United Utilities respond to fears over brown water in Southport homes
United Utilities respond to fears over brown water in Southport homes. We have received calls to let us know some of you are finding when you turn your tap on the water
TRANSFERS | Dugdale And Kpohomouh Sign For Southport FC
TRANSFERS | Dugdale And Kpohomouh Sign For Southport FC Southport FC have today completed the signings of defenders Adam Dugdale and Jacques Kpohomouh. 29-year-old Dugdale and 20-year-old Kpohomouh join on free transfers.
Grant Makes a New Splash in Southport
Swimmers across Sefton are set to benefit from a huge cash injection to improve a number of facilities thanks to grant funding from Sport England. Following an extensive consultation with over 3,000 people,
Drug driver arrested in Ainsdale
Drug driver arrested in Ainsdale Driver in Ainsdale provided a positive drug wipe for cannabis and arrested last night (Tuesday 27 June). During last year’s campaign Merseyside Police arrested 283 motorists in
Car seized by police for no Insurance (Birkdale)
Car seized by police for no Insurance (Birkdale) Another car seized, this time a Ford focus was seized by police in Birkdale for having no valid insurance. Vehicle seized in Birkdale for no
The Fox & Goose to host an amazing night of live music
The Fox & Goose to host an amazing night of live music. The Fox & Goose has another amazing night of live music in the works with three of the North West’s
Rogue fisherman caught hook line and sinker
Rogue fisherman caught hook line and sinker Baffled park runners were hooked tonight after witnessing two men try to fish in Hesketh Park lake. The less-than ‘koi’ duo were caught on camera
Traffic wardens now handing out litter fines in Southport
Traffic wardens now handing out litter fines in Southport Litter louts are no longer safe from the prying eyes of rubbish enforcement officers now that traffic wardens are also getting in on
Opportunistic tool thieves target Birkdale tradesman
Opportunistic tool thieves target Birkdale tradesman Police are hunting a group of opportunistic tool thieves after a tradesman’s van was broken into in Birkdale last night. The unknown culprits broke into the
Witness appeal after BMW Petrol bomb attack in Southport
Witness appeal after BMW Petrol bomb attack in Southport A car has been torched to an almost unrecognizable degree in a targeted attack in the early hours of the morning in Southport
Motorist led police in a 75mph chase through Birkdale
Motorist led police in a 75mph chase through Birkdale An ex Everton youth player has appeared in court for dangerous driving where it was heard he outran a pursuing police car over
Lions £1,800 gift to maternity unit
Lions £1,800 gift to maternity unit Douglas Valley Lions Club are helping relatives of expectant mums have a more comfortable stay when visiting Ormskirk hospital. The West Lancashire fundraisers gave £1,800 towards
Appeal to locate missing cat – Albert Road area (Southport)
Appeal to locate missing cat – Albert Road area (Southport) “Coke” Went missing on the 25th June. He is completely black with with a white patch by his belly with green eyes.
Run to raise cash for Liverpool’s new cancer hospital
Run to raise cash for Liverpool’s new cancer hospital Lynne Doyle from Formby is taking part in the 2017 Btr Tour of Merseyside Challenge to raise vital funds in support of
Much loved High Park woman ‘Brenda Quinn’ dies aged 83 years
Much loved High Park woman ‘Brenda Quinn’ dies aged 83 years OTS News is saddened to report the death of Brenda Quinn. Sadly Brenda Quinn passed away at 2.45am on Saturday the 17th
Stylish Stanley High students enjoy PROM NIGHT celebration at the Ramada
Stylish Stanley High students enjoy PROM NIGHT celebration at the Ramada Students from Stanley High School in Southport stepped out in style at their end-of-year prom night this week. School uniforms
Celebratory thanks to blood donors from Southport
Celebratory thanks to blood donors from Southport A special awards ceremony has honoured blood and platelet donors who have collectively saved and improved the lives of thousands of people. NHS Blood and
What a blooming cheek as thief steals town flowers!
What a blooming cheek as thief steals town flowers! Love is certainly not blossoming on Lord Street. This man was caught on camera today in broad daylight stealing floral displays and plants
Nurse recruitment open evening at Southport hospital
Nurse recruitment open evening at Southport hospital Southport hospital is hosting a recruitment event for nurses interested in working at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. This open evening follows a number
Lifetime honour for spinal team as centre hosts international conference
More than 100 years of caring for spinal injured patients by three NHS staff was recognised this month with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Consultant surgeon Bakul Soni, Sister Sandra McCarthy and occupational therapy
Next of Kin appeal after Castle Walk man found dead
Next of Kin appeal after Castle Walk man found dead Sefton Coroner’s Office is appealing for the family of a man who died in Southport to come forward. Brian A Wright, 53,
Power cleaner fraudster targets Birkdale homes
There has been a reported incident of a male who has been delivering business cards/ flyers offering Professional Power Cleaning services in the Dunster Road area of Birkdale. The Business card/flyer says
Southport schools suffering from lack of qualified teachers
Schools across Southport are suffering from a lack of qualified teachers to step in when others are off sick, a new report claims. This Saturday’s annual NUT Supply Teacher Conference heard that
Bike missing after child is run over in Southport
Bike missing after child is run over in Southport A boy was knocked off his bike in an accident on Hawkshead Street in Southport last week. However after receiving medical attention and
Tea and a scone at Byng House Southport
Tea and a scone at Byng House Southport Join Byng House, Southport on Tuesday 27th June between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone to discover what the Poppy
CCTV appeal after bike was stolen in Southport town centre
CCTV appeal after bike stolen in Southport town centre The landlady of the Wellington pub has asked for your help identifying the two men that stole her grandsons bike from the rear
RTC Bibby Road Southport
RTC Bibby Road Southport Bibby Road in Churchtown was left partially blocked this afternoon following an RTC at the junction of Denmark Road (Sunday 25 June 2017). The BMW (above) was left damaged
Body found in suspicious circumstances on Norwood Road
Body found in suspicious circumstances on Norwood Road, Southport Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found this morning in Norwood Road, Southport (Sunday 25 June 2017). The woman,
A beer festival with a difference at Southport Pleasureland
A beer festival with a difference at Southport Pleasureland A beer festival with a difference! Be prepared for some great craft beers and ciders along with a Gin Bar and a Prosecco
EFT Systems Ltd go “gung ho” to £1956 for Alzheimer’s charity
EFT Systems Ltd go “gung ho” to £1956 for Alzheimer’s charity Southport’s EFT Sytems team has raised £1956 for Alzheimer’s charity doing the gung ho race in May. Kyla Watts said: “It’s a