Appeal to find missing handbag left on bus
An appeal has been made to find a missing handbag which has been left on a bus in Southport OTS readers are being asked to keep their eyes peeled after an elderly
Two car collision on Sussex Road
The emergency services were called to Sussex road in Southport this afternoon following a report of a two car collision (Thursday 11 May 2017). A witness told our reporter that a Ford
Sefton Council can’t turn off the lights
Sefton council have failed to block sports direct from putting up backlit signage on Tulketh street, Southport. Sports Direct had their bid for illuminated facia signage outside their store turned down by
Lancashire Care marks Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 2017
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is marking ‘Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week’ next week with a series of events for its ethnic minority staff to talk about opportunities for the Trust
Southport man arrested following Gusto burglary
A Southport man has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary and a burglary at the Gusto restaurant, which took place in April. Matthew Walden aged 27 of Southport has been
Southport woman jailed for breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order
Deirdre Patricia Maguire has been jailed for breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order that banned her from entering the town centre to reduce shop thefts. Original – February 2017 In 54-year-old woman from
Southport children grow their own fruit and veg
Sharon Gregory-Wareing, community champion at Asda Southport, joined a total of 64 pupils and their teachers across various classes to talk to them about growing their own food. Using compost, seeds
Southport FC Managerial Shortlist To Be Confirmed In Next Few Days
With a major cash injection and two new Directors James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley taking over the reins at Southport FC, the new directors are looking to draw up a managerial shortlist
Sefton Sports Awards Nominations Now Open
Sefton Council are pleased to announce that the wait is over and nominations for the 2017 Sefton Sports Awards are open! A council spokesperson said: “We are asking clubs from across Sefton
Will Corbyn be a turn-on or turn-off in Southport?
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: What sort of reaction would Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn receive if he came to Southport during the general election? Former West Lancs Mayor Liz Savage (pictured)
Southport Bid announces plans for Christmas
Southport BID are excited to announce their plans for a that the Christmas ice rink will be back for 2017 and will be bigger and even better than last time! The ice
Election shock for Liberal Democrats
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Conservative parliamentary candidate Damien Moore is on course to win Southport in next month’s general election, it was revealed today. Polling expert Martin Baxter of Electoral
Southport Green Party Constituency
Sefton Green Party firmly believes that every voter should have the opportunity to vote for a Green candidate, but in the forthcoming General Election Sefton Green Party and its candidate Laurence Rankin
Southport man fast becoming the go to man for money advice
A consumer champion from Southport is fast becoming the go to man for money advice. Ian Walkers popularity as the money man in the know has skyrocketed over the last few months
Britain’s top tradesperson 2017 search begins in Southport
The annual Britain’s Top Tradesperson competition organised by Screwfix which has a store in Southport, launched on Monday (8 May, 2017). The event is held to highlight and recognise the great job
FREE Workshop Social Media for Business workshop – Sign up NOW!
Once again, Smarta Business Starter is running its highly popular Social Media for Business workshop and it’s FREE to attend! This workshop – delivered by a specialist practitioner – will provide you
Flood Minister visits Alt/Crossens pumping station
Flood Minister’s visit to West Lancs Sam Currie, Conservative candidate for West Lancashire, invited Therese Coffey, Under Secretary of State at the Department of the Environment, to West Lancashire to discuss various
Past Birkdale High teacher charged with historic sex offences
A past Birkdale High head teacher has been charged with historic sex offences against a young boy. Marcus Barker(54) left Birkdale in 2007 to pursuit a high profile job at an academy
£1,000 Up For Grabs For Southport’s Most Deserving Youth Sports Team
The UK’s leading heating and hot water manufacturer is searching for local deserving youth sports teams, to receive a surprise visit and £1,000 donation towards their club. Worcester, Bosch Group has launched
Woodvale Rally returns to Victoria Park in Southport next month
The fun-filled, value for money event takes place on June 17 and 18 with tickets costing just £6 for adults and £4 for children under 15. This year organisers have secured a
Southport accountancy firm expands VAT team
Southport accountancy firm Moore and Smalley has expanded its VAT team following an increase in demand for specialist advice. Adam Stock joins the firm as assistant VAT manager after eight years with
Suspected dog poisoning in Southport
A dog hating Southport resident has been putting warfarin in dog food and leaving it around Millars Place it has since been taken away for testing and the RPSCA are investigating but dog
A Southport Comedy Club For All The Family
Comedy is always a big pull for The Atkinson in Southport, and this May they are starting a Comedy Club 4 Kids – a great way for all the family to have
Lib Dems to give £770 boost to 23,060 pensioners in Southport
Photo: A delighted Southport resident after hearing she will receive an extra £772 per year. 23,060 pensioners living in Southport will receive at least an extra £772 per year under Liberal Democrat manifesto
Couple launch energy firm to challenge the big six
Britain’s newest energy company, customer-focused People’s Energy, has received its Ofgem licence. It is a significant milestone for the ethically-minded energy firm that will give customers 75% of its profits, as the
Southport FC land investment from local businessmen
Photo: James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley Statement from James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley We have now made a significant investment in the club as long term supporters and are both looking forward
Conservative candidate discusses Southport’s beaches and flood defences today
Damien Moore, Conservative Candidate for Southport was meeting with Environment Minister, Therese Coffey earlier today (Tuesday 9 May) discussing Southport’s beaches and flood defences. Damien Moore is Conservative parliamentary candidate for Southport
TV regular & ‘Comedian of the year’ at LOL Comedy Club
Paul Myrehaug was born in Camrose Alberta Canada; a place so cold school wouldn’t be cancelled until the temperature dropped below -45 degrees. As a young man Paul wanted to be a
Woman cut free from car after smashing into garden wall in Southport
An elderly woman lost control of her car on Sussex Road, Southport at around 13:15 this afternoon (Tuesday 9 May 2017). She was stuck in her car after colliding with a garden wall
Fly Tipping on The Promenade Southport
Photo: Unwanted mattress dumped on The Promenade, Southport Fly Tipping on The Promenade Southport Someone has dumped a mattress on the Promenade in Southport today, Tuesday 9 May 2017. A large amount of