Woman breaks arm in Southport children’s playground
A mum had to be taken to hospital after breaking her arm at a children’s playground. The mum was helping her child off one of the climbing frame at Hesketh Park, Southport
Southport – Are you ready to Ditch Those Stabilisers?
Back by popular demand during the Mayhalf term school holidays – Sefton Council is proud to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn
Beach Safe 2017 sails into action
The Beach Safe 2017 campaign is under way. The initiative by Sefton Council in partnership with Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue and the National Trust will promote safe use of the
Mecca Bingo launches summertime menu in Southport
Mecca Southport has unveiled its new menu put together with the help of customers in Southport, who have had their say on which spring/summer favourites they’d most like to see on the
Discover Southport Art at Trinity Art Exhibition
Affordable local art can be hard to find, but the Trinity Art Exhibition brings local talent and the community together. The 52nd Trinity Art Exhibition will take place on 13-14 May at
Tommy’s Ultimate dream of Winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
WHEN Tommy Fleetwood walks out onto the first tee at Royal Birkdale come July 20, his ambitions for The 146th Open will already have been met without even striking a ball. A Southport
Residents Invited to Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre
Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 13th May. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,
Meet your Southport Labour General Election candidate
Liz Savage has once again been selected to stand as Labour candidate in Southport for next month’s General Election. Liz remarked “I’m delighted to be representing Labour in Southport again at this
Southport Triathlon – 21st May 2017
Southport Triathlon – 21st May 2017 Vital Events will be staging the 6th edition of this extremely popular Triathlon on 21 May from Waterside Lodge, Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1RY. Once again,
Thieves targeting cars in Southport
Thieves have targeted unlocked cars in the Fleetwood Road area of Southport over the weekend. Currently thieves are targeting cars for handbags, wallets, tools and Sat Navs. Vehicle registration plates are also being
Labour push through plan to build on Southport’s Green Belt
Cllrs Sue McGuire & Bill Welsh have campaigned against development on greenbelt at Moss Lane. At Thursday’s Council Meeting Lib Dem councillors spoke against the adoption of the Local Plan which is
Former Riverside Caravan site resident handed fly-tipping prosecution
Preston City Council has been successful in a fly-tipping prosecution against Mr Scott Smith, 31, previously of Riverside Caravan site, Banks, Southport at Preston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Following
War declared on unsightly wheelie bins in Southport
Wheelie bins designed to help keep Southport tidy are causing an unsightly mess across the town in the run up to The Open golf tournament, campaigning councillor David Barton has revealed. Cllr
Biker rushed to hospital following road rage incident in Southport
A female biker has been rushed to hospital after an apparent road rage incident in Southport (Sunday 7 May 2017). Police have closed off a portion of Sussex Road this evening after
The Original Vanwall British Grand Prix Winning Car Returns to Southport
Iconic Stirling Moss Grand Prix winning car coming to Southport This year marks the 60th anniversary of the famous win by Sir Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks at the British Grand
Whoops! Shop N Go delivery driver knocked down our post box
Letters of complaint won’t be sent to a delivery firm – because their bungling van driver knocked down a postbox on High Park Corner yesterday. One elderly resident, Graham Burgess, told OTS
Lancashire Police appoint new Deputy Chief Constable
Lancashire Constabulary has today appointed a new Deputy Chief Constable. Sunita Gamblin, currently a Chief Superintendent at Derbyshire Constabulary, will take over from current Deputy Chief Constable Andy Rhodes in June when
Missed all of the Gin taste competitions? Don’t worry, Rueters Gin needs taste volunteers!
Missed all of the Gin taste competitions? Don’t worry, Rueters Gin needs taste volunteers Rueters Bar & Grill is the next in line to have its own premium gin. Sinclair ….. took over management
Southport Rotary Club donate £250 to Lord Street in Bloom
Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers Earlier this week Southport Rotary Club donated a cheque to the group which spends hours each week cleaning up the town centre gardens of Lord Street, weeding, hoeing
Lit cigarette causes bin blaze on Lord Street, Southport
Fire-fighters from Southport Community Fire Station were called to Lord Street, Southport on Saturday (6 May 2017) following an emergency call. They arrived on scene withing minutes and quickly put out the
Car abandoned after crashing into Ainsdale roundabout
A Toyota Yaris has been abandoned on the Pontins roundabout this morning, Saturday 6 May 2017. It would appear that the driver lost control of the car when entering the roundabout from
Man brutally attacked on Lord Street, Southport
A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries after a ‘vicious attack’ near to Lord Street in Southport town centre, Saturday 6 May 2017. Police remain at the scene this
Peter Jackson the Jeweller to close down Lord Street store
Peter Jackson jewellers in Southport is closing down. Peter Jackson has served customers from its Lord Street in Southport town centre for many years. The company also has stores in Blackburn, Preston,,
Nigel Allen releases statement after Clapham enforces ban on Southport FC board meeting
On (Weds 3rd May) I along with the 2 other Directors appointed to the board in September were scheduled to not only attend but I was to chair a Board meeting at
Clapham shall not be moved! Investors slam owner in fan forum meltdown
Phil Hodgkinson said I can now confirm publicly that I made a formal written offer to acquire a majority shareholding in Southport FC, last week. The offer was I believe presented at
Warrant executed in High Park Road Southport
Warrant executed in High Park Road Southport Merseyside police officers officers executed a warrant in High Park Road, Southport this morning, Friday 5 May 2017. A local resident told our reporter: “Police took one
Fletchers solicitors named as a great place to work
Fletchers Solicitors has been named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in the UK. The leading medical negligence and personal injury law firm ranked 44th place in the medium-size business
Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 8 to Sunday 14 May 2017
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 5 May and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
U.S. singer songwriter Jenn Bostic to perform in Southport
Critically acclaimed U.S. singer songwriter Jenn Bostic is back with Wrong Thing, a bluesy new single. Debuting the song on JUCE TV in the United States, this track has us anxious for the release of her new album this autumn. Bostic
Police called to West Street after barking dog annoys neighbours
Police were called to West Street earlier after a barking dog became a noise hazard this afternoon, Friday 5 May 2017 OTS news understands officers were called to West Street for a