Ainsdale deaths not suspicious say Police
Post mortems have been held following the deaths of John Neill, 87 years and Lillian ‘Lilly’ Neill, 86 years of Frailey Close, Southport. The results of the post mortems have been withheld
Update: Man and woman found dead in Southport named
Post mortems have been held following the deaths of John Neill, 87 years and Lillian ‘Lilly’ Neill, 86 years of Frailey Close, Southport. The results of the post mortems have been withheld
Ofcom grant community licence for Mighty FM
Southports most popular radio station has finally been granted a community licence for the town Mighty Radio would like to thank the Southport Community for all of their support and for getting
Man charged following theft in Southport
Merseyside Police can confirm a man has been arrested and charged following a theft in Southport on Wednesday, 13 December. A report was received at around 2.30pm that a wallet containing a
Drink drivers stopped in Birkdale
Drink drivers are being caught in a stop check point in Birkdale. Eagle eyed officers are pulling over drivers in random Christmas spot checks to see if anyone is driving over the
Nutritionist reveals top tips to a health Christmas dinner
Christmas parties needn’t ruin health regimes according to a professional nutritionist and fitness expert who’s compiled a short guide for enjoying the annual do in the healthiest way possible. Christmas party season
Couple have lucky escape from ditch crash
A couple have had a lucky escape after skidding in ice and smashing into a ditch this morning in Southport A red hatchback was travelling down the notorious Wyke Lane when the
Voice star takes centre stage in Panto
Tom Milner of the The Voice, will be taking on the role of Prince Charming in Cinderella this Christmas at Southport Theatre. On The Voice Tom was selected for Team Ricky before
Men armed with angle grinder fail to break into Reputation Menswear
Two males using an angle grinder attempted to break into Reputation Menswear on Lord Street, Southport at around 11pm last night (Thursday 14 December). After failing to gain entry but causing damage
Man and Woman found dead in Ainsdale house
Merseyside Police can confirm enquiries are underway following the death of a man and woman in Southport. A report of concern for the safety of a man and woman in their 80s
Festive fun event for Sefton shared lives service
Around 75 people involved with an innovative form of supported accommodation for Sefton adults with disabilities and other support needs gathered for their annual Christmas party this week. Hightown Cricket Club was
Police close Ainsdale Road following incident
Police are on scene at an address in Frailey Close Ainsdale, Thursday 14 December. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police told OTS News that the incident was a concern for welfare. Officers from
Teachers in Southport defend themselves after negative news stories
Teachers in Southport have come out in force to defend themselves after negative news stories about their jobs. One teacher, who remains anonymous, contacted OTS News to say teachers are getting a
Damien Moore signs TUC ‘Dying to Work charter’
On Tuesday 12th December in Westminster, Damien Moore MP made a commitment, by signing the TUC ‘Dying to Work charter, to support and protect any of their employees who become terminally ill.
Port Sign Priestley From Alfreton Town
Southport have completed the transfer of 28-year-old defender Billy Priestley from Alfreton Town for an undisclosed fee. Billy joined Alfreton in the Summer after time spent at Salford City, where he made
WARNING |Multiple handbag snatches in Southport town centre
A number of handbag snatches in Southport town centre have been reported over the last two days. Three in the Derby Road/London Street area and one today (Wed 13th) on Stanley Street.
Serial shop thief arrested in Southport
A 30 year old man from Netherton was arrested yesterday afternoon on Haweside Street in Southport, Tuesday 12 December. Officers arrested him in connection with multiple thefts from shops in Southport. The
Damien Moore MP Welcomes End to Arriva Bus Strike Dispute
Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed the cancellation of tomorrow’s Arriva bus strike and all other walkouts planned for December after drivers accepted Arriva’s latest pay deal. Bus drivers had been in
Stroke patients to benefit from new relaxation room
Stroke patients at Aintree University Hospital are benefitting from a new relaxation room, which has been designed to help combat some of the psychological effects of a stroke. The room, which is
Southport care home resident turns 100 years old
A Cherry Tree lodge resident has got a special parcel in the post after the Queen sent her a special card to celebrate her 100th birthday. Centurion Violet Hewitt was joined by
Merseyrail trains on Ormskirk line disrupted due to ‘power supply issues’
Ormskirk Line emergency works 13th December 2017 Due to ongoing power supply issues on our Ormskirk line, there will be changes to services on Wednesday evening. From 1940 until end of service,
Say goodbye to the waiting times with the GP extended access pilot
HEALTH chiefs in West Lancashireare reminding residents over the festive period, that they can now visit a GP or practice nurse in the evenings and weekends at a time that suits them.
Promenade Care Home is Rated ‘GOOD’ Yet Again – CQC
An established Southport Care Home has yet again been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission. The Commission explained their reasons for the rating: “We looked at the care plans for
Hope for Southport Tory over ‘Race Jibe’ Suspension
Today’s lifting of the suspension of Tory MP Ann Marie Morris over alleged inappropriate racist language has given hope to a Southport Conservative activist who has been suspended for similar behaviour. Devon
Important information to help rough sleepers in Southport
Sefton Council has a range of services for rough sleepers throughout the borough which are available all year round. Services are at hand as we to try and reduce the number of
Work starts on new £20 million Southport Hospital
Health chiefs got an early Christmas present when construction of Southport’s new £20 million mental health hospital got underway with a ceremony to mark ground breaking on the site. Mersey Care NHS
Firefighters called to Vaughan Road blaze
Fire at house in Birkdale, Southport Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire in a house in Vaughan Road, Birkdale, on Monday, December 11. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called and
Todays’s Arriva bus strike cancelled – deal done!
Todays’s Arriva bus strike and all the other walkouts planned for December have been cancelled after drivers accepted Arriva’s latest pay deal (Dec 13) The vote brings an end to the pay
Mum goes mad over St. John’s headteacher term time fine
A furious parent fined for taking her two young boys out of school for a term time holiday says she’s been cheated by the school. Ashleigh Cropper was verbally told by a
Appeal to identify Bargain Booze VODKA Bandits
Police want to speak to these two men about a shoplifting offence at an off-licence in Ormskirk where 5 bottles of vodka were stolen by being hidden inside jackets and down someone’s