Going, Going, Gone …
Southport Contemporary Arts will be welcoming in the New Year with its much-anticipated Under the Bed Sale at the ArtHouse in Eastbank Street from Tuesday 8th – Saturday 25th January. This annual
Special Southport memorial service will take place to remember victims of the Holocaust
A special ceremony will be held for Holocaust Memorial Day. The service, which is open to the public will be attended by the Mayor of Sefton, Cllr June Burns on Sunday, January
M6 in Lancashire re-opens after bridge demolition
The M6 in Lancashire has re-opened after it was closed to allow a bridge to be demolished safely as part of a planned project. The motorway was closed in both directions from
Game store closures: the full list of branches we know are shutting – is your nearest affected?
National video game retailer GAME aims to close 40 of its UK outlets as part of what it called a “store rationalisation programme”. GAME served notice on 14 sites yesterday (January 9),
Patients raise fears over hospital moving vital services
Patients at a physio unit have flagged up concerns that services have been moved from Southport Hospital to Ormskirk Hospital due to ‘winter demands’ – but the NHS have responded, saying that
Man’s Best friend becomes a Work of Art
Ainsdale portrait artist, Neil Prior, will be whetting the discerning local art aficionados’ appetite with a taster of his forthcoming one-man show scheduled for later in the year, by a display at
Look after yourself and others, says local NHS
AS we start the New Year, the NHS is reminding everyone of the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. For many the winter season can pose problems for health and
RTC, Liverpool Road, Southport
The emergency services were called to Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport this evening following a report of an RTC (Friday 10 January). Witnesses reported a car crashing into a garden wall at around
New series highlights life working on one of UK’s busiest roads
A new, prime time television series which follows Highways England traffic officers, engineers and road workers as they manage life of one of England’s busiest motorways in the country will air on
£Multi-Million attraction confirmed for Southport Pleasureland
Southport Pleasureland today confirmed that, further to securing a long lease with Sefton Council, its £multi-million plans to create a substantial and unique attractions anchor for Southport, the borough, the Liverpool City Region and
Labour candidate to rid party of anti-Jewish hatemongers
Jess Phillips the Labour leadership candidate has promised to rid the party of “anti-Jewish hate”, which she says was “far too common” under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership. Labour’s ongoing failure to tackle antisemitism,
Appeal to locate missing Merseyside teenager
Can you help us find missing teenager Jade Roberts from Old Swan? 17-year-old Jade was last seen on Christmas Eve but may also have recently been seen on Dale Street, Liverpool City
CCTV appeal following assault in Liverpool city centre
Do you recognise these men? We believe they may have information that could assist enquiries into on an assault in Liverpool city centre in August last year. It was reported a 20-year-old
Traffic bulletin: Lancashire M6 weekend closure confirmed
Highways England has confirmed the M6 in Lancashire will be closed this weekend to allow a footbridge over the motorway to be demolished. The demolition work was confirmed at noon today (Thursday
Government announces new Town of the Year competition
The competition aims to celebrate towns’ achievements, including in areas such as entrepreneurship, technology, community, enterprise, and integration. Communities Secretary announces new Town of the Year competition to celebrate thriving towns New
What’s On The Sporting Calendar Around Southport In 2020?
When it comes to sports, Southport has plenty to offer. Further afield in Liverpool, the city has one of the best football teams in the world, but sports fans don’t have to
Facebook and eBay pledge to combat trading in fake reviews
Following action from the CMA, Facebook and eBay have committed to combatting the trade of fake and misleading reviews on their sites. In a win for online shoppers, Facebook and eBay have
Next of kin appeal – Alison Hardman
Liverpool and Wirral Coroner’s Office is appealing for the family of a woman from Waterloo who recently passed away to come forward. Alison Hardman, 42 years, of Sandon Street sadly died at
Heartless pair desecrate beloved war memorial
Two heartless people have been caught on camera desecrating a sacred war memorial in Southport. The pair were caught by shocked onlookers scratching the stone and etching sweat words into the monument
Upcoming ‘Uncovered Southport’ event a must for local historians!
On Tuesday 14th January, the Birkdale Civic Society are holding an special evening showcasing a selection of restored and unseen images of the area, presented by local historian Martyn Griffiths. These images
Southport opticians supports local soup kitchen
SPECSAVERS in Southport is celebrating raising £676 for Southport Soup Kitchen, and will be hosting a free eye health clinic for homeless in need at the end of the month. The opticians
The Southport Hesketh Round Table Raise £8,500 With Dancing Santa
The Southport Hesketh Round Table would like to praise and thank everyone that came out in force on the streets of Southport in December and saw their Santa float. The volunteers brought
A magical Happy New Year from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
The team at Woodlands would like to wish all their supporters a very happy and healthy 2020! At the start of a brand new decade the sanctuary’s sights are set on the
Council chiefs evacuated after furious taxpayer phones in bomb threat
Council chiefs have been evacuated from their offices after a bomb scare. OTS has been told that ab aggrieved resident phoned in a bomb scare at the council headquarters in Bootle today
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre
ADVICE CENTRE Saturday 11th January Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Yaso Sathiy, will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 11h January. They will be available
Saturday recruitment event at Southport hospital
As part of its ongoing drive to hire an additional 100 nurses, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is inviting local people to come along on Saturday 25 January from 11 till
Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
BURGLARIES Between the 22nd December 2019 and the 5th January 2020 burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Coudray Road, Blundell Drive, Cemetery Road, Moreland Drive, Knob Hall Lane, Cedar Street,
POLICE appeal to locate WANTED Sefton man
Do you know this man? Officers in Sefton are looking to speak to 26-year-old Dylan Go from Crosby. We believe that Go may have information in connection with an ongoing drug supply
Appeal to locate missing Merseyside man
Can you help? We are continuing to appeal for help in finding 31 year-old Lee Radford, who is missing in St Helens. Lee was last seen in the Marshalls Cross Road area
Drivers reminded of Lancashire M6 weekend closure
Drivers using the M6 in Lancashire are being reminded about plans to close the motorway this weekend as part of a safety project. Highways England is removing Nan’s Nook bridge which carries