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Free trees for Birkdale residents to improve local environment

Residents of the Birkdale area will have another opportunity to collect a free whip this Saturday morning. The handout of the whips (or small trees) has been organised by Birkdale Ward’s three

9th March 2023

Thieves steal expensive Suzuki bike from Moss Road

An appeal has been launched to recover an expensive Suzuki bike which was stolen from a property in Birkdale last night. The bike was swiped from the private driveway of a home

1st March 2023

In Pictures: Southport Xmas Parade 2022

More action from the Southport Christmas Parade. More: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/about

4th December 2022

Southport’s Pre-Xmas Craft Fairs To Visit

The last Birkdale and Cambridge Walks craft fairs of the year occur this Saturday and Sunday. BIRKDALE TABLETOP VINTAGE AND CRAFT FAIR Saturday 3rd December, 10am till 3pm sees the Birkdale Tabletop, Vintage and

30th November 2022

SILVER VOICES UPDATE: UNPAID OLDER CARERS UNDER THE COSH, BUT WHO CARES?

Carers UK has published some important research revealing how unpaid carers are struggling in the cost-of-living crisis. A survey of more than 12,400 unpaid carers found that: 27% are already struggling with

25th October 2022

Ho Lee Chow restaurant snapped up ahead of D-Day auction

The iconic former Ho Lee Chow restaurant in Southport has been sold at the eleventh hour to an unknown buyer. Based on Rotten Row, the building was set to go up for

10th October 2022

SILVER VOICES LATEST NEWS RELEASE: New Age Of Austerity Beckons

The irresponsible mini-Budget of last week will inevitably lead to a new age of austerity with savage public expenditure cuts across the board. This may be exactly what some of the extreme

1st October 2022

Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport

Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition

29th September 2022

Road closed after person struck by train in Birkdale

A person has been hit by a train near to Birkdale. Police have closed off a number of roads around Birkdale including Crescent Road level crossing. OTS understands an unidentified person was

27th September 2022

Birkdale Craft Fair, Table Top & Vintage Sale – with Story Time

This Saturday 20th August, starting at 10am until 3pm. The venue is St Peters Church, St Peters Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4BY. Is your little one missing pre-school/nursery during the holidays? Story

17th August 2022

Police respond to reports of youths with golf clubs and baseball bats in Birkdale

Police patrols responded to reports of a large number of youths carrying golf clubs and baseball bats at Freshfield Railway Station last night. On arrival the youths had boarded a train and

5th August 2022

Superstar Olly Murs to launch new Birkdale ‘wonder centre’

Brit chart topper Olly Murs will officially make an appearance at the launch of a brand new venue in Birkdale that’s been dubbed a ‘wonder centre’ of activities. Businessman Mark Craven will

29th July 2022

Network rail repair Birkdale Crossing after bus smash

The public transport crisis crippling Southport nearly became a whole lot worse after a bus collided with a level crossing last night. Emergency repairs have been carried out to the Birkdale Village

27th July 2022

Birkdale Craft Market is in Lydiate today

Visit the Craft Market today (26th June). 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Lydiate Parish Hall, 288 Southport Road, Lydiate, L31 4EQ. Including a Kids’ Corner and refreshments available. More: https://www.facebook.com/birkdalecraftfair https://www.facebook.com/Magickal-Gifts-and-Treats-527228217682125

26th 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

Three cars involved in danger junction smash

Three cars have collided with each other near to an accident hotspot. Police have been called to the northbound lane near to the junction of Weld Road and Lulworth Road. It follows

23rd May 2022

Investigation underway after Birkdale Village fire

Detectives are investigating after a fire broke out in Birkdale Village last night. Emergency services were called to the rear of a massage parlour on Liverpool Road on Monday evening after residents

12th April 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

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

Birkdale black eyes ‘made my teenage years’ says England star Rooney

Fist fights in Southport and black eyes from Birkdale made up the majority of England striker Wayne Rooney’s youth, he has revealed. As part of an intimate new documentary on Amazon Prime,

10th February 2022

Detectives slam ‘disgraceful sex attack’ on teen girls in Birkdale

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after two teenage girls were assaulted in a Birkdale park. The pair of teenage girls were sexually assaulted while out were walking a dog

31st January 2022

Wannabe home invader caught on CCTV

Do you recognise this man? CCTV images are being shared after a hooded man attempted to break into a home in Birkdale in the early hours of this morning. Police are now

20th 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

Landscape firm save Birkdale from ‘Sefton Scrooges’ with amazing tree

A popular landscaping company from Southport have branched out into the Christmas tree game, saying they were fed up of the council supplied small tree Birkdale Village received this year. The official

4th December 2021

Lulworth Road closed after major car crash

Dozens of emergency service crews have dashed to Birkdale this evening following a serious crash. Police, paramedics and fire crews have raced to Lulworth Road in Southport just after 5pm tonight following

30th November 2021

Two elderly females killed in Lulworth Road “tragic incident” RTC

Police are investigating a fatal collision in Birkdale this evening, Tuesday 30 November. At around 4.35pm police received a report of a collision involving a white Audi A3 and two female pedestrians

30th November 2021

New Sky drama filming in Birkdale this morning

A new period drama set in the 60’s is filming in Birkdale this morning. An adaptation of Nick Hornby’s novel Funny Girl, set to star Gemma Arteton, is filming outside Brough’s Butchers

30th November 2021

“Massive disappointment” over Council’s Birkdale Village Christmas tree

Birkdale Village’s Christmas Tree, installed last week by Sefton Council, and just seven feet high, has disappointed residents, traders and councillors alike. “There is a massive level of disappointment across the whole

17th November 2021

OTS View | The Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhood plan should be opposed and scrapped

OTS News says: The draft design for the Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhood scheme is a labyrinthian mess that should be wholly rejected by the people of Southport. Sustrans – a ‘walking and cycling

14th October 2021

Children caught trying doors in failed break-in attempt

‘We’ll be waiting for you’ is the warning to a group of children who were caught on CCTV trying doors in the middle of the night. Two young boys dressed in all

9th October 2021

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