Beach safety signs plea after Adam’s death
Safety signage should be erected around Southport’s coastal marshes to warn people of the possible dangers of venturing out there. The call follows the tragic death of Adam Seaton, the student who
Isis bride, Shamima Begum’s face used as target at Merseyside shooting range
An enlarged photo of the teenage ISIS bride has been used as a target by the Ultimate Airsoft Range in Wallasey, in Merseyside. Some posters on social media have expressed concerns, yet
Appeal after fatel RTC on East Lancashire Road
UPDATE – Following a collision in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, 27 February) on the East Lancashire Road, the female passenger of the private hire taxi has now died. The
Award winning creative play sessions re-launched in Southport and Formby
An innovative and award winning programme for pre-school children has been re-launched in Southport and Formby. The Creation Station’s hands-on art and craft exploration sessions giveeven very young children the chance to
Community Transition Fund – Nothing for Southport!
The Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing – Councillor Trish Hardy (LitherlandWard), recently awarded grants from the Community Transition Fund to the following organisations – Marine Football Club, Sefton Community Carers Centre,
Southport Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer
Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its first ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 14th March at the Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport and anyone
PREVIEW | Ashton Athletic V Southport
After Saturday’s league draw, Southport head into midweek action in the Semi-Final of the Lancashire FA Partners Foundation Challenge Trophy. The goalless draw against FC United of Manchester is something Liam Watson
Cat mum fears for her ‘fur baby’ after pet goes missing
Fears are growing for a much loved family cat after it disappeared from its Lord Street home. The black and white moggy called Tiddles failed to come home from her normal nightly
Funeral arrangements for Frank Till
Loving Husband and Devoted Father, Francis Till lost his battle with lymphoma on the 15th February at the young age of 57. His funeral will take place at West Lancashire crematorium (L407SP)
Seven arrested in operation to ensure safety of football fans
POLICE have today (Tuesday 26 February 2019) arrested seven men and seized cocaine, cannabis and alcohol as part of a planned operation following incidents of disorder ahead of recent away football fixtures.
CURSED Falstaff shuts down Again
The cursed Falstaff pub has shut down just days after a failed re-opening. The King Street pub has opened and closed down again five times in recent years as hopeful pub landlords
WARNING woman trying get cash from residents
POLICE are urging people in Formby to be vigilant following reports a woman has tried to persuade people to give her small quantities of cash under false pretences. A report was received
Labour must actively campaign for public vote, say campaigners
Labour must actively campaign for public vote, say campaigners Left wing activists hail “huge step forward” for Labour after Corbyn backs fresh public vote on Brexit Labour must make good on its
Appeal for witnesses following altercation in Seaforth
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an incident which took place on Friday 15th February in Seaforth. At around 3pm there was an altercation between a man and woman who were on
£1million lottery winner could be from Southport
Are you the lucky Lotto player in Sefton who has not yet claimed their whopping £1million prize?! National Lottery players are being urged to check and double-check their tickets as one special
Southport parents urged to used NHS 111 online service
A top doc is calling on Southport mums and dads to make use of the NHS 111 online service as an alternative to using NHS’s non-emergency phone service 111. The online service
Update on medicines and medical products supply as we exit the EU
Further details of the preparations underway to minimise disruption of the supply of medicines and medical products in a no-deal EU Exit. Leaving the EU with a deal remains the government’s top
Labour backs a fresh referendum: response and comment
Jeremy Corbyn has announced that the Labour Party will now support a fresh Brexit referendum. Another Europe is Possible is the left wing anti-Brexit campaign that has led the push to get
Sefton awarded £500k to help bolster prevention of youth crime
Sefton Council has been awarded half a million pounds for its early intervention programme and ongoing work to prevent youth crime in the borough. The £500,000 from the government’s Supporting Families Against
Sefton launches major bid for Future High Street funding
Sefton Council is bidding for a slice of the £675m Future High Street Fund with bids planned for both Southport and Crosby. The Future High Street Fund was announced in last November’s
Olivia, 5, joins UK search for best pneumonia treatment
Five-year-old Olivia Isherwood is helping doctors find the best treatment for children who fall ill with pneumonia. She became poorly with community-acquired pneumonia just before Christmas. Symptoms include a temperature, lethargy and
Citizens 4 Good Scheme Open For Latest Round Of Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for a major scheme that recognises Sefton residents who make a positive difference to life in their local communities. Sefton 4 Good and the Mayor of Sefton’s
Boxer Christian ready to mow down all challengers
Better late than never for well known Southport landscape gardener Christian Mccarthy. Christian trained with coach Jon Lund 30 years ago at Southport YMCA. However work, beer and life got in the
Consultation begins on tackling Grand National ticket touting
Sefton Council have launched a public consultation to tackle the issue of ticket touting at the Aintree Grand National after a sharp rise in the practice. The Local Authority are proposing to
RESULT | Southport 0-0 F.C. United
FINAL RESULT: Southport 0-0 F.C. United Port goals: F.C. United goals: Port bookings: 18′ David Morgan, 51′ Devarn Green, 60′ Mathew Platt F.C. United bookings: 41′ Dale Whitman, 58′ Rob Harris. Port subs: 74′ Homson-Smith & Archer (on for Green and Gilchrist), 75′ Lacey (on for Wood) F.C.
Funeral arrangements for John McDougall
OTS News is saddened to report the death of much loved Southport man John McDougall who passed away on Monday 18th February after battling with cancer. His funeral will be held on
Dog savaged by MAD dunes cows
A dog walker says he is heartbroken after his pet was savagely attacked by a cow after walking through their enclosure. Peter Gordon says he was chased and his dog attacked by
Raucous United fans take over town
Southport has been taken over by a mob of friendly football fans as the club prepare to play a North West Derby. FC United Of Manchester have taken over the town centre
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