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Classic Car & Motorcycle Transport Fundraising Event Today

Classic Car & Motorcycle Transport Fundraising Event Southport Auto Centre (Wright Street, Southport) held their annual fundraising event today, to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support & North West Blood Bikes.

25th June 2022

Birkdale Craft Market at St Peter’s Church Hall

Craft Market at St Peter’s Church Hall – located in St Peter’s Road, Birkdale, on Saturday 18 June. There will be a variety of exciting craft items on offer. More details:https://www.facebook.com/birkdalecraftfair

16th June 2022

Black Swans of the Marine Lake

A rare pair of Black Swans have been seen on the Marine Lake in Southport. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust previously recorded a maximum of nine breeding pairs in the UK in

22nd May 2022

In Pictures: Dramatic Weather system over Ainsdale

Dramatic skies developed this week over the Ainsdale sand dunes. The storm was seen moving in along the beach from the north. Before long the system had reached the old Toad Hall

1st April 2022

Around the Marine Lake in March

Crowds around the Marine Lake this weekend enjoyed the unseasonably temperate sunshine. The warm temperatures this March in the UK have been welcome and reportedly higher than some foreign holiday resorts. Nevertheless,

29th March 2022

Storm Franklin hits Southport

In the turbulent aftermath of storms Dudley and Eunice, this afternoon saw Storm Franklin roll into Southport. A tree was washed up under the pier, with the force of the strengthening storm.

20th February 2022

Windsurfing on Ainsdale’s Choppy Waters

An enthusiastic windsurfer takes on raging waters at Ainsdale, this week. Going out to chase the stormy Irish Sea waves. Finding the heavy swells. Back safely on terra firma. Additional images: https://www.picfair.com/users/PatReganphotography

18th February 2022

Alleged Dog Attack – Ainsdale Beach

Subsequent to yesterday’s Ainsdale Beach incident, social media has been alive with claims about a dog attack. Ambulance and Green Sefton Services called to Ainsdale Beach following incident One OTS News Facebook

17th February 2022

Ambulance and Green Sefton Services called to Ainsdale Beach following incident

Green Sefton Services attended an incident on Ainsdale Beach today, shortly after high tide. Witnesses stated that following a lot of shouting an individual had apparently waded out into the stormy waves,

16th February 2022

After the Storms in Ainsdale woodlands

Recent storms took a heavy toll on many trees in Ainsdale Nature Reserve’s woodlands. Mature pines appear to have suffered the most. Storms Arwen and later Barra did significant damage in the

21st December 2021

In Pictures – Southport Christmas Parade – 2021

Southport Charity Christmas Parade, The biggest vehicle light parade in the North West, donating toys to children’s organisations. https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade Previously: In Pictures: Southport Charity Xmas Parade 2019

5th December 2021

Ainsdale Green Bin Collection Woes

Ainsdale’s LibDem councillor Lynne Thompson has written to Sefton Council about green bin complaints. Her memo (as below) is being widely shared on social media. Ainsdale Green Bin Complaints – Communication Sent

2nd December 2021

Formby’s Xmas Lights Switch On 2021

More images from tonight’s seasonal Yuletide event fun in Formby.

25th November 2021

Road traffic accident – Lord Street

An accident occurred this afternoon on the roundabout of Lord Street and Duke Street. Vehicles involved appear to be a Nissan and a Land Rover Discovery.

18th November 2021

Scrooge-like Tory cut to hit poorest families as Xmas approaches

The latest and possibly most socially divisive Universal Credit (UC) cut, is now threatening to plunge an immense number of families into various forms of poverty. Prime Minister Boris Johnson pushed his

14th October 2021

Southport Classic and Speed Event – 10 October 2021

Southport’s Victoria Park, home of our famous Flower Show, today celebrated over a century of motoring history. Featuring Southport’s record-breaking motor sport legacy, the classics came out in style. The showpiece was

10th October 2021

In Pictures: UK Hotcars Southport Meeting

Despite the showery weather, the UK Hotcars group gathered yesterday (3 Oct.) by the Marine Lake café. Photos credit: Jason Regan. UK Hotcars https://www.facebook.com/ukhotcars Dave Elsby – Mobile Motoring Services https://www.otsnews.co.uk/dave-elsby-mobile-motoring-services/

4th October 2021

Toad Hall Repainted – Mixed Public Feelings

Toad Hall Today – Essential Contemporary Art or Vandalism of Local Heritage? Sefton Council commissioned talented street artist Paul Curtis to create his large mural on Ainsdale’s iconic Toad Hall. The colourful

28th August 2021

In Pictures: UK Hot Cars meeting today

UK Hot Cars team met today by the Marine Lake Southport. The static event was well-marshalled and successfully organised, with a good turnout. Photos by Jason Regan. The Dip Monkey Garage https://www.facebook.com/TheDipMonkeyGarage

1st August 2021

Hot weather brings crowds to Ainsdale Beach

Another weekend of lovely warm weather ensured that Ainsdale Beach saw good numbers of people. The Snack bar and ice cream sellers apparently did well. Far away on the tideline – the

14th June 2021

Car Meet Up: Marine Drive Southport, 6 June 2021- more photos

Crowds of eager car enthusiasts lined the Marine Drive last night, as the latest Southport meet up near Southport Pier got underway. More images below. Police were seen monitoring the event in

7th June 2021

Sunny Southport this weekend – even Elvis turned up!

High temperatures ensured that residents and visitors made the best of the lovely weather, to get out onto the beach and surrounding areas. The pier trains were kept busy. The Marine Lake

6th June 2021

In Pictures: Ainsdale Beach Crowded Today

Today’s hot weather ensured that crowds flocked onto Ainsdale beach, to soak up the sunshine. Shore Road saw some heavy traffic congestion heading towards the beach, throughout the day.

30th May 2021

Deer Alert – RAF Woodvale area

A sad sight to see this week as a lovely deer was found dead at the side of the Formby Bypass, opposite RAF Woodvale. The British Dear Society note that May is

20th May 2021

In Pictures: Marine Drive Car Event – 16 May 2021

See also: https://www.otsnews.co.uk/police-break-up-coastal-road-car-meet/ A similar event took place last year. In Pictures: Fast and Furious arrives – by the Pier

17th May 2021

April sunshine bringing the crowds out

The Good Friday sunshine brought a significant amount of people into the town today. Bikers arrived in good numbers at the pier entrance. Long queues waited patiently for fish and chips. The

2nd April 2021

UPDATED: Government under fire as test and trace costs to taxpayers are attacked.

Late last year soldiers arrived at Pontins in Ainsdale, ahead of mass Covid testing in Liverpool. Thousands of Armed Forces personnel were deployed to the area for the pilot of mass testing

10th March 2021

Fine weather brings crowds out

The recent sunnier weather has seen increases in people enjoying the fresh air, around the sea front and pier areas. The beach is always popular at high tide. And some pushing their

28th February 2021

Society’s poorest: Knives out against PM’s callousness

Reports are coming in that a Tory revolt is now threatening Prime Minister Boris Johnson with defeat over his divisive plans to cut up to £1,000 a year from Universal Credit payments.

16th January 2021

Angling Ban lifted

The Government has finally listened to good reason and removed the controversial prohibition on UK angling. Latest update below from the Angling Trust… Covid-19 Statement from the Angling Trust: Update January 7th

7th January 2021