Ex Ormskirk Grammar pupils plan ‘81 – ‘86 reunion
A group of former Ormskirk Grammar pupils from 1981 – 1986 are hoping to put together a reunion in October. Organiser John Peden said the death of some of his former fellow
Man collapses on Lord Street leaving baby in tears
Emergency services have taken care of a young baby after its father collapsed on Lord Street in Southport, Wednesday 14 August. The male is believed to have suffered an epileptic fit while
Cops collar alleged thief who ‘terrorised’ town centre shops
Police have announced today they have arrested a Southport woman over 9 suspected offences of shop theft and four breaches of a criminal behaviour order. 36 year old Kelly Tilley was collared
Sainsbury’s development finally goes ahead despite years of delay
Council bosses have finally given the go-ahead to an out-of-town supermarket and petrol station development. Councillors approved Sainsbury’s proposals for the scheme at the former Homebase site at Kew at their planning
Marine Way Bridge to close for routine maintenance works
Routine maintenance works are set to take place on Marine Way Bridge, Southport next month. The extensive works are scheduled to begin on the bridge, which is now fifteen years old, from
Cannabis in the UK: How Close Is The UK To Legalising Marijuana?
With the UK’s announcement of exit from the European Union and the controversy that surrounds it, the debate about current drug laws seems to be put on hold, and the legalization of
Insolvency rates skyrocket in Southport and Bootle
Southport’s links with Bootle has once again seen the town tarred with a bad brush Southport now has one of the highest personal insolvency rates in the North West, according to the
Councillor gives guarded welcome to leasehold ‘ban’
A Southport councillor is given her ‘guarded welcome’ has been given to a government’s announcement that it is to ban new leasehold homes. The government is pushing ahead with axing leaseholds for all
Woman arrested following death of man in house fire in Thornton
POLICE can confirm that detectives have launched an investigation and arrested a woman after a man died in a house fire in Thornton at the weekend. At shortly after 7am on Saturday
Letter: We’re all to blame for litter, not just tourists
A letter to the editor following our story on plastic pollution in Marine Lake says that everyone is to blame for making Southport a mess, not just tourists. It says “Why is
Investigation launched over Fleetwood Road smash
An investigation is underway after a Renault Clio crashed into a garden wall this afternoon in Southport. Two men fled the scene following the bizarre smash on Fleetwood Road this afternoon after
Resort firefighters take part in ladder climb challenge
Firefighters from across Southport are joining their colleagues across Merseyside for a charity ladder climb marathon this weekend. The event at The Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will raise vital funds for The
Highways England geared up to help motorists this bank holiday
More than 480 miles of roadworks will be lifted or completed on motorways and major A-roads to help families have smoother journeys over the August bank holiday. Highways England will remove the
Wanted: Darren Henderson
Detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) are issuing the image of a man who is wanted after being sentenced for drug offences at Preston Crown Court yesterday, Monday
Sefton’s Graham pens first book to help Alder Hey children
A Sefton Council officer is marking a new chapter as he realises a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. Graham Parry, a Strategic Housing officer for the local authority, has published
Packed out Comedy festival takes the stage in October
Southport BID are pleased to be supporting the Southport Comedy Festival again for 2019. Each year the BID funding allows the festival to put on four comedy pub crawl’s across sixteen great
Liverpool to light up the night for cancer research UK – last chance to enter!
IN LIVERPOOL, people of all ages are invited to take part in an exciting night-time walking event for Cancer Research UK. The charity’s Shine Night Walk is returning to the city, following
CCG welcomes Alan to its Governing Body
Alan Sharples has joined the Governing Body of NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) as its new lay member for governance. The former NHS finance director brings over 40 years’ experience
Labour’s Liz slams record GP waiting times
News that GP waiting times are now at record lengths has been strongly condemned by Southport’s Labour Parliamentary Candidate, Liz Savage. An annual survey carried out by leading GP magazine, Pulse, reveals
Southport families urged against buying from puppy farms
Southport families who want to welcome a new dog into their home are being urged by the RSCPA to use a rescue centre instead of going to a puppy farm. Many puppy
Speeding BMW smashes out of control
Lancashire Police are appealing for help after a young BMW driver lost control of his car and smashed it in Holmswood tonight. Eye witnessed report the driver was speeding out of control
Mum trio launch Southport Look For A Book hunt
Three mums from Southport have launched a town wide look for a book scheme. The aim of the game is for young bookworms to follow clues and treasure maps to find free
Healthcare stand proves popular at Village Fayre
Crowds came out to the Birkdale Village Fair on Saturday 3rd August and happily, many visited the Athena Healthcare Group on their stand outside of the village post office! Promoting care homes
Resort GPs some of ‘the best in the UK’ despite complaints
GP services in Southport are among the ‘best performing in the country’ according to its latest assessment by health regulators. However, overall the local CCG received a ‘requires improvement’ rating for the third
Damien Moore MP Gets taken for a Ride – at Birkdale Park Nursing Home Southport
Birkdale Park Nursing Home in Southport had the pleasure of hosting the Damien Moore MP. The visit was at the request of Damien Moore after hearing and seeing so much about the
Council told to build more homes by housing minister
Sefton Council is failing to meet strict housing targets set by the government and must now put together an ‘action plan’ to address the deficit. The local authority was subjected to a
UPDATE | Investigation underway after person falls from Southport Pier
HM Coastguard Southport were paged to assist in a multi-agency Rescue at 6.20pm of a person who had fallen from Southport Pier onto hard sand below, 11/08/19. On arrival Fire, Police and
Exclusive | Pontins bring in GUNS to deal with rat infestation
Pontins Ainsdale is so overrun with rats that bosses have brought in hired guns to shoot them. Cuddly toys at the Pontins shop have been destroyed and forced to be thrown out
Government lifts emergency stop and search restrictions
A stop and search pilot has today been rolled out to all 43 forces in England and Wales Home Secretary Priti Patel has empowered more than 8,000 police officers to authorise enhanced
Breaking: Emergency crews launch lifesaving pier rescue
Emergency services are asking people to stay away from Southport Pier as they attempt to rescue someone on the beach. OTS understands that emergency crews are working against a rising tide to