2015). Both drivers exchanged insurance details at the scene. There were no injuries involved Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Tractor Demolishes lamppost in Moss Lane Churchtown Southport A Tractor & trailer demolished a lamppost on Moss Lane, Churchtown, Southport, at approximately 9:00 am this morning (Thursday 5 February 2015). There was also damaged to a number of shrubs and trees . Luckily there were no injuries involved. The council have since been out and made the electricity supply safe. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
SEXUAL ASSAULT – SOUTHPORT Detectives are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was sexually assaulted in a car in Southport. The 30-year-old victim and a friend got in a car they believed to be a taxi after leaving the Fox and Goose pub in Cable Street at about 2.05am on Wednesday, 4 February. It is believed the vehicle, described as a dark-coloured saloon car with an illuminated taxi sign on the roof, was parked on Cable Street between 1am and 2.05am. It then reversed out onto Nevill Street and continued toward the monument on Lord Street. After the…
UKIP Health: GPs should screen for diagnosis, not immigration status. ‘The only screening GPs should be doing is for health diagnoses, not eligibility to free care’, said Ukip’s Health spokesman, in response to news of a new government pilot. Under the trial, to be undertaken in ten areas of the country most affected by high immigration, patients registering for GP services will have to show their European Health Insurance card in order to help the government recover some of the costs from other EU countries. The scheme could lead to British patients being asked to prove they are entitled to…
Electric Lamp Company Ltd have been awarded Control 4 Gold status Electric Lamp Company Ltd have been awarded Control 4 Gold status for their audio visual installation and a number of projects have been chosen to be put forward for the European awards. Electric Lamp Company Ltd specialist in the electrical and audio and security requirement of the new house builder or refurbishment of residential homes. Our experience is gained working across the UK and Europe of some very special properties ranging from City centre apartments to large country estates. Over the last 5 years we have seen a massive…
Sefton council have again failed to remove the rubbish that has built up around the wheelie bins at the car park on wright St southport, local residents have brought this to our attention because they are worried that it will attract rats and other vermin. We at UKIP would urge the council to come and clean the area and maintain its kept clean at all times. We would also like to remind the council this is a holiday resort and needs to be maintained to a high standard so that visitors continue to return. We would also like to remind…
Southport & International Artist ’Robert Newbiggin’ commissioned to paint an official Eric Morecambe Portrait. Former Southport & International Artist’ Robert Newbiggin’ has recently been commissioned to paint an official Eric Morecambe Portrait. Rob said: “This is the chosen image from a private family collection sent to me by Eric’s daughter Gail Stuart to produce the official Eric Morecambe Portrait I’m working from this particular Black & White image to produce a full colour version of this image. This first stage is using a time served Oil Technique I use of a Grey Grisaille putting down the essential tones, shapes…
RTC Lord Street Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport, at approximately 2:30pm this afternoon (Wednesday 4th February 2015) following reports of a collision. A Central Cab Taxi and a Peugeot collided on Lord Street at the junction to St Georges Place. Paramedics treated the taxi driver and the driver of the Peugeot at the scene for minor injuries. There were no other vehicles involved. Police diverted traffic around the accident scene. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
LABOUR SEX EDUCATION PLANS “A DISGRACE” Labour plans for sex education lessons beginning when children are just five are “a disgrace,” said UKIP deputy leader Paul Nuttall. “Children deserve their innocence, which is precious and already under attack from every direction. It needs to be protected not defiled by those tasked with their care. “If Tristram Hunt thinks this is a progressive move he is totally wrong and his justification that it will help tackle homophobic bullying is just politically correct nonsense. “He speaks of “age appropriate” sex education, well quite frankly it is not appropriate at all at such…
Hello, my name is Simon Trust’s new Director of Nursing begins first day signing up to #hellomynameis campaign. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust welcomes new Director of Nursing, Simon Featherstone, as he launches campaign to encourage staff to introduce themselves to patients. Simon joins the Trust from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust where he was Deputy Director of Nursing. Simon trained at Charing Cross School of Nursing, London, where he qualified in 1991. He spent his first year after qualifying at Charing Cross before moving to Guy’s Hospital, London to take up a post in intensive care. Simon spent…
RTC Southport Road Scarisbrick The emergency services were called to Southport Road, Scarisbrick, tonight (Tuesday 3rd February 2015) following reports of a RTC. A Hackney Cab was involved in an accident outside Stretton of Kew on Southport Road. A number of street signs and bollards were demolished during the accident. There were no serious injuries reported. Lancashire County Council are on scene making the area safe for other road users. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Southport FC sign Louis Almond Sandgrounders have signed former Blackpool forward Louis Almond from Hyde on an undisclosed contract. The 23-year-old is ineligible to make his debut in Saturday’s clash with fellow strugglers Alfreton Town as he is currently serving a suspension. Photo courtesy of www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Labour’s plan to eradicate LGBT bullying in schools Commenting on the plans outlined by the Shadow Education Secretary, Tristram Hunt, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said: “Making all schools safe spaces for LGBT pupils and staff is a welcome announcement from Tristram Hunt MP. ‘The NUT supports the campaign for statutory age appropriate and inclusive sex and relationship education in every school, as this is one way, though not the only way, to reduce homophobia and transphobia through education. ‘The NUT has a proud history of supporting teachers to promote…
