Road Closure, Marine Drive
It’s a beautiful day in ‘Sunny Southport’ and that means the roads are busy with traffic on two wheels and four, coming into the town. *ROAD CLOSED ON MARINE DRIVE (NORTHBOUND) AT
Special task force will combat roots of violence
A crack task force will be created made up of specialists in police, health and local gov- ernment who will work to tackle the causes of serious violent crime. Merseyside’s Police Commissioner,
Doctors thanked for performing life saving surgery on Southport woman
A Southport woman who was recently rushed to hospital needing life saving emergency treatment has thanked staff at Southport hospital for saving her life. Wendy Miller from Churchtown has thanked doctors and
Appeal for information following theft of scooter in Southport
Police are appealing for help in finding a distinctive orange Vespa scooter which was stolen in Southport on Tuesday 18th June. The bike was stolen from outside Dunes Splash World on the
School eco warriors quiz council experts on air quality
School children from five schools in south Sefton took on air quality experts at Southport Eco Centre on Wednesday (June 19). The ‘Air Quality Meet the Experts’ event gave young people the
Woodlands – Hoglets; To leave or not to leave?
Spring is making way for summer and if the weather would just play along all would be well with the world…even if we just pretend! Mother Nature sensibly designed most animals to
Pressure mounts on Arriva over decision to cut Ince Blundell from 47 bus route
An Ince Blundell councillor has called on Arriva to reverse its “inconceivable” decision to stop the 47 bus from serving the village. Labour councillor Nina Killen will meet with Arriva representatives this
Formby MP backs school’s bid to go plastic free
MP Bill Esterson has applauded a Formby school as they bid to become the first in Sefton to achieve the Plastic Free School award. The MP visited Trinity St Peter’s on Paradise
Missing from Southport – Katharine Pouncey
Concerns are growing for the safety of a young Southport woman who has been missing from her family home for a considerable amount of time. Carol Pouncey is asking as many people
Tribute paid to the late Tom Glover
Former Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton has paid tribute to the late Tom Glover. Former Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton has paid tribute to the late Tom Glover. It is with deep
A NEW CHAPTER FOR SOUTHPORT BID: Retirement of Chief Executive Hugh Evans
Southport BID is about to enter a new chapter, with not only a new term to commence in October for the Business Improvement District, but with the upcoming retirement of its chief
WATCH | Grace’s musical treat on Mighty Live Sounds
Southport teenager Grace Maude performed some outstanding live sets on this week’s edition of Live Sounds on Mighty Radio 107.9FM. The Tuesday night show provides a much-appreciated platform for our local (Southport,
Police launch manhunt for bus driver blinder
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a bus driver had a laser shone in his face as he drove through Southport on Tuesday 18th June. The 50 year-old man was driving an
Lancashire Care shortlisted for National Equality and Inclusion Awards
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has been successfully shortlisted for a prestigious national award that celebrates organisations that are committed to challenging discrimination and achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Trust’s
Hunt is on to find lost dog Boo
A loveable puppy has gone missing from Southport town centre. Boo, a mastiff style dog, has not been seen officially since she managed to escape her owners garden on Duke Street on
Threatened bus route changes smack of “arm twisting” say Southport councillors
Labour’s three ward councillors in Norwood have raised concerns about planned bus route changes in the town as part of a service review. Proposals by bus operator Arriva will either axe
Meet the nurses of the future
A group of young people from Liverpool are among the first in the country to receive training as nursing associates, a new role designed to bridge the gap between more junior health
Hairy Biker Dave Myers rides into Southport Flower Show
Hairy Biker Dave Myers is set to ride into the 2019 Southport Flower Show to share some of his top tips for outdoor cooking. The celebrity chef will be revving up some
Horror house landlord risked lives of tenants
A woman who ran a Southport horror house filled with tenants has been found guilty in court of putting lives at risk. Heather Jackson of Church Street in Southport, eventually plead guilty
Latest update | Listeria cases being investigated
An investigation is underway into cases of listeria linked to sandwiches. Public Health England, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the NHS confirmed that, following a retrospective analysis of Listeria cases, an
Tips to Get Started with Your Charity Auctions
Charity auctions can range from the mundane to the marvelous. Make sure your next event is one for the books with a guide for finding the best auction style. Getting people interested
Dad tees off fundraising thank you for Matt’s spinal injury care
Dad tees off fundraising thank you for Matt’s spinal injury care A fundraising festival of golf is a father’s thank you for the NHS treatment his son received following a life-changing road
Care bosses SLAMMED for failing disabled children
An urgent review has been ordered into why a joint service run by Sefton Council and local NHS commissioners to meet special educational needs and disability provision in the borough, has failed
‘Playboy’ Southport financial adviser at centre of £4.1m fraud must repay £1k
A “playboy” financial adviser who conned friends out of £4.1m only has to forfeit the money he had on him when he was arrested, a judge has ruled. Neil Bartlett, 54, who
Love your lungs in Sefton
In recognition of Love your lungs week (June 17-23) local organisations are reminding residents of the support they have in Sefton to help with breathing conditions. As part of the week, NHS
Fruit and veg empire takes root in Birkdale with delicious deli
A fruit and veg business is growing and taking firm root in Southport by launching a brand new deli and coffee shop Stanley’s Fruit and Veg has been providing quality fruit, vegetables
MP congratulates Parish Council for success of community cafe
MP Bill Esterson congratulated Lydiate Parish Council for its community cafe and other activities including a new community garden for growing vegetables to use in the cafe. The community cafe run
Pensioners fury at bus service scrap fear
Pensioners in high park are heartbroken after Merseytravel announced they would lose their vital bus service. Under a proposed review the number 46a, a vital bus service which goes down Old Park
Empty town centre buildings an eyesore say worried residents
The growing number of empty buildings in Southport is creating an eyesore say worried residents. One emailed OTS News to say “To start with Southport Market is totally in the wrong place.
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Cancelled Open Day
Woodlands – Cancelled Open Day If you are a follower of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary you may be aware that they cancelled their second open day of the year due to the great