Ex pub homes plan gets planner green light
Plans to build eight new homes and a three-storey block of 15 apartments on the site of the bulldozed Shakespeare Hotel Public House have been approved. A planning application submitted by agents
Golf day raises £5,500 Queenscourt
Golf day raises £5,500 Queenscourt A big thank you to Ann, Karl and Brett Golding for raising an amazing £5,500, in memory of Loz. This tremendous total was raised after holding a
Police target white van men in Birkdale
Police in unmarked cars have stopped a white tradesmans van in Birkdale Village to issue a stop and search. the van was pulled over on Liverpool road just after 12 noon today
Knife man wanted after skipping court
Knife man wanted after skipping court Police are appealing for information to find a man who we would like to speak to after he failed to appear at court in relation to
Ainsdale church to hold community food market
A weekly community food market is being launched in Ainsdale. St John Stone’s Church has been hosting a community advice service every Thursday, but from Wednesday, October 3 but this will change
Police take knife fight to the classroom in anti-blades bid
Police are taking their fight against knife crime into the classrooms in an attempt to educate youngsters against the dangers of carrying such weapons. A national week of action was launched on
M6 bridge on the move in 24-hour operation this weekend
M6 bridge on the move in 24-hour operation this weekend Motorists are reminded that work to remove an 800 tonne, 250ft long bridge over the M6 in Staffordshire takes place this weekend.
Letter to the editor: Council should stop pavement parkers
Disabled residents have said more still needs to be done to target pavement parkers. In a letter to OTS one resident who didn’t want to be named said “It seems residents who
Business clinics the perfect tonic for Southport entrepreneurs
Business clinics the perfect tonic for Southport entrepreneurs Businesses and entrepreneurs across Sefton can look forward to a healthy future with the help of experts from across the world of commerce. Sefton’s
Mystery Samaritan says he doesn’t want credit for kindness to homeless
Mystery Samaritan says he doesn’t want credit for kindness to homeless Kind hearted citizens of Southport have rallied together this morning to buy hot drinks for three homeless men sheltering in a
In business for over 70 years: Meet Arcade Sports owner Alan!
In business for over 70 years: Meet Arcade Sports owner Alan! Southport is home to many long standing businesses who have stood the test of time. These independent shops embody the spirit
Halloween Maze is the centre piece of Spooky Southport
Halloween Maze is the centre piece of Spooky Southport A giant maze is coming to Southport as the centre pieced of this year’s annual Halloween Festival. Our annual Halloween festival is the
Young vandals run rampage at Botanic Gardens Fernley
Young vandals run rampage at Botanic Gardens Fernley Young vandals have run rampage at the Fernley gardens in Churchtown ripping up plants and destroying shrubbery for no reason. The act of wanton
Sefton launches Gumbelievable campaign to target sticky issues
Sefton launches Gumbelievable campaign to target sticky issues Sefton Council is giving residents and visitors to the borough something to chew on as the Local Authority launches its ‘Gumbelievable’ campaign. Working with
Car park poo woman caught by shocked traffic warden
Car park poo woman caught by shocked traffic warden A shocked car park warden was left open mouthed after he caught a woman having a poo in Southport town centre. The warden
Uninque SOUTHPORT Garden Centre Launches Appeal For ‘GREEN’ Donations
Uninque SOUTHPORT Garden Centre Launches Appeal For ‘GREEN’ Donations A unique garden centre in Southport where people with a range of support needs learn horticultural skills has launched a new appeal for
Fire crews urge people not to ignore neighbour’s alarms
Firecrews in Southport are asking residents to take action if they hear a neighbour’s smoke alarm and call 999 if they suspect a fire. The new appeal comes after Merseyside Fire &
Mersey Care backs Sefton in Mind mental health campaign
Mersey Care supports Sefton in Mind Campaign Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is working with partners to help promote the services available as part of the Sefton in Mind campaign aimed at
Southport solicitor tackles Ironman challenge head-on for Headway
Southport solicitor tackles Ironman challenge head-on for Headway A local solicitor has completed a notoriously gruelling Ironman triathlon, to raise money for a brain injury charity. Gemma Roberts, a serious injury lawyer
Planned North West road works – Monday 17 to Sunday 23 September 2018
Planned North West road works – Monday 17 to Sunday 23 September 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday
All aboard for historic Southport station day
Southport Model Railway Society marked the 170th anniversary of the town’s first railway with a special celebration yesterday . The Liverpool Crosby and Southport Railway opened from Eastbank Street station in Southport
Sefton Council ignore Norwood Road pothole
Residents on Norwood Road say they are being ignored over a growing pothole. The huge gaping hole leading to Meols Cop station has been growing in size for over a month and
PREVIEW | Southport FC V Darlington
PREVIEW | Southport FC V Darlington Following on from Saturday’s draw against FC United, the Port will be hoping to get their first league win of the season at the Merseyrail Community
CLOSED | Gourmet Burger Kitchen on Ocean Plaza
CLOSED | Gourmet Burger Kitchen on Ocean Plaza Eighteen months after opening the Gourmet Burger Kitchen on Ocean Plaza closed its doors on September 9. The outdoor furniture removed. In April 2017
Bedford Park has talent – Saturday 15 September
Bedford Park has talent – Saturday 15 September Bedford Park has talent will be held on Saturday 2-5pm (15 September). Dog show & Talent show competition will take place and its not
No leads on Nosmo as family hunt for info on Southport’s most famous man
No leads on Nosmo as family hunt for info on Southport’s most famous man The family of one of Southport’s most famous residents are desperate to find more about him. OTS News
On course to improve wellbeing
On course to improve wellbeing Fed up with what life is throwing at you? Want to change how you deal with situations? Then the Think Differently, Cope Differently course delivered by Living
The Southport Swords are 50
The Southport Swords are 50 The Southport Swords were formed in 1968 primarily to dance English longsword dances, but have also been known to dance Cotswold Morris. This weekend Saturday 15th &
ASDA Southport’s Plastic Purge Day
ASDA Southport’s Plastic Purge Day On Wednesday 12th September ASDA Southport joined forces with Lord Street in Bloom volunteers to clear rubbish from Marine lake and under Southport pier we collected 30
Jail time to double for assaulting an emergency worker
Jail time to double for assaulting an emergency worker New law protecting emergency workers from assault to receive Royal Assent today (Thursday 13 September 2018). Individuals who assault or attack emergency workers