Pat Regan

Updated: Parking Pandemonium at Ainsdale Beach

The warm weather encouraged motorists to visit Ainsdale today. However, many drivers were turned away due to lack of parking space. Frustrated drivers parked on every bit of available space. At times
20th May 2020

In Pictures: UK Hot Cars today

Today, a wide assortment of vehicles converged at the Marine Lake Cafe in Southport for the UK Hot Cars monthly meeting. Southport lads, Jason Regan (photos) and Motor Engineer Dave Elsby were
8th March 2020

High tides as Storm Ciara makes way for Storm Dennis

In the aftermath of Storm Ciara, Britain is bracing for more bad weather this weekend, with forecasters warning that Storm Dennis could hammer the UK. Met Office meteorologists have confirmed that there
11th February 2020

In pictures: High tide at Southport

Chilly winds kept some people away from the seafront today, as the high tide rolled in. Lovely brisk weather to get out and about in. More… https://www.otsnews.co.uk/storm-barbara-hits-southport/ Pat Regan © http://pat-regan.blogspot.com/
14th December 2019

In Pictures: Southport Charity Xmas Parade 2019

The biggest vehicle light parade in the Northwest took part in Southport this afternoon. More: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/ Last year’s event https://www.otsnews.co.uk/southport-xmas-charity-parade-toy-run-2018/ Well done to all people concerned in this amazing Southport charity event
1st December 2019

Free Parking – last day at RSPB Marshside

From tomorrow, charges will be imposed on drivers at Marshside’s RSPB car park. It is believed that the new parking fees will only apply to non-members of the society. RSPB salary band
30th November 2019

Southport’s spooky goings-on in Trick or Treat Street

Pre- Halloween Southport spookiness occurred today on Lord Street. The four-day festival promises extra surprises along the way with fun-filled events and offers put on by businesses throughout Southport town centre. This
26th October 2019

Paramotor flying machines at Ainsdale

Powered paragliding is also known as paramotoring or PPG. During this type of ultralight aviation, the pilot wears a back-mounted motor (a paramotor). This delivers enough thrust to take off using a paraglider.
3rd October 2019

The 2019 Southport Air Show

Sights and sounds from the 2019 Southport Air Show. This year, the Dakota played ‘Big Mother’ as the Avro Lancaster Bomber was absent from the famous Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Above:
9th September 2019

Ormskirk Motorfest 2019

The Ormskirk Motorfest 2019 event had a great turnout yesterday with cars varying widely in age and style. UK Hot Cars and Heritage F2 stock cars attended the event and both had
26th August 2019

In pictures: Southport Flower Show 2019

This 2019 event marks 90 years of Southport’s Flower Show On this first day of the show, the skies were moody yet the rain stayed away. Despite recent heavy rain earlier in
15th August 2019

Hesketh Park’s Fernley Observatory

Hesketh Park’s famous Fernley Observatory (also known as the Baxendell/Fernley) Observatory) was explored by the public today during an open event hosted by the Southport Astronomical Society. Today’s observatory opening (20 July)
20th July 2019

Orange Lodge arrives in Southport

Liverpool’s Provincial Grand Orange Lodge paraded through the resort today to mark the 200th anniversary of the first July 12th Orange Parade, which took place in 1819. The Orange Order in England
12th July 2019

Formby Bypass gridlock this afternoon

Long vehicle tailbacks have been experienced today on the Formby Bypass (A565) into Woodvale. Above: Formby to Southport was quicker via bicycle this afternoon, thanks to lengthy gridlock. Surface damage on Liverpool
4th July 2019

The Glossy Ibis at Marshside

This species used to be quite rare but numbers are said to be increasing. Nevertheless, the Glossy Ibis always seems to draw in the twitchers from near and far. The British Trust
25th June 2019

In Pictures: Easter Sunday crowds at Southport

Crowds of eager visitors invaded Southport seafront today to enjoy the Easter sunshine. As temperatures rose, many over-heated folks and a few ‘hot dogs’ decided to take the plunge at high tide,
21st April 2019

Kevin Linden Mobile Disco & DJ Service

Kevin provides a professional mobile DJ and kids’ entertainer service for Southport, Liverpool, Wirral, Wigan and other Merseyside/ Lancashire areas. Professional sounds and lights, great selection of music from the 1960s, 70s,
20th April 2019

In Pictures: Cheshire Dragons 2CV group land in Crosby

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre was the venue for a Citroen 2CV event yesterday morning. The meeting was organised by Catherine Beardshaw and Andi Donaldson. Southport pals, Dave Elsby (Motor Engineer) and Jason
15th April 2019
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