Southport’s newley refurbished 02 store to open this Friday
Southport’s NEWLEY REFURBISHED O2 STORE to open this Friday 2nd of February. The Chapel Street store has been chosen out of over 450 stores in the uk to get this modern refit
Countdown is on for 2018 Aintree Grand National!
With ten weeks to go until the 2018 Randox Health Grand National Festival, Aintree Racecourse announces that all grandstand areas and Festival Zone tickets for Grand National Day are sold out with
Emergency services search beach for possible missing person
UPDATE Man located near to shoreline and taken to safety The emergency services are currently searching an area of Southport beach, approximately 1 mile north of the pier, Tuesday 30 January. The
MP welcomes news that 99.1 per cent of homes in Southport now benefit from superfast broadband
Damien Moore MP has welcomed news that 99.1% per cent of premises in Southport now benefit from superfast broadband. This has been delivered as part of the Government’s manifesto commitment to extending
Final tribute & vindication of Councillor Patricia Ball “Dukes Woman”
Earlier this Evening I provided my final Tribute to one of my former Mentors and first Lady representative for Dukes Ward- Councillor Patricia Ball/ “Dukes Woman” as part of proceedings whereupon myself
Furious residents complain at Clifton hotel rave
Furious residents faced a night of no sleep last night thanks to the Royal Clifton. OTS News has been inundated with complaints and videos from a party at the Clifton hotel on
Two fire engines and hazardous materials unit called to Banks fire
Two fire engines from Tarleton and South Shore along with our hazardous materials unit were in attendance at a large skip fire on George’s Lane in Banks, Southport. The contents include paint
Viral video shows bikers fury with Sefton litter warden
A biker has been fined and police were called after overzealous litter wardens caught him accidentally dropping his pack of cigarettes. Wayne Taylor had dropped his pack of ciggies and as he
CCTV | Men sought in connection with racist abuse – Merseyside
BTP is looking to speak to these men in connection with racial abuse on a train to Wigan – which a train guard called “the worst she’d heard in a long time”.
Labour refuses co-operation to save NHS
AT Thursday nigh’t Council meeting, the Bootle-dominated Labour Party refused to debate the perilous position of Southport Hospital. They further refused to engage in any discussions about cross-party co-operation to save the
Damien Moore MP backs British farming and recognises importance of beer and cheese to UK economy
Damien Moore MP has recognised the vital role that Southport arable and dairy farmers are contributing to the local and national economy, after attending an event in Westminster this week. Farming in
Southport lifeboat called to search for missing people
CALL OUT – 28/01/28 – 03:30 – Southport Quads and ILB tasked to reports of missing people and dog on Southport Beach. The Quads searched the beach whilst the ILB searched the
Dog walker says beach parking is double yellow standards
A dog walker has accused Sefton Council of misleading permit holders about parking on double yellow lines near to Ainsdale. Crossens resident Angela Bulteel, 75, said that she applied for a £45
Shoppers conned out of cash at dodgy ATM
Tesco customers in Kew are being ripped off by a dodgy card machine. The fault has been reported but no out of order sign has been placed on the machine outside the
Constituency Visit to Churchtown Primary School
Damien Moore recently visited Churchtown Primary School in Southport as he continued his tour of the constituency’s primary and secondary schools. The primary school is one of the largest in the country
Labour’s Delight after Airport Losses Leads to Increased Strand Worries
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson’s expression of delight over new figure revealing continued loss-making at Liverpool Airport has led to increased fears over Sefton Council’s secret Bootle Strand purchase. The Bootle Labour bosses’
Cafe Jam is coming!
“Spread some song across your heart” Sunday 4th February at 6:30pm, Singing and cakes! Come and join in the fun! Birkdale United Reformed Church. Grosvenor Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2ET
Bike stolen from outside KFC Southport
This bike above was stolen from outside KFC on Eastbank Street, Southport (Sunday 28 January 2018) . Did you see anything or do you have any information on the bike theft? Please contact Merseyside
Driver locked up for crashing into pregnant mum’s car on Formby bypass
Court Result – Matthew Carolan pleaded guilty to Dangerous Driving on the Formby By Pass in July 2017 and was sentenced in Liverpool Crown Court to 14 months in a young offenders’
Southport Fly Posters Causing Town Centre Traffic Hazards
Fly posters are creating traffic hazards and increasing the risk of accidents in Southport town centre by targeting road signs and street furniture, a councillor has revealed. Cllr David Barton said the
Result | Kidderminster Harriers 3-0 Southport
First half goals by Manny Sonupe, Fraser Horsfall and Joe Ironside powered promotion hopefuls Kidderminster Harriers to a 3-0 National League North victory over Southport at Aggborough. Teams Kidderminster: Hall; Vaughan, O’Connor,
Southport beach bomb site infuriates dog walkers
Mounds of rubbish are still piling up on the sea wall. Angry dog walkers have emailed the editor of OTS News saying a clean up of the beach is well overdue after
Prestifeld school win Police grant
A specialist school has received a grant from a national community fund to enable them to host more educational days out. Presfield High School and Specialist College on Preston New Road in
New Dating app takes Southport by storm
A new dating app is taking Southport by storm. The viral success of Do I Date has landed in Southport with hundreds already having signed up for the unusual chance to rate
Damien Moore MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
This week Southport’s Damien Moore MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the
Councillor continues work as Liberal Democrat
Dukes Ward, Southport, is now represented by two Liberal Democrat councillors for the first time in the ward’s history. Southport Councillor Tony Dawson has recommenced full activities within the Liberal Democrats. Councillor
PREVIEW | Davies Pre-Kidderminster: “We Want To Cause Them Problems”
Kidderminster Harriers V Southport, Saturday 27th January 2018 – 3pm. Kevin Davies says his side are full of confidence going into Saturday’s away fixture against Kidderminster Harriers, with Southport looking for their 3rd
Planned North West roadworks – Monday 29 January to Sunday 4 February 2018
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 26 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
StemCell Scousers – Your Heros Awards
Formby resident Kevin Dunne won a Prestigious YOUR HEROS AWARD from Trinity Mirrors Southport Visiter Newspaper at an Awards Ceremony held in the Ramada Hotel Southport on Wednesday 24th January. The annual
Mersey Labour campaigner suspended for ‘real women’ campaign
Liverpool Labour campaigner Jennifer James, who has raised £20,000 to fund a legal challenge to the decision by the Labour Party to let self-defining women on to All-Women-Shortlists, has been suspended by