Hundreds attend events on Merseyside bypass proposals
Nearly 600 people attended events in Merseyside this week to find out more about proposals for a new bypass to the Port of Liverpool. Highways England held two public events at the
Take a wander along the huge haunted street attraction coming to Southport this weekend!
Work has begun on building a huge Haunted street set in Southport town centre as part of Southport BID’s annual Spooky Southport Halloween Festival! The purpose built, hyper real haunted Victorian street
The Month of the Apple at The Grasshopper
In October CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) celebrates the humble British apple and designates it as “Cider Month”. In Cider Month CAMRA promotes “Real Cider” made from at least 85% apples
Southport manufacturer enlisted by UN for support in three overseas peacekeeping missions
Southport-based Inciner8, which provides waste management solutions across the globe, has been enlisted by the UN to provide 23 incinerators for three high profile peacekeeping missions. The incineration specialist is supplying urgent
Extension of pub opening hours in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day
The Home Secretary has announced plans to extend pub licensing hours across England and Wales to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The Home Secretary has today announced plans to extend
Award-winning BBC Two documentary Hospital returns to Merseyside
BBC Two today announces that Label1 will be returning to Merseyside for series five of award-winning documentary series Hospital. Filming across several Trusts in Liverpool, the programme will air on BBC Two
Safeguarding our water environment: Environment Agency launches consultation on future of rivers
Challenges and Choices consultation to seek input from members of the public, businesses and environmental organisations Consultation to run for six months, seeking views on how river basin districts will be managed
Police close off Hesketh Park after reports of body discovery
A body has been discovered by a dog walker in a freezing cold park this morning OTS understands that police are carrying out an investigation into the shocking discovery after a dog
Funeral arrangements for well known Southport man, Paul Roderick
OTS News is saddened to report the death of well known Southport man Paul Roderick. “Regus the legend” sadly passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his daughters home.
Birkdale Civic Society Meeting, 29th of October
The Birkdale Civic society will be having their members meeting on the 29th of October, at the Southport and birkdale sports club. The guest speaker is Paul Crowther from the Southport Townscapes
Resort photo studio opens its doors in aid of hospice
Imageroom Studios are holding an open day on Wednesday 30th October from 11am till 5pm They will be throwing open the doors to their new studio doors and grounds for you to
Police visit Marshside and Crossens victims of criminal damage
Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team based at Southport Police station, visited some of the victims of the recent criminal damage and anti-social behaviour in the Marshside and Crossens areas last
Medical Skepticism: Can Birth Injury Lawyers Work On To Get Justice To Women?
Childbirth is a significant event in any woman’s life, and there are so many aspects involved here that play crucial roles in delivery without woes and complications. Whether it is a natural
Update on Whirlpool tumble dryer recall progress
Whirlpool has been regularly updating the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) on the progress of its tumble dryer recall programme following an intervention by OPSS in June. The latest data,
Police close off The Park Pub grounds after alleged assault
Police have closed off the Park Pub on Weld Road this morning while forensic officials carry out a detailed crime scene analysis following a major incident last night. Staff have been told
Tulketh Street travellers try their luck elsewhere
Travellers have finally been moved from a town centre car park overnight. The hoards of Irish travellers invaded Tulketh Street car park over the weekend with over thirty vehicles taking up the
Head offers traumatised Birkdale pupils therapy after fatal bus smash
Boys at a prominent Southport school are being offered expensive private therapy after witnessing a horrendous accident on Monday. Birkdale High pupils who were passengers on an Arriva bus when it was
UPDATE: Appeal after fatal collision
A woman who died following a collision in Ormskirk has been named. Police were called around 12.30pm on Thursday (October 17) to Park Road after a 73-year-old woman was struck by a DAF Lorry as
Improving Time Management: A Guide
Effective time management is the key to promising steady business growth and a stress-free workplace, but it is much easier said than it is done. With a helpful guide to hand, you
Southport residents invited to health commissioners’ meetings
Health commissioners in Sefton are inviting local residents with an interest in their work to come along to their next governing body meetings. NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and
New homes development opens in Mawdesley
Construction work is progressing well on a new housing development in Mawdesley which is now open to the public and accepting its first reservations. Jones Homes welcomed the first visitors to St
Southport Hospital Staff celebrate in Time to Shine Awards
NHS staff have been honoured at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust’s annual awards. Ten honours were presented in the Time to Shine Awards at Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa. Award
Grosvenor Road Ducie Jazz – Saturday 23rd November 7.30pm
Ducie Jazz present an evening of jazz and swing standards. Lots of toe tapping music from one of Manchester’s top jazz Bands Admission by Ticket Only £10 inc Light Supper Bring
Tin Star stars shoot new series in Southport
TV cameras have set up at Salfordian Care Home on Albert Road this morning as crews begin filming a top drama for Sky. Canadian series Tin Star has been filming across Liverpool
Sefton want your honest views on their parks
A fresh campaign has been launched by Sefton Council to breathe fresh life into the borough ’s parks, coastline, countryside and any other green spaces. Green Sefton, which is the local authority’s
Missing Steven Durand has not been seen for a year
Police are making a fresh bid for information, one year on from the last sighting of Preston man Steven Durand. Steven, 31, was reported as missing from the Hornby Avenue area of
EFT Chairty Party Night – Friday 15th November At Southport Rugby Club – In Aid Of Pancreatic Cancer UK!
EFT invite you to their Charity Party Night on Friday 15th November at Southport Rugby Club The night will be hosted by Radio DJ Trevor Ford with a guest appearance from local soul singer Dixie
Southport BID announce appointment of new Chief Executive
The Southport BID Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Fitzgerald as their new Chief Executive. Brought in to head up the BIDs management team following the retirement of Hugh
Thieves head off with giant day of the Dead skull
Southport’s eagerly awaited Pleasureland Day of the Dead celebrations was hit by a dead-of-night theft over the weekend when the one of the huge sugar skull emblems featured on the park’s event
Meet the PCC’s new Youth Ambassadors
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today proudly presented her new Youth Ambassadors who will provide a powerful voice on policing and community safety issues on behalf of young people across the region. Jane