Long lost relatives search for Southport man Roy Brown
Photo: Roy Brown (Left) Long lost relatives search for Southport man Roy Brown An OTS reader from U.S contacted us today asking for your help. Christel Temple said: “We are looking for
National Lottery money available for First World War Centenary Projects in Southport
National Lottery money available for First World War Centenary Projects in Southport Following the phenomenal success of its community grants programme First World War: then and now, the Heritage Lottery Fund has
Southport Student Shortlisted for £5,000 National Legal Award
Southport Student Shortlisted for £5,000 National Legal Award A student from Southport has been named as a finalist for Future Legal Mind, a legal award run annually by National Accident Helpline. Comfort
Southport’s Kevin Ward and Jake Barton are on the Road to GLORY
Southport’s Kevin Ward and Jake Barton are on the Road to GLORY Phil Barton spoke to OTS News ahead of Saturday nights (March 11) Road to GLORY fight event. Phil said: “Today I
Marble Place seven storey hotel given the green light
Marble Place seven storey hotel given the green light A controversial proposal to build a new seven storey hotel on the site of the Marble Place hotel has been approved by Sefton
Pleasureland Southport are recruiting!
Pleasureland Southport are recruiting! We are now recruiting for the 2017 season for staff to work from the end of March to November including flexible hours across all weekends, Bank Holidays and
Santander Southport to host National Initiative Day called Take Five – to stop fraud!
Photo: Santander, Chapel street, southport Santander Southport to host National Initiative Day called Take Five – to stop fraud! On Thursday 16th March 2017 Santander on Chapel Street, Southport are hosting a National
Jason Bryne ‘The man with three brains’ comes to Southport
Jason Bryne ‘The man with three brains’ comes to Southport ‘The Man With Three Brains’ is a brand new show from the highly acclaimed and extremely funny comedian, Jason Byrne. Following his
Liberal Democrats Slam Labours Budget as ‘Smoke & Mirrors’
Liberal Democrats Slam Labours Budget as ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ Liberal Democrats across Southport and Sefton have spoken out against the Sefton budget that was passed in Bootle Town Hall last week. The budget,
Formby coastline could be given to National Trust by Sefton Council
Discussions have taken place between Sefton Council and the National Trust over the potential land transfer of land in Formby. Sefton Council has just published a formal notice considering the disposal of
Take expert help to quit on No Smoking Day
With No Smoking Day presently underway today (Wednesday 8 March), people who smoke, vape or chew in Lancashire are being reminded that they can access specialised support sessions run by the Quit
Guns or Roses live at the Fox and Goose – Saturday 11th March
Guns or Roses live at the Fox and Goose – Saturday 11th March This Saturday night (11 March 2017) live at the Fox and Goose, cable street, Southport the amazing Guns or
Southport MP Pugh and Solloway Waste No Time at Tideway
Photo: Amanda Solloway Pugh and Solloway Waste No Time at Tideway On Wednesday 1 March Dr John Pugh, Member of Parliament for Southport, and Amanda Solloway, Member of Parliament for Derby North,
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre
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 March. They will be available from 11am-12noon
Southport pro dart player cleared of sending a communication of an offensive nature
Southport pro dart player cleared of sending a communication of an offensive nature A Southport man who wrote “Awesome” under a vile Facebook post mocking the victims of the holocaust has been
Southport Independents campaign – Get involved!
Photo by Matt Rycraft Southport Independents campaign – Get involved! Here’s an interesting fact for you: did you know that recent market research discovered there are more independent restaurants and bars in Southport
Hospital trust team up with Southport Kidney Fund to host World Kidney Day 2017
Hospital trust team up with Southport Kidney Fund to host World Kidney Day 2017 Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is celebrating World Kidney Day by hosting an information and awareness stand
Preece hits out at Tourism Budget cuts
Labour at Budget Council Refuse To Produce Post Open Royal Birkdale Southport Economic Impact Post Event As They Cut Town’s Tourism Budget Cllr Preece asked in full Budget Council on Thursday night
Miss England competition launch a new award to their regional heats
Photo: Miss England 2016 The Miss England competition have launched a new award to their regional heats and final for 2017. The Miss England Inspiration Award is a new award being introduced
Formby United Reformed Church Coffee Morning
Formby United Reformed Church Coffee Morning “Fairtrade Fortnight was celebrated at the regular Wednesday Coffee Morning held at Formby United Reformed Church, Church Road, on the 1st March 2017. Fairtrade Tea, Coffee, Bananas and
Yobs attack another Southport business
Photo: Jaspers Sweet Shop Yobs attack another Southport business Yobs have yet again targeted Jaspers Sweet Shop on Cambridge Arcade (Friday 2 February 2017). Four youths; two boys and two girls, were spotted by
Do you know where your nearest defibrillator (AED) is? Call for information!
Do you know where your nearest defibrillator (AED) is? Call for information! Members of the British Heart Foundation (BHF), Southport Links Rotary Club and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have been working
Southport hit by another Council Tax rise!
Southport to hit by another Council Tax rise! Due to huge budget savings Sefton Council has to achieve and the spiralling cost of Adult Social Care, Council Tax for 2017/18 will rise
Support Southport Offshore Rescue by playing the Trust’s lottery
Support Southport Offshore Rescue by playing the Trust’s lottery The team behind the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust’s lottery want to let residents know they will be canvassing for new players in the
Tea Rooms Gin is coming on 14th March
Tea Rooms Gin is coming on 14th March. The Tea Rooms in Birkdale is teaming up with Birkdale Craft Distillery to provide their customers with their very own bespoke premium gin and they
Gin Talk in Southport raises more money for Parkinsons UK
Gin Talk in Southport raises more money for Parkinsons UK The Rotary Club of Southport Links invited Damian Bond from the Birkdale Craft Distillery to give an after dinner talk on the
Southport BID bosses thank ‘Andrew Sloman’ as they part company
Photo: Andrew Sloman Southport BID bosses thank ‘Andrew Sloman’ as they part company Southport Business Improvement District has announced plans to make manager Andrew Sloman redundant. “The Board of Directors have reviewed
Marble Place Shopping Arcade UPDATE
Dukes Ward Cllr David Barton 115 Signatures and 15 Additional Objections received apposing Marble Place transformation. Plans were submitted in December, which would see a six or seven storey hotel built on
Student urges young women to recognise the symptoms of ovarian cancer at the start of awareness month
A STUDENT has warned young women to be aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer after she developed the disease as a teenager. Becky Brothwood, originally from Fazakerley in Liverpool, spoke out
Preston accountancy firm welcomes new trainee
Preston accountancy firm welcomes new trainee A leading Preston-based accountancy firm has taken on a new trainee, the firm’s fourth new appointment in the last 18 months. Nicola Lawrenson joins Rotherham Taylor