On The Spot News | OTS News - Southport

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

22nd February 2019

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

22nd February 2019

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

22nd February 2019

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),

22nd February 2019

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

21st February 2019

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

21st February 2019

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

21st February 2019

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

20th February 2019

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

20th February 2019

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

20th February 2019

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

20th February 2019

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

20th February 2019

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

19th February 2019

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

19th February 2019

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.

19th February 2019

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

19th February 2019

“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

19th February 2019

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

18th February 2019

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

18th February 2019

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

18th February 2019

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

17th February 2019

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

17th February 2019

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

17th February 2019

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

17th February 2019

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

16th February 2019

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

16th February 2019

Petition Launched to Give Churchtown & Crossens Their Own Councils

Residents in Churchtown & Crossens could be the first communities in Southport to gain power from Sefton Council if a petition is successful. Residents are campaigning for a Churchtown Parish Council and

16th February 2019

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 18 to Sunday 24 February 2019

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 15 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

15th February 2019

PREVIEW | Darlington V Southport

After two positive results this week Southport will be hoping to continue their good form into this weekends game against Darlington. The 5-3 win over table-toppers Chorley was one of the highs

15th February 2019

Southport’s Learning Rooms Royal invite to Commonwealth Celebration

Clients at a Southport adult disability service have been given royal invitations to take part in a special service at Westminster Abbey. Six clients from the Southport Learning Rooms will be treated

15th February 2019