Southport Market Trail takes place this Sunday
Local sellers are preparing for the Southport Market Trail this Sunday (12th July). The trail sees sellers from all over Southport host a stall outside their own home or shop between 12pm-4pm.
Southport FC to host two Summer Soccer Camps in August
Southport FC will be holding two Summer Soccer Camps in August on Meols Cop School fields. Places are now available to book for the weeks 3 – 7 and 10 – 14
Guitar auction to raise funds for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very pleased to be able to tell you about an auction that is happening next Wednesday 15th July at Omega Auctions, Newton-le-Willows. Omega Auctions is one of the
Dave Quinn to return to the airwaves
Dave “the Mighty” Quinn will soon be returning to the airwaves on Mighty Radio for a brand new show. Looking to focus on listener requests and reminisce about his time with Galaxy
OTS launches Picture of the Week competition for readers
Budding snappers can now enter their submissions for the On The Spot News Picture of the Week competition Both amateur and semi-pro photographers are being invited to send in their snaps of
Central 12 shopping park extends free NHS staff car parking
Central 12 is offering free car parking for NHS staff until the end of July 2020 to continue to support the community throughout COVID-19. A C12 spokesperson commented: “We have been offering
Techedia signs three-year sponsorship deal with Southport FC for community teams
Southport Football Club is delighted to announce Techedia as the new sponsor of its community teams. Based in Sefton, Techedia specialises in everything IT related in the professional services sector, with thousands
The Atkinson preparing to reopen ‘very soon’
The Atkinson have confirmed that the theatre, art gallery and cultural venue is preparing to reopen ‘very soon’. A statement on The Atkinson website said: “We are currently waiting for all the
Care home boss saves staff with ski goggles amid critical PPE shortage
The Chair of a North West care home group has slammed comments made by the Prime Minister suggesting care homes could be partially responsible for excess COVID-19 deaths. Jonathan Cunningham, Registered Care
Council promise theatre remains key to resort future
Sefton Council have responded after a Facebook campaign to save Southport Theatre gained 1,700 members in under 36 hours. Lisa Lea Kelly, a former employee of the theatre, started the campaign on
Sefton says ‘I Do’ to weddings once again
Sefton is once again saying ‘I do!’ to weddings in the borough thanks to the hard work of local authority registrars. While social distancing rules remain in place for everyone’s safety, the
Council remains committed to supporting care home providers experiencing significant hardship
Sefton Council has written to the Borough’s Care Homes thanking owners, managers and their staff for their continued work supporting some of the most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter,
Town centre covered in litter after busy weekend
Dirty day-trippers have left Southport promenade in a filthy state this weekend with piles of chip wrappers, empty drink cartons and litter thrown on the floor. With more fast food outlets open
B&Q donate 6000 face masks to Queenscourt Hospice
B&Q have donated 6,000 face masks to Queenscourt Hospice. A post of Queencort Hospice’s Facebook page thanked the PPE team at B&Q for their donation. The post read: “The Hospice would like
Residents fight to save Southport Theatre.
Local residents have started a campaign to save Southport Theatre. Former STCC employee Lisa Lea Kelly formed the SAVE SOUTHPORT THEATRE (STCC) Facebook group on Sunday morning. The leaseholder and operating company
Search on for good Samaritan after driving licence returned from Southport to Weston-super-Mare
A kind-hearted Samaritan from Southport is being hailed online after returning a lost driving licence to a man from Somerset. Harry Parslow was left frustrated after he lost his driving licence and
Have you seen Archie the cat?
A concerned pet owner has contacted OTS in the hope of finding beloved family cat Archie. Archie went missing from Thirlmere drive in Ainsdale and hasn’t been seen for over a week.
Sefton Council reassuring people who are shielding as Government’s COVID-19 changes approach
With the Government’s changes to its shielding guidance beginning to come into effect next week, Sefton Council is reminding local people that local support and help will still be available for the
Active Sefton to host virtual duathlon this weekend
Active Sefton are hosting a virtual duathlon this weekend. Residents are being asked to complete a 5km run and a 10km cycle before confirming their times on the Active Workforce Facebook page.
Southport care home residents enjoy two fun-filled activity days
Throughout the country, lockdown measures are beginning to be relaxed. Non-essential businesses have already reopened while pubs, cafes and restaurants are set to open their doors from July 4. Despite this, care
Internet speed misery will be a thing of the past for resort residents
Super slow internet speeds in Southport are set to be a thing of the past according to Virgin Media. Bosses at the internet provider announced today that they are set to make gigabit
Mobile Coronavirus testing centre returns to resort
This weekend will see a Coronavirus Mobile Test Site in Southport. They will be at Southport Eco Centre from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 July. Supported by Sefton Council, NHS Southport and
Louts leave piles of fast food rubbish in Kings Gardens
Hard working street sweepers were faced with a sorry sight this morning as litter louts left a pile of fast food wrappers and empty drinks bottled in a town centre shelter The
Covid Clutter Cleared By Southport Councillors’ Community Project
Local councillors and volunteers have been helping residents clear their Covid clutter after weeks of lockdown led to unwanted items and rubbish stockpiling. Norwood’s councillors arranged the community skips to help
10-year-old Danielle Briscoe to cycle 400 miles raising money for Queenscourt Hospice.
10-year-old Danielle Briscoe is raising money for Queenscourt Hospice by cycling 400 miles in the month of June. Danielle attends St Patrick’s Primary School in Churchtown. Danielle’s donation page says: “I have
Feeding your garden birds
We often hear people saying that birds don’t need feeding in summer. Ornithological experts however tell us that this claim is wrong. They advise: ‘In winter, supplementary food is often the only
New schools funding will continue raising education standards in Southport
Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement that schools in Southport will benefit from funding to improve school facilities. Southport has been allocated its share of the £434 million investment to expand classrooms, upgrade
Council set to create more cycle paths in Southport
Sefton Council wants your views on upgrading and developing cycling and walking provision in the borough following the COVID-19 pandemic. The local authority aims to increase support and facilities for people to
Queenscourt announces phased re-opening of its shops as they come out of lockdown
After being closed for three months due to Covid-19 restrictions, Queenscourt is delighted to announce that it is beginning to re-open its retail outlets and looks forward to welcoming customers old and
Artistic duo look beyond COVID-19 with new art exhibition
An exciting joint exhibition – “SHEEP” – will be arriving at pastures new in the ArtHouse, Eastbank Street at the beginning of July. It is a shared retrospective by established local Southport