Hit the high notes with male chorus group
Members of The Wayfarers Chorus are running a Learn To Sing course which is free to join and will be held on four successive Tuesdays (April 10, 17, 24 and May 1)
Rogue Scooter Rider Arrested in SOUTHPORT
A teenaged boy who had been riding a motor scooter in an anti-social manner around Southport on Monday afternoon, was located by Southport Local Policing Officers. The scooter was seized and he
Southport MP pledges to protect the planet for Earth Hour 2018
Southport MP, Damien Moore, has pledged to make the planet their priority ahead of WWF’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest event to protect the planet. Taking place at 8:30-9:30pm on Saturday 24
Doorstep salesman poaching vulnerable residents
Southport residents need to be on their guard after a spate of car key and vehicle thefts and a number of reports of rogue door-to- door salesmen. Car keys and vehicles were
The ugly blue Tulketh Street box is an eyesore
The ugly blue Tulketh Street box is an eyesore Tulketh Street traders say they want a blue eyesore removed from outside their shop. A rusting portakabin has been left on Tulketh Street
APPEAL | Assault on train at Liverpool Lime Street station
Officers from British Transport Police are appealing for information following an assault on a train at Liverpool Lime Street. At approximately 11.30pm on 9 February, the victim – a man in his
Engineering giants open doors to local apprentices
Southport electrical engineers EFT Systems Ltd have thrown open their doors to welcome over fifty budding apprentices for their 2018 Open Day. The cobden road firm are going from strength to strength
Women escape Norwood Road smash unhurt
The drivers of two cars involved in a smash on Norwood road have escaped the scene shaken but unhurt Police have recovered two cars from the scene after the collision around 1pm
175 houses Southport homes checked by Police #OpCastle
175 houses Southport homes checked by Police #OpCastle This is just part of the area Merseyside Police covered last night in Southport, carrying out door handle checks as part of the OPERATION:CASTLE
Firefighters tackle blaze at Southport flats
Firefighters tackle blaze at Southport flats. Update Crews gain control of fire 9am. Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze which has spread over two buildings on Seabank Road, Southport, Thursday 15 March
Free School Meals – SOUTHPORT MP Damien Moore
The proposed changes to the eligibility criteria have been designed to ensure that support is targeted where it is needed most, meaning that those on the lowest incomes remain the focus of
17 year old carrying knife and drugs arrested on Lord Street
A 17 year old boy from Birmingham was arrested on the bandstand in Southport last night for possession of a class ‘B’ drug and possession of an offensive weapon. Southport MP Successfully
Southport MP slammed after voting for reduced free school meals for some of the poorest children in Sefton
Southport MP slammed after voting for reduced free school meals for some of the poorest children in Sefton. Local MP Damien Moore has been heavily criticised for supporting government proposals to reduce eligibility for free school
Woman arrested following Southport burglary
After a thorough investigation Sefton Targeted officers have today arrested a 43 year old female following a residential burglary in Southport in January. A Message from Superintendent Matt Boyle A major operation
Southport residents encouraged to be ‘web wise’
Sefton Council’s Trading Standards team are encouraging residents to be ‘web wise’ after the culmination of one of the UK’s largest ever online crime cases. Six people have been sentenced to a
RESULT : Southport 3-0 Telford United
Southport gained another 3 points with a 3-0 win at home to Telford United. Full match report to follow on OTS News. 0′ – AFCTU – Kick Off 27′ – SFC –
Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals Trust spinal unit ‘requires improvement’
SOUTHPORT hospital trust has been told it must improve after inspectors found “inadequate” leadership and a lack of security. Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust was inspected by the Care Quality Commission
Appeal after bike bike stolen from Birkdale High School
A parent has asked for the publics help tracing the thieves that stole two bikes from Birkdake High School. He told OTS News “Today my sons bike and another lads bike was stolen
95 year old woman lies helpless on stretcher for over 24 hours at Southport Hospital
A 95 year old woman is still waiting to be treated at Southport Hospital despite having been admitted over 24 hours ago. The elderly woman was brought in by ambulance at 7:45
A much loved Southport jeweller is shutting shop and retiring
A much loved Southport jeweller is shutting shop and retiring. Cheryl Gradwell is retiring from her Tienne jewellery empire after 12 years in the town. Her store on Chapel Street will be
Easter Family Fun Day At Lakeside Church
A free Easter egg hunt, three bouncy castles, donkey rides, craft and stalls all add up to a great family fun day at Lakeside Church on Easter Saturday. There will be a
It’s good to talk in SOUTHPORT
Sefton residents who are experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety or depression have been urged to contact Access Sefton, a talking therapies service which provides help for thousands of people
Latest standards report at local NHS trust leads to calls for MP to stop the “charade”
Calls have been made for Southport Hospital to receive greater levels of support and funding after the latest Care Quality Commission report about standards there. England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals found several areas
RAIL Union strike to hit Southport to Manchester train service
RAIL Union RMT has confirmed a further 48 hours of strike action on Northern Rail, which operates the Southport to Manchester service. The walk out will take place on Monday, March 26
Mere Lane Junior Angling Match Annouced
There will be a Junior Angling Match at Mere Lane Fishery on Tuesday 3rd April 2018. See poster below for details.
Southport V Telford
After a day of persistent rain, the pitch at the Merseyrail Community Stadium is very wet but, with drier conditions forecast, we are hopeful that today’s game against Telford will be on
Teen girl missing from home
Fears are growing for the safety of a teenage girl missing from home since yesterday Southport girl Hannah Castel went missing from home at 9pm yesterday evening and has not been seen
Support on hand for patients facing cancer
Cancer support networks have been set up across West Lancashire to help, guide and support patients who have cancer or their carers. Staff are on hand to give a wide variety of
Two men arrested after Birkdale burglary
Following a recent residential burglary in Birkdale, Southport local Policing target team officers have arrested 2 local males today aged 31 and 27. A Message from Superintendent Matt Boyle A major operation
Local Healthwatch to revisit SOUTHPORT A&E
On Monday, 19 March staff and volunteers from local Healthwatch across Merseyside will be revisiting A&E departments in the region and talking to patients about the reasons for their visit. A local