Pat Regan

For Southport folk of the older generation, the Grand National still stirs up wonderful memories of the superhorse Red Rum. He was a true champion greatly renowned for his jumping ability. He

The extremely pleasant February weather has resulted in a few striking sunsets. This was the scene at Ainsdale beach this evening. The last moments of the sinking sun mark the end of

Marine authority training for potential pollution event on the Sefton Coastline This morning, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) commenced ‘Exercise Coldstart’ on Ainsdale’s shoreline to test their contractor response to a

Although it was not that warm on the Southport shoreline, a milder than normal Valentine’s Day saw Britain enjoying temperatures in some parts up to 14C. Regardless of the weather, Southport is

Controversial tree felling in Formby’s Chapel Lane was supposed to result in stump removal. This was previously stated by the council… Q. What will happen to the tree stumps once the trees

Known as a 22 degree halo or a sun halo, the ring is caused by sunlight passing through ice crystals in cirrus clouds within the Earth’s atmosphere. Sometimes a higher/larger sun halo

A black Ford car was involved in a road accident this morning in Formby. This happened shortly before 9.00 am at the roundabout of Church Road and Piercefield Road, near to the

The Met Office gave no fog warning for Southport/Ainsdale this morning. However, this was the scene in Southport after the experts had predicted a ‘bright start’. Sunrise occurred at 8.13 am and

Support helicopters have been operating in and around Altcar Training Camp and the beach area. It was anticipated by the RAF that noise levels would increase within the period stated (13-18 January

Universal Credit failing Southport Mum who writes in desperation to Southport MP for help. OTS News received the following letter (which we print as written and unedited) today from a desperate Southport

With the icy weather arriving, spare a thought for the poor old birds. Suet blocks and fatballs are a valued source of energy and particularly popular with all tit species. Avoid netted

A Westminster committee is the latest organisation to condemn the UK Government’s flagship welfare reform, Universal Credit. In a recent report, the Public Accounts Committee (a select committee of MPs which scrutinises

Reports indicate that Sefton Council has approved developers’ eco-destructive plans to create in excess of 1000 homes. The majority of properties will be built in Southport and Formby areas with the rest

Southport’s latest Xmas tree (situated at Princess Diana Memorial Fountain, Lord Street) has been greeted with mixed reactions from the public. Is it a thing of magical Yuletide beauty or a giant unorthodox

British Geological Survey has now recorded at least 21 tremors due to shale gas drilling operations in the Blackpool area, during this December alone. Safety measures must be halted for 18 hours

Roxy has gone missing, have you seen her? Apparently, she went missing from an area close to Southport fairground. Have you received such a pet, possibly as a gift, in innocence? Please share this

Blackpool geological faults and the existing danger from fracking A total of 37 tremors have been recorded since fracking began on 15 October, but none since 4 November. The last tremor was

Concern grows as tremors increase New demands for fracking to be stopped have been made after the 36th tremor since the shale gas firm Cuadrilla starting hydraulic fracturing last month. A tremor

A Woodvale family were delighted to discover a Great Crested Newt (GCN) close to their Sandbrook Road garden pond yesterday. The newt initially appeared to be injured. However, after a little TLC,

Ainsdale is up there with the winners, as ‘Ainsdale in Bloom’ was awarded GOLD at the Royal Horticultural Societies Northwest in Bloom Awards ceremony this last week. Judged in the Town category

Over 30 earth tremors but frackers aim to push on Bravely pushing on, or greed – ridden idiots ignoring clear warnings? Whilst the fracking firm Cuadrilla celebrates the first shale gas from

Since fracking restarted the Blackpool region has (according to the local media) experienced a dozen small earthquakes. https://earthquakes.bgs.ac.uk/earthquakes/recent_uk_events.html Cuadrilla the fracking company said: “As we have said before, local residents should be

Four earthquakes identified in Blackpool just days after fracking resumes.  Worse may be to come as well, according to expert.  The British Geological Survey has warned that four earthquakes were detected close

Will the town be hit by a mega-storm tonight or will we get away with it? OTS News recently reported on the latest news, concerning Storm Callum… https://www.otsnews.co.uk/storm-callum-coming-uk-will-hit-us-latest-forecast/ Above: just before high

Last October Southport MP Damien Moore warmly welcomed the controversial Universal Credit (UC) scheme that was rolled out across the country. Mr Moore told Parliament that: “I, for one, welcome the fact