Ormskirk man jailed for post office raids
A man who used an imitation firearm in two attempted robberies has been jailed for more than five years. Adam Jones, 21, from Ormskirk, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday,
Cancellations to services at Merseyside
Due to a broken down train at Waterloo Merseyside the line towards Southport is disrupted. Impact: Train services running through this station will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 19:30
LibDems will retake Southport, polls predict
LibDem candidate John Wright is predicted to win the forthcoming election, according to the respected Electoral Calculus website. It shows Mr Wright taking the seat from Conservative Damien Moore and pushing Labour
Southport Airshow 2019 – Road Colsures
Southport Air Show takes place this weekend, starting on Friday evening. The first road closures for the event go in today, Wednesday 4th Sept from 10:00am on MARINE DRIVE between Southport Pier
Appeal to find girl last seen in Southport
POLICE are currently trying to find vulnerable missing 15-year-old girl Tasharn Amu. Tasharn was last seen on Friday 30th August on Chapel Street in Southport at around 6.50pm. She currently lives in
Brexit Candidate to stand aside to ensure Conservative victory in Southport?
The Brexit Party Candidate for Southport has today announced that he is willing to step aside to ensure a Conservative victory in the town. Darcy Taylor, who last month was announced as
Conservative government giving a £14 billion cash boost to schools across the UK
The Prime Minister has announced that we are investing an extra £14 billion in schools. This cash boost means that every secondary school will receive a minimum of £5,000 per pupil next
Chorley teenager pleads not guilty to murder of 18-year-old Alex Davies in Parbold
A 17-year-old boy from Chorley has pleaded not guilty to murder following the death of 18-year-old Alex Davies in Parbold. Alex, from Skelmersdale, had been stabbed and suffocated, police said,
“If you like Shakespeare you’ll like the show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love it!”
If you have ever thought that a Shakespeare play is not for you, then think again. If your memory of Shakespeare is being force-fed his works at school, then think again. If
Open Day at Ormskirk hospital just round the corner!
WHAT? Ormskirk District General Hospital is holding a family friendly, community Open Day WHERE? Various locations around the hospital: the restaurant and adjacent outside area, X-ray, maternity clinic area, children’s outpatients, theatre
RESULT | Southport 1-1 Kettering Town
Southport were held to a draw at home to Kettering Town as a goal at each end of the pitch from debutant Michael McGrath saw the teams share the points. It was
Homeowners vow to cut college security alarm after torturous 24 hours
Furious residents near to KGV college say they haven’t been able to sleep all weekend after a security alarm kept going off. The Scarisbrick New Road based college has had a security
Horror hotel claims latest shocked victim as guest slams Scarisbrick
Filth filled rooms at the Scarisbrick Hotel continue to astound visitors to Southport who are once again caught out by the hotel. The latest victim of Southport’s now infamous horror hotel, Lisa
Merseyside Police is recruiting officers here is everything you need to know
The force is now hiring and is looking for driven and passionate applicants. Police Constable Starting from £23,586 up to £39,150 Various locations across Merseyside Being a Police Officer is a demanding,
Vandals destroy town centre hanging baskets
Photo by Joanne Alcock Independent traders on Wesley Street arrived to work this morning to the site of hanging baskets on pavement. One trader told OTS News that offender was caught on
Restaurant takes the bliss in damning hygiene rating
A premier Southport hotel and restaurant has been slammed after getting one star in a food hygiene rating. Bliss hotel, known previously as the Ramada, has been given 1 out of 5
Southport BID seeks new Directors as they prepare to launch their second term
Having received a successful yes vote from the businesses within the town centre this June, Southport BID’s vision for their second term is to make a meaningful difference to the future of
Party Hopper Darcy savaged over Liz rail crossing issue
New Southport Brexit Candidate: genuine safety concerns or simply more political engineering? Through a Freedom of Information request, Labour campaigners discovered that the contentious Birkdale rail crossing site was recommended for an
Brexit Party names DARCY IVESON-BERKELEY as prospective parliamentary candidate for Southport
Darcy Iveson-Berkeley has been announced as a prospective parliamentary candidate (PPC) for the Brexit Party in Southport. Darcy, a lifelong local resident, will contest the constituency in the next General Election, standing
Southport miss out on funding to improve high street
Yet again Southport has missed out on a slice of a £1billion fund which aims to improve Britain’s high streets. Earlier this week, the government revealed 50 additional towns to benefit from
Missing person, Alan Lock
**MISSING PERSON – ALAN LOCK** Have you seen Alan Lock? He is currently missing from the #Upholland area in West Lancashire. Alan was last seen at approximately 8pm tonight and is described
Labour Backs Down on Fines for Street Beggars
Labour-run Manchester council is set to back down over controversial fines for city centre begging which many people thought would be copied in places like Southport. Labour’s latest draft ‘public space protection
Farage Brings Brexit Split to Southport on Friday 13th
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is bringing his battle with Boris Johnson to Southport. In a rally planned for Friday 13th September at the Floral Hall, Mr Farage will present his new
Lord Street shop owner furious at European Market takeover
Lord Street shop owners are furious this morning after a European market took over. Shopkeepers are already struggling for business but this morning face an even tougher competition after stalls appeared overnight
Yobs ruin crucial Botanic Bowles tournament
Unruly yobs have claimed Botanic Gardens as their den of operation say worried Churchtown residents. The once beautiful gardens are now a no go war zone of an evening according to residents
Protests planned for Fararge resort rally
Controversial politician Nigel Farage is coming to Southport. Farage will host a rally at Southport Theatre next month as the Brexit Party is holding a conference in North West England as part
Formby MP calls for fracking planning application to be blocked after earthquakes in Blackpool
Sefton Central Labour MP, Bill Esterson is calling on the government to block the planning application for fracking near Formby, following a spate of earthquakes at nearby Preston New Road, where fracking
MT 125 Motorcycle Stolen from Gordon Street, Southport
REG NO | BG66 KVA The motorcycle above was stolen from Gordon Street in Southport, Tuesday 27 August. It was locked up and fitted with a steering lock. The theft happened between
Motorcycle stolen from Lord Street, Southport
Appeal to locate a Yamaha mt 125 silver and black with blue wheels. The motorcycle above was tonight (Tuesday 27 August) stolen from outside the Champion building on Lord Street. Anyone with
CCTV appeal after £8000 ring snatched from Lord Street jeweller
At 1.15pm today this man entered Weldons Jewellery & Antiques on Lord Street. The man pictured above snatched a Diamond ring priced at £8000. The ring is an Emerald cut single stone