Has Boris gone totally Bananas?
Has Boris gone totally Bananas? Southport Lib Dem Councillor Tony Dawson has nailed his colours firmly to the ‘Remain’ campaign for the European Union. He is particularly concerned at the increasingly wild
Councillor rails against shabby Seafront
Councillor rails against shabby Seafront Councillor David Barton has called for an urgent review of the state of the Promenade railings in the town. He says he has previously requested assistance from
Tories say no to Southport having a say on local NHS
Tories say no to Southport having a say on local NHS Sefton Conservative Councillors have joined with Labour to say ‘no’ to Southport having any say on Health and Wellbeing. Despite no
Are you ready for a bathing trip to Southport beach?
Are you ready for a bathing trip to Southport beach? Ahead of the summer months, Sefton Council can officially announce that all the designated bathing waters in the borough have met the
OTS News competition: Win 2 V.I.P. tickets and meet and greet NIGEL BENN
Omega Promotions / James International Events An Evening with Nigel Benn Competition Win 2 V.I.P. Tickets and a meet and greet at an Evening with NIGEL BENN Ex-Super Middleweight World Champion. We
Driver rushed to hospital after falling ill at the wheel in Southport
Photo: Police wait for paramedics to arrive at the scene (6.30pm) Driver was rushed to hospital after falling ill at the wheel on Liverpool Road Southport A motorist was taken to hospital
Cyclist found in a critical condition in Sefton
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER CYCLIST FOUND IN A CRITICAL CONDITION IN SEFTON Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was found unconscious on a grass verge on Lunt Road, Lunt, Sefton,
Southport’s Slick Cupid for Eurovision 2017
Southport’s Slick Cupid for Eurovision 2017 Southport local music expert Martin Hovden wants resort rock band Slick Cupid (pictured) to wave the flag for the UK in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Southport mortgage advisors welcome “buoyant” market
Photo: County Financial Services director Paul Gilchrist Southport mortgage advisors welcome “buoyant” market A Southport financial boss believes a rise in mortgage applications shows the market is now “buoyant” again. Several years after the
Councillor Sue McGuire re-elected leader of Liberal Democrat group
Photo: Councillor Sue McGuire (first right) Councillor Sue McGuire re-elected leader of Liberal Democrat group Cambridge ward councillor Sue McGuire was re-elected as Leader of the Liberal Democrat group of councillors on Sefton
Baby Boom at Southport firm Offers Recruitment Opportunities
Baby Boom Offers Recruitment Opportunities Southport based marketing firm Access Point are experiencing what can only be described as a baby boom. Six babies in 12 months, some feat for a team
Rockin’ for the homeless at Birkers this Sunday
Rockin’ for the homeless at Birkers this Sunday A fantastic charity event takes place this Sunday 8th May at Birkers Bar & Grill in aid of ‘Supporting Homeless Everywhere’, a local charity formed last
Criminal Damage incidents – Southport
Criminal Damage incidents – Southport Merseyside Police is appealing for information after recent incidents of criminal damage in the Southport area. At around 9.00pm on Saturday, 23 April, a report was received
Appeal launched to find missing Lithuanian man
Appeal launched to find missing Vitalij Rylscikov Police are appealing for information after a 42-year-old man went missing from Ormskirk. Vitalij Rylscikov, from Lithuania, was last seen at an address in Wigan
Letter to the editor: Ainsdale Woodland Allotments
Letter to the editor: Merseyside Forest regarding proposals to use areas of Sefton as so-called Woodland allotments From the Countryside Awareness Group 26 April 2016 Dear sir/madam We are aware that a
Man runs into parked coach in Southport after falling asleep (Otsnews.tv)
Photo: RTC, Liverpool Road (1.45pm) Man runs into parked coach in Southport after falling asleep at the wheel Emergency services were called to Liverpool Road this afternoon after Ford Fiesta ran into
A J estate agents hosts launch event at new Southport location
Photo: Mark Cunningham(left), MP John Pugh Anthony James Estate Agents have held the official launch event on Thursday 14th April celebrate moving into new offices in Hoghton Street, Southport. OTS News.co.uk was invited
Next of Kin Appeal – Samuel Kelly
Next of Kin Appeal – Samuel Kelly Liverpool Coroner’s Office is appealing for the next of kin of Samuel Kelly. Mr Kelly died in hospital after being taken there from his home address in Hannan
Tennis Open Days – North Meols Tennis Club (Southport)
Tennis Open Days North Meols Tennis Club, situated in Mill Lane Crescent, Churchtown, is hosting Open Days this Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th April, from 10.30am – 2pm. Everyone is welcome,
Southport & District Craven Minor Football Results
Karen Potter Craven Minor JFL Results Week Ending 18th April 2016 Under 12 Phoenix 0-5 Redgate Rovers (Saturday) Phoenix 3-3 Trinity Blue Crosby Stuart 0-8 Trinity White Under 13 Premiership Burscough Green
Another Southport Woman Charged With Drugs Offences Following Thursday’s Raids
Eleventh Person Charged With Drugs Offences Following Operation Targeting Serious And Organised Crime In Sefton A woman has been arrested and charged following a police operation targeting serious and organised crime in the
Southport’s ‘Rubbish Friends’ will be out tomorrow tackling the issue of litter under the Pier
Rubbish Friends are out again tomorrow Saturday 16th April. This time the team of volunteers will be tackling the issue of litter under the Pier. As “Rubbish Friends” organiser Pat Keith explains “This
One of the nation’s best known poets ‘Simon Armitage’ to appear in Southport
Photo: Simon Armitage, Credit / Paul Wolfgang Webster One of the nation’s best known, best loved and most popular poets, Simon Armitage, Sunday 8th May 2016. The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB.
Post box theft Churchgate Southport
Photo: The post box target by thieves Post box theft Churchgate Southport Merseyside Police is appealing for vigilance around Royal Mail post boxes in the Southport area overnight. A resident reported witnessing a
RTC involving Biker in Hoghton Street Southport (otsnews.tv)
Photo: RTC Hoghton Street(1pm) The emergency services were called to the Union Street junction of Hoghton Street, Southport, at 1:00pm this afternoon (Saturday 10 April 2016) following reports of a RTC. A motorcyclist
Trek to beach to vote in Ainsdale is cancelled – for now
Trek to beach to vote in Ainsdale is cancelled – for now Ainsdale voters will not now have to trek through the dunes to vote in the May local elections. But they
Concern for safety – Woman at Scarisbrick Hotel
Photo: Paramedic vehicle, Scarisbrick Hotel Concern for Safety of woman in the Scarisbrick Hotel, Lord Street, Southport Emergency services called the Scarisbrick hotel, at approximately 2:40pm this afternoon (Tuesday 29 March) following an emergency
Barriers up and train goes past at Aughton Road Crossing
According to locals, the barriers were stuck in the “down” position for around two hours today after a train went past when barriers were up, Wednesday 24 March 2016. Local businessman, John Ford
Tornado Jet loaded with Bombs over Ainsdale
Photo: Tornado /Credit: Scott Harrison Tornado Jet loaded with Bombs over Ainsdale At about 3pm this afternoon (23/3/16) a Tornado Jet was seen and heard going over Ainsdale. Local resident Scott Harrison
Strong support for smokefree family events in Southport
Demand for smokefree events and spaces with children present is high in Sefton, according to a new survey. The survey, commissioned by Tobacco Free Futures, found 93% of people in Sefton questioned