Appeal to find missing handbag left on bus
An appeal has been made to find a missing handbag which has been left on a bus in Southport OTS readers are being asked to keep their eyes peeled after an elderly
Two car collision on Sussex Road
The emergency services were called to Sussex road in Southport this afternoon following a report of a two car collision (Thursday 11 May 2017). A witness told our reporter that a Ford
Sefton Council can’t turn off the lights
Sefton council have failed to block sports direct from putting up backlit signage on Tulketh street, Southport. Sports Direct had their bid for illuminated facia signage outside their store turned down by
Lancashire Care marks Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 2017
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is marking ‘Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week’ next week with a series of events for its ethnic minority staff to talk about opportunities for the Trust
Southport man arrested following Gusto burglary
A Southport man has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary and a burglary at the Gusto restaurant, which took place in April. Matthew Walden aged 27 of Southport has been
Southport woman jailed for breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order
Deirdre Patricia Maguire has been jailed for breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order that banned her from entering the town centre to reduce shop thefts. Original – February 2017 In 54-year-old woman from
Southport children grow their own fruit and veg
Sharon Gregory-Wareing, community champion at Asda Southport, joined a total of 64 pupils and their teachers across various classes to talk to them about growing their own food. Using compost, seeds
Southport FC Managerial Shortlist To Be Confirmed In Next Few Days
With a major cash injection and two new Directors James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley taking over the reins at Southport FC, the new directors are looking to draw up a managerial shortlist
Will Corbyn be a turn-on or turn-off in Southport?
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: What sort of reaction would Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn receive if he came to Southport during the general election? Former West Lancs Mayor Liz Savage (pictured)
Southport Bid announces plans for Christmas
Southport BID are excited to announce their plans for a that the Christmas ice rink will be back for 2017 and will be bigger and even better than last time! The ice
Election shock for Liberal Democrats
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: Conservative parliamentary candidate Damien Moore is on course to win Southport in next month’s general election, it was revealed today. Polling expert Martin Baxter of Electoral
Southport man fast becoming the go to man for money advice
A consumer champion from Southport is fast becoming the go to man for money advice. Ian Walkers popularity as the money man in the know has skyrocketed over the last few months
Britain’s top tradesperson 2017 search begins in Southport
The annual Britain’s Top Tradesperson competition organised by Screwfix which has a store in Southport, launched on Monday (8 May, 2017). The event is held to highlight and recognise the great job
Flood Minister visits Alt/Crossens pumping station
Flood Minister’s visit to West Lancs Sam Currie, Conservative candidate for West Lancashire, invited Therese Coffey, Under Secretary of State at the Department of the Environment, to West Lancashire to discuss various
Past Birkdale High teacher charged with historic sex offences
A past Birkdale High head teacher has been charged with historic sex offences against a young boy. Marcus Barker(54) left Birkdale in 2007 to pursuit a high profile job at an academy
Woodvale Rally returns to Victoria Park in Southport next month
The fun-filled, value for money event takes place on June 17 and 18 with tickets costing just £6 for adults and £4 for children under 15. This year organisers have secured a
Suspected dog poisoning in Southport
A dog hating Southport resident has been putting warfarin in dog food and leaving it around Millars Place it has since been taken away for testing and the RPSCA are investigating but dog
Couple launch energy firm to challenge the big six
Britain’s newest energy company, customer-focused People’s Energy, has received its Ofgem licence. It is a significant milestone for the ethically-minded energy firm that will give customers 75% of its profits, as the
Southport FC land investment from local businessmen
Photo: James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley Statement from James Treadwell and Adrian Shandley We have now made a significant investment in the club as long term supporters and are both looking forward
Conservative candidate discusses Southport’s beaches and flood defences today
Damien Moore, Conservative Candidate for Southport was meeting with Environment Minister, Therese Coffey earlier today (Tuesday 9 May) discussing Southport’s beaches and flood defences. Damien Moore is Conservative parliamentary candidate for Southport
TV regular & ‘Comedian of the year’ at LOL Comedy Club
Paul Myrehaug was born in Camrose Alberta Canada; a place so cold school wouldn’t be cancelled until the temperature dropped below -45 degrees. As a young man Paul wanted to be a
Woman cut free from car after smashing into garden wall in Southport
An elderly woman lost control of her car on Sussex Road, Southport at around 13:15 this afternoon (Tuesday 9 May 2017). She was stuck in her car after colliding with a garden wall
Fly Tipping on The Promenade Southport
Photo: Unwanted mattress dumped on The Promenade, Southport Fly Tipping on The Promenade Southport Someone has dumped a mattress on the Promenade in Southport today, Tuesday 9 May 2017. A large amount of
Formby pupil bags Big Bang prize for engineering effort
Ben Pott of Formby High School got more than just a fun day out when he attended the national Big Bang Fair at Birmingham’s NEC recently. Having tried his hand at civil
Award winning Southport Hair and Beauty Salon seek new SYLIST
Christopher Maerevoet are now looking to recruit a new Stylist Stylist required to work in a professional hair and beauty salon. A current clientele you can bring with you is preferred but
The Southport Liberal Democrats release video for Election campaign 2017
The Liberal Democrats in Southport have released a video with John Pugh and Sue McGuire giving their thoughts on the upcoming general election. A Liberal Democrat spokesperson said: “For the last 20
Great news for Churchtown – Peaky Blinders set to open second venture!
Description of Development: Change of use from a bank to a restaurant and bar on the ground floor, with a bed and breakfast on the first floor involving alterations to the elevations
Back by popular demand – Southport will have Christmas ice rink!
Southport BID are excited to announce their plans for a that the Christmas ice rink will be back for 2017 and will be bigger and even better than last time! The ice
Vandals kick down playing field fence in Southport
Vandals have struck again, this time on Meols Cop playing fields in Southport. A member of the public reported seeing a group of youths kicking down a fence that runs between Scarisbrick
Is this children’s playground the most depressing in Southport?
Parents have slammed a grotty playground in Birkdale saying they’d rather have an afternoon playing with their children in post fall out Chernobyl. Compton Road park in Birkdale has been slammed in