Fun-Filled Craft Fayre with Funds raised for Children’s Charity
Event organiser Cath Regan and her team thanked everyone who supported the Craft Fayre at St Peter’s Church in Birkdale, last Saturday. Lots of great people and a plethora of beautiful handmade
Labour councillor and local mum team up to tackle dog fouling problem
Southport councillor and local mum team up to urge dog owners to clean up after their pets to keep streets clean and protect children.
In Pictures: Southport Xmas Parade 2022
More action from the Southport Christmas Parade. More: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/about
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
New state-of-the-art vets surgery to open in Southport
A brand new state-of-the-art veterinary surgery is set to open at the end of December on Southport Road in Southport to care for pets in the local area. The new £1.1 million
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
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
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
Continuing Green bin delays blamed on Queen’s funeral
Sefton Council is asking residents in North Sefton who have been affected by the recent Bank Holiday green bin collection disruptions to continue to leave their bins out for collection. The local
Hazardous razor blades hidden in park grass shock dog walkers
Rusted and harmful razor blades have been dumped in parks around Southport. The motive for the dangerous blades being left hidden in park grass are as yet unknown but worried dog owners
Fire crews face four blaze challenge in Kew
At least four fires have reportedly broken out in the space of a few minutes this evening near to Southport hospital. Brave motorists and passers by tried to tackle two fires near
McDonald’s Kew drive-through closed after car breakdown
Tea time has been ruined for many hungry motorists hoping to grab a cheap burger from McDonald’s Kew. The drive-through has been shut this evening after a car’s front axle seemingly split,
Top resort doctor dies after emergency surgery in India
A top Southport hospital doctor with multiple decorations for his work in gynaecology has sadly passed away. Sanjeev Sharma, a retired NHS consultant obstetrician who lived in Formby, died on Monday, February
Meols Cop Sainsbury’s delayed again after new legal challenge launched
Further legal action opposing Sefton Council’s planning approval for a Sainsbury’s store on Meols Cop Retail Park has been launched. In December, Sefton Council announced that “work to construct the Meols Cop
Tonnes of rubbish fly tipped on Foul Lane
Tonnes and tonnes of rubbish has been dumped at a flytipping hotspot in Southport. Foul Lane, which is a favourite area for a host of criminal activity due to its secluded spot
College to hold open evening to boost enrolment
KGV Sixth Form College in Southport is inviting people to enjoy two Open Evenings this autumn – and is excited to be able to welcome prospective students and their families back on
Cameras foil attempted car theft in Southport
Security camera footage of a man trying to steal a car in Southport has been released in the hopes he may be identified. Footage from a home on Balfour Road in Southport
KGV Sixth Form College welcomes back students and says it’s not too late to enrol
The new 2021/22 college year is now underway, with a record number of students being welcomed to KGV Sixth Form College in Southport this Thursday and Friday. KGV is reminding young people
Kew McDonald’s customers left thirsting for more after drinks shortage
Thirsty McDonald’s customers desperate to keep their children entertained over the summer break have been told the Brexit stock shortage has now taken an even bigger toll. McDonald’s restaurant in Kew has
Police investigate daylight theft of motorbike from Kew Retail Park
Police are investigating the theft of a Triumph motorcycle from the Kew Retail park, that took place at approximately 5:15PM yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 10th August. Two men arriving on a silver scooter
Youth Community Partnership and Labour councillors hold Portland Street family fun day
Last week dozens of local families flocked to Portland Street Field for a free family fun day. The well-attended event was organised by the Youth Community Partnership, a Community Interest Company based
RTA Portland Street / Cemetery Road junction
Police temporarily closed Portland Street / Cemetery Road junction this afternoon, following a car crash. Other emergency services were in attendance and traffic was redirected.
Residents reminded of rubbish responsibilities after Kew park and ride flytipping
Sefton Council is once again reminding residents of their rubbish responsibilities or risk prosecution after tonnes of household garden waste were flytipped in Southport. Officers discovered the waste, which includes heavy tree
Car accident Kew
Walkers along Bentham’s Way were shocked to hear the squeal of car brakes and a loud bang, earlier today. It appeared that one vehicle had run into a lamp post at the
Meols Cop Road closed for another week
Meols Cop Road could be closed until next Wednesday while essential sewer maintenance is completed. United Utilities have secured an emergency closure order from Sefton Council to conduct repairs. The order states
Two more Southport wards to be included in South African variant surge testing
Sefton Council has confirmed that the testing area to locate the South African COVID-19 variant is being widened beyond Southport’s Norwood ward. As a result of a second case of the variant
‘Build a wall!’ Sandgrounders show off lighter side of postcode virus debate
Residents of PR8 areas far away from Marshside have reacted in good humour to the highly debated issue of testing for the South African variant of COVID in the town. OTS news
Criticism mounts over postcode-based covid information
Norwood residents have criticised information released surrounding the South African variant of coronavirus in Norwood, with the initial message being that only PR9 residents should seek a test, even though Norwood contains
Hundreds tested at Kew in first day of Park and Ride testing facility
‘Hundreds’ of Norwood residents were tested at Kew Park and Ride on Wednesday, with the supporting door to door program set to deliver around 10,000 tests in the area. 2 ‘Mobile Test