Lord street closed after two car collision
Lord street closed after two car collision. Traffic has ground to a halt on Lord Street after a smash at the London Street junction, Tuesday 21 August 2018. The dangerous crossing has
Drunk accused of horsing around by police
Drunk accused of horsing around by police A yellow and black knight on a trusty steed came to the rescue of a drunk man outside the Hayfield pub in Ormskirk tonight, Tuesday
New defib database to save more lives in Southport
A new national defibrillator database is expected to save lives when it is launched next spring. The database by the NHS, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Microsoft has been welcomed by
All Hillsborough Charges Against Norman Bettison are Dropped
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said the charges against Sir Norman Bettison have been dropped after two witnesses changed their evidence and a third has died. Sir Norman, 62, who was
Van rear ends car on Marine Drive, Southport
Van rear ends car on Marine Drive, Southport Two vehicles collided on Marine Drive in Southport this afternoon (Tuesday 21 August 2018) after the driver of the van rear ended the car
JIVE HIVE returns to Southport Conservative Club this Wendnesday
JIVE HIVE returns to Southport Conservative Club this Wendnesday Jive Hive returns to The Southport Conservative club, Bath street, Southport this Wednesday night (22nd August). DJ jay will be playing the best
TRAVEL | Soutport FC Away Arrangements
TRAVEL | Soutport FC Away Arrangements In partnership with Trust In Yellow, the club are delighted to announce that an agreement has been reached with Alfa for the 2018/19 season to provide
Aintree doctor shortlisted for national award
Aintree doctor shortlisted for national award Dr Mark Griffiths, Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Clinical Health Psychology Services at Aintree University Hospital, has been shortlisted by the charity, Stroke Association, for a
Open Day at Southport Hospital Saturday 8 September
Open Day at Southport Hospital Saturday 8 September Join us here at Southport and Formby District General Hospital on Saturday 8 September, between 11-4pm, for our behind-the-scenes Open Day. Visitors will see how
Tips for looking after your health in Southport this bank holiday
Tips for looking after your health in Southport this bank holiday However you are planning to enjoy the long weekend, the local NHS has some useful information for how to take care
News from Southport Community Policing Team
News from Southport Community Policing Team. A message from Inspector Graham Fisher Last week Officers from Sefton Targeting Team arrested two males aged 43 and 51 years in Forest Road Southport for
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 8th August and the 18th August burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in Lime Street, Leyland Road,
Summer Cider Party at The Crown Pub Birkdale
Summer Cider Party at The Crown Pub Birkdale. The Crown Birkdale are holding a summertime garden party in September to celebrate all things cider related, Saturday 1 September 2018. The summer cider
Emergency services step up search for missing Adam Seaton
The emergency services has today stepped up their search for missing Adam Seaton. Fire crews, Police and the Merseyside Fire Service Hovercraft have all out on the old Rainfords sand track, Monday
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre Announced
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre Announced Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis, Nigel Ashton and Yaso Sathiy, Focus Editor will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 23rd August. They
Macmillan’s Coffee Morning 2018
Macmillan’s Coffee Morning 2018 Macmillan Cancer Support’s World Biggest Coffee Morning event is fast approaching and we would love for readers in Southport to get involved. Having become a national institution since
Woman from Liverpool killed in Aughton collision
Woman from Liverpool killed in Aughton collision A woman has died following a collision in Aughton, Ormskirk [Sunday 19th August]. Police were called to Bold Lane at around 13:05 on Sunday following reports
Pontins worker involved in baby delivery shock!
A Pontins worker had the shock of his life this morning after he was asked to help deliver a baby! The worker who has yet to be named was cleaning up the
Lancashire Care receives award for its support to people who have served in the armed forces
Lancashire Care receives award for its support to people who have served in the armed forces Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Award for their
The search is on for Southport’s most Instagrammable bike rides
The search is on for Southport’s most Instagrammable bike rides Bike hire scheme Bike & Go is challenging Southport residents to help them find the most Instagrammable bike ride in the region as
Letter to the editor: Town tourism unit vanished along with Atkinson
Letter to the editor: Town tourism unit vanished along with Atkinson “Dear OTS News, I was shocked this weekend to find that the Atkinson is closed for a decent part of Saturday
Patient given £15,000 after botch job at Formby dentist
Patient given £15,000 after botch job at Formby dentist A pensioner has been given £15,000 in compensation from his dentist after a botched root canal treatment left him with permanent nerve damage.
Southport paramedics risk their lives as assault cases spiral
Southport paramedics risk their lives as assault cases spiral Assaults on ambulance staff in Southport are going unreported due to cuts in police budgets, claims a paramedic who was attacked in Southport.
Sefton’s Community Learning Service celebrate learners and staff!
Sefton’s Community Learning Service celebrate learners and staff! Sefton’s Community Learning Service held its annual awards ceremony on Tuesday (August 7) to celebrate the hard work and dedication of both its learners
Planned rail cancellations TODAY
Today, there are a number of planned cancellations to train services that customers will face on parts of our network in the North West. The areas most affected will be: Liverpool, Greater
RESULT | Nuneaton 1-4 Southport
Result | Nuneaton 1-4 Southport Stats. Boro Goals: 82′ Angus Port Goals: 2′ & 45′ Sampson, 40′ & 88′ Charles Boro Subs: 35′ Calveley for Wesolowski, 55′ Angus for Richards, 64′ Tweed
Huge rats spark infestation fears at Ocean Plaza
Huge rats spark infestation fears at Ocean Plaza Rats as big as dogs have been spotted near to the KFC on Ocean Plaza. Huge rodents have been spotted tearing at rubbish and
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 20 to Sunday 26 August 2018
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 20 to Sunday 26 August 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 17
Young volunteers presented recognised by Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
Young volunteers presented recognised by Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Young volunteers at an animal sanctuary have been presented with special treats for all their hard work helping the centre. Woodlands Animal Sanctuary is
Thieves ransacked Tarleton garden centre
Thieves have ransacked a Tarleton garden centre. Thieves broke into the Tarleton based wholesale plant nursery of Florna Plants Ltd. A 3.5acre ‘state of the art’ twin skinned multispan polytunnel was cut