Southport Police nab another alleged bike thief
Southport Police nab another alleged bike thief A bike stolen from outside a shop in Churchtown on Friday 6th of July was recovered later the same night by a police officer of
Hero train staff act fast to avoid hitting drunk on the line
Heroic train staff are being hailed by passengers after avoiding hitting a drunk man near Formby this evening. Numerous Passengers have contacted OTS News to hail Merseyrail staff on the 5.40 train
Junior Fishing Taster Days This Summer
What are you doing this summer? Turn up anytime between 1100 a.m. & 1 p.m. Fish until 4 p.m. Tuesdays 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
Hillside Micropub to receive top CAMRA Award
Hillside Micropub to receive top CAMRA Award The Grasshopper micropub in Hillside has been voted the best pub in Southport by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. The CAMRA award will be
Diabetes Awareness this Summer
Diabetes Awareness this Summer Health professionals in Southport and Formby are encouraging people with diabetes to make sure they travel safely this summer by managing their medication carefully. The summer months are
Southport’s role in creation of NHS celebrated on 70th birthday march, as possible new hospital discussed.
A march to celebrate the 70th birthday of the NHS has also commemorated Southport’s little-known role in its creation. The event, organised by Southport Labour, started at Garrick Parade in the town
Driver ploughs into parked car on Hesketh Drive, Southport
Driver ploughs into parked car on Hesketh Drive, Southport A motorist crashed into a parked car along Hesketh Drive in Southport at around 9:50am this morning (Monday 9 July 2018). Fortunately no
BMW blaze in Birkdale, Southport
Fire crews were called to a vehicle blaze in the early hours of this morning in Birkdale, Monday 9 July 2018. A BMW was caught fire on Upper Aughton Road shortly before
Non swimmer to swimming one mile in just 6 lessons with The Water Whisperer Swim School!
Non swimmer to swimming one mile in just 6 lessons with The Water Whisperer Swim School! Patricia Simion 13 years old recently won an award from Gail Rickett’s The Water Whisperer Swim
Volunteers needed for return of the Giants in Liverpool event
Volunteers needed for return of the Giants in Liverpool event volunteers are needed to help out during the return of the Giants in Liverpool when they will visit the city for a
Man and woman injured in collision on Liverpool Road
Man and woman injured in collision on Liverpool Road A man and a woman were injured following a collision on the A59. It happened last night (Friday, July 7th) at around 10:25pm
Appeal to locate missing 12 year old Southport boy
Appeal to locate 12 year old Southport boy The family of missing Bobby Rimmer has asked for your help locating him. Bobby was last seen on Friday 6th July in Southport wearing
WANTED Southport man arrested in dawn raid
WANTED Southport man arrested in dawn raid Early hours this morning Officers from Sefton Targeted Team located and arrested James GELLING, 30 years of age, at an address in Southport for a
Ainsdale Methodist Vicar cycles across France to raise money for CAP
Ainsdale Methodist Vicar cycles across France to raise money for CAP Every day in our town people’s day starts with the anxiety of not knowing how they will feed their children, stay
Churchtown prepares for annual historic fete
The annual annual Churchtown Garden Fete will be held on Saturday, July 14. It will be the 71st time the free family-friendly event has been held in the village and will feature
Enjoy the sun and heat for the weekend’s Southport Air Show – but not to exhaustion
Enjoy the sun and heat for the weekend’s Southport Air Show – but not to exhaustion For the thousands of people are expected to line the Sefton coastline this weekend for the
Traffic chaos following Southport Air Show closures
Traffic chaos following Southport Air Show closures The closure of the Marine Drive between the Pier and Pleasureland is predicted to cause long delays this weekend. In sweltering temperatures drivers queued for
Southport man charged with GBH and robbery
Southport man charged with GBH and robbery Update Michael Comiskey-Quinn (19) has now been charged with grievous bodily harm and robbery and has been remanded in custody until the 2nd of August.
Lynette Matthews photography arrives in Churchtown
Lynette Matthews photography arrives in Churchtown, friends and family joined in the celebrations on Sunday 24th June, for the grand opening of the newest addition to the Beautiful Churchtown village. Lynette 32,
Travellers settle in on Preston New Road, Southport
Travellers settle in on Preston New Road, Southport. A gang of tavellers have descended on the grassy area next to the Mormon Church on Preston New Road Southport, Friday 6 July 2018.
Flasher alert in Southport
Flasher alert in Southport Shocked mothers are being warned of a rogue flasher driving around the Southbank Road area of Southport. Last night a woman was left stunned after a young man
Travellers have set up camp on this Morrisons car park AGAIN
Travellers have set up camp on this Morrisons car park AGAIN Supermarket giant Morrisons has taken legal action after gypsies set up camp on a car park at one of its Southport
Southport Trinity CC under 15’s Quest for Lancashire knockout success
Southport Trinity CC under 15’s Quest for Lancashire knockout success Southport Trinity’s under 15 side face a big weekend after reaching the Lancashire Knockout Finals Day at Fulwood and Broughton Cricket Club
Southport Centre For Deaf Open Day
Southport Centre For Deaf Open Day Southport Centre for the Deaf is based at 19a Stanley Street in its own building. The Centre caters for the social and spiritual needs of severely
Planned North West road works – Monday 9 to Sunday 15 July 2018
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 6 July but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Family Run Care Business, Assured Care Southport Pioneers New Pay Structure
Family Run Care Business, Assured Care Southport Pioneers New Pay Structure Assured Care of Southport have introduced a double tier pay system which rewards it’s Care Staff for working weekends and Bank
Marine Lake mess will “put people off” SOUTHPORT
Dog walkers are complaining about the state of Marine Lake ahead of the air show. Residents have written in to OTS News to say the water is filthy and will put people
Warning issued after Kings Gardens Grass Fires
Warning issued after Kings Gardens Grass Fires We’ve all seen the recent news footage of Fire, Police and Ambulance services, supported by members of the armed forces, dealing with grassland fires on
Police hunt Southport fugitive James Gelling
Police hunt Southport fugitive James Gelling Merseyside Police are appealing for information to find a Southport man who is wanted on a recall to prison. 30-year-old James Gelling is wanted after he
Police hunt Ainsdale car thief
Police hunt Ainsdale car thief Police are hunting an unknown thief after he broke into a car in Ainsdale overnight. CCTV footage captured a man breaking into a seemingly unlocked hatchback on