The sun sets on local MG Owners Club
Last night was the West Lancs. MG Owners Club second mid-month meet of the summer and the chosen venue by Ron, our events and monthly meet co-ordinator, was the Heaton’s Bridge, a
Stop Sefton Council banning off lead exercise for dogs
A petition has been launched by dog lovers in Southport to stop Sefton Council from issuing banning order on dogs running around freely in parks. According to passionate campaigners, the Council are
Voyeurism – Preston Train Station
Officers have launched an investigation after a man was caught looking at people in the men’s toilets at Preston railway station. The incident happened on April 20 just after 12pm. A man
Having low water pressure or none at all – Your not on your own!
Bispham Road, Thursday 4 April 2017 Update @ 20:15 You may have noticed that the water is coming out of your tap slower than usual or may have gone off altogether. We’ve
King King Bring Classic Rock Back to The Atkinson
The multi-award winning rock/blues band is back at The Atkinson this May with a back catalogue to die for, three radio hit singles, a nomination for Best New Band at the 2015
Pop on your blue suede shoes and watch Shawn Klush Elvis World Tour with MD Travel
Pop on your blue suede shoes and get involved in a little more action with MD travel! The popular Southport Limo hire firm are offering coach travel and tickets to an exclusive
Independent travel expert to open in Southport
Book In Style – Tulketh Street Southport PR8 Who says first class travel has to stair at the airport? At Book In Style, nobody knows the world better than the Tulketh Street team!
TAKE NOTE This is when the paper £5 note goes out of circulation and how to ensure your old fivers don’t lose their value
YOU must spend your old paper fivers before midnight tonight. On Friday May 5, the old fashioned cotton paper notes will no longer be legal tender, which means you won’t be able to buy
Southport charity, Galloway’s forced to cancel its much-loved Driving Day
Southport charity, Galloway’s has been forced to cancel its much-loved Driving Day, which was due to take place on Monday 8th May, as the venue operating company has gone into liquidation. Galloway’s
Geography students at King George V College travel to Iceland
Advanced level Geography students at King George V College recently travelled to Iceland to sample the islands unique physical and cultural geography. The group of geographers explored Iceland’s primary tourist attractions like
A Matty Harris last minute winner sends the SHIRE to cup glory
Devonshire FC 3-2 Southport & Ainsdale The Shire take the charity cup with a last minute winner in a thriller at Haig Avenue last night (Wednesday 3 May). The Shire took on
KGV students win Sefton Art Competition
BEAUTIFUL paintings and photography by King George V advanced level Art students have won a prestigious art prize. Stunning works by three KGV students have won prizes in the acclaimed Sefton Student
Southport solicitor struck off
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) this month struck off a solicitor who used more than £500,000 from the estates of deceased clients over seven years, mainly to play the property market and
Funeral arrangements for Brian James Gaskell
The funeral of Brian James Gaskell will take place at 2.40pm this Friday, the 5th of May, at Southport Crematorium. Brian was a much loved Father and Grandfather. He was a Caretaker
Yorkshire glory for Churchtown Under 9s
Churchtown Under 9s Football Team have returned to Southport victorious after coming out on top of a recent tournament in Yorkshire. Held at Falmingo Land in Yorkshire, the 19 man squad from
Churchtown Deli GIN is born
So Churchtown has its own Gin. Not to be outdone, the local delicatessen, the Churchtown Deli approached Birkdale Craft Distillery to have their very own blend. It seemed a perfect fit. The
A Southport company has won Solar PV Installer Of The Year
The team here at EEC are very proud to announce that we have won the 2017 Regional Solar PV Installer Of The Year Award for the North West! The award is given
Appeal to name Southport Trinity football team player from the 1960’s
This photo is of a Southport Trinity youth team in the late 1960’s can anyone name the player standing second from the left? Do you know who this man is? If you
Friends of Rotten Row receive £200 from Asda’s Community Champion
Friends of Rotten Row are very pleased to have been selected to receive a cheque for £200 from Asda. The Chairman of Friends of Rotten Row, Brian Quinn (above), is seen accepting
Southport Natterjack 10k entries are now open!
Runners and fun runners are being encouraged to sign up to take part for this popular race, which takes place this year on Sunday 24th September. In addition to the main 10k
UPDATE | Two arrested in Dover Road Police Raid
Merseyside Police assisted Gloucestershire Constabulary in the execution of arrest warrants at 6.40am today (Wednesday 3 May, 2017) at an address in Dover Road, Southport. A 39-year-old male and a 26-year-old female
Sky tv filming on Ainsdale Beach
This morning a film crew was spotted on Ainsdale beach (Wednesday 3 May 2017). A crew member told our reporter that the were working for Sky tv – filming a dog advert
WATCH | Oh deer! Wonderful wildlife spotted at Southport golf course
Deer have been spotted at Southport Old Links golf course Although fairly common in West Lancashire and Formby pinewoods, the doe was caught on camera by young golfers while it grazed on
Police find knife hidden in Southport playground
Out on patrol we found this knife was found hidden near a children’s playground. See it, See it, report it – 101 or @CrimestoppersUK 0800 555 111 Knife crime, is any crime that involves a
Manchester Road Closed For 3 Weeks
Manchester Road, Southport is now closed for up to 3 weeks at the junction with Hawkshead Street. Resurfacing and drainage works are being carried out. However motorists and pedestrians can still gain
The Blue Anchor remains open during refurb
The Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Rd, Southport PR8 6AB The Blue Anchor will remain open during refurb. Lesley from the blue anchor told OTS News “we started our refurb today but want people to know
KungFu Relaunch Casino-Themed Party
KungFu on Ocean Plaza had a spectacular re launch event last Saturday (April 22). KungFu on Ocean Plaza celebrated its new management with a casino-themed evening. Guests enjoyed the delightful food and entertainment
Sefton Council buys Bootle Strand shopping centre
Sefton Council has purchased the Strand in a deal which sees the shopping centre return to local ownership for the first time in many years. Not only will the purchase contribute significantly
A rogue flasher wandering the streets of Southport Town Centre
Residents in the Railway Street area of Southport have reported numerous instances of a drunk man, thought to be in his early thirties – repeatedly wandering up and down the street flashing
Host language students in your Southport home and get paid!
Do you have a spare room? Payments made for hosting language students on short educational and cultural trips in May, June and July. Students usually aged 13 to 16 and from France,