Pat Regan

The mysterious SS Chrysopolis, still holding her secrets in the Irish Sea

The SS Chrysopolis was stranded in February fog about 2.5 miles off Southport’s Spencer’s Bank, some time around the end of WW1. Dates and reports vary it seems because some give the

13th June 2017

Ainsdale Discovery Centre flooded again

Once again, minor flooding has occurred this weekend following heavy rain at the Ainsdale Discovery Centre car park. If you live in Ainsdale – make sure you own a good pair of

11th June 2017

Pre-school childcare community links

This term has seen some lovely community links for Pine Pixies Pre-School children and families. Chris who runs “Chris Toal Estate Maintenance” very kindly has donated the time, work and equipment needed, to

4th June 2017

Ainsdale Fun Day, 3 June 2017

Nice warm weather arrived for the 2017 Ainsdale Fun Day, which appeared to be very successful. Below are photos and videos from the popular event… Damon Noone, brother of Herman’s Hermits’ Peter Noone,

4th June 2017

Sandbrook Way fly – tippers in evidence again

Once again, Sandbrook Way has been the target of unsightly fly-tipping. This brings the whole area down and is totally unnecessary. Various materials and rubbish have been dumped behind flats, opposite to

24th May 2017

Southport vigil for Manchester attack victims

Southport vigil for Manchester attack victims. A vigil was held this evening in Southport for victims of the Manchester Arena attack (Tuesday 24 May). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/23/manchester-arena-attack-22-killed-suicide-bomber-ariana-grande/ The Southport Town Hall event was hosted

23rd May 2017

General Election candidates could save childcare funding crisis

Childcare funding is a major concern across the country for many different types of providers. Nurseries, pre-schools, childminders, day nurseries, schools are all struggling to deliver high quality care for ridiculously low

15th May 2017

After John Pugh’s extensive political reign, what next?

Southport Tories, desperately seeking a candidate! With Southport’s prestigious political seat up for grabs, the local Tories are reported to be doing the Headless chicken act, via thinking about ‘what’ they are

20th April 2017

30 hours funding plan brings childcare crisis

In September 2017 the Government is bringing in the start of the 30 hours ‘free childcare’. Whilst 15 hours is offered to all children the term after their third birthday, this extra

10th April 2017

Southport Theatre grot – spot: definitely seen better days

Behind the main road appearance, things are not quite so wonderful. Crumbling plaster and exposed brickwork greet passers-by. Rotting columns at the Lakeside Entrance, well past their prime Corrosion Central? Here it

6th April 2017

Sub sighting off Ainsdale beach creates concern

Local sea fisherman, Berthold Konrad, thought he’d had one too many beers this morning. While fishing on the beach with his wife Ingmar, the couple spotted what looked like a large submarine.

1st April 2017

Fly Tipping end of Meadow Lane, Ainsdale

Total disrespect for the environment and local community is again evident, as more fly-tipping is discovered on land behind Meadow Lane. Furniture has been dumped at this location. Graffiti and more waste

27th March 2017

Marina Lake Southport – crumbling walls and graffiti

Dilapidated broken walls and corroded metal railings greet visitors to the classic resort, opposite Morrison’s store. Southport’s Marine Lake has been a popular attraction since Victorian times. However, it is still crying

20th March 2017

Accident in Formby, Duke Street

Several vehicles were involved in an accident this morning at the bottom of Formby Bridge and Duke Street. The road was cordoned off and traffic redirected by helpful people at the scene

18th March 2017

Southport Today: a great town, so long as you have a roof over your head tonight!

Southport is a classic resort and it’s a fantastic place to live in or visit. Nevertheless, like other places it does have its issues. Homelessness and rough-sleeping remains high on the list

16th March 2017

Masked shoppers in ASDA create public alarm

This morning shoppers in Southport’s ASDA supermarket were somewhat alarmed to see a large group of young people rushing around the store wearing what appeared to be surgical masks. One ASDA patron,

16th March 2017

Pine Pixies Pre-School’s Forest School Trip

Pine Pixies Pre-School children recently went on a Forest School trip to the local woods behind St Luke’s Church in Formby. St Luke’s School staff and parents joined us for a walk

13th March 2017

Pine Pixies Pre-School, Formby Library trip

Pine Pixies Pre-School children recently went on a trip to Formby Library. Some liked to read. While some just felt like ‘chilling out’… The librarian very kindly did some activities with us,

12th March 2017

Southport’s Midweek Visiter criticised for encouraging unscrupulous back-street kitten breeding

A controversial ‘kitten-selling’ advertisement has appeared several times in this week’s edition of the Midweek Visiter. This irresponsible advert is believed to potentially encourage unscrupulous back-street breeding of unneutered cats. Why has

11th March 2017

Southport: how safe is it today?

Graffiti is again a problem at Southport’s Marine Lake. Additional damage to older lakeside buildings and more low-grade graffiti has also been exposed following clearance work around the lake. OTS News has

6th March 2017

Police at Marine Lake Bridge Southport; knife also found at scene – Update!

Emergency services were called to the Marine Way Bridge, Southport shortly after midday (Saturday 4th March 2017). Police apparently arrived to find that a male had been struck by a vehicle traveling

4th March 2017

Flooding hits Formby

Heavy rainfall created some flooding in Formby today. Deep pools of flood water, outside the Gild Hall in Church Road, made walking difficult for pedestrians. http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/ Submit News Contact us with your community,

28th February 2017

Repair work on Woodvale’s eyesore continues

Workers today carried on with operations to patch up the Brook eyesore on the corner of Sandbrook Road/Way. The troubled Woodvale site has been a focus of various problems and local embarrassment

16th February 2017

Southport Hospital A&E Unit under threat – updated!

The masterminds at the top want to close our Southport Hospital’s A&E Unit. Some years ago they closed our children’s A&E and Maternity services and now adults are in their firing line