Knife left outside Southport school
7 inch knife left outside Southport school. A stupid unidentified person has left kitchen knives dumped in the street next to a primary school in Southport. A plastic box filled with kitchen
Southport Food and Drink Festival 2017 at Victoria Park
Southport Food and Drink Festival 2017 at Victoria Park When – 02 Jun 2017 – 04 Jun 2017 10am Friday, Saturday, Sunday If you love food then make a date with the Southport
Electrical fire in Birkdale home
Electrical fire in Birkdale home. The emergency services were called to a home on Lulworth road, Birkdale this morning (Wednesday 17 May). Two appliance form Southport community fire station arrived at the
Merseyside Police using unmarked HGV to catch drivers using mobiles
Police using unmarked HGV to catch drivers using mobiles on Merseyside. Residents in Southport have been urged not use mobile phones whilst behind the wheel. Merseyside’s roads policing unit has swapped their ops
Merseyrail to strike AGAIN – Tuesday 30 May
Merseyrail to strike AGAIN – Tuesday 30 May Customers will once again have to put up with another day of disruption, as the RMT announces another strike date on Tuesday 30 May.
Riff Raff performing Live at the Falstaff, Southport
Riff Raff performing Live at the Sir John Falstaff, Southport. This Saturday (20 May) The Original Cruisers present Riff Raff performing Live at the Sir John Falstaff on king Street, Southport. With DJ Nick
Brazen thief booted out a prospective victims Southport house
Brazen thief booted out a prospective victims Southport house. A brazen thief has been booted out a prospective victims house after he was caught in broad daylight in their hallway. The unknown
Southport hospital returning to normal following NHS cyber-attack
Southport hospital returning to normal following cyber-attack. Therese Patten, Chief Operating Officer, said: “The Trust took swift action to shutdown and protect our many clinical systems when the threat emerged on Friday. This
Inquest into death of Ian Brady to be held in Southport today
Inquest into death of Ian Brady to be held in Southport today. An inquest into the death of Ian Brady, 79 years, will be held by Sefton Coroner’s Office at Southport Town
The Grasshopper Rocks the Boat
The Grasshopper Rocks the Boat On Thursday 1st June the Grasshopper Micropub in Sandon Road, Hillside, intends to ‘Rock the Boat’. Dave Barker the head brewer from Rock the Boat brewery in
Monty Python comes to Southport!
Monty Python comes to Southport! After ‘The Producers’ and ‘Sister Act’, the award winning Southport Spotlights MTS brings the West End to Southport once again! The local theatre group are presenting the
Southport hospital celebrate International Nurses Day with sweet success
Southport hospital celebrate International Nurses Day with sweet success. NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG took part in a charity lunch break cake sale as
Woodlands – Our Feathered friends
Woodlands – Our Feathered friends Winter was a testing time for our feathered friends having had to be confined to barracks since December due to bird flu. This has caused not only
Lib Dem Leader visits Southport College
Lib Dem Leader visits Southport College Tim Farron, Leader of the Liberal Democrats visited Southport College (Monday 15 May 2017) to take a look at the fantastic facilities in the College’s Health &
Hulme Street marred by abusive graffiti overnight
Hulme Street marred by abusive graffiti overnight. Overnight an entranceway to homes on Hulme Street were spray painted with abusive graffiti, thought to be aimed at one specific Holme Street resident and
Taxi crashes into pedestrian crossing bollard, Southport
Taxi crashes into pedestrian crossing bollard, Southport. The emergency services were called to Manchester Road, Southport following reports of an RTC (Tuesday 16 May 2017). A taxi turning right from Queens road towards
Ainsdale resident warns others of alleged dog thieves
Ainsdale resident warns others of alleged dog thieves (Monday 15 May 2017). Ainsdale residents are being told to be on alert and keep their dogs secure after reports of thieves in the
Southport College staff cycle to Barcelona to support Claire House
Southport College staff cycle to Barcelona to support Claire House. Following on from the 24 hour Southport to London Charity Cycle Challenge in 2016 both Brian Sheard and Paul Antonio intend to
Firefighters safety advice to people with dementia in Southport
Firefighters safety advice to people with dementia in Southport. This week is Dementia Awareness Week (May 14-20) and firefighters from Southport Community Fire Station White Watch will be visiting people in the
Southport Hospital cyber attack | Update Monday 15th May, 2pm
NHS cyber attack: Update Monday 15th May, 2pm We continue to experience difficulties with our clinical information systems following the NHS cyber attack on Friday. Patient safety is being maintained. It remains important
Love My Southport Beach – Get your Feet Wet!
Love My Southport Beach – Get your Feet Wet When was the last time you visited the British seaside? Research shows that over 50% of adults haven’t been near the coast in
Seek “other options” as West Lancashire GPs open after cyber attack
Important information related to cyber attack – GP practices GP practices in West Lancashire will be open on Monday 15 May following the cyber attack which took place on Friday 12 May 2017 and affected
Liam Nolan leaves Southport FC
Southport FC have sold Liam Nolan to Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed fee. The Northern Ireland central midfielder joins up with previous Port manager John Coleman. All at Southport FC would like
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