Day of the Dead Festival – event info
Prepare for a very special night at our Day of the Dead Festival! This traditional Mexican celebration brings friends and family together in an exciting and colourful spectacle. On Saturday 2nd November
Planned Mersey Tunnel closures and changes
Planned changes and closures to both the Queensway (Birkenhead) and Kingsway (Wallasey) Mersey Tunnels. The Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel will be partially closed, Birkenhead to Liverpool direction only, during the deconstruction of
URGENT Appeal to locate missing Preston woman
Have you seen Margaret Winder from Preston ? She’s missing from home and we are growing increasingly concerned. The 67-year-old was last seen in the Tulketh Avenue area at around 1am today
Appeal to locate missing Merseyside man
Can you help us find Wallasey man Anthony Heath, missing from his home since Sunday? Anthony, 48, was last seen at his home in Northbrook Road and we’re increasingly concerned about his
Volunteers wanted to help assess local hospitals
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are looking for volunteers to help with their annual inspection of patient services. The Place assessments, Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment, involve local people assessing the hospital
Councillor “hopeful” of breakthrough on Ince Blundell bus
Councillors met with Arriva, Merseytravel and Sefton Council to discuss the future of the 47 bus through Ince Blundell. Arriva, which runs the 47 from Crossens to Queen Square in Liverpool, recently
CCTV Images released after assault in Formby
Police have issued CCTV stills of a number of males police believe could have information which would assist an investigation into an assault in Formby . A report was received that a
Challenging’ policing landscape detailed in PCC’s seventh Annual Report
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today unveiled her seventh annual report informing the public, partners and stakeholders about her work over the last year and describing the challenges facing Merseyside Police. Jane Kennedy
Milkshake bar shuts as owners blame ‘unforeseen circumstances’
A popular milkshake and takeout dessert bar in Southport has closed down with owners claiming that they were forced to shut over ‘unforeseen circumstances’ It comes just months after staff in the
Local candidate welcomes Liverpool MP to LibDems
Southport’s LibDem candidate John Wright has welcomed Luciana Berger to the party, saying it shows there is “a better alternative in Britain to Labour and the Conservatives.” Ms Berger — the MP
Toy donation brings joy to young hospital patients
Hundreds of people have continued their support of children at Ormskirk hospital after seeing an OTS News story on the facility. Following a donation of £500 from the League of Friends has
Southport Motorcycle Thefts Update
In the last week, investigations into recent thefts and attempted thefts have continued with more contact with victims and witnesses to add to the investigations. All fuel stations have been visited. The
THE SOUTH (featuring members of The Beautiful South) play SOUTHPORT – Atkinson on Friday 4th October 2019!
Celebrating their 10th Anniversary To celebrate their 10th year anniversary and 30 years since The Beautiful South released ‘Song For Whoever’, The South are back this Summer, with a 2019 UK Tour playing shows
Local dance teacher and Business owner announced as finalist in the National What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2019 with Headline Sponsor Morton Michel
Finalists revealed in National Awards for the Children’s Activities Sector The finalists for the prestigious What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2019’ with Morton Michel have now been announced – and Jennifer Berrett
Couch to 5K returns to help get you fit for autumn
Active Sefton has announced that its hugely successful Couch to 5K programme will be returning to Litherland and Southport from next week. Taking place every Monday and Wednesday at Litherland Sports Park
Southport all set for two-horse race
Southport veteran journalist Martin Hovden writes: The statement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Downing Street earlier this evening (Monday) that Great Britain will leave the EU on October 31st“no ifs, no
MATCH REPORT | Southport 2-1 Altrincham
A stunning Kieran Glynn volley helped Southport to return to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Altrincham at the Pure Stadium. The superb strike from the midfielder helped Liam Watson’s side
A Liverpool cancer surgeon has been recruited to lead the UK’s fight against the disease.
Mr Robert Jones, Consultant Surgeon at Aintree University Hospital, has been named by Bowel Cancer UK as the UK’s first Surgical Speciality Lead in Colorectal Liver Metastases. Robert has also been
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 18th August and the 31st August 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Park Avenue (garage), Part Street (garage), Wennington Road, Kirkstall Road, Victoria Street
Bliss Hotel boasts 5 star food hygiene review after revisit
Environmental Health bosses have given Bliss Hotel a 5 star food hygiene review following a revisit earlier. The Hotel was slammed after being given 1 star at their last inspection but following
Domestic abuse victims put at risk by Parliament shutdown, LibDems warn
Domestic abuse victims put at risk by Parliament shutdown, LibDems warn If Boris Johnson prorogued Parliament, important legislation will be shelved, including the Domestic Abuse Bill. LibDem candidate John Wright made this
Formby MP backs animal charity’s fundraising drive
Formby MP Bill Esterson has lent his support a local animal charity which has launched an urgent fundraising mission due to a national backlog in processing legacies from wills. Freshfields Animal Rescue,
Southport MP Damien Moore hits back at Lib Dem Candidates blatant lies over Brexit
“John Wright’s comments are at best disingenuous, and at worst a blatant attempt to lie to the people of Southport to further frustrate the result of the 2016 referendum.” “It is a
UPDATE | Concrete placed on rail tracks six times in Croston
UPDATE Officers are no longer appealing for information relating to this case. Those pictured have since been identified and interviews will be arranged in due course. Thank you for sharing. Original appeal
From saving sex slaves to Southport
A couple who helped rescue over 30 girls from sex trafficking in Cambodia are now helping lead a Southport church and will be officially inducted into the role on Saturday 14 September.
Southport MP told “put country before party” as #StopTheCoup protest pulls political rivals together
Candidates for three of Southport’s main political parties have written an open letter to the area’s Conservative MP demanding that he oppose Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament. It follows a rally outside
It’s time to pick the nation’s favourite parks
Help us find the nation’s favourite parks by voting for yours in the People’s Choice Awards This year an army of experts awarded a record breaking 1973 Green Flag Awards to the
MISSING Carol Jones last seen in Southport
MISSING: Carol Jones Carol Jones, last seen at approximately 5pm near to the arcades at Southport Promenade, Carol is a vulnerable female, 4ft 11in, dark shoulder length hair, wearing a dark Green
Bikers unite to honour Southport legend in charity trek
Friends and family of Southport legend Gaz Whitehead are taking on a pain staking bike ride in his honour covering 200 miles over four days to raise vital funds for pancreatic cancer
PREVIEW | Kettering Town V Southport
PREVIEW | Playing The Poppies Southport will hope to bounce back from the defeat against Alfreton Town on Monday when they take on Kettering Town at the Pure Stadium this weekend. The