Murder suspect suffered serious injuries after train collision
The main suspect in the investigation into a murder at Folkstone Road on Friday was struck by a train prior to his arrest. A 70-year-old female was sadly found dead at the
Christ the King year 7 pupils isolating after covid outbreak
Year 7 pupils who have been attending Christ The King have been told they must isolate for a week. Parents who class as key workers and have had children in the school
Travellers invade Dobbies Car Park despite barrier blockade
Travellers have yet again set up camp at the car park of Dobbies Garden Centre Southport, causing havoc and reportedly abusing passing staff and shoppers. A group of travellers have set up
School to pay £15,000 after workman falls from roof
Christ the King have been ordered to pay £15,000 after a worker fell from a roof at the Southport school. An assistant suffered multiple fractures falling from a roof where he had
New conspiracy graffiti highlights Meols Cop vandalism problem
This article contains imagery of offensive graffiti containing racial slurs and strong language. Conspiracy theory graffiti has been daubed over signage in front of ALDI on Meols Cop Road. An incomplete, misleading
Missing: Dog vanishes after escaping from owner near busy roundabout
The owner of an adorable terrier like dog is asking for any help in bringing their beloved family pet home safe and sound. The dog was last seen near the endlessly busy
Blooming lovely garden centre staff help raise £1 MILLION for charity
Dobbies Southport contributes to £1million donation milestone for the Teenage Cancer Trust Dobbies Garden Centres has hit a major fundraising milestone, raising over £1million for UK-wide charity, Teenage Cancer Trust. Stores across
Campaigners call for hospital to reverse parking charge decision
Southport Labour has called upon the local hospital trust to rethink a decision to reintroduce parking charges at their sites in the town and Ormskirk. The charges will come back into force from
Dobbies Kew takes to the airwaves to provide festive cheer
As Christmas approaches, Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has released the first of three festive themed podcasts. Sharing advice on everything from festive decorations and at-home Christmas crafts, to how
Police close off Scarisbrick New Road after ‘bike smash’
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a reported motorbike crash on Scarisbrick New Road. Police have closed off a large section of the busy commuter road stretching from Kew Roadabout
Southport Coin Dealer raises thousands for Autism
Southport coin expert, David Regan, has raised £3,153.35 for Autism Initiatives, Southport. David said: “Thanks to all my lovely customers I was able this week to take 161 kilos of old copper
Coronavirus related deaths on rise as NHS England visit Southport Hospital
Southport & Ormskirk NHS trust are seeing an increase in Coronavirus related deaths according to regional statistics. It comes as the hospital trust had its latest in a series of regular visits
Ex Hospital nurse forged identity to access addictive painkillers
A former Southport hospital ward nurse has been found guilty of fraud after pretending to be her mother in order to access a drug she was addicted to. Jennifer Peters, who resigned
MISSING: Black cat Luna disappears from Kew home
A beloved black cat has gone missing from her home in the Kew area of Southport. Luna went missing from Langford Drive on Sunday morning. She is a small black cat and
RTC causes chaos at busy town centre junction
A two car smash at the junction of Manchester Road and Hartwood Road a few minutes ago is causing significant delays and traffic issues. The cars collided with each other near to
Hospital confirm national test supply shortage won’t affect patients
Southport Hospital has confirmed to OTS News they are unaffected by a major national logistical failure which has seen thousands of hospitals and GP surgeries left without coronavirus and cancer test kits.
Apprenticeships available at Hickory’s Smokehouse
Hickory’s Smokehouse in Kew are searching for new apprentices. What will the apprentice be doing? 1. To prepare, cook & present all Hickory’s Smokehouse menus to company standard. 2. Once trained to
Recovery trucks clear away Bentham’s Way shunt
Recovery trucks have been called to Bentham’s Way in Kew to clear away a two car smash this evening. A white hatchback collided with another car near to Bill Rimmer’s Farm Shop
Video: Hospital shows off rare footage of Covid critical care unit
Southport Hospital has offered a rare opportunity for residents to see what goes on in their life saving coronavirus care unit. As part of its series of Virtual Hospital Open Week videos,
Dobbies reveal major food hall change for Southport
Dobbies Garden Centre has opened a new look foodhall in Southport. This new wholesale partnership with Sainsbury’s brings a range of high-quality food and grocery products to the store. Shoppers at Dobbies’
Hero ICU workers shortlisted for national accolade
The Intensive Care team at Southport hospital has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award, thanks to the innovative ways team members worked during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic,
Charity trek set to fund Southport spinal unit mini bus
People are being urged to support a fundraising event to help spinal patients in Southport which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 20-mile Southport to Liverpool Walk in aid of
Reds legend Redknapp sends motivational message to Southport man
Ex Footballer turned TV star Jamie Redknapp has paid tribute to a Southport man who is desperate to return home from 24 hour care. Michael Walton, who suffered complications from a brain
In Pictures: Craft Fair at Dobbies Garden Centre
The scene today within the Craft Fair marquee at Dobbies in Kew. At least the weather stayed fine, as the day continued… More https://www.ukcraftfairs.com/craft-events/22135/artisan-craft-and-gift-fair https://www.otsnews.co.uk/pictures-southport-flower-show-2019/ Pre-school childcare community links New Soft Play
Police appeal for information on missing Southport teen
Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of 13-year-old Shannane Imogen Turner. Shannane was last seen at 3.45pm on Saturday, 29 August at her home address on Butts Lane, Southport.
‘THANK U NHS’ Spitfire over Southport Hospital today
The iconic WW2 aircraft was seen today flying briefly over Southport & Formby General Hospital Above: a long range shot of the Spitfire in action today. The Spitfire was covered with the
Stunning £500k property listed for sale on Scarisbrick New Road
A stunning Southport home worth nearly half a million pounds has gone on sale today. The massive home, which boasts six bedrooms and three bathrooms, has been listed for sale at a
Food hygiene investigation at popular Southport pub
A popular Southport pub is being investigated by food safety chiefs after two diners found themselves violently ill after eating there. Two customers at the Richmond on Scarisbrick New Road were violently
Motorist caught up in furious road rage bottle incident
A local driver was left shaken after his car was attacked by an angry motorist yesterday evening. The driver sounded his horn when he witnessed a bottle thrown from a Mercedes by
Patients evacuated at Southport Hospital overnight as fire crews investigate smoke reports
A number of patients were evacuated from treatment areas at Southport Hospital last night, as fire crews were called to investigate smoke coming from a roof space. Fire crews were called to