Traders tell Birkdale bookie to Pluck Off!
Traders tell Birkdale bookie to Pluck Off! Angry traders in Birkdale village are ripping up letters from the council telling them that a bookmaker wants to open up in the area. David
£60,000 car stolen from a Churchtown driveway
£60,000 car stolen from a Churchtown driveway. A Churchtown resident had his £60,000 car stolen from his drive by thieves last night. The Audi S4 stolen from was stolen from Bankfield lane Churchtown at
100 new police cadet opportunities for young people of Lancashire
100 new police cadet opportunities for young people of Lancashire Young people between the ages of 13-18 who are looking for adventure, new skills and to work within their local communities, are
Tesco calls on Southport charities to join free food scheme
Tesco calls on Southport charities to join free food scheme. Charities and community groups in Southport are urged to sign up to a scheme that lets them collect surplus food from their
Long traffic delays in Ainsdale
Long traffic delays in Ainsdale Traffic Jams are causing anarchy in Ainsdale after roadworks close down one lane of busy morning traffic (Friday 19 May). As cars come off the Formby bypass
Another uninsured driver off the road in Southport
Uninsured driver off the road in Southport. This vehicle was stopped on Cobden Road, Southport (Thursday 18 May) and the driver was not insured for his journey. He has been reported for the offence.
Local MG Club donate £165 to Age UK
Local MG Club donate £165 to Age UK. Following on from our St George’s Day Run into North Wales, West Lancs MG Owners Club had great pleasure at our monthly meeting this
Dawson welcomes Inspectors’ ‘No’ to noise all night on Nevill Street
Dawson welcomes Inspectors’ ‘No’ to noise all night on Nevill Street. The Planning Inspectorate have said ‘NO’ to noise all night on Nevill Street in turning down an appeal against the Council’s
Bath Street ‘Rabbit hutches’ turned down by Inspector
Bath Street ‘Rabbit hutches’ turned down by Inspector. A conversion of a building in Bath Street, Southport into five flats which were mostly ‘rabbit hutches’ have been turned down on appeal from
Bikes fixed – for free at MeCycle
Bikes fixed – for free at MeCycle, 59 Station Road, Southport PR8 3HH MeCycle, which is part of Autism Initiatives and supports young adults with autism in work placements, is taking part in
UPDATE: Botanic Garden flasher hunted by police
Parents with children at Churchtown primary have been warned that a flasher is on the loose in nearby Botanic Gardens. Police are hunting the male, described as being in his late sixties,
Learner drivers demand more realistic lessons
Driving instructors in Southport are being told their students want more realistic tests and lessons. In a recent poll of almost 300 learner drivers conducted by Marmalade, the specialist telematics insurer for
Sainsbury’s Southport launches search for new local charity partner
Sainsbury’s Southport launches search for new local charity partner for 2017/18 Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year scheme is back for the ninth year and the Southport store is calling for local
A Travel Guide to New Zealand for a British Globetrotter
A Travel Guide to New Zealand for a British Globetrotter What is the adventure capital of the world? If you’re a travel nomad, you’d know the answer to this question – no
Sefton Council seek approval to transfer Formby Point to the National Trust
Sefton Council is seeking formal approval to transfer land at Formby Point to the National Trust. In March 2017, Sefton Council announced discussions had taken place regarding the potential transfer of land
Sefton introduces MORE No Drinking Zones in Southport
Sefton introduces MORE No Drinking Zones in Southport. Sefton Council is introducing a number of alcohol-restricted spaces in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour and help to build safer and healthier communities.
Sefton Autism Hub are looking for volunteers
Sefton Autism Hub are looking for volunteers. Sefton Autism hubs, located in Southport, Waterloo and Bootle, offer adults with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism the chance to socialise, gain new skills and access
Southport Tory Boost with visit from Paul Maynard
Southport Tory Boost with visit from Paul Maynard. The Tory trail in Southport was given a huge boost this morning with a visit from the rail minister Paul Maynard. Damien Moore, the
Car crash on the Formby bypass
Car crash on the Formby bypass. The emergency services were called to the A565 Formby bypass near Southport (Wednesday 17 May) after reports of a collision. There were no serious injuries and
Southport Pub marred by abusive graffiti
Southport Pub marred by abusive graffiti. The Masons Arms pub on Anchor Street in Southport town centre has been marred by abusive graffiti. The side of the pub was spray painted with abusive graffiti,
Southport set to lose £1M of green farming subsidies after election
£1m of funding given to farms in the constituency of Southport to help protect nature and wildlife could be lost after the general election unless the next government acts, according to fresh
Southport U18’s are North West Youth Alliance First Division Champions
Southport U18’s win North West Youth Alliance First Division champions. Southport 18’s team were the first enter the North West Youth Alliance, a league of 4 divisions 46 highest standard non academy
Frack Free Southport
On Saturday 13 May 2017, Frack Free Southport (FFS) held an event outside Barclays Bank on Lord Street in support of this year’s Global Divestment of Fossil Fuels campaign. All over the
Southport’s Herald Juniors local football success
Southport’s Herald Juniors local football success. Herald Juniors only started in November and just like the adults they’re starting to dominate young amateur regional football. Jay Hawkes told OTS News “The success we
Ian Brady’s ashes ‘not to be scattered at Saddleworth Moor’
Ian Brady’s body will not be released until assurances are made his ashes will not be scattered on Saddleworth Moor, a coroner has ruled. Brady, 79, who tortured and killed five children
Burscough FC Degree Programme
Burscough FC Degree Programme. The Northern Premier League Football Academy (NPLFA) has announced that from September 2017, full time degree courses are to be available to its students through a new higher
Southport hospital appointments return to normal on Thursday following Cyber attack
Southport hospital appointments return to normal on Thursday after cyber attack. Therese Patten, Chief Operating Officer, said: “Trust staff have been working tirelessly to return computer systems and clinical services back to
Minor RTC St Lukes Road Southport
Minor RTC St Lukes Road Southport. The emergency services were called to junction of St Lukes Road and Sussex Road, Southport following a report of a minor RTC this evening (Wednesday 17 May).
Help a Southport boy become the next big science star!
Help a Southport boy become the next big science star. Pop your support online for a young Southport boy hoping to be the next big science star! Joseph Graham, six, is a
Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan to play at the Atkinson Southport
Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan to play at the Atkinson Southport. Drawing on influences from the folk tradition, Americana and beyond, the couple’s sumptuous harmonies are layered over sizzling double guitars, fiddle