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IN PICTURES | Hundreds attend Southport Hospital Open Day

Hundreds attend Southport Hospital Open Day This weekend (Saturday 8 September), hundreds of locals attended a fantastic open day here at Southport hospital. Despite the rain, families turned up to learn more

10th September 2018

Kite surfers require a permit at Ainsdale beach

Kite surfers require a permit at Ainsdale beach A permit is required for the use of kite buggying / landboarding / blokarts or kitesurfing at the Kite Zone, Ainsdale Beach. Permits are

10th September 2018

Southport landlords reminded of HMO legislation change

Southport landlords reminded of HMO legislation change Landlords across Sefton are being reminded of a change in legislation regarding houses in multiple occupation (HMO). The Government has extended the scope of Mandatory

10th September 2018

Bands with a bang wanted for Southport’s Musical Fireworks Championship

Bands with a bang wanted for Southport’s Musical Fireworks Championship Bands from across Merseyside with that extra spark are being encouraged to fire up their amps and get involved with the 2018

10th September 2018

Important information to help Southport’s rough sleepers

Important information to help Southport’s rough sleepers Sefton Council has a range of services for rough sleepers throughout the borough which are available all year round.Services are at hand as we to

10th September 2018

Southport arts group to host Remembrance Weekend multimedia exhibition

Southport arts group to host Remembrance Weekend multimedia exhibition As part of the ongoing 100 Years commemorations to mark the end of World War One, Southport based group Trinity Arts are putting

10th September 2018

Stolen bikes dumped on Ainsdale Park

Stolen bikes dumped on Ainsdale Park A pair of stolen bikes have been found all but destroyed after being robbed in Ainsdale. Sadly the expensive mountain bikes which were part of a

9th September 2018

Two bikes stolen from Ainsdale home

Two bikes stolen from Ainsdale home Two much loved bikes was stolen from an address in Ainsdale over night, Saturday 8th September 2018. Jenna Rennison said: “Can everyone please keep a eye

9th September 2018

No drop off parking outside A&E at Southport hospital

No drop off parking outside A&E at Southport hospital Refurbishment of A&E at Southport hospital means drop off parking outside the department will be unavailable from today while the work takes place.

9th September 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 10 to Sunday 16 September 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 10 to Sunday 16 September 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 7

8th September 2018

Shocked apartment residents come to rescue of homeless duo

Shocked apartment residents come to rescue of homeless duo Kind hearted residents of the Edge apartments have fed and watered two homeless men after finding them scrounging through rubbish to survive. Two

8th September 2018

Southport residents ripped off by allotment prices

Southport residents are being ripped off by allotment prices. It costs hundreds of pounds to own an allotment in Southport according to resident Joy Fenton who recently found she was being ripped

8th September 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT | Everton Ladies Are In Town!

ANNOUNCEMENT | Everton Ladies Are In Town! Southport Football Club are extremely delighted to announce that Everton Ladies will also use the Merseyrail Community Stadium for the first-half of the new 2018/19

8th September 2018

Southport fundraisers celebrate tenth year of afternoon tea

Southport fundraisers celebrate tenth year of afternoon tea Southport-based fundraising committee for North West Cancer Research has held its tenth annual Afternoon Tea event raising more than £2,500 in vital funds for

8th September 2018

Bike stolen from Ainsdale shed

An expensive mountain bike has been stolen from a shed in Ainsdale The victim told OTS “My Devinci Ollie full suspension downhill bike was stolen from my shed in ainsdale last night,

7th September 2018

Freshfields is shoppers charity of the year

Freshfields Animal Sanctuary has been given a big fundraising boost by being chosen as a Southport supermarket’s ‘Charity of the Year’. The animal sanctuary has been caring for abused, abandoned and unwanted

7th September 2018

Missing Adam Seaton | Underwater search team now at The Marine Lake

Missing Adam Seaton | Underwater search team now at The Marine Lake Underwater Search team are today combing the Marine Lake in Southport, Friday 7 September 2018. Adam Seaton is believed to

7th September 2018

Three men arrested on suspicion of burglary at Formby Golf Club

Three men arrested on suspicion of burglary at Formby Golf Club At approximately 06:50 hrs this morning, Sefton Officers responded to a report of Burglary at Formby Golf Club, Friday 7 September.

7th September 2018

Suspected stolen bike abandoned in Birkdale Pub

Suspected stolen bike abandoned in Birkdale Pub Merseyside Police are trying to locate the owner of a blue and white bike that we recovered on Thursday 6th September in the Crown Hotel

7th September 2018

980 Mile Cycle Ride To Raise funds For Formby Befriending Scheme

980 Mile Cycle Ride To Raise funds For Formby Befriending Scheme This September, local solicitor Liz Foggin and her husband Matt are cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats (“LEJOG”). They will

6th September 2018

Appeal for information after man caught performing sexual act in public toilets

Appeal for information after man caught performing sexual act in public toilets Detectives investigating an incident have issued a CCTV still of a man they believe could have information which may help

6th September 2018

‘Challenging’ policing landscape detailed in PCC’s sixth Annual Report

‘Challenging’ policing landscape detailed in PCC’s sixth Annual Report Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today unveiled her sixth annual report describing the challenges facing Merseyside Police. Jane Kennedy has released her 2017/18 Annual

6th September 2018

DANGER | Residents urged keep out of Lord Street phone boxes

DANGER | Residents urged keep out of Lord Street phone boxes Residents have contacted OTS News to tell of their fears that exposed electrical wiring could set alight or electrocute anyone entering

6th September 2018

Arts group open doors for war exhibition

As part of the ongoing 100 Years commemorations to mark the end of World War One, Southport based group Trinity Arts are putting together a special exhibition on the Great War. This

6th September 2018

Southport dog owners urged to learn DOG first aid skills

Southport dog owners urged to learn DOG first aid skills Dog owners in Southport are being urged to learn basic first aid skills which could save their furry friend’s life. Vet charity

6th September 2018

Alan promises garden bonanza at Botanic Show

The Southport Chrysanthemum and Gardening Society will stage their summer show next weekend. The event will run from 1pm- 4.30pm on Saturday, September 8 and from 10am – 4.30pm on Sunday, September

6th September 2018

VOLUNTEER | Ball Crew Members Needed

VOLUNTEER | Ball Crew Members Needed Southport Football Club are still looking to add members to its ‘Ball Crew’. Junior Southport FC supporters aged between 7 and 12 can help the club throughout

5th September 2018

Scarisbrick Swords public fencing club fencing class

Scarisbrick Swords public fencing club fencing class Scarisbrick Swords fencing club will be running their first public beginner’s course starting on Thursday the 13th September at 7pm in the Scarisbrick Hall School

5th September 2018

More newspapers dumped in Ainsdale

Yet again, Midweek Visiter newspapers are being discarded in Southport. A quantity was discovered recently in a passageway bin off Liverpool Road. Fly tipping of this (largely Liverpool – based) newspaper has

5th September 2018

CCTV appeal after two women attacked following verbal abuse on bus

CCTV appeal after two women attacked following verbal abuse on bus Do you recognise these people (click on the images below)? We want to speak to them after two women were assaulted

5th September 2018