The Young Artful Southport Donor
The Artful Donor A budding young artist has raised more than £1,500 for Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals after selling her pictures around the globe. Running out of things to draw while on
Travellers descend on resort after targeting sports pitches
A group of travellers have descended on the land owned by the Ainsdale sports club tearing up pitches and parking up caravans overnight It’s thought the group of travellers gained access to
Onward living launches key worker initiative
North west affordable homes provider Onward Living, part of Onward, has launched a new initiative to help key workers get a foot on the property ladder at their Willow Green development in
Crusty campers leave trail of mess in picturesque Southport woodland
Filthy campers have left Southport in a shocking state leaving behind piles of rubbish and scorched earth after setting up temporary home in Kew Woods. A furious dog walker wrote to OTS
Cyclists rejoice at new lane works in resort
Contractors are ripping up part of the promenade and Coronation Walk this week to make more room for cyclists Workers on site told OTS News they’ve been asked by the council rip
Lancashire home fragrance brand Delilah Chloe now open for online purchases
Lancashire based fragrance brand Delilah Chloe is now taking online orders for their luxury, yet affordable, range of vegan and eco-friendly scented home products. You can check out sites like https://graciemoonscents.com/ which offers a
Have Shopping Habits Changed During Lockdown?
The Coronavirus outbreak and Government-enforced lockdown has completely changed life as it is known in 2020. It has changed just about every area with people now having to spend most of their
OFFICIAL UPDATE | Large fire in Ainsdale Pinewoods
Firefighters attended Ainsdale Pinewoods on Saturday 23rd May after reports of a large fire. Crews were called to the woodland shortly before 9am. Two fire engines attended. On arrival crews found a
3 Easy Ways to Get a Takeaway for Less in Southport
Treating yourself to a takeaway is one of life’s best guilty pleasures. No one has to cook, you get a hot and delicious meal delivered to your door, and if you are
Council chief calls for more resort foster carers
The chief of Sefton Council wants more Southport residents to become foster carers and take full advantage of a change in career Council chief executive Dwayne Johnson hopes some of the borough’s
SOUTHPORT FC ONLINE SHOP | Fathers Day Soon!
Remember its FATHERS DAY on SUNDAY 21ST JUNE, order early from our Online Shop to avoid disappointment. All orders for £25.00 and over receive a ‘I SUPPORTED MY CLUB’ mug. FREE DELIVERY
Parlour owners ignore major safety warnings to supply demand
Dozens of rule flouting shoppers have descended on a town centre ice cream parlour causing major safety concerns. Seating areas outside Rich’s Ice Cream Parlour have caused groups of people to congregate
Woodlands – It’s nearly time…only 4 days to go!
Time is ticking on and the team at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are preparing for a big first for them! Four of their Animal Carers, Emily, Izzy, Louise and Abigail are going to
Are Smokers and Vapers More Likely to Catch Airborne Illnesses?
As you have probably guessed, this article is born from the idea that smokers and vapers are more likely to catch the COVID virus than people who do not engage in any
Shark washed up on beach in Southport
A dead shark between 4ft and 5ft long, has been found washed ashore on Birkdale beach this morning, Saturday 23 May 2020. It was spotted by Dimitri Zeniou, who was enjoying a
APPEAL after trailer stolen from New Cut Lane
POLICE are appealing for help in regards to a theft that took place at 7.39am on Wednesday 20th May 2020 in which an Ifor Williams Tri axle trailer has been stolen from
Councillor’s Keep Calm COVID Call
A Southport Councillor has called for the public to keep calm and carry on carrying out COVID guidelines. The call follows revelations that the Prime Minister’s chief advisor Dominic Cummings (left) has
Southport’s major events cancelled
Southport Air Show and British Musical Fireworks Championship Cancelled due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK VisitSouthport.com Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK and the impact
Family home narrowly missed destruction from falling tree
A family are lucky to be alive after winds ripped up a huge tree from its roots in Southport today, Friday 22 May. The massive tree in Clovelly Drive in Hillside was
Police advice ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
POLICE reminding our communities of the importance of social distancing this Bank Holiday weekend. Since last week, people have been able to spend more time outdoors, and can visit parks and open
How to access treatment for minor injuries and illnesses during the Covid-19 pandemic
WEST Lancashire residents are reminded how to get help for minor illnesses and minor injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. While they now need to be accessed differently, the Urgent Treatment Centre in
Coronavirus cancels southport air show in major cash blow
Southport airshow and the fireworks display have been cancelled. Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK and the impact that it is having, Sefton Council has been forced to
Your NHS is here for you this Spring Bank Holiday weekend
Health leaders at NHS South Sefton and NHS Southport & Formby Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are reassuring residents that the NHS is here should they urgently need it over the Bank Holiday
Helping hands for health of homeless
Homeless people are being offered healthcare and support during the Coronavirus outbreak. Over a hundred and fifty homeless people across Central Lancashire have been identified as needing support during this period. In
Coronavirus Testing now available to anyone over the age of 5
The Government has now said that anyone over the age of 5 showing symptoms of Coronavirus – which now include a new continuous cough OR fever OR loss of/ change in smell
Car chaos as thousands break social distancing measures
Hundreds of cars have swarmed the roads around Southport beach today as thousands of people flock to the resort to enjoy the sunshine, Wednesday 20 May 2020. Ice cream and chip shops
Hero Dave saves key worker’s car from muddy moss
There have been calls to knight A heroic car mechanic from Southport after rushing to the aid of a key worker stuck on Southport Moss. Dave who works at Tyres and Exhaust
Brother & Sister Cadets Impress with Kind Deeds
Brother and sister Fire Cadets, Charlotte and Ben Reid, have both gone the extra mile doing good deeds for their Merseyside community during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Sacred Heart School pupils from
Statement on Southport Schools re-opening
Sefton Council are suggesting this from 15th June to allow for time for appropriate risk assessment, including staff availability and to ensure tests set out by the Government and Trade Unions are
Southport M&S colleague returns to help NHS AFTER after recovering from Covid-19
After contracting Covid-19 and being hospitalised for over a week, a Southport M&S colleague and NHS volunteer Sue has made a full recovery and returned to work at her local hospital this