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
Daddy and daughter duo take internet by storm
A daddy and daughter duo from southport are taking the internet by storm with their growing youtube channel Dave Cowie and his daughter Abigail first started uploading videos to YouTube when Abigail was
Lancashire Care list in the top 50 UK employers!
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has been listed as one of The UK’s Top 50 Employers for its work in demonstrating a diverse and inclusive workplace, two years in a row. Powered
Remember, remember… Merseyside fire stations are community safe havens
During the Bonfire period, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is reminding members of the public that they can seek refuge at any Merseyside fire station. Over the past four years, all 22
Mindless mischief idiots smash up Atkinson
Mindless idiots causing chaos in Southport for mischief night have smashed up a window at the Atkinson. Glass panels were destroyed at the front of the iconic building sometime between 9pm and
Addaction land Sefton substance misuse service contract
A three year contract for the delivery of community-based substance misuse services for young people and families in Sefton has been awarded to Addaction. The new service is commissioned by Sefton Council
Suspected drunk driver pulls knife on Police
Suspected drunk driver pulls knife on Police Police officers stopped a male suspected drunk driver over the weekend. While dealing with him, he produced this knife from his waistband! 1/3: Officers stopped
World Famous ELVIS show is coming to Southport
SOUTHPORT – Theatre, Friday 17th November 2017 DIRECT FROM THE WEST END, THE WORLD LEADING ELVIS PERFORMER, CHRIS CONNOR stars in a brand new ELVIS production, NEVER seen before in the UK. ‘THE WORLD
Day of the Dead Fireworks Festival!
Are you looking for a great, free fireworks display PLUS great, free entertainment? Southport Pleasureland will be hosting their own special ‘Day of the Dead’ themed Fireworks Festival on Saturday 4th November