On The Spot News | OTS News - Southport

Sefton residents invited to Southport spring Fabre with a difference

Sefton residents are being invited to a spring fayre with a difference in Southport next week. The event at the New Leaf garden centre on Rotten Row will feature a wide range

29th April 2019

Southport plumbing merchants flush with success after new showroom launches

A bespoke brand new bathroom emporium has opened in Southport. AMS Plumbing have opened a brand new showroom and warehouse on Shakespeare Street where the public can pick their perfect ideal bathroom

29th April 2019

MP calls on Government to declare a climate change emergency

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson will this week support calls to declare a climate emergency and launch a green revolution, starting with banning fracking in areas such as Altcar Moss near Formby.

29th April 2019

Ask Elliot win battle of the bands contest

Southport indie band Ask Elliot waved the flag for Southport when they scooped top prize in a Liverpool music competition in the city’s 02 Academy. The four lads, all aged 17, beat

29th April 2019

Knife Crime Presentations in Southport Schools

Every day this week, Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team in conjunction with the North West Ambulance service, will continue delivering presentations on knife crime in local high schools. The presentations

29th April 2019

Businesses warned of fake Scottish notes

Business owners across Southport are being told to look out for alleged fraudsters spending fake bank notes. staff at CashConverters Eastbank street have published CCTV images of a man they believe was

28th April 2019

Becoming a Bohemian Goddess: Why Boho Has Become the Hot Fashion Trend of 2019

Are you a fashionista, but are done with expensive designers and brand-only styles? Do you want something simple and comfortable, yet totally chic? You’re not the only one. This is why the

28th April 2019

Reunited And It Feels So Good: How to Plan a High School Reunion

Are you in charge of planning the reunion for your classmates? If so, read this guide to learn how to plan a high school reunion. Are you planning a high school reunion? Want

28th April 2019

A List of 2019’s Best Accounting Software for Small Businesses

Are you a small business owner who’s trying to get their finances in order? Accounting for a small business is complicated, and if you’re the business owner, there are probably millions of other

28th April 2019

RTC Fleetwood Road, Southport

Police have rushed to the scene of a potentially serious smash on Fleetwood Road this afternoon after a car spun out of control in a 20mph zone. The silver saloon smashed and

28th April 2019

PREVIEW | Southport FC Final League Fixture

Southport head into their final league game of the season hoping to complete a strong finish to the season and claim three more points. Easter Monday’s 2-2 home draw against Kidderminster Harriers

27th April 2019

BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES UK weather forecast – Storm Hannah to smash Britain IN HOURS as Brits braced for 75mph gales and 26ft ‘monster waves’

An area of low pressure – named Storm Hannah by Met Éireann, the Irish Met Service – will bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Britain and Ireland during Friday

26th April 2019

Sefton Institute of Advanced Motorcyclist Observers Donate to Southport Lifeboat

A spokesperson for Southport Lifeboat said: We would like to thank the Sefton Institute of Advanced Motorcyclist Observers for their generous donation of £225. It was a pleasure to welcome them to

26th April 2019

Crashes following Birkdale power cut

Cars are colliding and police are being called constantly to smashes across Birkdale following the power cut. Several crashes have been logged already with some causing severe whiplash and others being treated

26th April 2019

Merseyside Police hold naming ceremony to commemorate the life of Dianne Oxberry

Merseyside Police Mounted Section is today (Friday 26 April) holding a naming ceremony to commemorate the life of Dianne Oxberry. Dianne, a much loved BBC presenter for more than 20 years, sadly

26th April 2019

Bypass light failure chaos

Traffic lights have failed at the Formby Bypass approaching Liverpool Road. Motorists are risking their lives by driving through the junction in heavy rush hour because the lights are not working. One

25th April 2019

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service urges public to be water aware

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is joining a call by UK fire chiefs to warn people of the dangers of drowning when involved in activities either in or near water. Statistics

25th April 2019

Sexual assault on board train to Southport

BTP officers investigating a sexual assault on board a Hunts Cross to Southport train are today releasing CCTV images. The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Thursday 11 April. The victim boarded

25th April 2019

Southport teen flying high after becoming youngest Briton to pilot solo

Despite having to wait almost three years before he can legally drive a car, a 14-year-old teen from Southport, Merseyside, has become the youngest person in the UK, and one of the

25th April 2019

8 Budget-Friendly Simple Home Security Plans

Property crime is going down. In fact, it’s been falling for the last 15 years in a row in the US. Between 2016 and 2017, for example, it fell by a respectable 3%.

25th April 2019

Planning to improve your bathroom but afraid your finances won’t allow? Worry not! Just try these pocket-friendly bathroom upgrade ideas.

Bathroom Upgrade Ideas You Can Implement on a Small Budget

The average bathroom remodel can cost between 11,116 to 13,339 euros. Even seeing those numbers makes your eye bug out and heart sink, we have good news for you. What if we told

25th April 2019

UK blocks Sainsbury’s-Asda supermarket merger

A mega-merger of British supermarkets Asda and Sainsbury’s collapsed on Thursday after regulators blocked the deal on the grounds it would spark higher prices and damage competition. The Competition and Markets Authority

25th April 2019

Say Goodbye to the 9 to 5: The Top Benefits of Self Employment

More than 15% of Brits are currently working for themselves. In 2018, this number reached 5 million people, which is an increase of 1.7 million from 2001. If you’ve always wanted to work for yourself,

25th April 2019

Hesketh Colts Girls Win Hightown U13’s League Championship

Hesketh Colts Girls JFC junior girls football club based in Southport recently won the Hightown U13’s League Championship. Teams from Wigan, liverpool and through to the Wirral play in this league at a

24th April 2019

Bootle Strand Shopping Centre drops 8% in value in first year

Lib Dem councillor Simon Shaw has expressed his concern at how much the Bootle Strand Shopping Centre has fallen in value since it was controversially purchased by Labour-controlled Sefton Council in April

24th April 2019

Teenager arrested in connection with stabbing at Crosby Marina

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a 14-year-old male at Crosby Marina on Friday (19 April) have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with the offence. At 5.45pm emergency services were called to

24th April 2019

Southport Festival returns with more art, music and dance in Southport streets!

Southport Festival returns in just over two weeks bringing a full weekend of music, art and colour to the town centre! The festival, funded by Southport BID with Sefton Council, boasts a

24th April 2019

Government publishes new action plan to improve police forensics

The Home Office today publishes a 13-point action plan to improve police forensics. These commitments are designed to improve public confidence, support the criminal justice system, and ensure the quality and stability

24th April 2019

Lib Dems respond to Tommy Robinson event in Manchester

Responding to Tommy Robinson’s BBQ in Manchester this Thursday (25th April) Lib Dem leader John Leech said: “The Liberal Democrats stand united against the hatred that Tommy Robinson and his followers spread.

23rd April 2019

Police warn of sharp rise in burglaries

Southport Householders have been warned to be on their guard against callers who try to con their way into properties. Police received two reports of residential burglaries in Bath Street North in

23rd April 2019