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Southport’s spooky goings-on in Trick or Treat Street

Pre- Halloween Southport spookiness occurred today on Lord Street. The four-day festival promises extra surprises along the way with fun-filled events and offers put on by businesses throughout Southport town centre. This

26th October 2019

Paramotor flying machines at Ainsdale

Powered paragliding is also known as paramotoring or PPG. During this type of ultralight aviation, the pilot wears a back-mounted motor (a paramotor). This delivers enough thrust to take off using a paraglider.

3rd October 2019

The 2019 Southport Air Show

Sights and sounds from the 2019 Southport Air Show. This year, the Dakota played ‘Big Mother’ as the Avro Lancaster Bomber was absent from the famous Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Above:

9th September 2019

Ormskirk Motorfest 2019

The Ormskirk Motorfest 2019 event had a great turnout yesterday with cars varying widely in age and style. UK Hot Cars and Heritage F2 stock cars attended the event and both had

26th August 2019

Set Sail to Greenbank High School this September!

Ahoy! Have you ever wanted to sail or charter a boat abroad but don’t know where to start? Then set a course to Greenbank High School on Hastings Road in Southport this

23rd August 2019

Southport Flower Show 2019: second day and the heavens opened

Brollies and Wellington boots became the wisest option to tackle the second day of the Southport Flower Show. Seats around the arena remained wet and empty as the rain hammered down. Pathways

16th August 2019

In pictures: Southport Flower Show 2019

This 2019 event marks 90 years of Southport’s Flower Show On this first day of the show, the skies were moody yet the rain stayed away. Despite recent heavy rain earlier in

15th August 2019

Harrison’s boat planters stall at Southport flower show 2019

Philip and Scott Harrison are setting up a boat planters stall at Southport flower show 2019. Philip and Scott will be on the walkway, just off the Morrisons roundabout. They will be at

12th August 2019

UPDATED – Tonight off Birkdale – Status: Restricted Manoeuvrability…

LATEST NEWS: We are informed that a vessel is currently making its way across the Irish Sea laying international fibre optic cable that will connect with BT’s network locally. This may indeed,

23rd July 2019

Astronomical Society celebrate moon landing anniversary

To mark the 50th anniversary of the successful landing of the Eagle module on the surface of the Moon, Southport Astronomical Society opened its doors to the famous observatory in Hesketh Park

21st July 2019

Hesketh Park’s Fernley Observatory

Hesketh Park’s famous Fernley Observatory (also known as the Baxendell/Fernley) Observatory) was explored by the public today during an open event hosted by the Southport Astronomical Society. Today’s observatory opening (20 July)

20th July 2019

Orange Lodge arrives in Southport

Liverpool’s Provincial Grand Orange Lodge paraded through the resort today to mark the 200th anniversary of the first July 12th Orange Parade, which took place in 1819. The Orange Order in England

12th July 2019

Formby Bypass gridlock this afternoon

Long vehicle tailbacks have been experienced today on the Formby Bypass (A565) into Woodvale. Above: Formby to Southport was quicker via bicycle this afternoon, thanks to lengthy gridlock. Surface damage on Liverpool

4th July 2019

The Glossy Ibis at Marshside

This species used to be quite rare but numbers are said to be increasing. Nevertheless, the Glossy Ibis always seems to draw in the twitchers from near and far. The British Trust

25th June 2019

In Pictures: Ainsdale Village Gala Fun Day, 1 June 2019

Ainsdale’s Gala Fun Day got off to a rather damp start, with minor showers of rain. It was a pity that the sunshine struggled to get through. Nevertheless, well done to all

1st June 2019

In pictures: Southport during the May Bank Holiday weekend

Mixed and rather chilly weather seemed to keep the town rather quiet this weekend. Nevertheless, cafe food and entertainment ensured that some people stayed around on Sunday. As usual, various types of

6th May 2019

Fracking tsar Engel: did she fall or was she pushed?

News has broken that the UK’s shale gas commissioner Natascha Engel, a former Labour MP, has resigned. Ms Engel has claimed her departure was due to her ‘being throttled by rules preventing

29th April 2019

In Pictures: Easter Sunday crowds at Southport

Crowds of eager visitors invaded Southport seafront today to enjoy the Easter sunshine. As temperatures rose, many over-heated folks and a few ‘hot dogs’ decided to take the plunge at high tide,

21st April 2019

Kevin Linden Mobile Disco & DJ Service

Kevin provides a professional mobile DJ and kids’ entertainer service for Southport, Liverpool, Wirral, Wigan and other Merseyside/ Lancashire areas. Professional sounds and lights, great selection of music from the 1960s, 70s,

20th April 2019

In Pictures: Cheshire Dragons 2CV group land in Crosby

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre was the venue for a Citroen 2CV event yesterday morning. The meeting was organised by Catherine Beardshaw and Andi Donaldson. Southport pals, Dave Elsby (Motor Engineer) and Jason

15th April 2019

Grand National Festival: More horses die for our entertainment

For Southport folk of the older generation, the Grand National still stirs up wonderful memories of the superhorse Red Rum. He was a true champion greatly renowned for his jumping ability. He

7th April 2019

In pictures: Sundown over the Irish Sea at Ainsdale

The extremely pleasant February weather has resulted in a few striking sunsets. This was the scene at Ainsdale beach this evening. The last moments of the sinking sun mark the end of

27th February 2019

Counter Pollution Exercise (Coldstart) on Ainsdale Beach

Marine authority training for potential pollution event on the Sefton Coastline This morning, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) commenced ‘Exercise Coldstart’ on Ainsdale’s shoreline to test their contractor response to a

19th February 2019

Fiery sunset over the cold Irish Sea…

Although it was not that warm on the Southport shoreline, a milder than normal Valentine’s Day saw Britain enjoying temperatures in some parts up to 14C. Regardless of the weather, Southport is

14th February 2019

Majestic Formby Tree Turned Into Artwork

Controversial tree felling in Formby’s Chapel Lane was supposed to result in stump removal. This was previously stated by the council… Q. What will happen to the tree stumps once the trees

14th February 2019

Solar Halo spotted over Southport Pier

Known as a 22 degree halo or a sun halo, the ring is caused by sunlight passing through ice crystals in cirrus clouds within the Earth’s atmosphere. Sometimes a higher/larger sun halo

31st January 2019

Formby: road accident by the Grapes Hotel

A black Ford car was involved in a road accident this morning in Formby. This happened shortly before 9.00 am at the roundabout of Church Road and Piercefield Road, near to the

31st January 2019

No Met Office warnings for Southport as the fog rolls in

The Met Office gave no fog warning for Southport/Ainsdale this morning. However, this was the scene in Southport after the experts had predicted a ‘bright start’. Sunrise occurred at 8.13 am and

21st January 2019

Helicopter operations at Altcar before the first snow

Support helicopters have been operating in and around Altcar Training Camp and the beach area. It was anticipated by the RAF that noise levels would increase within the period stated (13-18 January

18th January 2019

Frantic mum’s letter to Southport MP over Universal Credit failure

Universal Credit failing Southport Mum who writes in desperation to Southport MP for help. OTS News received the following letter (which we print as written and unedited) today from a desperate Southport

11th January 2019