New sinkhole starting on Liverpool Road?
Fears in Ainsdale’s Liverpool Road this weekend were raised about more potential sinkholes. Warning cones and signs were placed around a grid cover that has apparently started to cave in, close to
Council Back’s Call to Fight to Save Southport Hospital
Sefton Council has thrown its weight behind a bid to save Southport Hospital. The councillors have overwhelmingly backed a motion from local Councillor Tony Dawson calling for Southport Hospital to be retained
Lib Dems attack ‘Air Miles Damien’
The Liberal Democrats have attacked Southport Conservative candidate Damien Moore for his “interest in exotic places far removed from Southport”, dubbing him “air miles Damien”. In his first two and a half
UPDATE| Disorder Lord Street, Southport
UPDATE A sixth man has been arrested following disorder on Lord Street. Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident in Southport town centre in the early hours of this morning,
Serious police incident Lord Street, Southport
UPDATE A sixth man has been arrested following disorder on Lord Street, Southport, in the early hours of Saturday, 7 December. If you have any information, or mobile phone footage of the
Christmas arrives at Merseyrail with calendar of festive activities across the network
The festivities have well and truly begun on Merseyrail with Father Christmas and carol singers appearing up and down the network this December. Father Christmas gift competition On Monday Father Christmas delivered
PREVIEW | Eyes On The Tigers
Southport will be looking to make it back-to-back league wins as they welcome Gloucester City to the Pure Stadium. Devarn Green’s goal was the difference for Liam Watson’s side in the 0-1
Tory Candidate: Pay disabled people less because some “don’t understand money”.
A HEARTLESS Conservative candidate has told voters that disabled people and those with learning disabilities should be paid less than the minimum wage because some “don’t understand money”. Sally-Ann Hart, the Tory
Appeal for information following burglary of electrical store in Southport
POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at an electrical store in Southport earlier today, Friday 6 December. At 8.00am, officers were called to Curry’s on Meols Cop Retail Park to
Family launch desperate appeal to find missing youngster
The family of a young boy who has been missing for nearly 24 hours have launched a desperate appeal to find him. Bobby Johnson, a young man from Southport, hasn’t been seen
Isla Rose Charity Event Dec 2019
Academy graduate and sound sound healer practitioner Anne Spinoza founder of the Golden Rose Galaxy based in Southport will be hosting a soundbath meditation event on Thursday 12th December 2019 at 7pm
New photo issued in search for missing man
POLICE have issued a recent image of a man who has been missing from home since May. Andrew Millett, 56, was last seen in Leeds, West Yorkshire and has previously been circulated
180 weapons seized in regional knife crime operation
Officers across the North West regions have been gathering data over a prolonged period resulting in this week of action (2-5 December), targeting those intent on importing knives and other dangerous weapons.
Police issue CCTV in appeal for witnesses after rape
Detectives investigating the rape of a woman in Great Homer Street on Sunday are issuing CCTV stills of witnesses we urgently need to speak to. The stills are of a group of
The 2019 Christmas Jumper Jamboree is here!
This is Queenscourt Hospice’s first Christmas Jumper Jamboree and we would love you to take part. Sign up your workplace or school today! Organising your Christmas Jumper Jamboree couldn’t be easier. You
Second person arrested after fatal collision, Burscough
A second man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the deaths of two men following a collision in Burscough. The 20-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on Tuesday (December
First ever NHS Trust awarded for supporting asylum seekers and refugees
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is the first NHS organisation in the country to receive a City of Sanctuary Award for supporting people who are seeking asylum and refuge to
MFRS urges candle caution after fires
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is asking people to take extra care when using candles following a number of house and flat fires this month started by tea lights and candles.
Don’t forget your Christmas prescriptions
LOCAL health commissioners are advising residents to plan ahead with their repeat prescriptions by using Patient Access. With Christmas fast approaching, people with long-term health conditions such as asthma, angina, Chronic Obstructive
Only an idiot would predict result – so here goes
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Exactly a week to go and the general election is over – bar the shouting or a major incident. So who’s going to win at local
Golfer Sean Towndrow secures second place in prestigious King Hamad Trophy, Bahrain
OTS News are pleased to welcome Sean Towndrow back to Southport having finished second in the King Hamad Trophy, Bahrain. Sean led the event from day one securing rounds of 66, 67
Tesco pair named and shamed in refund scam
A pair of customer service assistants have appeared in court for faking customer refunds and pocketing the cash at the Tesco store in Formby. Julie Evans, 53, of The Moorings, Lydiate admitted
Resort MP branded worst for engaging with residents
Former MP and Southport constituency hopeful Damien Moore will be seething after it was revealed he was one of the worst MPs for engaging with his constituency. It comes as little surprise
Southport named ‘happiest place’ in the UK
Southport has been named as one of the happiest places to live in the UK according to a national survey The happiest places to live in Britain have been revealed in a
Salvation Army launch annual resort toy appeal
The annual Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal has been launched at their church and community centre in Southport. Members of the organisation, based on Shakespeare Street, are aiming to ‘ensure that no
Give what you can this December in Sefton
Sefton’s successful Year of Friendship is drawing to a close and we’re excited to announce that the final theme for December is ‘Giving’. For many people in Sefton, the festive period can
WANTED on Prison Recall, Patrick Jones
Have you seen this man? Patrick Jones, 27, from Kirkby remains wanted on recall to prison. Jones is wanted for breach of the conditions of his licence in November 2018. He is
Lancashire Day Charity Event raised £600 for Dianne Oxberry (ovarian cancer) Trust
The charity Lancashire Night held at The Pines, Hillside on Thursday, November 28 raised the sum of £600 which will be donated to Dianne Oxberry (ovarian cancer) Trust. Football legend Mike Newell
Misery levels set to go off the rails for commuters with more work planned
Commuters could face a further period of disruption to accommodate Merseyrail’s new fleet of trains – because some station platforms may have to be lengthened. Services were already disrupted earlier this year
Lib Dem “fake mail” slammed in Southport campaign
The Liberal Democrats have been accused of treating Southport voters with contempt by trying to “pull the same con trick” twice in successive elections here. It comes after a letter was