Park users ‘scammed out of cash’ by convincing tricksters
A warning has been issued not to give cash or make card payments to people purporting to be civil enforcement officers. Reports have been made to say a number of people have
Farmhouse Kitchen among top contenders at British Pie Awards – again!
Southport’s Farmhouse Kitchen has been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious British Pie Awards. The Farmhouse Kitchen, located on Old Park Lane, previously secured four Bronze Medals in the annual national
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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…
In Pictures: Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day
Just a few images from the Fun Day event held in botanic today.
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Car abandoned after Churchtown lights smash
Churchtown RTC
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.
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
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
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