Southport weekend weather report
The weather in Southport is expected to remain dry and warm for the time of year, with a less than 10 per cent chance of rain throughout the weekend. Early Saturday it will be
Next of Kin appeal – Brian Lee (aged 80)
Liverpool Coroner’s Office is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the family of a man who has died in hospital. Brian Lee was a retired car salesman, aged 80, died at
Teenager from Southport who raped young children has sentence reduced
A 17-year-old from Southport who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was railed up for five years for a total of 12 sex crimes at Liverpool Crown Court in April 2015. He
Retired Edge Hill administrator killed as floods hit southern France
A 62-year-old woman from Lancashire died in flash flooding in the south of France at the weekend, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The Foreign Office confirmed today that Linda Martinez was the
All Merseyside PCSOs will be relieved of their duties from September 2016
Photograph: A Southport based PCSO along side, notorious former gangster Charlie Seiga OTS news have been told today that all PCSO’s in Merseyside have already been informed that they are to be relieved
Rain returns as forecasters monitor possible impacts of Hurricane Joaquin on UK
Met Office forecasters are monitoring Hurricane Joaquin as the remnants of which head across the Atlantic towards the UK as wet and windy weather returns and temperatures plunge this week. Dean Hall,
Southport Care Home rated ‘Inadequate’ – Is the service safe? (CQC)
Photo: Peacehaven Care Home, Roe Lane This unannounced inspection of Peacehaven took place on 11 & 12 August 2015. Located near Southport town centre, Peacehaven provides accommodation and personal care for up to 55
Cockshott Peck Lewis to donate will writing fee to the Southport Lifeboat
Throughout November Southport solicitors Cockshott Peck Lewis, at their three local offices, have generously agreed to support the Southport Lifeboat by writing your will and asking only for a donation to the
Councillor organised replacement of Lord Street railings
Councillor David Barton has organised the replacement of the turquoise railings at the Southern end of Lord Street on a like-for-like basis after they were damaged in a car collision earlier this
UPDATE: Tribute payed to Joan Bruce-Konuah by family
Photo: Curlew Lane, Rufford UPDATE: The family of Joan Bruce-Konuah said: “Our beautiful mother has always been a strong force in our lives. Her faith was her strength and she in turn was our strength.
Southport Sailing Club raise money for Southport Lifeboat
Picture: Scott Harrison, Southport Lifeboat Crew member, pictured with Commodore Paul Norton and members of Southport Sailing Club Southport Sailing Club held their annual Lifeboat Pursuit Race on Sunday 6th September 2015,
WACA Chair makes ‘fun’ of heartless crime involving Animal World break-in
Once again the Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association (WACA) Chair, Alison Marshall, has brought forth serious questions regarding here basic suitability of be at the helm of a local charity. https://www.facebook.com/formbybubble?fref=ts Rather
Lancaster Road Deaf School – Cllr David Barton
Councillor David Barton has welcomed the decision to refuse planning permission on the site of the former deaf school at Lancaster Road. Cllr Barton has been a long-time opponent of the development
Bill.I.Am Karaoke is ready to rock Volunteer Pub (3rd & 10th of October)
Photo: Karaoke King, ‘Bill.I.Am’ The North West best Karaoke operator Bill.I.Am Karaoke is performing at The Volunteer Pub, Eastbank Street, Southport for the next 2 Saturdays, 3rd & 10th of October. All serious Karaoke singers
364 Merseyside Police PCSO’s face the Axe
Merseyside Police have revealed the increased burden of cutting costs could spell the end for their 364 community support officers and the mounted division. Deputy Chief Constable Andy Cooke said: “Since April
Warning after teenagers become ill after smoking “Spice”
Spice normally used to describe the laboratory-created cannabis substitute. Police in the region are warning youths to avoid smoking “spice” after a number of teenagers have become ill in the borough. While
The Southport British Musical Fireworks Championship 2015: Full event details
Large crowds are expected at the British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport this weekend. The spectacular three-night event will be held at Victoria Park in Southport on Friday, October 2; Saturday, October
Southport Recycling Centre – Winter hours
Sefton’s Recycling Centres are set to switch to their shorter winter opening hours. From Thursday 1 October the Centres will be open from 8.00am until 5.00pm* – changing from the summer hours
UPDATE – Lord Street In Bloom Water Bowser Funding
Photo: Lord Street volunteers Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton has secured an additional £1000 on top of the previous £500 specifically requested from the Dukes Ward fund for the watering browser at this
Southport councillor backs new call for better longer Home Care visits
Home care visits to elderly people should last for at least half an hour and focus on what they can or would like to do rather than on what they can’t do,
Operation Beachsafe success on Sefton’s coast
Incidents of anti-social behaviour reduced along Sefton’s coastline during Operation Beachsafe this year. Crime also remained low along Sefton’s coastal areas during the campaign, which ran from March to September.
Southport golfers ensure Lancashire won the English Men’s County Championship
by David Birtill LANCASHIRE won their 12th English Men’s County Championship when they came through an intensely close final day at Wychwood Park, Cheshire. They edged past Somerset on countback, winning the
Call for honesty in Southport’s Atkinson Centre ticket pricing
A councillor has called for greater honesty in pricing of tickets at Southport’s Atkinson Centre. Lib Dem Councillor Tony Dawson has taken up with the council how it is that the price
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital board meeting – Public welcome
Public welcome at Trust board meeting Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 7th October at 9am. The meeting will be held in the Boardroom in
Supermoon lunar eclipse: What time can I see the moon turn blood red?
The rare eclipse will begin in the UK at around 1.10am on Monday and will last for around 71 minutes If you stay up late tonight you’re in for a treat –
Abbeyfield’s Macmillan Cake Stall
Abbeyfield’s cake stall to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Yesterday (Saturday 26th September) Abbeyfield Society on Scarisbrick New Road had a stall of cakes were passers by could come and donate
Parents urged to take care at Central 12 Southport
Photo: Potentially dangerous trolley bays, Central 12 Southport This afternoon shoppers at Asda in Southport we perturbed to see a damaged trolley bay frame that had sharp broken edges not being safely
Delays on the rail expected today – Planned Engineering & Improvement Works
From Monday 17 August until further notice the small car park at Freshfield station on the Southport bound platform will be closed. This is to allow storage for equipment needed to carry
Southport Councillor secures an additional £2,700 for the Lord Street replacement trees
Photo: Local Councillors Barton and Bliss Today OTS news spoke with Councillor David Barton about what has been happening within the Dukes ward recently, he said: “I have managed to secure an
The first Alzheimer’s Awareness Night at The Metro Southport a huge success
Report by Adam Gillett – waiter at The Metro. Now and again you read a story in the paper that makes you smile, well this ladies and gentlemen is that story. On