Travellers descend on Ainsdale
Travellers descend on Ainsdale Travellers have descended on land near to an Ainsdale holiday camp, causing misery to traffic wardens and park rangers who need the land for tourist parking. The travellers,
Vet warning for pets in Southport as summer heat returns
Vet warning for pets in Southport as summer heat returns As temperatures rise after a brief respite, pet owners in the North West are being warned to take extra care of their pets
UPDATE | There are no actual major gas leaks in Southport tonight – National Grid
UPDATE: 12:10am There are no actual major gas leaks in Southport tonight. The source of the smell is still a mystery however two separate emergency services have checked and both failed to
Burscough FC Vs Southport CANCELLED
Burscough FC Vs Southport CANCELLED Southport FC are unable to get a team together for the pre season friendly against Burscough. A spokesperson from Burscough said: “Southport sustained injuries on Saturday and are
Journey planning advice for weekend of ‘royal’ events
Journey planning advice for weekend of ‘Royal’ events Drivers heading to Merseyside and Cheshire on one of the region’s busiest weekends of the year will be helped on their journeys by Highways
Typhoon Confirmed for the 2017 Southport Air Show
Typhoon Confirmed Visitors to this year’s Southport Air Show will be treated to a rare dusk display by the Eurofighter Typhoon on the Friday night (September 15). As well as the Typhoon,
Record number of pros to give FREE lessons during the 146th Open Championship
A total of 22 PGA pros have been selected to deliver coaching sessions across seven days at Royal Birkdale during the 146th Open Championship. They will once again be providing free lessons
Ditch the drink or find another way home – No alcohol policy for Southport’s Orange Lodge Parade
Ditch the drink or find another way home – British Transport Police enforce Merseyrail’s no alcohol policy for Orange Lodge Parade As thousands of people prepare to gather in Liverpool to attend
Abandoned land rover in Southport considered as art by local residents
Abandoned land rover in Southport considered as art by local residents. An abandoned land rover in Southport has become such a familiar sight that parents at a nearby school are considering it
Family present £2,000 for Southport hospital in mum’s memory
Family present £2,000 for Southport hospital in mum’s memory. Friends and family raised £2,000 for Southport hospital in memory of Julie Tivey who was a patient on Ward 11b. The 58-year-old former
Presentation ceremony celebrates achievements of new directions service users
Presentation ceremony celebrates achievements of new directions service users. A Southport garden centre that enables people with disabilities to acquire horticultural skills held a presentation ceremony with a difference to mark their
Ovington cafe has opened on Tulketh Street
The new Ovington cafe has opened on Tulketh Street, Southport TODAY Pawel Rzepnikowski officially launched his new business ‘Ovington cafe’ and it’s located at 68 Tulketh Street, Southport. Pawel told OTS News “We
Start-up funding for those thinking of setting yourself up as a childminder
Start-up funding for those thinking of setting yourself up as a childminder. If you love working with children and are thinking of setting yourself up as a childminder from your own home,
Sefton Community Learning Service is celebrating its latest Ofsted report
Sefton Community Learning Service is celebrating its latest Ofsted report. The Sefton Council run service offers a diverse range of high quality courses for Sefton residents aged 19 and above that are funded
School is out and sport is in for Summer
School is out for summer as children and parents look for activities to enjoy during the holiday. Sefton Council’s Be Active programme is meeting the needs of families for five weeks of
Car insurance on track to be most expensive on record
Car insurance on track to be most expensive on record – Premiums ramp up to £847 on average – just £11 short of highest ever price – Ogden rate cut1 and Insurance
Tarleton Concert Raises £7000 and Counting!
Tarleton Concert Raises £7000 and Counting! Thursday night saw the sun shine on an amazing private outdoor concert held in the memory of Georgina Callandar and Saffie Rose Roussos, in the village
UPDATE | Man and woman remain in custody following alleged S18 assault in Southport
Man and woman remain in custody following alleged S18 assault in Southport. A man was arrested after an alleged stabbing near to the George Pub on Duke Street, Southport late last night
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries In the last fortnight burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Post Office Avenue, Lynton Drive(2),
Cllr David Barton calls for NHS pilot to improve health care for elderly
Councillor David Barton calls for NHS pilot to improve health care for elderly. A campaigning councillor has called on the Government to use Southport to pilot an NHS initiative aimed at educating
Bootle 3 – 1 Southport – Pre-Season
Bootle 3 – 1 Southport – Pre-Season After a summer of wholesale change, Southport’s opening match of pre-season ended in defeat at Bootle. There was a raft of new faces on the
FREE golfing fun comes to Lord Street during The Open
FREE golfing fun comes to Southport during The Open Sefton Council and Southport BID are busy preparing a ‘Summer of Golf’ as hundreds of thousands of people head to the borough as
Blind vicar takes on huge endurance challenge
The blind Vicar of the Church of St Francis of Assisi, Folkestone Road, famous for his dare devil stunts, is facing a long test of endurance this year, rather than a short
Deadline looms to sign parks petition
Local campaign group 38 Degrees want you to sign a petition to help save parks in Southport. The deadline to sign expires tomorrow lunchtime. A spokesperson for 38 Degrees said: “Our parks
Police arrest four teenagers after fight outside college
Merseyside Police officers carrying out patrols in Southport Town Centre have arrested four youths following an incident on Wednesday night A report was received around 7.45pm of a disturbance near to Southport
Dog rescued from near death outside Bold Hotel has been left totally blind
A greyhound that was rescued from certain death after being left in a swelteringly hot car over a year ago outside a Southport hotel has made a full recovery. On the 19th
Bin collections to remain as normal for Open residents
Bin collections to remain as normal for Open residents Bin collection days for residents who live near Royal Birkdale golf course in Southport will not change during the Open Golf Championship. Letters
Citizens advice warn of Western Union scam
Citizens Advice Southport are warning people who get the following email to delete it immediately. The email reads: ‘We wish to inform you that you are one of seven email beneficiraies of
Pumping station restaurant plan approved
Sefton Council has granted Planning Permission for a change of use of a former pumping station in Southport to a restaurant. The building, located on the Promenade by King’s Gardens, is situated
Mostly talk features fascinating Formby coast
The next monthly talk at Formby Library will take place on Tuesday, July 11 when Sefton Council Coastal Ranger, Fiona Sunners, will discuss ‘The Coast of Formby’. During the talk, Fiona will be