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Car Meet Up: Marine Drive Southport, 6 June 2021- more photos

Crowds of eager car enthusiasts lined the Marine Drive last night, as the latest Southport meet up near Southport Pier got underway. More images below. Police were seen monitoring the event in

7th June 2021

Sunny Southport this weekend – even Elvis turned up!

High temperatures ensured that residents and visitors made the best of the lovely weather, to get out onto the beach and surrounding areas. The pier trains were kept busy. The Marine Lake

6th June 2021

In Pictures: Ainsdale Beach Crowded Today

Today’s hot weather ensured that crowds flocked onto Ainsdale beach, to soak up the sunshine. Shore Road saw some heavy traffic congestion heading towards the beach, throughout the day.

30th May 2021

Deer Alert – RAF Woodvale area

A sad sight to see this week as a lovely deer was found dead at the side of the Formby Bypass, opposite RAF Woodvale. The British Dear Society note that May is

20th May 2021

In Pictures: Marine Drive Car Event – 16 May 2021

See also: https://www.otsnews.co.uk/police-break-up-coastal-road-car-meet/ A similar event took place last year. In Pictures: Fast and Furious arrives – by the Pier

17th May 2021

April sunshine bringing the crowds out

The Good Friday sunshine brought a significant amount of people into the town today. Bikers arrived in good numbers at the pier entrance. Long queues waited patiently for fish and chips. The

2nd April 2021

UPDATED: Government under fire as test and trace costs to taxpayers are attacked.

Late last year soldiers arrived at Pontins in Ainsdale, ahead of mass Covid testing in Liverpool. Thousands of Armed Forces personnel were deployed to the area for the pilot of mass testing

10th March 2021

Fine weather brings crowds out

The recent sunnier weather has seen increases in people enjoying the fresh air, around the sea front and pier areas. The beach is always popular at high tide. And some pushing their

28th February 2021

Society’s poorest: Knives out against PM’s callousness

Reports are coming in that a Tory revolt is now threatening Prime Minister Boris Johnson with defeat over his divisive plans to cut up to £1,000 a year from Universal Credit payments.

16th January 2021

Angling Ban lifted

The Government has finally listened to good reason and removed the controversial prohibition on UK angling. Latest update below from the Angling Trust… Covid-19 Statement from the Angling Trust: Update January 7th

7th January 2021

Community help – or blatant political engineering?

In good faith, OTS News recently ran a story in which Southport’s Tory MP, Damien Moore, was seen promoting Ainsdale businesses. However, it was later suspected that Mr Moore was in reality

29th December 2020

Don’t forget the birds this winter

With the arrival of lower temperatures, along with the potential for snow and heavy winds, the birds can have difficulty finding food. In the harsh winter months, extra sustenance that people can

26th December 2020

Sea creature comes in with the Ainsdale high tide – Updated!

This morning, parts of an unidentified creature were washed up by the high tide at Ainsdale. The remains were about 4 to 5 feet in length. Initial suspicions are that this may

15th December 2020

Santa Arrives in Ainsdale

Southport Hesketh Round Table made sure that Santa’s sleigh travelled through the streets this evening, much to the delight of local children. The festive sleigh departed a little bit late, just after

2nd December 2020

Grey phalarope sighting gets twitchers flocking to Marshide

Phalaropes have an unusual way of feeding. They spin around and around in the water to bring small creatures to the surface, picking up this food without slowing down as they frantically

28th November 2020

In Pictures: Rainbows with the high tide at Southport

Sightseers and cyclists at the pier today were treated to an energetic high tide, along with vibrant rainbows over the Irish Sea.

15th November 2020

Empty Plates Protest mounted against Southport’s MP Damien Moore

Masked public protestors sent a message of dissatisfaction to Southport’s Tory MP, Damien Moore, today. The small group left plates with messages written on them outside Mr Moore’s office in Post Office

27th October 2020

Southport Coin Dealer raises thousands for Autism

Southport coin expert, David Regan, has raised £3,153.35 for Autism Initiatives, Southport. David said: “Thanks to all my lovely customers I was able this week to take 161 kilos of old copper

21st October 2020

In Pictures: Flooding around Ainsdale

Flood warnings covering various regions across the UK proved accurate and parts of Southport had a moderate amount of rain. The following images were taken around Ainsdale in Southport this morning. Forget

6th October 2020

Filming on Ainsdale Beach Today

A film crew and cast were in action today on the beach at Ainsdale. Although not confirmed yet, it is believed by some that this activity may be linked to a Sherlock

15th September 2020

Chinook helicopters training at RAF Woodvale today – UPDATED!

Chinook helicopters from RAF Benson are currently operating at RAF Woodvale. Essential training for crews has been scheduled from 6-11 September 2020 during exercise Kukri Dawn. This exercise is part of the

7th September 2020

In Pictures: Craft Fair at Dobbies Garden Centre

The scene today within the Craft Fair marquee at Dobbies in Kew. At least the weather stayed fine, as the day continued… More https://www.ukcraftfairs.com/craft-events/22135/artisan-craft-and-gift-fair https://www.otsnews.co.uk/pictures-southport-flower-show-2019/ Pre-school childcare community links New Soft Play

6th September 2020