25 Years And Flying at the Southport Air Show
25 Years And Flying at the Southport Air Show This year’s Southport Air Show will literally light up the skies of the resort to mark the event’s 25th anniversary. Instead of just
CCTV appeal following burglary at mobile phone shop in Leyland
CCTV appeal following burglary at mobile phone shop in Leyland We have released CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to following a burglary at a mobile phone shop
Vulnerable adults
Vulnerable adults Merseyside Police safeguarding vulnerable adults is a key part of the Force’s role in protecting the communities it serves. With the introduction of the Care Act 2015, the Force now
Last orders at The Guest House
Last orders at The Guest House The guest house will be closed for structural work. The iconic Southport pub ‘The Guesthouse’ located on Union Street will be closed from Midnight Saturday 3rd
Rory McIlroy calls upon Southport putting coach
Photo: Phil Kenyon with Rory McIlroy (Credit Zimbo) Rory McIlroy hires Southport putting coach After missing the cut in two golfing majors and enduring one of his worst seasons with his putter, Rory
Local MG Club at Southport’s Hesketh Arms
WLMGOC Last Mid-Month 2016. Thursday 1st of September took West Lancs MG Owners Club to the Hesketh Arms on Botanic Rd Churchtown on the B5244. As one of the longest established pubs
Sign the petition: Defend rail services in to Manchester Piccadilly
Sign the petition: Defend rail services in to Manchester Piccadilly Stop Arriva ending direct services in to Manchester Piccadilly on the Southport to Manchester line. Lisa Nandy MP has started a petition
High rents ‘Chase’ store out of Chapel Street
Photo: Chase Menswear, Chapel Street, Southport High rents ‘Chase’ store out of Chapel Street, Southport Another popular Southport business has closed, Chase Menswear, Chapel Street, Southport has closed for the final time this
‘Woodvale Stop the Rot’ petition presented to Sefton Council and clean-up work is underway
‘Woodvale Stop the Rot’ petition presented to Sefton Council and clean-up work is underway Ainsdale’s Cllr Lynne Thompson has now presented the ‘Woodvale Stop the Rot’ petition to Sefton’s CEO Margaret Carney.
A Southport marriage proposal… in a roundabout way!
A Southport marriage proposal… in a roundabout way! Motorists in Southport want to know if a bizarre marriage proposal was accepted after someone placed a sign on Kew roundabout. Although little is currently
Hairy Bikers’ Southport royal street party will air on TV 6th Sep
Photo: Dave Myers and Simon ‘Si’ King at Southport’s royal street party Hairy Bikers Episode will be screened on 6th Sep at 8pm BBC 2. The Hairy Bikers arrived in Southport as they called in to
Southport beach closed until September 5
Southport beach closed until September 5 Due to high tides, beach car parking at Southport Beach will be closed until 5th September. Southport Beach car park will then remain closed due to
Three month reprieve for Southport Home Care Clients
Three month reprieve for Southport Home Care Clients Home Care clients receiving service from Mears Care under the Direct Payments Scheme have received a three month ‘reprieve’ after local Lib Dem Care
Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity
Annual Running Day for Merseyside Heritage Transport Charity Thursday 1st September 2016 The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ running day event on Sunday 11th September to raise funds for
Southport bin collection delays
Southport bin collection delays A Southport Councillor is investigating the cause of repeated delays in the new bin-emptying schedules. Local Lib Dem Deputy leader Councillor Tony Dawson says: “Councillors have recently been
Chinese banquet in Southport to raise funds for North West Cancer Research
Photo: The Southport-based volunteers at the 2015 event Chinese banquet in Southport to raise funds for North West Cancer Research A Southport-based fundraising group is hosting a Chinese feast to raise funds for
Have your say at the Southport BID AGM!
Photo: BID Manager Andrew Sloman Have your say at the Southport BID AGM Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in October, as our second year comes to an end. It
Sefton Council made nearly £1.5 million surplus from car parking fees
Sefton Council made nearly £1.5 million surplus from car parking fees Nearly an extra £1.5 million was collected by Sefton Council last year in parking fees and fines, a Freedom of Information
Shake-up expected at Southport FC
Shake-up expected at Southport FC OTSNews.co.uk‘s sources close to SFC say Southport FC are about to appoint Liam Watson in a director of football type roll. Andy Bishop is also set to be
Police question day time squatters at Southport weather shelter
Police attend daytime squatters at Southport weather shelter Merseyside police again attended the weather shelter on Park Road West, Southport this evening, Wednesday 31 August. A local residents told our reporter “both the
Southport’s Jump Warehouse opens 10th September
The new Jump Warehouse will open on Saturday 10th September 2016 Southport will soon be get its own trampoline park, creating 35 new jobs in a former industrial unit on Slaidburn Crescent, off
Delight at Southport’s 5 Star Diva
Photo: A delighted 5 star Diva team Delight at Southport’s 5 Star Diva After Diva scored 1 in the food hygiene ratings shortly after opening on Lord Street, Southport, it has now been
Appeal after headphones were stolen from WH Smith
Photo: Do you recognise this man? Appeal after headphones were stolen from WH Smith We are appealing for your help after numerous sets of headphones, worth a total of £700, were stolen
Dangerous Southport Sink hole two years on
Photo: Virginia Street Sink hole Dangerous Southport Sink hole two years on The sink hole that OTSNews.co.uk first reported on in 2014 is still a recurring problem two years on. Sefton Council was
Southport Parents Climb Mount Snowdon to Inspire Children
Photo: Raising funds for an Adventure Playground Southport Parents Climb Mount Snowdon to Inspire Children Proud parents whose children attend Merefield school in Ainsdale have climbed Mount Snowden (Sunday 28th August) to raise much
£5 Per Month mega gym to open in Southport this week
Photo Gallery: Inside £5 Per Month mega gym to open in Southport this week OTSNews.co.uk today invited to take a tour around Southport’s newest and cheapest gym in the town. The new
Train cancellations between Southport Wigan Wallgate
Photo: Massive queues at Southport train station Train cancellations between Southport Wigan Wallgate Due to signalling problems between Wigan Wallgate and Southport all lines are blocked. Impact: Train services running to and from
Locals and traders defeat Sefton Council that planned to restrict parking
Locals and traders defeat Sefton Council that planned to restrict parking Sefton Council has now pulled plans to carry out controversial parking controls on Manchester Road. Ward councillor David Barton told OTSNews.co.uk
Family pay tribute to man who died on M58 motorway
Family pay tribute to man who died on M58 motorway The family of a Crosby man who died on the M58 motorway have paid tribute to him, saying they are “absolutely heartbroken”
The Jungle Book at Southport Outdoor cinema this coming Friday
The Jungle Book at Southport Outdoor cinema this coming Friday Outdoor cinema returns to Southport this Friday night (September 2) with classic Disney children’s movie Jungle Book. Mowgli, Baloo will be starting