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Parents’ fury as CCTV installed in Southport school toilets

CCTV has been installed in a Southport school’s toilets prompting complaints from parents. A CCTV camera has been put up in the boys toilets the Stanley High School, Fleetwood road. Furious parents have

17th January 2016

Fostering information session in Southport this week

Our fostering information sessions are a great way to meet our friendly expert team and experienced foster carers over a warm brew and bite to eat. There are informative presentations, questions and

17th January 2016

Southport Weather Forecast (Sunday January 17)

Photo: looking at Carisbrooke Drive, Churchtown, Southport Southport Weather Southport Weather Forecast Sunday January 17 Today A cold start with the risk of ice and fog patches. It may brighten up for

17th January 2016

Southport lose away to Dover in FA Trophy clash

Result: Dover 2-1 Southport Southport have been knocked out of the FA Trophy after Dover came from behind to win 2-1. Full report to follow. Submit News Contact us with your community, business

17th January 2016

Southport Fire and Rescue Service Called to Leicester Street Southport

Photo: Leicester Street, Southport Southport’s Fire and rescue service was called to Leicester Street shortly after 5.15pm following a report of a fire at a flat, Saturday January 16 2016. A witness

16th January 2016

Next of Kin Appeal – Mr Farrell, 90 (Bootle)

Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the next of kin of Michael Gerrard Farrell who died at his home in Bootle. Mr Farrell, 90, who lived in

16th January 2016

Charter for the Bereaved

Sefton Council’s provision for burials and cremations has been commended through an industry award. The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has awarded Sefton Council a silver award for cremation standards

15th January 2016

Ice warning for Southport as temperatures drop

Photo: Man skates on Marine Lake, Southport Experts have predicted severe ice in Southport tonight. The North West of England has so far escaped the worst of the Arctic blast which hit the UK

15th January 2016

Police release CCTV images after a man was assaulted in a Southport nightclub

Detectives have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to after a man was assaulted in a Southport nightclub. The 26-year-old was in Alpine Bar, West Street at 2.20am

15th January 2016

Southport Schools fear a child predator could be at large

Photo: Birkdale school, Southport A number of Southport high schools have issued warning to parents after a pupil who was on his way to school was approached by a man in a car on Wednesday, January

15th January 2016

Assured Care Southport require five new care staff

Photo: Ash Street head office Director Lisa Humphreys said: “Due to rapid expansion, Assured Care are looking for five plus carers, to work in the community with immediate effect, subject to standard

15th January 2016

Local Man to Take on Swimming Challenge a Year after Learning to Swim

A local resident is hoping to raise money for two charities by completing a sponsored swim just 12 months after attending his first ever adult swim lesson. Alex Langley, aged 55, decided

15th January 2016

Land Speed Record Car Returning to Southport Sands

Photo: Sunbeam Bringing back to Southport the exact car in which Sir Henry Segrave set the land speed record is a remarkable achievement by the organisers of Southport Festival of Speed. Gracing

15th January 2016

CCTV appeal following theft at Ormskirk supermarket

We have released CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a purse from an 89 year old woman at a supermarket in

15th January 2016

When and where is the next Sandgrounder Ale Trail?

Photo: Photo from the last popular Sandgrounder ‘Ale trial’, August 2015 Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Breaking local news as it happens, searchable archives

15th January 2016

Steven Gerrard snubbed by a Southport golf club because of off-pitch antics

Hillside club has snubbed footie legend Steven Gerrard because of his behaviour off the pitch. Gerrard, 35, was rejected for membership of Hillside Golf Club in Southport, Merseyside, over fears he would “shame”

15th January 2016

Southport family want to Remember baby Daisy by helping others

A Southport woman Kathy Edwards is helping raise funds for children and families suffering from Bifida Hydrocephalus. At the 20 week scan, Daisy was diagnosed with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus along with clubbed foot

15th January 2016

Community Justice Panels to launch in Sefton

The needs of victims of crime are set to be put at the centre of the justice system in Sefton with the launch of Community Justice Panels. The service, launched by Sefton

15th January 2016

UPDATE: Iceland pass parking management responsibility and lose customers

Since OTSnews published the article regarding Iceland car park rules back in November 2015 complaints regarding the Excel managed car park have flooded in with similar issues. Iceland have continued to pass the book onto

15th January 2016

Concern grows for man, 44, still missing from Preston

Photo: Missing Mark King We are getting increasingly concerned about a man who is still missing from Preston. Mark King, 44, went missing from the Priory Hospital on Rosemary Lane in Bartle at

15th January 2016

RTC Preston New Road Southport

Photo: RTC Preston New Road, Southport There was a two car collision shortly after 5.30pm this evening at the exit of Tesco express on Preston New Road Southport, Thursday January 14 2016. A

14th January 2016

Southport solicitors get fruity

A Southport solicitors’ office is promoting healthy eating by providing its workforce with fresh fruit. Breens Solicitors Southport has taken the initiative following consultative with staff. Senior partner, Stephen Breen said: “Many of our

14th January 2016

NORTH WEST’S HEATING INSTALLERS URGED TO ENTER AS INDUSTRY AWARDS HOT UP

A final call has been issued to heating installers across the North West, as there are now only four weeks remaining to enter the Heating Installer of the Year Awards. Honouring those

14th January 2016

Southport and Hesketh Round Table Collect a Record £5029 with the Christmas Float

Southport and Hesketh Round Table Collect a Record £5029 with the Christmas Float OTSNews today spoke with round table member, Matthew Rycraft who Said: “Southport and Hesketh Round Table would like to thank all the

14th January 2016

Can Victoria Park Caravan Park cope with rain?

Photo: Flooded area leading to Victoria Park Caravan Park, Southport Letter to the editor I am by no means an expert in ground works etc…. but is there something that was missed out

14th January 2016

War Horse comes to Liverpool Empire in 2017

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, begins a major tour of the UK on 15 September 2017 at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, where it will run until 14 October

14th January 2016

Bike thieves target Marine Gate Mansions Southport

Photo: Marine Gate Mansions, Southport Two bikes were stolen from Marine Gate Mansions underground car park between Sunday 9th and Monday 11th January. Resident, Christine said: “Bolt cutters were used to remove a

14th January 2016

Southport amateur golf internationals warm up in Portugal

Photo: Southport & Ainsdale member, Sean Towndrow. ENGLAND Golf’s leading amateurs, including Southport’s Sean Towndrow and Formby’s Paul Kinnear, will have high hopes of hitting the ground running in their quest for major

14th January 2016

Southport Speeding Drivers Getting The Message

Photo: Neighbourhood officers, Balmoral Drive Neighbourhood officers from Merseyside Police ran speedwatch operations on Crescent Road and Balmoral Drive yesterday afternoon. No high speeds were recorded. Submit News Contact us with your community, business

14th January 2016

Southport Police missed a potential drugs haul after intercepting a possible drug deal

Updated • Driver stopped for no insurance, revealing a wanted man for a drug relateted bail offence and also having no licence or insurance. • Police did NOT to search vehicle • Officers left the

14th January 2016

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