Bike stolen from outside SPAR, Roe Lane
Bike stolen from outside SPAR, Roe Lane The owner Trek mountain bike has offered a £50 reward for the return of his much loved and needed bike. His bike was stolen from outside
Open letter from Chief Executive, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust
Open letter from Chief Executive, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust Our patients demand the best care and deserve the best care. In the 70th birthday year of the NHS, we can
WARNING | Increase in number of thefts from cars/vans in Southport
A number of thefts from cars/vans have been reported over the last few nights in Southport. In all cases the method of entry to the vehicle is unknown, but no damage was
Labour’s Liz hails new multi-million pound fund as great news for Southport
Labour’s Liz hails new multi-million pound fund as great news for Southport Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Southport, Liz Savage, has welcomed a new scheme aimed at supporting town centres across the region.
Hot Site plan would see major hospital expansion
A shocking report has recommended that Southport Hospital is used as new ‘hot site’ for redevelopment – but only if maternity and paediatric services could be moved to a nearby Trust. The
Southport Hospital in line for major shake-up ?
Southport Hospital in line for major shake-up ? Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Trust is meeting this morning (Wednesday) to consider long terms plan that could well involve radical changes at both Southport
Man appeals to locate missing sunglasses
Man appeals to locate missing sunglasses A Southport man who suspects that his sunglasses were stolen from DW gym in Southport has appealed for them to be returned. James Stuart who is a
Woman punched in the face and knocked unconscious in Formby Village
A terrifying incident occurred whilst three women were out shopping in Formby Village. It was Friday 13th April when this Formby resident was crossing the road from Savers to the Left Bank.
Learn to spot the signs of child abuse
Sefton Council is supporting a national campaign that aims to highlight the support available to tackle the difficult subject of child abuse. Together, we can tackle child abuse, encourages members of the
Last Chance to see the Vikings in Sefton Southport
It’s the last week and your final chance to see Viking: Rediscover the Legend at The Atkinson. The exhibition ends and is about to sets sail leaving The Atkinson and the North
Contractors have torn down yet another tree on Lord Street
Contractors have torn down yet another tree on Lord Street. The dead oak was ripped down early this morning near to the monument on London Street. The entire tree will now be
Clampdown on car tax dodgers continues around SOUTHPORT
Photo: Clamped on Liverpool road, Birkdale DVLA Continue to clamp Southport car tax dodgers If you don’t pay your car tax, either intentionally or because you ‘just forget’, you need to be aware
Merseyside Police launch Appeal following dog attack on Crosby Beach.
Merseyside Police launch Appeal following dog attack on Crosby Beach. Merseyside Police can confirm a man has voluntarily attended at a local police station, on Friday, 29 June, after reports a small
Police advice for the Southport Air Show 2018
Police advice for the Southport Air Show 2018 With just 4 days to go, we are counting down to this year’s Southport Air Show, starting this Friday evening 6th July, with the
Operation Castle – Selecta DNA kits handed out in SOUTHPORT
Across Sefton, property marking kits are to be distributed by police to help reduce burglaries, as part of Operation Castle. Funding from Sefton Safety Communities Partnership, means Local Policing teams will be
SOUTHPORT Residents urged to be vigilant against outdoor fire risks during hot spell
Residents urged to be vigilant against outdoor fire risks during hot spell. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging local residents to take extra care against the risk of outdoor fires
Lancashire Care shortlisted for Nursing Times Awards
Lancashire Care shortlisted for Nursing Times Awards The Nursing Times Awards seek to recognise, celebrate and support the achievements of the nursing community and have successfully shortlisted Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
Crime ridden park leaves children in fear
Crime ridden park leaves children in fear. The Friends of Bedford Park have hit out saying the notorious crime hotspot is getting worse. The park which has been through spells of increased
Southport photographer scoops national retailer Wilko’s Wild Bird award
A SOUTHPORT photographer has flown past his competition to win a national contest. Amateur photographer John Fisher, from Southport, won the national retailer Wilko’s Wild Bird Calendar photography competition with his eye-catching
Another day another down on their luck homeless person.
Another day another down on their luck homeless person. Southport is now overrun with rough sleepers and nobody is doing anything about it. An OTS News reader sent in this image of
WARNING | Motorists urged to avoid sinkhole near Churchtown school
WARNING | Motorists urged to avoid sinkhole near Churchtown school Another large sinkhole has opened up on Sunny road near to Churchtown Primary school. Parents dropping children at the school are this morning asked
Southport Lifeboat tasked to missing children last seen in the sea
Southport Lifeboat tasked to missing children last seen in the sea CALL OUT – 1/7/18 – 18:18 – Southport ILB and Quad team paged to search for three missing children last seen
Southport Lifeboat Call Outs
CALL OUTS 29/06/2018 – 22:08 – Southport ILB paged to reports of two kayakers possibly in difficulty at Ainsdale. Stood down on route to station as they were reported to be ok
Let there be light: And there was light
Let there be light: And there was light Community Campaigner David Barton has spoken of his delight after learning that scheduled works to restore the Grade II Ornamental Lamp Posts dating back
UPDATE | Woman run over in town centre horror smash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Southport on Saturday, 30 June. At around 4pm, a report was received of a collision in London Street involving a
Travellers set up DOG SALE in store car park
Travellers have set up an impromptu pet sale in Morrisons car park. store staff at the Winter Gardens supermarket were stunned when shopper shop alerted them to the odd sale earlier this
Pine Pixies Pre-School working with the local community
Pictured Salwa Moustafa, Brookdale Day Care Centre Manager (left) with Catherine Regan, Owner of Pine Pixies Pre-School accepting the donation of £40.00 alongside some donated plants. Pine Pixies Pre-School recently held a
Mindless vandals smash up town centre planters AGAIN
Mindless vandals smash shop planters AGAIN Furious shop owners who paid out hundreds of pounds on flower planters in Southport are hunting vandals who have tipped them up. A huge planter on
Local community pub threatened with demolition
Local community pub threatened with demolition The Blundell Arms was a popular family pub in Birkdale. It had looked set to be given a new lease of life as a ‘Community Pub’
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – The Joys of summer
Woodlands – The Joys of summer The weather has most definitely turned and we are all basking in sunshine and tropical temperatures. On holiday, sat by the side of the pool with