R.I.P Patricia Lewis (Nee O’shea)
R.I.P Patricia Lewis (Nee O’shea). Patricia Lewis (Nee O’shea) passed away peacefully in hospital on 31st May 2017, aged 64. Patricia was a devoted wife to the late Tommy, and loving mother
Tell Southport police what they should be doing!
Police officers in Southport want you to tell them what they should be doing. A online poll has been launched by Merseyside Police asking people in the town to say what they
Southport to become the World in one place at family festival
Southport will become the World in one place as King’s Gardens host a festival with an international flavour. The King’s Gardens International Celebration Day will take place 10 June, 11am-5pm. This
Woman left dog in boiling car for 90 minutes to go shopping in Southport
Woman left dog in boiling car for 90 minutes to go shopping. Motorists are being urged not to leave animals locked inside cars on hot days after a dog had a near
Council’s Sink Hole patch up policy causes accident risk and expense
Council’s Sink Hole patch up policy causes accident risk and expense. A Southport Town Centre Councillor has hit out at Sefton Council’s present policy of allowing repeat ‘patch up’ of sink holes
#GE2017 Labour Now Second in Southport Says YouGov Poll
Labour are now second place just behind the Conservatives according to the latest YouGov poll. The survey results are the latest in a series of indicators showing a surge of support for Labour
Cyclist hit by car on Victoria Way, Southport
Cyclist hit by car on Victoria Way, Southport. The emergency services were called to Victoria way at around 9.30am to reports of RTC, Sunday 4 June. A witness at the scene told
Friendship group gave me a lifeline, says Edna
‘Five-a-day is the recipe for a happy life’ Former Southport Equal Opportunities worker Edna Palmer was left feeling isolated when she lost her husband who had shared many of life’s experiences.
Resident sends out warning after sustaining injury after falling in Pothole
Resident send out warning after sustaining injury after falling in Pothole on Norwood Road, Southport. Martin Russell said: “I fell and twisted my ankle on this hole, could be very dangerous if
The Grasshopper Rocks the Boat – again!
The Grasshopper Rocks the Boat – again! Last week saw the very successful “Grasshopper Rocks the Boat” event featuring Rock the Boat brewery beers. On Monday (5th June) Dave Barker the chief
A gorgeous girl from Southport set to star in brand new series of Blind Date
A gorgeous girl from Southport set to star in brand new series of Blind Date. A gorgeous girl from Southport is hoping she’ll find her Prince Charming in the brand new version
Southport FC rubbish claims made by Phil Hodgkinson takeover bid
Club statement on the interest from Phil Hodgkinson takeover bid. Southport Football Club notes the media and online speculation regarding Mr Phil Hodgkinson’s attempt to gain a controlling interest in Pinewise Limited, trading
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Summertime, and the livin’ is easy?
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Summertime, and the livin’ is easy? “Summertime and the livin’ is easy” – well that’s what Ella Fitzgelald sang to us, but if you ask any of the
“Sick b@stards” steal bouncy castle from The George Pub
“Sick b@stards” steal bouncy castle from The George Pub. A bouncy castle was stolen from the George Hotel garden last night, Friday 2 June 2017. A spokesperson from The George said: “Let’s
Motorcyclist injured in Ormskirk collision
Motorcyclist injured in Ormskirk collision Police are appealing for witnesses after a 31-year-old man suffered a serious leg injury following a collision in Ormskirk. Officers were called around 7pm following reports of
Get swan for me too!
A Southport man famous for rescuing injured swans in the town certainly had tongues and beaks waggling when he left one of his charges outside a chippy. And of course it was
Minister visit helps give tory campaign boost
SOUTHPORT shopkeepers have been given the backing of Government Business Secretary Greg Clark who was in the town to support Conservative Candidate, Damien Moore. Greg, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy
New website launched to help cancer patients
he University of Liverpool and Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen have launched a new website intended to promote safer prescribing and improve quality of care for cancer patients called www.cancer-druginteractions.org. Building on
Police raid Victoria Street in drugs crackdown
Police raid Victoria Street in drugs crackdown (Friday 2 June). Police are currently searching a home on Victoria Street, Southport as part of a huge Merseyside wide operation to crack down on
Tickets on sale for Formby Festival
You can now purchase earlybird tickets for the upcoming Formby Festival. Between July 14 and July 16. hundreds of people are expected to descend on Formby Village centre for the festival, with
Too many people are ignoring bleeding gums
New research reveals that many people in Southport may be increasing their risk of developing advanced gum disease by ignoring blood in their spit when they brush, as bleeding gums is an
YMCA want community to help set out future of charity
In April 2017 YMCA Sefton merged with YMCA Liverpool. The purpose of the merger was to support YMCA Sefton to grow and develop and better meet the needs of the local community
Southport independents guide to a month of foodie heaven in Southport!
Southport independents guide to a month of foodie heaven in Southport! This month its all about food and drink here in Southport and we, for one will be loving every minute. Here
Local West Lancs MG Clubs 3rd Mid-Month Meet
Local West Lancs MG Clubs 3rd Mid-Month Meet. This Thursday 1st of June was West Lancs MG Owners Club third of six summer Mid-Month Meets (the date is confusing i know but
‘Foxy Fridays’ to make a comeback in Southport
Foxy Fridays Make A Comeback at The Fox & Goose, Southport. The Fox & Goose used to be the place to be on a Friday night, with events such as Band Royale running
Teenagers rescued from rising tides on Southport beach
Teenagers rescued from rising tides on Southport beach Two teenagers have been rescued from Southport beach after becoming stuck in rising tides this evening ( Thursday 1 June). The pair found themselves
RSPB encourage Southport families to get out more in summer
RSPB encourage Southport families to get out more in summer. With the amount of time children and families are spending outside in nature in decline, Europe’s largest conservation charity and discount supermarket
Missing Southport girl found safe and well
UPDATE: Southport girl Elise Ball has been found safe and well after going missing from town. Original: Elise Ball was last seen around 3pm on Lord Street, Southport and extensive enquiries have since been
Southport’s most famous hotel relaunches following major refurbishment
Southport’s most famous hotel “The Dukes Folly” relaunches following major refurbishment -The Duke Folly. One of Southport’s most historic and beautiful hotels is set to re open next week following a huge renovation thanks
Southport Beach wrecked and needles left after all night rave
Southport Beach wrecked and needles left after all night rave. Contractors have been slammed after failing to clean up Southport beach after an all night rave. OTS News has been flooded with