Councillor pens new book on big ideas in politics
A new book was launched in Southport this week. Birkdale councillor Iain Brodie Browne was one of four people who came together to seek out ‘big ideas’. Iain explained: ‘We are angry
Pensioner hands in a large quantity of cash he found in Southport town centre
Pensioner hands in a large quantity of cash he found in Southport town centre A quantity of cash was handed into Southport police station on Tuesday 27th March. A pensioner walked into
Drivers risk £2,500 fine for not buckling up pets as 21 million take to the roads this Easter
– £2,500 fine risk for not buckling up pets as 21 million take to the roads this Easter – – More than a third (35%) of pet-owning motorists don’t restrain their pets
POLICE monitor traffic outside St. Patrick’s at drop off time
POLICE monitor traffic outside St. Patrick’s at drop off time. A reminder for drivers, after monitoring traffic outside St. Patrick’s school in Churchtown, this morning, Wednesday 28 March 2018. A spokesperson for
Southport’s EFT Systems Ltd raise £4,366.22 for Alzheimer’s Society
Southport’s EFT Systems Ltd raise £4,366.22 for Alzheimer’s Society EFT Systems Ltd have just finished an amazing year of fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society. Jordan, Operations Director, shared the following with us: “After much discussion
Appeal for people not to call coastguard about seals on SEFTON beaches
An increase in the number of seals on beaches along the coast of England has led to a huge volume of calls to HM Coastguard. COASTGUARDS have appealed to people not to
RESULT| York City 3-2 Southport
RESULT| York City 3-2 Southport Southport suffered a crushing blow with a 3-2 defeat away at York. After going 2 goals down, the PORT battled back to level the scores at 2-2.
Officers respond to sighting of ‘Sandford’s most WANTED
If you think this kind of thing could only happen in ‘Hot Fuzz’… “Swan’s escaped!” Officers today (Tuesday 27th) responded to a sighting of ‘Sandford’s most wanted’, when an injured swan was
SOUTHPORT MP accused of free speech hate in blanket twitter ban
Furious residents have asked why Southport’s MP has blocked them on twitter. The free speech ban is believed to be down to challenges against Moore’s voting habits. The letter reads… “Dear Damien
Nominations are open for the 2018 Sefton Sports Awards
Nominations are open for the 2018 Sefton Sports Awards The opportunity to join Sefton’s sporting hall of fame is one step closer as entries open for 2018’s Sefton Sports Awards. Now in
Alleged motor vehicle thief arrested in police crackdown
A 43 year old man has been arrested by Southport Local Policing Team officers on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled drug. He is in custody
Former MP Pugh backs Berger over “truly appalling” Corbyn antisemitic mural
Former MP Pugh backs Berger over “truly appalling” Corbyn antisemitic mural Southport’s former MP John Pugh has given his full backing to Luciana Berger, Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree. She has been
Southport’s Tory MP slammed for “photo-op politics” as foodbank figures rise again locally
MP Damien Moore has been criticised for “playing at photo-op politics” instead of tackling real issues, according to his Labour opponents. The claim comes just days after local media reports picturing the
Gymnast Dan gets Olympic sized send off ahead of Commonwealth Games
Gymnast Dan gets Olympic sized send off ahead of Commonwealth Games Olympic gymnast Dan Purvis has been given a surprise send off ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Australia. The Crosby gymnast
Southport golf club’s hole-in-one for cancer research fundraising drive
Southport golf club’s hole-in-one for cancer research fundraising drive Golfers from Southport’s Hillside Golf Club have raised £11,000 to support life-saving cancer research after a year-long fundraising drive. The club selected North
Man fined for growing cannabis for medical use
A CAR salesman prosecuted for growing his cannabis told a court he wanted to make sure that he got a quality product. Simon Wood, 50, of Briar Road, Ainsdale, also told magis
CHILD escapes death on danger pier
CHILD escapes death on danger pier A woman had to save her 9 year old boy from certain serious injury after he fell through the pier on Sunday. Jacki Griffiths says her
Liverpool Road crash: Female cyclist suffers serious injuries after being hit by vehicle at busy roundabout
A woman on a pushbike has been taken to hospital this evening after being struck by a vehicle in Ainsdale, Monday 26 March 2018. A witness told OTS News that a woman on
WARNING issued after reports youths breaking and entering
Over the last ten days, Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team have responded to a number of incidents where young people have entered derelict buildings and in some cases have climbed
SKUNK Southport college kid cautioned
Southport police officers along with specials were at Southport College continuing work on the #NoMoreKnives initiative. The knife arch was utilised with the co-operation of college staff. On this occasion no knives
World Autism Awareness week starts today
As World Autism Awareness Week begins today, over 500 people are starting their walk for autism for Autism Initiatives, a national charity which began with a school in Southport. 530 people have
Donkey Rides, Zorbing and an Easter Egg Hunt around the park
Donkey Rides, Zorbing and an Easter Egg Hunt around the park. The Botanic Gardens Community Association is holding an event on Easter Sunday, 1st April 2018 from 11.30am until 3pm. The association
Local bikers raise £15,000 for Merseyside’s sickest patients
Local bikers raise £15,000 for Merseyside’s sickest patients A group of local motorcycle enthusiasts has raised thousands of pounds to benefit some of the most seriously ill patients in Cheshire and Merseyside.
Southport Pier reopens following the completion of vital improvement works
Southport Pier has fully reopened to the public following the completion of vital improvement works. The landward end of Southport Pier had been temporarily closed while contractors carry out the second stage
Ainsdale Beach closed to vehicles over Easter bank holiday weekend
Ainsdale beach will remain closed to vehicles over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Each year the beach is normally closed to vehicles from September 30 – April 1, but this year as
Music Festival Oaklea Barns, Lydiate 23rd September 2018
The Learning Rooms at Four Seasons. We are situated within Four Seasons garden centre in Southport and provide a day service for adults with Learning difficulties, disabilities and additional needs. We are
Highways England clears the way to Easter holiday destinations
Highways England clears the way to Easter holiday destinations Highways England is helping people travelling to seaside locations, ports and airports this Easter by lifting as many roadworks as possible. In recent
SOUTHPORT solicitor named as most influential woman
SOUTHPORT solicitor named as most influential woman. A finance director has been named as one of England’s most influential women at the North’s inaugural Women’s awards. Alex Lynch from Fletchers Solicitors, a
The Southport Tavern, Food & Drink Menu Revealed!
The Southport Tavern, Food & Drink Menu Revealed! On April 13th The Southport Tavern will open it’s doors from midday, taking over the unit which was formally The Albert Hotel. They’ll be
Horror smash leaves cop van on roof
Horror smash leaves cop van on roof Police officers have narrowly escaped serious injury after their van turned upside down after colliding with a Taxi. The smash and roll happened on Cemetery