FCFC get a surprise visitor.
Formby Community Football Club got a surprise visitor today. Liverpool FC manager Jürgen Klopp took time out of a dog walk to chat with players and let them take photos. Klopp, lives
Police hunt private plate Mercedes after hit and run
Police are asking for information which would lead to the identification of a Male Mercedes driver who collided with a parked car in Marshside this afternoon and drove off without leaving details.
Hogfather building put up for sale after cop raid
investors are getting revved up for the sale of a church which housed a motor- cycle spares shop. An auction, to take place next week, comes just months after a cannabis farm
Do You Fancy Meeting New People and Getting Fit?
Southport Ramblers invite you to join us on our Sunday walks. We are a friendly group with a choice of 3 walks each outing. The coach picks up at various places in
Five-day railway closure between Southport and Wigan for major bridge overhaul
The railway bridge in Burscough will be completely replaced as part of the Great North Rail Project ensuring more reliable journeys for passengers for years to come. In order to carry out
Girl Power In Full Force As Over 600 Students Attended Careers Fair At Greenbank High School!
Another fantastic careers fair last week for the EFT team who were out in “Girl Power Force” at Greenbank High School for Girls – including one of our first year apprentices Mollie,
Local School girls get the football bug
Primary school tournament a great success. 11 local schools from Formby, Southport and the surrounding area took part with 24 teams in total. 192 girls played their part in a total of
Dive right in and join Southport Swimming Club
Calling all adult swimmers! Southport Masters are a group of over-18 swimmers who are affiliated to Southport Swimming Club. They are calling on water enthusiasts to join them for training and to
WANTED | Stephen Grimes and Joel Dowling?
Have you seen Stephen Grimes and Joel Dowling? Both are wanted by police in connection with serious offences in Skelmersdale. Dowling, 23, from Skelmersdale (pictured below right) and Grimes, 22, from Upholland
Hesketh Colts Girls launch New Website
Hesketh Colts Girls local community football team has a brilliant new website and is looking for sponsors. This helps the girls with equipment purchases, fun days, and clothing to keep the girls
Recruitment drive continues at Southport & Ormskirk hospitals
Registered nurses can again come along to Southport hospital for a drop in recruitment event. On Thursday 17 October from 5-7pm, registered nurses only are invited to attend a recruitment evening where
Formby village overflows with fast food litter, moan residents
Formby residents are getting more and more furious about the amount of growing litter in the village. Speaking to OTS News one resident said “this morning on my way to work the
MP invites residents to develop a Green New Deal
MP Bill Esterson will spell out his vision for a green energy future at a public meeting in Formby. The Sefton Central MP and the pressure group Merseyside Labour For A
Debenhams Southport to shut after legal challenge fails
Debenhams has confirmed that its Lord Street, Southport store will definitely shut for good in the new year after a legal challenge to the closure failed. Earlier this year, the struggling chain
NHS Trauma Centre leads groundbreaking initiative to save lives of stab victims
A Liverpool trauma surgeon who treats victims of knife crime has launched a new initiative to help improve the survival rates of the “epidemic” of knife violence sweeping the country. Mr Nikhil
Jack the Ripper The Real Truth-The Atkinson Theatre, Southport October 30th
Trevor Marriott is a retired British Police murder squad detective, and leading Jack theRipper expert, who since 2002 has been conducting a cold case re investigation into The Whitechapel Murders of 1888
Peter Andre announced as headliner for Southport BID’s bumper Christmas Switch On event
Southport BID are excited to announce that Peter Andre will be coming to Southport to switch on this year’s Christmas lights! The reality and TV star will be coming to the town
Highways England prepares for first cold snap
As temperatures reached a record-breaking high this summer, Highways England was busy preparing to keep drivers moving this winter, and today (Tuesday 1 October) marks the start of its winter season. The
‘Mooving’ date brought forward for cows on the coast
Ainsdale Local Nature Reserve will once again play host to cattle this winter after Sefton Council came to the rescue of flood stricken bovines. High levels of floodwater in Lancashire has pushed
Biggest turn out yet for Big Chat health event in Southport
A public meeting held by NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) was one of their best attended yet with over 100 people attending on the day. The ‘Big Chat’ and
Animal abuse video goes viral as RSPCA ignore fears
The RSPCA has been slammed for not investigating after whistleblowing neighbours uncovered a horrific puppy farm in Milton Street, Southport. Shocked animal activists say starving dogs and dead puppies are scattered across
Maintenance works to continue on Marine Way Bridge following bad weather
Routine maintenance will continue to take place on Marine Way Bridge, Southport over the next two weeks due to bad weather delaying works. The extensive works are scheduled to continue on the
MP has “no faith” that NHS promises will be delivered
MP Bill Esterson says he has “no faith” in the government on NHS funding after previous investment promises were broken. The MP for Sefton Central said a recent announcement to on new
SWACA – Support us in celebrating 45 years of charitable service in Sefton
“From coming to SWACA I feel I have power over my own life.” Adult service user “I hope that I can have a normal life like my friends.” Child service user “Because
Formby MP calls for public inquiry into Thomas Cook collapse
Shadow Business Minister Bill Esterson has called for a public inquiry into the collapse of Thomas Cook after it was revealed that governments across Europe had stepped in to offer support while the UK
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 15th and the 30th of September 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: East Street, Lytham Road. Marshside Road, Willow Grove, Guildford Road, Sefton Street
Police appeal after man convicted of manslaughter absconds from Kirkham prison
Police are appealing for help after a man convicted of manslaughter absconded from a Lancashire prison. Hughie Scanlon is wanted by police after absconding from HMP Kirkham. Scanlon, 64, was jailed for
Southport Musical Fireworks – Stay Safe!
SOUTHPORT MUSICAL FIREWORKS 2019 Town will be busy today for the last day of the three day fireworks event. Be mindful of your surroundings and of people who may be attempting to
Downpours cause flash flooding in Southport
Heavy rain overnight has caused major flooding in parts of Southport. Homes in Crossens have had to bail out their gardens filled with rainwater while Rotten Row, which is closed to traffic
Home Office announces £10 million for Taser uplift
The additional ring-fenced funding will significantly increase the number of officers carrying the devices in England and Wales. The Home Office is giving police forces £10 million in additional funding to significantly