Get ‘on yer bike’ for a Sefton Cycle Chat
Cyclists are being encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road, Ainsdale. The evening session, on Tuesday November 7, will run from 6pm-8pm and is
Missing from home appeal for Michael Smith
Police are appealing for help to find Micheal Smith who has vanished from his home. He was last seen in the litherland area last night and his family are growing increasingly concerned
Gypsy travellers invade KGV car park
A gang of Travellers have set up camp in the KGV college in Southport overnight (Thursday 19 October) Although faster and more effective enforcement powers have come into force regarding unauthorised Gypsy
Ex forces volunteers help clean up lake
Local ex forces volunteers from Southport and West Lancashire are volunteering in an environmental project to upgrade Abbey Lakes. West Lancashire Borough Council’s Parks and Countryside Ranger Service is working in partnership with
Council promise family centre consultation is NOT about closures
A spokesman for Sefton Council has today told OTS News that the consultation over family centres is not about closures. They are hoping as many people as possible will come forward and
Hugely popular KidsFest returns to the Atkinson
This October half term the annual family fun fueled festival returns and is bigger and better than ever before! Monstersaurus launches the 2017 Atkinson KidsFest on Saturday October 21 from 2.30pm. It is described
Debt advisors warn of Christmas spending exceeding limits
A debt-counselling service is urging residents in Southport to start saving up now to avoid running up tripping credit charges at Christmas The Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre on Mornington Road in
Expensive watch found after OTS reader appeal
An expensive watch which disappeared from a Southport gym has now been found after an OTS appeal. Gaenor Pilling has written in to say: “My son’s omega watch has been handed into the
YMCA Spooktacular Halloween disco tickets available
Little skeletons and tiny pumpkins are putting on their dancing shoes for a special spooky disco at the Southport YMCA.The Trick Or Treat Yourself YMCA roller disco is on Saturday 28th Of
Martin Mere to teach young kids to fly broomsticks!
Martin Mere Wetland Centre is quite literally flying open their doors this half term with a range of pumpkin activities and the latest attraction: Broomstick Flight Training. Half term activities are on
Kevin Davies appointed Southport FC manager
Southport Football Club are thrilled to announce Kevin Davies and John Dreyer have joined the club as First Team Manager and Assistant Manager. Both Kevin and John have signed two-and-a-half year contracts
Kate high kicking for joy with black belt certificate
A Southport woman is high kicking for joy after her hard work saw her gain a black belt in karate. Last weekend Katie Hughes was finally awarded for her hard work and
OTS Exclusive: Councillor says Council ignoring conservation meeting laws
The council is tonight making a last ditch effort to cover its lawbreaking over conservation, says a town centre councillor In a move he described as ‘half-baked desperation’ Councillor Tony Dawson, says
Mark Baghurst from Southport found safe and well
Mark Baghurst has today been located safe and well following extensive enquiries. Thank you for sharing . Merseyside Police is appealing for information to locate a man from Southport who has not
MP slams Linaker consultation as ‘lacking transparency’
Southport MP Damien Moore has criticised Sefton Council for lacking transparency and failing to provide clarity over proposed changes to the location and services provided by Sefton’s Children’s Centres. The consultation, which
Birkdale laptop firm is seriously smokin’
A laptop shop in Birkdale is expanding their repertoire to piggyback on the huge demand for e cigs.The firstlaptopshop in Birkdale has now expanded to include Birkdale E-Cigs. Owner Simon Lockhart enthused:
Southport drivers fume at cyclist to get in the bin
Furious drivers along Shakespeare Street, Southport could be forgiven for thinking they’re in one of the famous writer’s comedic tragedy’s after finding themselves in a bizarre situation. Traffic was backed up along
Heritage Lottery bid to be submitted for Southport Town Centre
Sefton Council and Southport BID are working together to resubmit an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a Townscape Heritage project for Southport town centre. The application initially looks for
Thieves raid safes and slot machines after breaking in to Southport boozer
Thieves stripped down slot machines and cracked safes after raiding at the Pheonix pub, on Coronation Walk. The pub was hit by the break in on Sunday night, with the thieves causing a
Exclusive: Police take £169k from speeding Tarleton drivers in just one month
Lancashire police have taken in hundreds of thousands of pounds since the new average speed camera system was installed on the Tarleton bypass. OTS News has obtained exclusive figures showing that in
Plea after Sentimental watch lost at Marshside gym
A watch with a huge sentimental, as well as monetary, value has been lost in a Southport Gym. An Omega seamaster planet ocean gold and black watch has disappeared after its owner
Public welcome at November Southport CCG meetings
Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Sefton are encouraging anyone with an interest to go along to their November governing body meetings. The CCGs’ hold their governing body meetings every two months in
Southport FC finally to get stadium investment
Planning Permission Granted For Disabled Shelter At Southport FC The club are pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted by Sefton Council for the construction of the new disabled shelter
Councillors welcome leasehold breakthrough
Southport’s fight against leasehold properties has made big advances on two fronts with a landmark decision by a major house builder and the formation of a residents’ action group. David Wilson Homes
Can Bootle Bosses resist the Green Bin Tax temptation
As it is revealed in national newspapers that six in ten councils now make families pay an annual fee of up to £100 to pick up garden waste. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4983378/Most-councils-charge-collecting-garden-bulky-waste.html Southport gardeners are wondering how long it
Beach wardens target Sunday drivers
Beach lovers oblivious to the winter closure of Ainsdale beach have paid a high price after wardens caught out drivers parking around Toad Hall. The common tactic of beach lovers to park
Teens torment Southport woman with mystery garden visits
A Southport woman says she is being tormented by two young boys who keep sneaking into her garden. Today the resident finally caught the two teenage boys in camera after weeks of
Ste Hind ‘found dead in hotel with suicide note after struggling to deal with their marriage break-down
Brendan Rodgers and his wife Charllote have been left stunned after her former husband committed suicide. Ste Hind, 35, who was married to Charlotte Searle for 17 months, was found dead ‘slumped
Hungry motorist loses control in fast food drive-thru
A hungry motorist was so desperate for a McDonald’s breakfast that they lost control of their car while in the drive through car park. A Recovery firm was called to McDonald’s in
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