Woman collapses Water Lane Crossens Southport Members of the public and passing motorists went to the aid of a woman who collapsed in Water Lane, Crossens, Southport, at 10:15am this morning (Tuesday 3 February 2015). She was comforted by members of the public until paramedics arrived a short time later who took her to Southport & Formby DGH for treatment. Well done to all involved. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk
Stroke Association encourage people to act FAST The Stroke Association has launched a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment. The charity is calling for people across the North West to support the FAST Forward campaign by learning the signs of a stroke and sharing the message to help save more lives. The FAST Test identifies the three most common symptoms of a stroke or mini-stroke and the right action to take: • FACE: Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped? • ARM weakness: Can the person raise both arms? •…
UKIP deputy leader Paul Nuttall is to stand in the Bootle constituency in Merseyside in the General Election, it was announced today. Mr Nuttall, who is the party’s MEP for the area, said that he is “eagerly looking forward to the contest. “I know I’m the underdog in what is effectively a two party contest but I’m ready for the battle and have no doubt I will increase my percentage of the poll. “People are disillusioned with professional politicians and feel totally let down. It is plain that the Labour Party is in disarray with even its own dwindling supporters…
Southport’s Danny Hattersley jumps ship to Halifax Town FC Halifax Town have signed striker Danny Hattersley from Southport on a permanent deal until the end of next season. Hattersley enjoyed a successful loan spell at the Shay earlier this season, scoring three goals in six appearances. He has now re-joined Town for an undisclosed fee. He posted on Twitter: “Happy to be back playing for @FCHalifaxTown looking forward to the rest of the season!” (Photo Courtesy of Sky Sports) Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram…
Michael Portillo in Southport British journalist and broadcaster Michael Portillo was at ‘The Atkinson’ Southport on Sunday afternoon 1st February 2015 promoting his latest books. Michael did a Q&A session in front of a packed house and signed copies of his books in the foyer. All of Michael’s books can be purchased from Broadhursts Book Sellers on Market Street, Southport. Pictured above with Michael are Julie & Ashley from Broadhursts Book Sellers. Above: Michaels books ‘Bradshaws’ Above: Michael meets former Duke Street grave digger ‘Robert’ Michael Portillo is a British journalist, broadcaster, and former Conservative Party politician and Cabinet Minister.…
Result Just 900 watch Southport get beat 0-1 against Gateshead Southport took another beating at home this afternoon (Saturday 31 January 2015) against Gateshead in the Vanarama Conference. Rob Ramshaw (Gateshead) scored on 8 minutes with a right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner of the net. Gateshead played controlled football throughout the game a saw of Sandgrounders off with ease. Southport remain just above relegation on 31 points. Southport 25 Burton 11 Parry (Smith – 37′ ) 05 Collins 15 Connor 03 Fitzpatrick 14 Joyce 26 Caton 16 Rutherford (Evans – 85′ )…
Southport’s Fances McLoughlin celebrates her 100th Birthday A Southport woman celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday (31st January 2015) and received a congratulatory card from Her Majesty. Fances McLoughlin, was born in Churchtown, Southport and is the youngest of 13 children. She was married at 18 years of age, and happily married for 60 years. Fances was presented with a bouquet of flowers by her carer Aimee from ‘Assured Care Northwest. As well as the many presents and cards, Fances was also baked a special birthday cake and celebrated her special day with family and friends at Dobbies, Southport. Fances…
1980’s style house in New Cut Lane to be demolished A 1980’s style house in New Cut Lane, Birkdale, Southport, is set to be demolished. The house that has been suffering from subsidence for many years will be knocked down to make way for a new housing development in spring of 2015. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk
Bon-Ton Churchtown to become an Estate Agents OTS News.co.uk understands that a local estate agent is in talks with reference to purchasing the former Bon-Ton Off licence and Convenience Store in Botanic Road, Churchtown. The freehold property is on the market with Cockwill & Co for £200,000 The Bon-Ton is in a prime position within Churchtown Village, Southport. View from the BON-Ton roof. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
Southport shoot nets dozens of partridge In the fields of Churchtown, farmers, businessmen and gamekeepers from all over the North West had a “field day” as the last day of the shooting season (2015) came to an end. A good session was had by all as todays shoot netted dozens of brace of partridge (game-bird). Beaters walked the fields as the men lay in wait, the game-birds flew overhead and the shooting got underway, the gun dogs were busy retrieving the birds all afternoon.Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter…
Southport man jailed for 5 years 4 months Joseph Inglesby, aged 38, of Market Street, Southport, was jailed for 5 years 4 months at Liverpool Crown Court for manslaughter. The man who ran the Art Shop in Market Street, Southport, punched his 61-year-old drinking buddy so hard it knocked him completely out. His victim Robert Higgins was put of a life support machine in hospital but was turn off on August 14 after his health deteriorated. The argument was over a £10 loan which Mr. Higgins borrowed a few days earlier. Inglesby admitted a charge of manslaughter and was sentenced…
RTC Saunders Street Southport The emergency services were called to Saunders Street, Southport, at approximately 5:35pm tonight (Friday 30 Jan 2015) following reports of a RTC. They arrived on scene within minutes to find two vehicles involved in a crash at the corner of Saunders Street and Knowsley Road, Southport. There were no serious injuries involved. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or 07930717137 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Instagram www.instagram.com/otsnews
King George V College (KGV) is pleased to announce four students have received offers to study at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Principal Adele Wills congratulated the students on the offers. “This is great news for the college, and is a reflection on the quality of teaching we have at KGV,” she said. The students waited over the Christmas holiday to hear if their application had been successful and were not disappointed. The students are: · Dan Howard (former Christ the King student) to read Medicine at Cambridge · Emily Hobbs (former Range student) to read Classics and French…