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Police and paramedics respond to Churchtown incident

Emergency services have descended on a quiet suburban Churchtown Street following a serious incident. Police, paramedics and an air ambulance have been called to a property near to the junction of North

24th February 2025

In Pictures: Southport Indoor Car Boot and Craft Fayre

With sunshine galore for a change, we had a wonderful turnout for our first indoor car boot sale at Valhalla on Southport’s Esplanade today. The fayre was buzzing with activity, as busy

22nd February 2025

Indoor Car Boot & Craft Event at Valhalla Building by Southport Pleasureland/Adventure Coast Southport

Come and join us this Saturday, 22nd February, 11.00am to 2.00pm Free parking for stallholders and visitors, and free public admission at the event Come along to meet the Woodland’s Animal Sanctuary

20th February 2025

CCTV enquiries underway after failed ATM raid in Churchtown

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted theft of an ATM in Southport. Emergency services were contacted at 9.45pm last night, Thursday 6 February, following reports two males were attempting

7th February 2025

Hesketh Park junior parkrun praised for creating accessible atmosphere for young Southport parkrunner

The parents of a young parkrunner from Southport, have praised the Hesketh Park junior parkrun team for the inclusive environment they create for their autistic son, Albie. Albie is a running fanatic

5th February 2025

End of the line for two Merseyrail trains

Railway devotees flocked to Southport train station last Sunday (3 November) afternoon to say farewell to two iconic 507 trains. The pair of Merseyrail’s 507 units made to journey from Southport to

4th November 2024

Forthcoming Southport Craft Fayres and Indoor Car Boot Sales

We have a few events coming up, all perfect for finding those early special and unique Yuletide gifts. This coming Saturday 9th November we are at Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road,

4th November 2024

Jason is UK Horticultural Young Champion – Updated

To rapturous applause, Ainsdale man Jason Regan was presented with the Young Community Champion UK accolade in the Britain in Bloom RHS UK Finals yesterday. BBC’s ‘The One Show’ was filming therein

22nd October 2024

Southport Car Boot/Table Top Sale

Venue: Liverpool Road Methodist Church (Red Brick), Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Opens to the public from 2pm to 5pm Free public admission Over 25 stalls with lots

6th September 2024

In Pictures: Mind Body and Spirit Fayre

A selection of photos from the Mind Body and Spirit Fayre, held at Pleasureland on Saturday 24 August 2024. Please help us to support local businesses and worthy charities. Surf this link for

25th August 2024

Mind Body & Spirit event including handmade crafts at Pleasureland

Craft and food stalls required for this weekend. Be part of a great new event. Spaces still available for our event this Bank Holiday Saturday 24th August. Great venue right next to Southport

19th August 2024

Southport Air Show, Second Day – 14 July 2024 – in pictures

Day two of the Southport Air Show continued, albeit without the Typhoon. Thankfully, the day remained largely dry again, yet dark cloudy skies persisted. The following link displays the first day of

15th July 2024

Southport Air Show – 13 July 2024 – in pictures

A dull afternoon with rain threatening, but apart from a few longish flight delays the show went on…

13th July 2024

In Pictures: Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day

Just a few images from the Fun Day event held in botanic today.

16th June 2024

Summer Craft Fayres in Southport

We have a few spaces left for this coming weekend (18 May). We are also taking names for our 8th June event. Support our local businesses. https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/

13th May 2024

22° Halo over Southport

An impressive 22° halo around the Sun showed itself this afternoon, over Southport’s sea shore. Such halos form as sunlight (or moonlight) is refracted by millions of hexagonal ice crystals that are

21st April 2024

Crossens Craft & Gift Fayre – a few pictures from 9th March

A small selection of photos from the Crossens fayre last weekend Photo credit: Cath Regan Support our local businesses! More information… https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ NB. This coming Saturday 16th March 10.30am to 2.00pm

12th March 2024

Crossens : Mother’s Day & Easter Craft & Gift Fayre

Location: Crossens Community Centre, The Old Library, Rufford Rd, Crossens, Southport PR9 8HT. Date: Saturday March 9th 2024. Time: 11.00 am to 2.30 pm. Free public admission and inside, so whatever the

5th March 2024

Easter and Mother’s Day Woodvale Fayre

Saturday 2nd March 10.30am to 2.00pm is the date for our second monthly craft and gift fayre at our new venue in Woodvale, Ainsdale. St John Stone Parish Hall, Ainsdale, Woodvale, Southport

27th February 2024

Telegraph pole protestors: We’ll stay as long as it takes

Local residents opposing the planned installation of telegraph poles on Wennington Road say they will continue their peaceful protest ‘for as long as it takes’. A group of protestors have monitored the

24th February 2024

Botanic Gardens parakeet makes great escape from aviary

Park rangers in Southport have spent the afternoon scrambling to catch an escaped bird from the Botanic Gardens aviary. OTS News understands a parakeet has managed to make a hole in the

16th February 2024

Craft and gift fayres back in business for 2024 season

‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ events will be starting up again very soon on Saturday 24th February, just in time for Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Day. There will be lots of

3rd February 2024

Car abandoned after Churchtown lights smash

Churchtown RTC

20th January 2024

Lennox Platform today off Ainsdale

Oil Rig

15th January 2024

Silver Voices; campaign to delay the switch over of traditional copper wire landlines to internet -based telephone systems

Silver Voices latest campaign is gathering pace ‘Our campaign to delay the switch over of traditional copper wire landlines to internet -based telephone systems (VoIP or Digital Voice) is fast gathering pace.

2nd January 2024

Santa rides through Ainsdale

The Southport Hesketh Round Table Santa and his elves were spotted delighting the crowds in Ainsdale tonight. More: https://www.facebook.com/SHRT1199/?locale=en_GB

27th November 2023

Latest November Southport Craft Fayre images

Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre organisers held two fayres this weekend. The first, on Saturday 18th November, was held at St Peter’s Church Hall in Birkdale and the second was

19th November 2023

Two Craft Fayres in Southport this weekend

Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre in Birkdale and Crossens this coming weekend Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre organisers are holding their monthly fayre this Saturday at St Peter’s

17th November 2023

Forthcoming October Craft Fayres: Venues and Dates

Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayres – dates and venues for your diary Our three separate October fayres are beginning this coming Saturday. They are the place to be, in

8th October 2023

In pictures: Southport Classic and Speed Show – 17th September 2023

A celebration of more than a century of motoring history, featuring Southport’s record-breaking motor sporting inheritance. The popular event took place on Southport’s Victoria Park. More: https://www.southportclassicandspeed.com/participant-information Car Detailing Central https://car-detailing-central.jimdosite.com/

17th September 2023