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Calling all dog owners: your dogs are your duty Sefton Council is calling upon dog owners to ensure that their dogs are kept under control in all public spaces. A Public Space
Regenda Homes help chip loving residents fry safely A local housing association held a chip pan amnesty at two of its schemes in Southport and Birkdale last week. With over half of
The Ramada hotel are offering tourists the chance to have an exclusive vantage point of the 2017 Southport Air Show The front row seats are being offered as the Ramada transform four
Cats really do need their mythical nine lives, with 90% of UK vets having treated cats for injuries caused by road traffic accidents (RTAs), falling from a height and walking on hot surfaces,
Cannabis farm discovered – Mount Street, Southport Merseyside Police has launched an investigation after the discovery of a cannabis farm with 148 plants in Southport on Friday (4 August 2017). At about
Police appeal after collision in Thornton Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision in Thornton left a motorcyclist with serious leg and chest injuries (Sunday 6 August 2017).
‘Pensioner’ taken to hospital after fall on Lord Street, Southport Paramedics were allied to Lord Street, Southport earlier today after an elderly woman fell and cracked her head open while shopping with
R.I.P Christine Livesley OTS News is saddened to report the death of Christine Livesley. Christine died suddenly today (Thursday 20 July 2017). Christine was the much loved landlady of the Volunteer Arms on
Birkdale Cop closed after serious collision Birkdale Cop has been closed off tonight after serious collision on the bridge near Turfland (Sunday 6 August 2017). Emergency services, including an air ambulance, remain on
A senior Southport councillor is calling for a slim down of Sefton Council. The Council is presently advertising for a new Executive Director to help Chief Executive Margaret Carney keep the show
MAN arrested this morning for drink driving in Southport A Drink driver was arrested on Boundary Street in Southport at 11am this morning (Sunday 6 August 2017). The driver Blew 84 – legal limit 35.
Wet Finnish finish as Howard crowned champion Paul Howard who represents Southport & Ainsdale GC won his first European Challenge Tour title after the fourth round of the Vierumäki Finnish Challenge was
Liverpool’s newest music festival Hope & Glory has been cancelled. There was chaos yesterday (Saturday 5 Aug) as thousands of fans were made to wait hours when St. Georges Quarter became overcrowded.
Instagram Stole My Wife There is a new kind of addict around. No one has seen this kind of addict before. The vast majority of people do not even see it now.
Southport Quads tasked to two teenagers cut off by the tide on Ainsdale Beach Southport Quads tasked to reports of two teenagers cut off by the tide on Ainsdale Beach at 18:24 (August
RESULT | Southport 4-0 Boston United Southport scored twice in both halves and had substitute Gregg Smith sent off for violent conduct, while fellow sub Jack Broadhead was withdrawn with a head injury
Katie Price CANCELS Southport night club appearance at last minute. Katie Price left fans devastated after she cancelled her appearance at Khepri night club on Lord Street last night (Saturday 5 August). A spokesperson
UPDATE | Southport man charged after £66.5m cocaine and heroin haul seized A Southport man was among six people charged after border officers seized drugs worth £66.5m as they were driven into the UK.
Appeal to locate missing Michael-Paul Bridge from Southport. The family of Michael-Paul Bridge has asked for your help in locating him. Michael-Paul Bridge as not returned home or been seen since yesterday (Friday
Another woman off the road – no insurance or a valid driving licence. The female driving this vehicle in Southport was wilfully driving without insurance or a valid driving licence. Off to
THE NEW SEASON | Steve Haw Relishing New Role As a player, Steve Haw was the leading figure in what is still regarded as one of Southport’s best-ever seasons. Few campaigns evoke
The Southport Shuttle 1 launches Saturday 5 August The Southport Shuttle 1 launches tomorrow and two very special people taking the first trip around Southport. Beauty & the Beasts’ Belle & Gaston
Southport mums prove that breast is definitely the best at global event Over forty mums and babies gathered in Southport for the Global Big Latch On event hosted by Southport and Ormskirk
Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 7 to Sunday 13 August 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of
Another man in a van driving without a licence arrested and vehicle seized Southport The driver of this van in Southport has never passed a driving test, but thought it appropriate to drive (Friday
An irate drunk and disorderly male was arrested tonight in Southport town centre after quick thinking officers managed to subdue him. The male, who is believed to have been drinking at the
Appeal after burglary in Park Road, Southport Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in Southport. Between 5.30pm on Wednesday 19 July and 7am on Thursday 20 July, unknown
Top Judge Dives in over Mental Health Crisis. Britain’s top Appeal Court family judge has dived in to the furore over politicians’ false promises for children suffering with mental illnesses. And a
RESTLESS ANGELS playing live Saturday night at The Mount Love live music? Look no further than The Mount this Saturday! This Saturday The Mount on Manchester road will be home to the Restless
Vandals throw fencing and bike into the Marine Lake, Southport. Vandals have struck again in Southport after spending Thursday evening throwing fencing and bike into the Marine Lake. The latest in a string of