A new bar has opened in Southport – and it’s aimed at over 25s
A new bar has opened in Southport – and it’s aimed at over 25s. The bar which is located on West Street, in the site formerly occupied by Elementary, offering music ranging
Police pursuit leads to abandoned car being seized in Southport
Police pursuit leads to abandoned car being seized in Southport This Audi was driven at speed overtaking others in Southport this afternoon, Thursday 2 November 2017. Police officers sighted it, however the
Spotlight on variety at Brookdale musical afternoon
A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia turned back the clock this week and entertained clients with a musical variety afternoon. Tuneful memories from the last half century and
Police hunting driver who fled scene of Southport crash
Police are hunting the driver of a white Ford Fiesta after it smashed into a car on Virginia Street last night. The speeding car was turning a corner towards Eastbank Street, Southport
Amateur Boxers Wanted – Black Tie Boxing Event in Aid of Queenscourt Hospice
Christmas is fast approaching which means just one thing “Fisticuffs and Cufflinks” is back for it’s 5th year running! Want to get in the ring & fight in front of a sell
Yobs ruin Southport war memorial fountain
Yobs ruin Southport war memorial fountain Vile troublemakers have yet again waged war on Southport town centre. After nights of constant window smashing and vandalism, the latest victim of an over the
Tesco Express Ainsdale forced to close after break-in
Tesco Express on Station road in Ainsdale has beee closed today after staff discovered a break-in. It is believed that a quantity of cigarettes and other items were stolen during the break-in but this has yet
Woodvale: antisocial activity frightens pensioners
Alarmed pensioners called 999 last night as a gang of selfish and unruly yobs, scrambled over fences and ran amok shouting through properties at Sandbrook Road flats. Police later claimed to have
Southport Support Workers Wanted – Autism Initiatives
It began when Pat Minshull was worried about the lack of support for her son Peter, in the 1970s, and she raised funds to found Peterhouse School, Southport. Since those early days
Southport Town Centre Election TODAY
Southport Town centre residents go to the polls today in an election that could see ex MP John Pugh return to politics. The Lib Dem faces tough competition from Labours Frank Hanley
Uninsured Southport driver has car seized by Police on Lord Street
Uninsured driver off the road in Southport. This vehicle was stopped in Southport on Wednesday 1 November 2017. The driver of this black Vauxhall Corsa had no licence, no Insurance, MOT or tax. If
Fire & Rescue Service Urges Safety over Bonfire Period
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is working closely with Merseyside Police and Council partners to keep people safe and reduce anti-social behaviour over the Bonfire period with these safety messages: Bonfires and
DJ Adele does town proud in London abseil
A DJ from Southport teamed up with a host of celebrities to abseil more than 260ft down the ArcelorMittal Orbit in London’s Olympic Park to raise funds for charity. BBC Radio 1
Halloween crime DOWN despite Southport vandalism
Merseyside Police can confirm they experienced a 20 per cent increase in calls on mischief night compared to the same period last year. The force saw an increase of almost 400 more
IN PICTURES| Natterjack Seaside 10k 2017 for Galloway’s Society for the Blind
Runners taking part the Natterjack Seaside 10k 2017 courtesy of Mick Hall In September the Natterjack team held yet another incredibly successful 10k event along with a very popular 2k Fun Run.
How much time do you spend in the Garden?
Green-fingered Brits with a fondness for the outdoors spend the equivalent of over three years of their working lives out in the backyard preening and maintaining their gardens during their lifetime. The
Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 30 October to Sunday 5 November 2017
Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 30 October to Sunday 5 November 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is
Sefton Remembers The Impact of War Past & Present
Join the Atkinson on Armistice Day 2017 to commemorate the impact of war past and present. Programme of Events 11am -Two Minute Silence followed by Maghull Parish Handbell Ringers 11.15am – Welcome
Vandals target Kings Gardens shelters AGAIN
Southport’s Kings Gardens Shelter smashed up More shelters vandalised in Southport. This time a Victorian weather shelter on the South end of the Marine Lake, Thursday 31 October. Once again mindless vandals
Southport’s Central Cabs launch App
Welcome to the Central Cabs Booking App – the simplest and quickest way to order your taxi in and around Southport! With this app you can order your taxi in seconds and
Grants available to help Southport flourish
Karen Nolan, co-ordinator of Living Well Sefton, explains: “We have grants of £500 for small projects that are designed to increase people’s wellbeing and our partners can support individuals to deliver these
Southport Knitters get busy with twiddle muffs
Knitters get busy with twiddle muffs Patients with dementia are being offered a novel way to relax at in hospital. Twiddle muffs are knitted or crocheted tubes with accessories such as ribbons
Plea to find lost sentimental ring in Southport
A Southport woman is pleading with OTS Readers to help find her sentimental ring she lost in Southport at the weekend. Emma Butler was out in Southport on the weekend of Saturday
Plea to find lost sentimental ring in Southport
A Southport woman is pleading with OTS Readers to help find her sentimental ring she lost in Southport at the weekend. Emma Butler was out in Southport on the weekend of Saturday
Park Campaigners furious after it’s revealed Kew’s Lib-Dem Councillors are “sitting on a pot of gold”
Kew Ward Councillors have been accused of “betraying residents” after it was discovered they are sitting on over £40000 worth of funds. The claim comes from local park campaigners who have been
House porch ruined by Halloween pranksters
A porch has been whitewashed in a targeted paint attack. The house on Cambridge Road was covered in a can’s worth of paint by unknown vandals on Mischief night. Police have been
Popular Ainsdale Pub has closed indefinitely
A popular pub in Ainsdale has closed indefinatly. The Sands pub, which is located opposite Pontins in Ainsdale put a sign on the door yesterday (Tuesday 31 October), saying: “The Sands pub is
Football mad Matt swaps balls for bikes
A football mad Southport man is swapping balls for bikes when he does a bike ride from London to Amsterdam in June next year. Matt Lawrenson needs to fundraise a £1000 so he
Thousands of children enjoy hot meals
Sefton Council have once again given food for thought at its annual Children’s Access to Food Programme, supplying nearly four thousand hot meals to those in need. The scheme, which is in
Leisure League need new amateur ballers
Leisure league greenback are looking for new players to take part in their wednesday night league. A spokesperson for the league, which starts from 6pm each wednesday said: “We’re trying to get