WANTED After absconding from HMP Kirkham
Have you seen Nathan Alan Stewart? He is wanted for absconding from HMP Kirkham on 16th August. The 22 year old, formerly of Albert Street, Penrith, was sentenced for three years and
Urine trouble now! Lorry driver slammed for mid road pit stop
A truck driver has caused chaos in Meols Cop after stopping to urinate against the side of his lorry. The 16 ton articulated lorry was seen blocking Meols Cop Road causing massive
Drunk motorcycle rider arrested in Southport
A man seen riding an off road motorcycle with no VRM plate has been arrested in Southport on Sunday afternoon. He has been arrested for drink driving after failing a roadside breath
PREVIEW | Quick Turnaround
Southport will be hoping to recover from Saturday’s 1-0 defeat as they prepare to travel to Alfreton Town on Monday afternoon. The Port didn’t begin the Bank Holiday schedule in the way
The Tax payer coughs up £35million a year to repair Sefton’s potholes
Potholes around Southport and nearby have cost £35million to repair in a 12 month period, according to information obtained through a Freedom of Information request. Council bosses forked out the staggering amount
APPEAL after care worker has motorbike stolen from Ainsdale
We are appealing for information AFTER a care assistant from Ainsdale had the motorcycle above stolen on Saturday between 4pm and 9.30pm. Anyone with information should call Merseyside police on 101.
Lulworth road closed both ways after smash
Traffic chaos has hit Birkdale this afternoon after a smash on Lulworth road, Saturday 24th August. Police have been forced to close off the road between Aughton Road and Glouster Road after
MATCHDAY | Back In Home Action
Southport are back in action this afternoon when AFC Telford United are our visitors. It’s a lovely day so come on down to The Pure Stadium and see the lads in action.
12 hour sailing event to raise funds for Clatterbridge
Our Dad (Dave) was diagnosis with stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma Cancer in December 2018. Although he had cancer a couple of years back it was a shock to the system. In January
Traffic chaos after Birkdale smash
The emergency services were called to Liverpool Road this evening following a report of an RTC, Friday 23 August 2019. Paramedics treated a number of occupants at the scene. Police are currently
Police raid suspected puppy farm in Southport
Merseyside Police are currently at an address on Balmoral Drive in Southport, Thursday 22 August. Police and the dogs trust have raised a house on Balmoral Drive this morning over concerns for
Police called to Sefton Street disturbance
Police were called to a property on Sefton Street in Southport following reports of a disturbance earlier this morning, Thursday 22 August 2019. Police remain at the address and enquires are ongoing.
RSPCA Southport desperate need for dog food meat
RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch are in desperate need for dog food. A spokesperson for the charity said: “We have found ourself in need of dog food meat! If we have
Appeal to locate stolen Rolex watches
POLICE appealing for the public’s help to trace two Rolex watches after they were stolen from a parked car in The Hamptons, Formby. The incident is reported to have happened last Wednesday
Forget cash, Southport needs a defibrillator to bring it back to life, say tourism experts
Southport needs a last ditch ‘strategy’ to save it from dying say frustrated residents. An Ex tourism boss, who wants to remain nameless, said they have lived in the town for many
A Southport care company has been honoured with regional award
Home Instead Senior Care, which specialises in providing care for older people in Southport and Formby, was named as one of the 20 Most Recommended Providers in the Home Care Awards 2019.
M58 Shut In Both Directions
Image: @Salford99 The motorway is expected to be shut until midday. The M58 in Lancashire is closed in both directions following a crash between a HGV and a car. The incident reportedly
Lifeboat team assist in recovery of car on Ainsdale Beach
CALL OUT – 20:18 – Southport Lifeboat and Quads tasked to assist SAR agencies in the search and recovery of a vehicle that was stuck on Ainsdale Beach, Tuesday 20 August 2019
Dementia friendly garden scoops trophy at Southport Flower Show
Not-for-profit care provider Belong and award-winning designer Carolyn Hardern saw their dementia friendly show garden distinguished at Southport Flower Show as it won the Brian Aughton Memorial Trophy for ‘best use of
WARNING after handbag smash and grab in Birkdale Village
Police are investigating a smash and grab robbery at Birkdale Mews last night, Sunday 18th August. A car parked near to the row of shops was targeted in a suspected smash and
Rude Marine Lake graffiti is hard to swallow
Offensive graffiti has been sprayed over the Marine Lake. Childish vandals have spray painted giant penises and offensive graffiti over signs and walls around the Marine Lake. One information notice board has
Rife Homeless problem spirals out of control
Southport’s homeless problem is spiralling out of control again. Yesterday another man joined the growing ranks of homeless people sleeping on the streets. This man, who spoke to OTS News, said he
APPEAL after bike stolen in Southport
APPEAL after a bike was stolen this evening from Lyons road (also known as ‘The Walk’) at 8pm, Saturday 17 August 2019. Did you see anything or do you have any information
WANTED after absconding from HMP Kirkham
Have you seen Paul Creedy, 26? He is wanted for absconding from HMP Kirkham (14 August). Creedy, formerly of Mayfair Road, Wythenshawe was jailed for 10 years at Manchester City Crown Court
Failed robber jailed after teenage victim fought him off with a bike seat – Merseyside
A violent man has been jailed after he tried robbing a 16-year-old boy by threatening him with a knife and even claiming his was going to set him on fire. Stephen Smith
Missing from Merseyside: Patrick Gonzalez (AKA Patrick De La Vega)
Missing: Patrick Gonzalez POLICE are appealing for your help in finding a man from Kensington who is missing from home. 44-year-old Patrick Gonzalez, who also uses the name “Patrick De La Vega”,
Old-fashioned’ armbands will help prevent children drowning, urges teaching guru The Water Whisperer – Armbands On!
POSTED ON: 08 AUG, AUTHOR: GAIL RICKETT A TEACHER who has had toddlers swimming a quarter of a mile unaided is urging Brit parents to rediscover ‘old-fashioned’ armbands and avoid potential tragedy.
RESULT | Farsley Celtic 0-3 Southport
Southport continued their unbeaten start to the season as three first-half goals secured victory against Farsley Celtic at the Citadel. Devarn Green was among some excellent performers in the Port team, as
Help Sefton’s foodbanks tackle holiday hunger
Residents in Southport are being asked to support the borough’s foodbanks this summer to help meet increased demands to tackle holiday hunger. This comes as new figures released by the Trussell Trust,
Woman arrested following death of man in house fire in Thornton
POLICE can confirm that detectives have launched an investigation and arrested a woman after a man died in a house fire in Thornton at the weekend. At shortly after 7am on Saturday