Wife murderer Mitchell Quy denied parole
A man convicted of strangling his wife to death has been denied parole. Mitchell Quy spent 18 months making TV appeals for his wife Lynsey to come home after she went missing
Festive fun event for Sefton shared lives service
More than 100 people from across Sefton attended the Shared Lives Christmas party in Crosby this week. Marine Football Club on College Road was the venue for the event which was organised
The past, present and future of the NHS
Q“Some NHS consultants don’t have compassion. Robots are more trustworthy and make fewer mistakes.” This is one of the many comments made at Healthwatch Sefton’s recent event to mark the 70th anniversary
There are more ways in SOUTHPORT to see your GP this winter
Health commissioners in Sefton are reminding people that they have greater choice and availability of when they can book a GP practice appointment this winter should they become ill. Since October appointments
Southport shop warns of fake 20 Christmas scammer
A Southport goodwill shop has been struck by thieves and con artists again. The Southport Or Nearest Offer Shop On London Street has shames a woman who tried to buy a handful
Treasure Sefton wants to showcase your mental health service
Treasure Sefton, a mental health group associated with Sefton in Mind and Sefton CVS, is calling for mental health services across the borough to submit a poster to be displayed at a
Revealed: The top tips to avoid a Secret Santa faux pas
Secret Santas in UK offices need to make sure gifts are tailored, appropriate, on budget and hush-hush this Christmas, according to expert advice. Researchers have revealed nine top tips to being the
Skate with Santa in Southport this Christmas!
An ice skating Santa will be joining young skaters on the ice this Sunday from 12pm. The open air rink in Town Hall Gardens is proving a huge hit with families and
Strike could leave Southport students without teachers
Southport Students who study at Hugh Baird college could face a new year without any teachers after staff voted to strike. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) at Hugh Baird
Liberal Democrat Councillors Advice Centre
Liberal Democrat Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 14th January. They will be available from 2pm – 3pm
Southport Salon offer FREE haircuts for homeless
A town centre hair salon has been praised by thousands of people online for offering free haircuts to the homeless this Christmas. R&R Hair and beauty bosses say they will open their
Kit shipped to Grenada’s fire service
Fire crews on the Caribbean island of Grenada will be better equipped this Christmas, thanks to a donation spearheaded by a Firefighter and a Police Officer from Merseyside. Crosby-based Firefighter Kimberley Antoine’s
Southport stunner pulls out all the stops for kids charity
A Southport model is pulling out all the stops to raise vital funds for Children’s charity Variety with a festive charity concert at the clifton hotel. Miss Lancashire hopeful Sarah Walker, a
Christmas Tree Pickup
Queenscourt Hospice is proud to once again be organising the annual Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Service. Enjoy a hassle-free start to 2019 and let Queenscourt Hospice collect and recycle your Christmas
Highways England helps football fans reach festive fixtures
It’s one of the busiest times of the year on England’s road network with the Christmas getaway and thousands of football fans gearing up to travel across the country to see their
Resort boozers warned of drowning danger
Southport boozers are being targeted in a new anti- drowning campaign. The Don’t Drink and Drown campaign from the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), hopes to save lives this festive
Funeral arrangements announced for Susan Clegg
OTS News is saddened to report the death of Southport resident Susan Clegg. Susan passed away Wednesday 12th December 2018. A funeral service for Susan will take place on Thursday 20th December,
Southport HC Half Way Report
Crazy to think the first half of the 2018/19 season has been and gone. Take a look at the half way report to catch up on team highlights from the games played
Get in shape this new year with Active Sefton
Get in shape this Active Sefton has lined up a raft of fitness activities starting in January to help residents make a jump start on their new year’s resolutions. The ever-popular Couch
Fire fighters tackle Dobbies blaze
Fire crews are battling a blaze at Dobbies Garden Centre. Arsonists believed to be a group of young teens have set fire to a rubbish disposal area to the back of Dobbies
Rhyme Time’s Andrew is a shining BBC Christmas Star
A man who volunteers at Formby library’s Rhyme Time for children has been given a prestigious Christmas Star Award by BBC North West Tonight. Andrew Jackson, has Autism but has a special
UPDATE | Two arrested following warrants in Southport
Merseyside Police have arrested a man and woman and recovered drugs after two Misuse of Drugs Act warrants were carried out this morning (Monday 17 December) in Southport. Officers carried out the
UPDATE | Body found in Banks, Southport, believed to be that of missing Carl Lake
MERSEYSIDE police can confirm that a body found in Banks, Southport, last Monday (10th December) is believed to be that of missing 62 year-old Carl Lake from Bootle. Mr Lake was last
KGV teams up with rugby coach to bolster sports academy
KGV sixth form college have partnered up with Southport Rugby Union Club. The partnership means that head coach of the club, Neil Ryan, who also coaches the Lancashire U20 team, will be
PREVIEW | Southport V Tranmere Rovers
Ahead of the Emirates FA Cup second round replay, the Port suffered their first defeat since October against Solihull in the Buildbase FA Trophy on Saturday and will hope to turn things
Southport V Tranmere | White Receipt
Ahead of the Tranmere fixture, Southport Football Club want to make sure supporters are aware of the arrangements in place. For fans who purchased tickets for one or both of the above
Local Photographer & McDonalds Ocean Plaza in Food Bank drive
last year the local business men and famous food outlet worked together to raise awareness of homelessness and the need for a food bank close to the beach. Due to great success
Formby bypass closed by emergency services after serious crash
A stretch of the Formby bypass was closed this morning after a serious crash involving a number of cars. Witnesses said as many as four vehicles were involved in the smash which
17 year old arrested on suspicion of shop theft
A 17 year old boy from Preston was arrested this afternoon (Saturday 15th) on suspicion of shop theft, after PCSO’s on foot patrol in Southport town centre were alerted to two males
Available resources for rough sleepers/homeless in Southport
Over the coming days we will post details of the full range of services available over the Christmas period if you see someone on the streets or sleeping rough in Southport.