Funeral arrangements for Gary Whitehead
OTS News is saddened to report the death of much loved Southport man Gary Whitehead who passed away on Sunday after battling with pancreatic cancer. His funeral will be held on Friday
PREVIEW | Southport V FC United of Manchester
Southport return home to the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Saturday to host FC United of Manchester. First-half goals from Jordan Richards and Dion Charles put the Port in front at promotion-chasing Stockport
Merseyside Police put additional feet on the beat for the first time in nine years
Merseyside Police will be recruiting an additional 80 new police officers and 14 police staff and will be able to stem the loss of approximately 40 officer posts to invest in more
Beware the Fatberg! Coming to a sewer near you!
Yesterday it was revealed that a 90-tonne fatberg was discovered lurking in the sewers underneath Liverpool. This isn’t some monster from the deep, it’s a result of what we flush down the
Survivors of sexual violence urged to share their views to improve support for other victims
Survivors of sexual violence are being encouraged to share their views of the support they received in order to help improve the experiences of others as part of an inquiry which aims
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 25 February to Sunday 3 March 2019
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 22 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
News from SOUTHPORT Community Policing Team
1) A 17 year old girl from Southport has been arrested by Local Policing Team Officers in Southport following a burglary at business premises on the Promenade. 2) Officers in Southport have arrested a
A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 6th and the 21st February 2019 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Preston Road (garage), Walmer Road (garage), Park Road (garage), Hesketh Road, Thornton Road (garage),
Job opportunity | Account Manager at MCS
Exciting career opportunity at MCS Group! Due to the growth and expansion of our business we are currently looking a high-performing Account Manager to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue
Conservative Councillor sets out to tackle hazardous car parking
A Conservative Councillor in Southport has set out to tackle the hazardous car parking on a local street. Conservative Dukes Ward Councillor, Sir Ron Watson CBE, has made his voice heard to
Sex offender wanted on recall to prison
A sex offender is wanted by police on recall to prison. Christopher Wright, 41, of no fixed address, was released from HMP Wymott prison on Monday (February 18). He was due to
Sefton Cycle Chat returns by popular demand
Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road, Ainsdale. The evening session, on Tuesday March 5, runs from
Job opportunity | Experienced Bartenders required for a busy summer of festivals
Experienced Bartenders required for a busy summer of festivals. Southport based company, Burn Everything Event Staffing, require confident and experienced Bartenders to work across the country at some of the UK’s biggests
Merseyside Police Commissioner not seeking re-election
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today announced she will not be seeking re-election in May 2020. Jane Kennedy informed the Labour Party this weekend that she would not be putting herself forward for
Gestapo wardens terrify dog owners over fines
Elderly Dog owners say they are too scared to go out after wardens started finding them for their leads. Gestapo Council officers say they can fine people if their dog Lead is
Missing from Merseyside |Molly Keating
Police are appealing for help in finding a 20 year-old woman who is missing from Walton. Molly Keating was last seen at around 9pm yesterday, Monday 18 February, near to McDonalds on
Ainsdale station named as passenger safe space
Ainsdale and Formby railway stations are among 170 nationwide to be given safety accreditation status. Over a quarter of all Britain’s stations have now been accredited by the British Transport Police to
Formby Motorists hit by MORE roadwork chaos
Essential underground electrical works are taking place along Liverpool Road, Formby. Temporary signals have been installed on the road near to the Royal Public House in order to safely manage traffic during
How To Start A Business With No Money
Do you have a great business idea but no money to get set up? This is a common problem for aspiring entrepreneurs, but this should not stop you from pursuing your dreams.
Southport MP Welcomes new figures showing 10 million more people are saving for their retirement through a workplace pension
New figures show that 8000 people in Southport are now enrolled in a workplace pension. Damien Moore has welcomed new figures showing that, due to changes to workplace pensions, 10 million more
“Butcher’s storeroom” freezing flats to get new heating after Labour intervention
A group of elderly residents has given a very warm welcome to news that their block of flats will get a new heating system. It comes after Labour councillor Janis Blackburne
Crackdown in cross-border rural crime
Operation Checkpoint is a multi-force, cross-border rural crime operation involving multiple Constabularies. The Operation is primarily aimed at targeting travelling criminals operating between counties in the North of England. It is recognised
Government sets out plans to overhaul waste system
The government launches a series of consultations to overhaul the waste system. Government launches consultations to overhaul the waste system, cut plastic pollution, and move towards a more circular economy. Packaging producers
Smartwater kits to be delivered to SOUTHPORT residents
More Smartwater kits being delivered to residents by PCSO’s in Southport. These follow a letterdrop making residents aware of an attempted burglary in their area. This is part of our standard response
Appeal for information after suspected arson attack in SOUTHPORT
Police are hunting a group of arsonists after a family car was burnt out in Larkfield Land in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 17 February 2019. The family car was
Stars have aligned for observatory open days
outhport Astronomical Society has announced its public open days for the Victorian observatory in Hesketh Park for 2019. Scheduled to mark specific historical and astronomical events, the open days present an opportunity
Service to celebrate the life of Adam Seaton
A service to celebrate the life of Adam Seaton will be held at Emmanuel Parish Church (Cambridge Road) on Wednesday 20th February at 12.30pm. Donations are being collected in lieu of flowers
Southport residents sick of selfish Parking
Photo: Selfish Parking Lord Street Selfish drivers parking on pavements have come under fire, with pedestrians claiming they are being forced to walk in the road in some of the town’s main
MP’s concern for high street after another Formby village closure
Formby MP Bill Esterson has expressed concern about the town’s village centre after another business closed its doors. Superdrug on Chapel Lane closed earlier this month (February) leaving yet another unit
MP calls for pension fund to bury fossil fuel investments
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has backed calls for the Parliamentary pension fund to ditch investments in fossil fuels. More than 200 MPs and former MPs have signed the Divest Parliament Pledge, which