A.V.I.S Birkdale Village
A.V.I.S (Abandoned Vehicle In Southport) A grey Hyundai has been abandoned on Liverpool Road, Southport. A local resident told OTS News “It has been left outside The Allotment with its windows down – for 3
Stolen Scooter recovered by police in Southport
Stolen Scooter from Mount Street recovered Queens Road, Southport by Community Officers (December 5 2017). This followed numerous reports of the bike being ridden recklessly throughout the day. A local suspect has
SLADE play LIVERPOOL – Hangar 34 on Friday 22nd December!
SLADE – Without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 30 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop-rock’n’roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure
SOUTHPORT | Yellow warning of snow and ice
00:05 on Friday until 18:00 on Saturday Snow showers are expected to become increasingly frequent over northern Scotland late on Thursday and are expected across many other parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland,
Bold boxing event hailed a huge success
Photographs by: kirsty Ashcroft photography A boxing bonanza at the Bold Hotel has been hailed a huge success. The Sunday showdown at the Lord Street Hotel was organised by retired boxing legend
Southport photographer’s festive focus on helping the homeless
A Southport photographer is focusing on helping homeless people in the town this Christmas. Birkdale-based Matthew Rycraft is appealing for help in collecting a range of items that will help to improve
Councillor Acts on Christmas Tree Blackout
The Southport Christmas tree lights should be back on tomorrow, a town centre councillor has been told. Councillor Tony Dawson had come down to Lord Street to inspect the success of his
Janet fights for left vote in Southport
Southport woman Janet Harrison is standing to be Labour’s new parliamentary candidate in Southport. Her ‘pitch’ is very much being the local candidate and being out on the left as an out
Two Scarisbrick Hall Fencers Selected For Northwest Region
Two young fencers from Scarisbrick Hall’s fencing club have been awarded their Northwest colours and selected to fence for the region at the Cadet Winton Cup to be held later this month.
Mum left furious after bus driver says “no change – no ride”
A furious working mum has been forced to walk miles to work because of an overzealous bus driver. The shocked and upset lady was told she would’nt be able to get the
Lucky Southport Bingo punter lands £8500 national jackpot
There were cries of delight at the Mecca Bingo Southport Hall earlier this week as a lucky punter scooped an incredible £8500 national jackpot. The lucky punter, an elderly woman who was
Sefton Council dedicated to tackling obesity
Sefton Council has signed a declaration to show its dedication to promoting healthy weight across the borough through improved food and drink provision. The declaration shows a commitment to reducing overweight and
Thursday’s Arriva bus strike is OFF!
Thursday’s Arriva bus strike is OFF after the company agreed to last-ditch talks with unions. Drivers were out on strike yesterday and were also due to go out on strike on Thursday
Plaque unveiled in Memory of Georgina Callander at Booths Hesketh Bank
A plaque has been unveiled at Booths Supermarket, Hesketh Bank to commemorate the life of Georgina Callander who was tragically killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May. Georgina lived locally
WANTED : In connection with harassment offences around the Kew area of Southport
Do you know this man? Police are looking to speak to him in connection with harassment offences around the Kew area of Southport. Police are asking for anyone who may know who
Smash and grab biker gang leave jewellers empty handed
A smash and grab biker gang who are believed to have already targeted businesses in Southport have struck again. This time two lads on push bikes were seen riding up to the
RESULT | Widness 5-1 Southport
Southport suffered another embarresing defeat, this time Widnes smashed them 5-1 in the Liverpool Senior Cup. Josh Hine scored for Southport their 1000th in cup football. Southport line up: Matty Lavelle, Gary
IN PICTURES | The Learning Rooms light up Hillside Village
LAST weekend, 1 – 3rd December, Hillside had a very special visitor. Santa Claus came to the village. The annex at The Grasshopper Micropub was Santa’s grotto for the day and boys
More Labour Councils advised to follow Sefton offshore because of risk to pensions if Corbyn wins an election
Following the examples of Sefton and Warrington Councils getting tax benefits through buying up commercial property offshore, another Labour council has been warned to invest some its pension funds offshore to protect
Highways England lightening the load for hauliers and motorists this Christmas
• Highways England is gearing up for Christmas by lifting hundreds of miles of roadworks for drivers • Hauliers and Christmas shoppers already benefitting from 18 large scale road improvement schemes A £15bn investment
Southport residents turned out in force to enjoy a Christmas market with a difference
Sefton residents turned out in force to enjoy a Christmas market with a difference in Southport at the weekend. The event at the New Leaf garden centre on Rotten Row featured festive
Leave no one behind says Damien Moore MP on International day of persons with disabilities
Southport MP, Damien Moore, has sponsored the UK based Leonard Cheshire Disability charity in parliament to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
STATEMENT: Behaviour, Communication and Online Abuse
The club would like to take the opportunity to clarify several policies regarding behaviour, communication and online abuse. Southport Football Club is fortunate to have passionate and dedicated supporters who care a
Port Face Widnes Away In Liverpool Senior Cup On Monday Night
Southport head to the Select Security Stadium on Monday night to take on Widnes in the Quarter Final of the Liverpool Senior Cup. Kick off 7.45pm Managed jointly by Kev Toway alongside
Watch out for loan sharks this Christmas
If you are having money troubles this Christmas then don’t be tempted to borrow cash from loan sharks. Loan sharks are illegal money lenders who often target families on low income. They
Palm oil update: Dog walkers need to be on alert despite decline in debris
Sefton Council Coast and Countryside staff are urging dog walkers and beach goers along the Sefton coast to keep reporting any discoveries of potentially harmful palm oil. There appears to be less
Southport man arrested after town centre theft and criminal damage
A 47-year-old man from Southport was arrested on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of theft from a town centre shop, criminal damage & a Public Order offence. A town centre PCSO responded to
A Sefton Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
Residential Burglaries Recently burglaries or attempted burglaries took place in the following locations: Portland Street(2), Nelson Street, Talbot Street, Lytham Road, Vulcan Street, Blair Grove, Park Road, Cemetery Road, Hall Street(garage) Insecure
Mike Stafford Loses Commonwealth Challenge Against Watkins
By Elliot Foster Mike Stafford was brave in defeat as he was pulled out in a challenge for the Commonwealth crown. The Southport man, who dropped to 16-4 at the Leicester Arena
Charity chief launches appeal to combat isolation
The chief executive of a charity which runs respite holidays is Southport is aiming to highlight the effects of isolation and loneliness by launching a festive fundraising appeal. Chris Simmonds, head of