STUNNING Birkdale apartment goes on market for £500k
A stunning apartment in a luxurious part of Birkdale has gone on the market for half a million pounds The unique three bedroom apartment on Westcliffe Road boasts a large dining kitchen,
Aldi reveal plans for Formby site to rival Waitrose
Bosses at discount supermarket Aldi say they have their sights set on opening up a Formby store by 2025 The hugely popular budget supermarket chain has revealed their desire to open a
New schools funding will continue raising education standards in Southport
Damien Moore has welcomed the announcement that schools in Southport will benefit from funding to improve school facilities. Southport has been allocated its share of the £434 million investment to expand classrooms, upgrade
Council set to create more cycle paths in Southport
Sefton Council wants your views on upgrading and developing cycling and walking provision in the borough following the COVID-19 pandemic. The local authority aims to increase support and facilities for people to
Queenscourt announces phased re-opening of its shops as they come out of lockdown
After being closed for three months due to Covid-19 restrictions, Queenscourt is delighted to announce that it is beginning to re-open its retail outlets and looks forward to welcoming customers old and
MFRS urges bar and restaurant owners to make fire safety a priority ahead of re-opening
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is calling on bar and restaurant owners to make sure they are operating safely and adhering to fire safety regulations ahead of planned re-openings this weekend.
Could stolen van filled with lethal poison be in Southport?
Southport's emergency services are on alert after Lancashire Police launched an appeal for a stolen van containing lethal poison.
Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August
Mandatory MOT testing is to be reintroduced from 1 August 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted, Roads minister Baroness Vere announced yesterday (29 June 2020). Due to the coronavirus outbreak, drivers
Artistic duo look beyond COVID-19 with new art exhibition
An exciting joint exhibition – “SHEEP” – will be arriving at pastures new in the ArtHouse, Eastbank Street at the beginning of July. It is a shared retrospective by established local Southport
HM Coastguard Southport assist in dolphin rescue
HM Coastguard Southport assisted with the rescue of a stranded dolphin on Southport Beach on Tuesday afternoon. The Coastguard team, assisted by lifeboat crews, raced towards the rising tide and successfully guided
Council need to encourage spending a penny to boost store cashflow
The key to streamlining and reviving Southport’s fortunes is allowing visitors to ‘spend a penny’ – according to Dukes Ward Councillor John Pugh. To save the economy going down the toilet, the
Postcode payout lands Formby residents cool £1k each
Five lucky residents in leafy Formby have landed a cool £1,000 each thanks to their postcodes. Two Jubilee Road neighbours netted the cash when L372HN was announced as a Daily Prize winner
Tory duo suspended by local chiefs after offensive social media posts
Two activists for the Tory party in the 2021 Southport local elections have been suspended pending an investigation into alleged controversial social media posts Two party activists in Southport have been suspended
Blowick Publishing Company confirm takeover of OTS News
The Blowick Publishing Company is pleased to confirm the purchase of OTS News. Blowick Publishing Company founder James Cave will be the website’s new Editor. Mr Cave said “We have been in
Local man charged over Liver Building firework blaze
A nineteen year old Scarisbrick man appeared in court on Monday after he was accused of setting off fireworks that caused £10,000 worth of damage to the Liver Building in Liverpool. The
Have your say on the future of Southport
Southport’s residents and businesses are once again being asked to give their honest views and opinions on how the resort will look in the future A consultation which would hopefully allow a
Family appeal for help locating missing pet budgie
A pet-loving family are in bits after their beloved budgie made a daring escape from a Southport home today. The beautiful blue and white budgie, Rosie, managed to escape from a home
Southport RFC announce death of President Graham Ellis
Southport Rugby Football Club have announced the passing of club President Graham Ellis. A statement on the club’s website read: “Graham passed on the afternoon of the 29th of June 2020 after
Coronavirus Test Site now back at Southport Eco Centre
A Coronavirus Mobile Test Site is at Southport Eco Centre until Tuesday 30 June.Supported by Sefton Council, NHS Southport and Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG, Mobile Test Sites are providing
Four Horses to Follow to the 2021 Grand National
Horse racing fans cannot wait for 10 April 2021 when the next running of the Grand National is scheduled to take place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool. The world’s most famous steeplechase
Increase in Fly Tipping Causing Concern for UK Farming
The UK lockdown may have helped to greatly reduce the spread of the coronavirus, but it’s had an unexpected impact on the country’s farming industry. Since the lockdown began, fly-tipping has become
Call to Southport Residents to Get Involved in Town’s Future
The people of Southport are being urged to get involved in planning the town’s future. The Southport ‘Town Team’ have come up with some ‘big ideas’ for the town which they are
Domestic abuse demands urgent action, Tory MP told
Domestic abuse demands urgent action, Tory MP told Sixteen women were murdered by their partners in the first few weeks of lockdown, and calls to the national domestic abuse hotline rose by
Retro is the Home Décor Trend of 2020
The retro style has been all the rage for a long time now and can be seen in all aspects of life, from fashion trends and cars to interior design and popular
Teen suffers horrific injuries after shocking unprovoked attack
A Southport teenager has been left with horrific injuries following an unprovoked attack on Ainsdale beach Police are appealing for information after the 17 year old youngster was set about in a
Punters can’t wait for 2021 Grand National race
“Grand National Racecourse” (CC BY 2.0) by Paolo Camera Horse racing fans cannot wait for 10 April 2021 when the next running of the Grand National is scheduled to take place at Aintree Racecourse near
Tackling your first day back at work after working from home, or being furloughed
Whether you’ve spent sixteen weeks working from home or catching up on your favourite boxsets, there’s a good chance you’ve balanced fear, anxiety and uncertainty with your new routine – and so
Carlton building set for new glam makeover
The former Carlton pub is being given a brand new lease of life as a seemingly upmarket bar New signs have been put up at the site of the former Veronica’s and
Police close off Promenade after major promenade smash
A driver had a lucky escape after writing off their car in a smash on the promenade this evening The driver narrowly escaped injury but the same could not be said for
Could former Southport FC keeper David Raya be playing in the Premiership next season?
Very few former Southport FC players have made it all the way to the top flight, although Brentford goalkeeper David Raya may be on the brink of joining this small, but select group.