Pat Regan

  Ahoy there! Have you ever wanted to be able to sail or charter a boat abroad and don’t know where to start? Set a course for Greenbank High School in Hastings Road  Southport

A St John Stones Church activist contacted OTS News with the following information … “Concrete blocks from the residents’ wall have been dislodged by vandals on either Sunday or Monday night and

Vandalism continues around the Marine Lake. Not a pretty sight for residents or visitors to the resort to be greeted with. The pictures in this article were all taken on 21st August

Today’s event was not quite as wet as yesterday’s and blue skies showed at times. Jonathan Marshall with his horses and falcons proved popular once again. The Stunt Monkey team doing their

Southport Flower Show 2016 – the second day The 19th August 2016 saw a very wet and dull flower show, not at all like yesterday’s sun-filled event. http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/southport-flower-show-2016.html Seats remained empty for

The Southport Flower Show was opened by celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott yesterday (18 August). Thousands of visitors attended the annual floral event at the resort’s Victoria Park. It’s being promoted as the

Yesterday evening (16 August 2016) saw a spectacular atmospheric phenomenon known as a sundog. In fact two sundogs briefly appeared, to the left and the right of the solar orb, in a lovely

The Southport press announced in 2015… Southport Salad Company is keeping Marks & Spencer customers healthy ‘As a major grower of tomatoes for M&S, Flavourfresh focuses its crop production systems and investments

The Birkdale Village 2016 Summer Fayre pleased the crowds and the weather was kind. Vehicle enthusiasts were in their element at this event, with a great selection of classics on hand. Various

Community campaigners and councillors are battling to petition Sefton’s lazy council to act against the dangerously derelict Brook eyesore on Sandbrook Way. We are urging Sefton Council to use its compulsory purchase

OTS News recently reported on a man sleeping rough on a Lord Street bench outside the Atkinson on Sunday 24 July 2016. Rough Sleepers On Lord Street Moreover, a homeless man was

July has, in the UK at least, frequently been a time of squally weather and drizzle with little or no respite. What can we deduce though from the ancient and mysterious mythological

Woman’s illogical outburst against the Woodvale community campaign to tackle Woodvale’s eyesore creates disbelief. Whilst campaigners and councillors are battling to petition Sefton’s lazy council to act against the dangerously derelict Brook

Once again the Southport Visiter has shown  Ainsdale residents that it is unable to control its deliveries. A large amount of newspapers were this week discovered dumped in several piles on Sandbrook

Ainsdale woodland is under threat from Sefton’s persistently heartless council and One Vision Housing (OVH) development proposals. Residents in George Drive Ainsdale are understandably outraged by cold – hearted council plans to

Never mind the Crow’s nest – what about the Moorhen’s nest? Paul Callaghan of the Blundellsands Sailing Club brought my attention to a real nautical tale of true care for the environment.

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The July tides at Ainsdale are attracting many kitesurfing enthusiasts Vivid colours against the Mersey backdrop. Feet first, perhaps not the most elegant way to do it. Finally, the shore is left

If you want to find out where the hottest and fastest Southport news is then OTS is the place to be. This Facebook insight shows that OTS News rules and knocks spots

After the Brexit fight and Cameron’s promise to go, the cats’ claws are out for his job. I for one feel that the choices being tabled are pretty inadequate, to say the

One sickening example of violent Christian fundamentalism and how it affects social harmony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoJkrFyyy_E Note the crucifixion picture behind him and the pious references to Satan and God. This is one minor

Many things that we throw away provide great food for our wonderful UK birds! Check the RSPB site for feeding tips: https://www.rspb.org.uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/helpingbirds/feeding/whatfood/scraps.aspx Goldfinches are always welcome in the garden. Young goldie –

UPDATE: Man knocked unconscious in Southport pub Police officers rushed to the Crown this evening, at approximately 7.30 pm (2 July 2016) in Birkdale. A witness told OTSNews.co.uk  “There was a fight

Abandoned and broken cars today on the shore between Formby and Ainsdale. This morning (1 July 2016), local service workers moved two badly damaged vehicles from the beach between Formby and Ainsdale.

Allotment Radio Podcasts (ARP) presenter, Scott Harrison, seen here awarding Jason Regan with the ARP Cup and Certificate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aikT-7iHmWw Allotment Radio Podcasts: a ‘real’ Southport radio station for local folks crafted on

The Formby Live Music Festival,  held 24-26 June 2016, saw some great local talent. The photos and short videos below give a small example of what was on offer. Brilliant performers and