Dukes Ward advice surgery – Monday 12th February
Southport Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Monday 12th February. They will be available from 2pm – 3:30pm at Delizzi’s Cafe on
Man released after Bold Street brawl
Merseyside Police officers were called to Bold Street, Southport following reports of a fight between 3 men yesterday evening (8.45pm, Sunday, 4th February). Police arrived and managed to break up the fight.
MP’s Secret Election Defeat Paved His Way to Victory
Southport MP Damien Moore took part in a second secret election last spring of which 99.99 per cent of local voters in Southport were kept completely in the dark. For over two
Ever fancied tickling the ivories and becoming the next Elton John?
Ever fancied tickling the ivories and becoming the next Elton John? A Southport piano tutor is offering a brand new service to help budding musicians master the ivories and is giving OTS
Cars abandoned after Southport smash
Two wrecked cars have today been left on the side of a main route into Southport, Monday 5 February 2018. A van driver escaped without injury after smashing into two parked cars
Athlete Runs into trouble hours before race
A would be runner had to pull out of the mad dog 10k this weekend after narrowly surviving a horrific car crash. Alex Wilson was due to take part in the Southport
New Directions Unveils New-Look Carers’ Forum
Sefton’s leading adult social care provider has started the New Year with a new look to its consultative body and sounding board. New Directions has decided to build on the success of
Have your say on changes to Sefton’s gambling & licensing policies
Sefton Council wants to hear residents’ views on its revised Licensing and Gambling policies which will come into effect later this year. The local authority is responsible for regulating pubs, clubs, late
It’s good for your health, says Southport doc
A Southport GP is spearheading a local health campaign with the message: ‘start moving towards a healthier you.’ Norwood Surgery Doctor Simon Tobin believes that the recently established Hesketh Parkrun has already
What’s your poison? – The Grasshopper in Sandon Road.
What’s your poison? Southport’s Ale Preservation Society is running a series of free lectures on beer related subjects. The first lecture is next Monday at 7:30pm at The Grasshopper in Sandon Road.
British Olympian ‘Jo Pavey’ starts Mad Dog 10k 2018
A British Olympian started todays Southport ’s Mad Dog 10K 2018. The annual event returned for the 8th year and started by Jo Pavey, a British long-distance runner and a World, European and Commonwealth
Freshfields Animal Rescue Scoops National Award
Founded by Lesley Tarleton in 1975, Freshfields Animal Rescue has been operating for over 40 years. Now based both near Liverpool and in North Wales, it has provided sanctuary, rehabilitation and new homes to
Teenage girls are to blame for a recent crime and vandalism spree across Southport
Teenage girls are to blame for a recent crime and vandalism spree across Southport. Merseyside police have identified a group of girls, along with other teenage individuals, who have been causing trouble
Southport MP criticised for “wilfully refusing to accept reality” after A&E target abandoned
The abandoning of the four-hour treatment target for Accident and Emergency admissions reveals ” just how ill-informed and completely out of touch” Southport MP Damien Moore is, says Labour’s Liz Savage.
GAME OFF | Southport V Telford United Off Due To Waterlogged Pitch
Today’s game against AFC Telford United has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Following a review of the playing surface at the Merseyrail Community Stadium, an area in the centre
Birkdale Councillors Work Together Over Smedley Hydro Parking
Representatives of the six councillors representing Birkdale have been nominated to work with the staff and management of the Smedley Hydro to see if ways can be fund of reducing problems caused
Bistrot Pierre verandah going up
Local councillors in Southport are welcoming the final phase of Bistrot Pierre’s take-over of the former Russell & Bromley site on Lord Street’s main Nevill Street corner. The Restaurant which opened in
Shops to foot the bill for huge Weld Parade pothole
Businesses along Weld Parade are trying to stump up the cash to fill in a pot hole near the shops. The busy thoroughfare is thought to be a unadopted road ever since
A Record Oxbridge Offer Year for Merchants
Congratulations to the nine students from the Boys’ and Girls’ Schools who have received conditional offers of places to study at the UK’s two leading higher education institutions, Oxford and Cambridge. This
Sefton Council welcomes prosecution of unlicensed Southport dog kennels
Sefton Council has welcomed the successful prosecution of an unlicensed dog boarding company in Southport. A representative of Paw2Paw Ltd, based on Scarisbrick New Road, plead guilty at South Sefton Magistrates Court
Love Folk 2018 At The Atkinson Library
Saturday 10th Feb 1 pm till 2.30pm Southport Folk Dance Club Free Workshop. The Southport Folk Dance Club invite you to try some country dancing at their free workshop as part of
Minister of State visits College to show support for merger
Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills, Anne Milton paid a visit to Southport College following their recent merger with King George V College this week. Anne Milton MP, who is also
Wellbeing boost for Southport
Living Well Sefton, the local collaboration of wellbeing partners, is pleased to announce the fourth round of its Community Resilience Grant is now open. Launched on national #TimetoTalk day, the theme for
Police appeal after Sefton Council refuse van was stolen in Southport
Merseyside Police is appealing for information after a refuse van was stolen in Southport yesterday (Thursday 1 February 2018). A report was received at about 12.20pm that the lorry had been taken
Southport MP vists politics students at Edge Hill University
Southport MP Damien Moore recently visited Edge Hill University in Ormskirk. Edge Hill is a fast-growing university which educates more than 15,000 students, including many from the Southport area. Damien was invited
SOUTHPORT FC TRANSFERS | Ross Sykes And Mekhi McLeod Join On Loan
Southport FC have completed the loan signings of defender Ross Sykes and winger Mekhi McLeod from Accrington Stanley. Ross and Mekhi’s loan agreements will expire on 28th April. Ross re-joins the Port
Southport Building Expert is asked to appear on the BBC
Paul Ennis a well known Chartered Building Surveyor and Fellow of the Association of Building Engineers has recently been filming with the ‘BBC Inside Out’ programme. He was providing expert opinion on
Councillor leads action to combat car parking nightmare
A campaigning councillor is leading moves to resolve a car parking nightmare for residents in the Trafalgar Road area of Southport. Cllr David Barton said the situation had become worse over the
Homeless addicts caught on video bragging of their success
Lord Street north residents and businesses say they want more to be done about heroin addicted beggars. Videos sent into OTS News this evening showed a heated argument between a group of
Southport man, admitted being concerned in the supply of drugs jailed
A leader of a drugs gang, who beat and robbed a disabled man he thought owed him a debt, has been sentenced to 14 years in a young offenders institution. Carlisle Crown