Another Blow for Town, says Lib Dem
Sefton Council is going to close Splashworld in Southport this Christmas with the facility being out of action for a whole 6 months while repairs take place. The closure, which Sefton
Southport community are not forgotten this Christmas thanks to The Salvation Army present appeal.
A local church and charitable organisation is ensuring that no child in the town will wake up without a present this Christmas Day. The Salvation Army’s church and community centre in Southport,
PREVIEW | Trophy Trail
Southport will be looking to make progress in the Buildbase FA Trophy this weekend as they take on Colne at the Sovereign Play Stadium. Liam Watson’s side head into this game on
Vital information for rough sleepers in Southport this winter
Sefton Council has a range of services for rough sleepers throughout the borough which are available all year round. Services are at hand as we to try and reduce the number of
Petition launches to save vital Byng House
A petition has been launched to stop the Royal British Legion closing the 4 Break Centres across the UK and Handy van Service, including Byng House in Southport. The Break Centres provide
Police close popular post office after late night break in
Police have closed off a post office in a busy village centre following an emergency incident this morning. Detectives have told staff at the Post Office on Station Road in Ainsdale that
Two more absconded from HMP Kirkham
POLICE are appealing for information about two men who have absconded from prison. Kyle Meighan (pictured below left), 27 and Jack Thompson (pictured below right), 24, both from Salford, absconded from HMP
Wanted Merseyside man on recall to prison
Police are appealing for help in tracing a 21 year-old man who is wanted on recall to prison. Dennis Crockett, who is originally from the Liverpool, area , was released from prison
New networking group for mums in business opens in Southport
New networking group for mums in business opens in Southport A new business networking group for mothers in business has opened in Southport. The child-friendly group, run by the Mums in
Ruby finds a home after 8 years at Freshfields
Back in 2011 a gorgeous little Jack Russell Terrier puppy called Ruby found herself in the care of Freshfields Animal Rescue centre. We all fell in love with her right away, and
How the Online Gaming Industry is Gaining Popularity in the UK
It might be hard to believe that the first online casino was launched almost 30 years ago, enabling people to place real money bets on a computer. However, much has changed in
Contractors’ ‘Cock-up’ Led to Rotten Row Flooding
A Mistake by contractors building new homes at the end of Warren Court, Westcliffe Road, is the reason for the worsening flooding on Southport’s Rotten Row. Town Centre Councillor Tony Dawson learned
Urban Flowers: is this the best shop window in southport ?
OTS News, today, declared Urban Flowers, Manchester Road the best shop window in town. OTS were feeling all festive following the weekends Christmas Lights Switch on and thought a good idea would
Merseyside Police Appeal to locate Theo Ferguson
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 26-year-old man who officers want to speak to in connection with multiple burglaries. Theo Ferguson from Liverpool is wanted in relation to three different
Local ladies lunch for Isla Rose
Local company ‘Yaffe Photography’ have continued their efforts to raise money for the Isla Rose Foundation by holding a ladies charity lunch called ’Turning Christmas Pink for Isla’ and raised £7,000! Adam
‘Come Clean’ Call on Council’s Massive Market Losses’
A Southport Town Centre councillor is calling on Sefton Council to ‘come clean’ on the colossal losses spent on Southport Indoor Market – and further costs to come. Councillor Tony Dawson, himself
Southport’s DODD’S DEVILS – Champion of Champions 2019
With a field of 96 teams from around the country our boys progressed from their round-robin group to reach the knockout stages. In the last 32 they defeated Top Q Destroyers (Gloucester)
Travellers invade desolated Ainsdale day centre
Residents in the Sandbrook Grove area of Southport are furious after travellers invaded their neighbourhood this evening. Five caravans have now set up at the former Day Centre at Sandbrook Grove in
North West Wedding Photographer Finals for Local Matthew Rycraft
Leading Wedding Photographer Matthew Rycraft has been nominated in the North West Wedding Photographer Finalist at the 2019 English Wedding Awards The English Wedding Awards have become a stable event in the wedding industry. After
Sefton recognises National Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week
NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS Southport and Formby CCG and Sefton Council are supporting safeguarding adults awareness activities from 18-22 November. Information hubs, organised in conjunction with the Merseyside
Full steam ahead for Southport Model Railway
It’s full steam ahead for an appeal which has been launched by Southport Model Railway Society for a project on a much bigger scale to what they are used to – repairs
LIKE TO TRY SOMETHING NEW?
Then give why not give joining a Rotary Club some thought? Many have the perception that Rotary is just for older men but that is wrong as Rotary clubs are for both
Local Health Body to Meet in Hilldale, Ormskirk
HEALTHCARE commissioners in West Lancashire are to hold their next Governing Body meeting in public at Hilldale on the Ormskirk Hospital site on Tuesday 26 November 2019, from 9.30am – 11.30am. Members
Sefton professionals launch video campaign for Self Care Week
A series of short videos showcasing some of the free support that is available to Sefton residents to support their health and wellbeing is being launched during Self Care Week (18 –
Southport residents invited to Christmas Market with a difference
Sefton residents are being invited to a Christmas market with a difference in Southport at the end of the month. The event at the New Leaf garden centre on Rotten Row will feature festive
UPDATE | Appeal for information after stolen Vauxhall crashes through shop window
Police are appealing for information after a collision in Southport in the early hours of today (Monday 18 November). A black Vauxhall Astra, which was believed to have been stolen from Janes
Update: Horrific images show scale of Union Street carnage
Horrific images show the aftermath of a terrible smash in the early hours of this morning in Southport. Images exclusive to OTS shows the horrendous results of a serious crash which caused
RSPB charity bosses defend parking charge programme
As a charity, we must maximise our opportunities to raise income wherever possible. This allows us to financially support our charitable purpose of conserving wildlife and habitats, while maintaining our visitor facilities
Festive cheer for Merseyrail passengers with Boxing Day and late night trains
Merseyrail passengers will be able to enjoy more festive cheer this Christmas as trains will be running on Boxing Day and late nights in December. With return tickets from just £2.10, Merseyrail