Dogs trust dogmobile gears up for a tail – wagging time
Dogmobile Charity brings roving rehoming unit to Formby Point. On Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 May Dogs Trust will be raising pounds for hounds at a doggie meet and greet at the
Average speed camera system ready to catch SPEEDERS entering and leaving Southport
AT THE beginning of the year it was announced by the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership that eight routes across Lancashire would be installed with average speed camera system in a bid to
A Crime Alert message for Southport residents
A Crime Alert message for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries In the first fortnight of May burglaries took place in the following locations: Newton Street, Grange Road and Market
Dead harbour porpoise washed up on Formby Beach
Dead harbour porpoise washed up on Formby beach. Lea Sadledein to OTS News “We were at Formby beach today and came across what looked like a dead dolphin which was around five four feet long,
People encouraged to talk about end of life wishes
Local health commissioners are encouraging people to talk about their care and wishes at the end of their lives during Dying Matters week (8 -14 May). In keeping with the theme of
Drunk driver arrested after crashing in Southport
Drunk driver arrested after crashing in Southport The emergency services were called to Liverpool Road, Southport in the early hours of Saturday morning after the driver lost control of their vehicle and
Appeal for witnesses after danger driver leaves two in hospital
A woman from Southport is asking for help to trace a danger driver after their actions left her needed hospital treatment. Lisa Dewhurst and her younger sister were driving around Eastbank Street
Stunning aerial shots of glorious Southport
Stunning aerial shots of Southport in its sunny glory have gone viral after they were posted to Facebook. The photos, which were taken last year, show the sheer expanse of the town
Southport’s Sean Towndrow shares the lead in Irish Amateur Golf Championship
At the halfway stage of the Flogas Irish Amateur Open, Southport‘s Sean Towndrow shares a one-shot lead with South Africa’s Kyle McClatchie. Sean Towndrow said: “It’s good, it’s nice. It’s been a
Attempted Armed robbery at Southport Jewellers
UPDATED At just before 9.30am a man walked into Collingwood Jewellers on Tulketh Street and made demands for money from staff members. It is believed the man may have been armed with
Banished millionaire refuses to budge after Southport FC snub
Banished millionaire, Phil Hodgkinson says his takeover bid was blatantly ignored before Southport sold the club to new owners last week. In a post to fan forum Portchat, Hodgkinson said he was
Crime alert | Reports of man acting suspiciously in Churchtown
Residents are being urged to take extra care following a number of emails to OTS News regarding suspicious activity in Churchgate today (Friday 12 May). One resident said: “Please warn anyone who lives
WATCH | Missing Bella reunited with owner in Southport
A £500 reward has been offered to find a missing dog which disappeared in Birkdale yesterday (Thursday 11 May 20170. The dogs name is Bella, the small white Cavachon went missing from
A Southport retail park bought out for £9 million
Kew retail park on the outskirts of Southport has been bought by an acquisitions firm for just under £9 million. Drum Income Plus Real Estate Investment Trust – otherwise known as DRIP
Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 15 to Sunday 21 May 2017
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 12 May and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Try sailing in Southport (Saturday 20th May)
Try sailing this Saturday 20th May between 11am – 4pm, West Lancashire Yacht Club on Marine Lake is taking part in a national open day event with the RYA’s Push The Boat Out initiative #PTBO. This
Patients turned away after Cyber attack at Southport Hospital
A huge cyber hack has taken down Southport Hospital (Friday 12 May 2017) Update 4:15pm Statement from NHS A number of NHS organisations have reported to NHS Digital that they have been
Southport’s first ever Bridal photography workshop hosted by Matthew Rycraft
The date has been set for Southport‘s first ever Bridal workshop. Hosted by award winning wedding photographer Matthew Rycraft, the Bridal Photography workshop takes place on July 13th and a few places
£500 reward to find missing dog – Birkdale
A £500 reward has been offered to find a missing dog which disappeared in Birkdale yesterday (Thursday 11 May 20170. Answering to the name of Bella, the small white Cavachon went missing
Southport – Getting fit is a walk in the park!
A Southport medical practice is backing an idea from one of its patients to walk for health. Norwood Surgery has swung into action by setting up a weekly walk in Hesketh Park
Green Party will regret not fighting for Southport
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: The decision earlier this week by The Green Party not to stand in Southport in next month’s general election will haunt them for years to come.
Petition to give Jean Alexander freedom of Sefton
Please support this petition to make Jean Alexander the first individual women to be given the Freedom of the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. The mayor of Sefton, Iain Brodie – Browne is
Residents left fuming over inconsiderate parking in Birkdale
Shaw enough residents in Birkdale were left fuming again after selfish parking caused a huge hazard (Thursday 11 May 2017). Shaw‘s Road in Birkdale resembled an impossible impasse yet again this evening as motorists abandoned there
Herd of seals spotted enjoying a swim in Formby
A herd of around 10 seals were spotted having a swim in the beautiful water on Formby Beach this afternoon (Thursday 11 April 2017). The Video was captured by Birkdale resident Dickie
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