Lost Dog at Halsall, Lancashire, on canal tow path
Lost Dog at Halsall, Lancashire, on canal tow path Have you lost a dog ‘similar’ to this one this afternoon on the Leeds and Liverpool canal, at Halsall? Please note that this
Southport’s MP calls for medical weed to be legalised – why this makes very good sense
OTS News recently ran this story… Marijuana for medical purposes should be legalised, says John Pugh MP The comment from Southport’s MP has come following the findings of a survey produced by
Sefton Council goes ahead wasting taxpayers’ cash on more speed bumps
The decision makers at Sefton Council seem to have gone totally mad. Today, workers started drilling into marked speed bump areas down Ainsdale’s (20 mph – limited) Orchard Lane. This is just
Is Sefton Council set to waste more of our cash on new speed bumps?
Is Sefton Council set to waste more of our cash on new speed bumps? Celebrations surrounding the removal of hated speed bumps in Ainsdale’s Orchard Lane may be short-lived, as the council
Southport Air Show 2016 – Second day, 11th September 2016
Once again, the rain stayed away and the pilots put on an amazing display at the Southport Air Show 2016. The incredible Typhoon appeared again, making many spectators wish they had brought
Southport Air Show 2016
The weather was kinder than many expected and the intrepid pilots all put on an amazing show. Anyway, pictures often speak more than words so here we go… The show seemed a
Sarinah calls in at RAF Woodvale
A B-25 Mitchell medium bomber (Sarinah) was seen today at RAF Woodvale. The RAF received almost 900 Mitchells, using them to replace Douglas Bostons, Lockheed Venturas and Vickers Wellington bombers. The Mitchell
Southport food caddies bringing in maggot infestations
Sefton’s food caddie collection extended timing is bringing in maggots and potentially placing public health at risk, according to residents and councillors. In June, the press reported that in Sefton the collection
Speed Bumps – gone in Orchard Lane Ainsdale – updated!
Unpopular and dangerous speed bumps were removed this week in Ainsdale’s Orchard Lane. Damage to the bumps, from car exhausts etc grinding, was previous marked as on ongoing problem. Unsightly and dangerous
‘Woodvale Stop the Rot’ petition presented to Sefton Council and clean-up work is underway
‘Woodvale Stop the Rot’ petition presented to Sefton Council and clean-up work is underway Ainsdale’s Cllr Lynne Thompson has now presented the ‘Woodvale Stop the Rot’ petition to Sefton’s CEO Margaret Carney.
Sharpen your seamanship skills with Seavoice Training.
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
More vandalism in Woodvale outside the Sandbrook Way Church
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
Southport’s Marine Lake being marred by graffiti
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
Southport Flower Show, 20th August – Day 3
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
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
Southport Flower Show – 2016
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
Sun dogs witnessed over Hightown
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
Flavourfresh Salads Ltd shamed on National Minimum Wage list
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
Birkdale Village Summer Fayre – 6 August 2016
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
Woodvale’s’ Brook eyesore update – Can you help by simply signing the petition?
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
Rough Sleeper on a Southport Marine Lake bench
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
Lughnasadh: ancient time of the harvest
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
Woodvale’s eyesore latest news: how wrong can one individual be?
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
Southport’s shame. Sign petition to help councillors and stop the rot
People Power or Public Apathy? We need your support today! The last chance to sign the ‘Woodvale: Stop the Rot’ petition against the derelict and dangerous Brook eyesore is fast approaching. As
Southport Visiter offload leads to fly tipping – again!
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
WOODVALE: STOP THE ROT – HAVE YOU SIGNED THE PETITION YET?
Councillors (Preece and Thompson) and community campaigners petition Sefton’s sluggish council to take action on Woodvale’s long-standing eyesore fiasco. What are we paying Sefton Council for? This appalling situation has gone on
Sefton Council – planning a crime against nature in George Drive Ainsdale!
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
The Alt Estuary Moorhens. Happy feathered family, on a yacht!
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.
Southport’s ongoing shame – under the spotlight again!
Residents and Ainsdale councillors pushing council hard for action on Woodvale eyesore The decaying Brook monstrosity on Sandbrook Way in Woodvale has created social dismay and frustration in the community for many
Orangemen in Southport – 2016
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