Wimbledon fever hits Southport!
Wimbledon fever hits Southport! Every year during Wimbledon fortnight many thousands of people are inspired to take up tennis – often for the first time. Southport’s North Meols Tennis Club, which is
Driver ploughs into parked car on Emanuel Road, Southport
Driver ploughs into parked car on Emanuel Road, Southport A motorist crashed into a parked car along Emanuel Road in Southport at around 8:15am this morning (Monday 3 July 2017). Police have
A young Southport folk group travel to Finland
Southport folk group travel to Finland This month, a group of young people from the Southport and Ormskirk areas will travel to Finland to perform at one of the most important and
Open de France: Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood wins by a shot from Peter Uihlein
Open de France: Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood wins by a shot from Peter Uihlein Southport‘s Tommy Fleetwood carded a bogey-free five-under 66 to win the Open de France at Le Golf National by
Biker hospitalised after Lord Street RTC
Biker hospitalised after Lord Street RTC, Southport A biker has been taken to hospital following a harrowing collision on Lord Street, Southport (Sunday 2 July 2017). The full extent of their injuries are
In Pictures | Thousands take part in the Southport half Marathon
In Pictures | Thousands take part in the Southport half Marathon Today saw the Southport Half Marathon return for its 5th and biggest edition to do date (Sunday 2 July 2017). The
Southport residents angry with littered streets following half marathon
Southport residents angry with littered streets following half marathon Piles of rubbish have been strewn across the roads of Southport town centre after runners descended on the town this morning (Sunday 2
Letter the editor | Where has the George Drive money gone?
Letter the editor | Where has the George Drive money gone? Is anyone else concerned about what happened to the money that was raised on bank holiday Monday round at George Drive?
5 Nights at Pontins £595 – This is the 146th OPEN Golf Championship!
5 Nights at Pontins £595 – This is the 146th OPEN Golf Championship! It has been predicted that there’s statistically more chance of scoring eighteen holes-in-one than there is of getting a
Police stop and search a car on Lord Street Southport
Police stop and search a car on Lord Street Southport Police stopped and searched a car along Lord Street, Southport, at approximately 5pm (Saturday 1 July 2017). A witness told OTS News:
The “Settle Inn” has now opened in Botanic Gardens, Churchtown
The “Settle Inn” has now opened in Botanic Gardens, Churchtown. The Settle Family are celebrating 50 years of running the cafes in Botanic Gardens in Churchtown this year. The family will now
Perveted Southport man who abused a young boy has been jailed for three years
A Perveted Southport businessman who abused a young boy has been jailed for three years. A court heard that Colin Alty had been a boy of 15 himself when he seriously sexually
Southport Councillor welcomes conservation campaign boost in time for the Open
Southport Councillor welcomes conservation campaign boost in time for the Open A campaigning councillor has welcomed a major funding boost from Sefton Council to refurbish a mass of civic assets across the
A Southport paedophile guest house owner jailed for 15 years
A paedophile guest house owner John Aspin jailed for 15 years. Two sickening paedophiles who ran a geust house in Southport ruined the lives of their victims Liverpool Crown court heard today
Southport to lose Manchester Airport link but gain Leeds and Blackburn train
Southport to lose Manchester Airport link but gain Leeds and Blackburn train A draft proposal by Northern Rail will see Southport lose its direct links to Manchester Airport but instead gain a
Community Cinema Approved for Southport town centre
‘Bijou’ Community Cinema Approved Sefton Council has today (June 30) granted Planning Permission for a change of use of the former Latin Lounge restaurant in Southport to an independent cinema and cafe.
All You Need To Know About Article 50 and Its Impact on Foreign Exchange
All You Need To Know About Article 50 and Its Impact on Foreign Exchange What is Article 50 all about? Article 50 is a clause in the Treaty of Lisbon (which was
Police in Southport appeal for the owner of watch to come forward
Police in Southport appeal for the owner of watch to come forward Police in Southport are inviting a woman who lost a Jaeger watch worth £5,000 to come in to the town’s
Formby church to hold religious service just for pets!
Formby church to hold religious service just for pets! A Formby church are holding a special religious service – exclusively for animals! In a bid to include beloved cats, dogs, goldfish and
Share your Views about Caring for the Formby Coast
Share your Views about Caring for the Formby Coast The National Trust at Formby is inviting local people to share their thoughts about caring for the coast at an Open Day on
Drink Driver arrested Marshside Road, Southport
Drink Driver arrested on Marshside Road, Southport A drink driver was arrested in Marshside Road, Southport last night (Thursday 29 June). Officers pulled the driver over near to Stanley High School. The driver
Man jailed for sexual exploitation of boy aged 13
A man has today (Friday, June 30) been jailed after he was convicted of a number of sex offences against a 13 year old boy. David Monks, 59, of Golden Hill Lane,
Southport dementia service pays tribute to carers at Brookdale Resource Centre
A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia hit the right note with a musical strawberry tea party paying tribute to the carers of its clients. Family and friends
New Southport FC 2017/18 Away Kit Revealed
New Southport FC 2017/18 Away Kit Revealed The new Southport FC away shirt sponsored by County Insurance will be available from Saturday July 1st in The Club Shop with the shop open
Southport MP explains why he voted to keep public sector pay cap
Southport MP explains why he voted to keep public sector pay cap Southport MP Damien Moore said he voted against a proposal to increase public sector pay as it would have benefitted
Formby man is the Uk’s first ebay millionaire and cleared a net profit in excess of £5m
Formby man is the Uk’s first ebay millionaire and cleared a net profit in excess of £5m Merseyside based online bathroom retailer business, Victorian Plumbing, ran by the UK’s first ever ebay
Herald Juniors FC snubbed by Craven Minor League
Herald Juniors FC snubbed by Craven Minor League A Southport football coach has been left baffled after a junior football league snubbed the chance to let children play the beautiful game. Jay
Byng House Summer Fayre – 22 July 2017
Byng House Summer Fayre Byng House Royal British Legion Poppy Break Centre provide a much needed break for serving and ex service members of the armed forces community. Byng House are holding
The Dev’s to play at the Volunteer this Sunday (July 2)
The Dev’s to play at the Volunteer this Sunday One of Southport‘s most popular band will be performing live at the Volunteer arms this coming Sunday 2nd July 2017. The band will
Police called to litter dispute in Southport town centre
Police called to litter dispute in Southport town centre Litter enforcement officers picked a fight with the wrong crowd today after trying to issue on the spot fines to a group of