Resort foodbanks need your volunteer support
The Southport Foodbank says it needs volunteers to help hand out supplies to people in need. As older volunteers were shielding early in the year, vacancies were taken by workers who were
Gym closures a ‘serious threat’ to mental health warns fitness guru
A Southport fitness expert has warned of a dangerous and potentially life threatening mental health crisis that could emerge from the closure of local fitness establishments. George Dixon-Spain, from CrossFit ASG in
Smiling Shane brings shame on Southport litter louts
A young Southport boy who can be seen always smiling away as he helps clear and remove any litter and rubbish he finds in the town is being hailed for his efforts.
Bikers lucky to escape Coast Road crash with broken bones
Emergency medical attention by quick thinking police officers have played a vital role in saving two bikers following a horrific crash on the Coastal Road. Emergency services were called to the Marine
Bird lover Carl spends £2,000 on bread to feed Marine Lake swans
A kind hearted Southport man who spends most of his free time looking after and feeding a flock of birds on the Marine Lake has found himself gathering a selection of fans.
Little Lourdes is an acting sensation at just 10 days old!
A Southport star of the small screen is already making headlines for her acting talents, a feat even more impressive given she can’t yet talk. Lourdes Collinson was just ten days old
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
Funeral staff ‘plant’ Memory Tree to raise awareness of baby loss
Staff at a funeral directors in Southport are encouraging residents to help their memory tree to ‘grow’ as part of a campaign to raise awareness of baby loss and pregnancy loss. Eleanor
Edge Hill tight lipped on coronavirus party allegations
Edge Hill University have so far refused to comment on claims that Uni security staff have been forced to break up a number of unsafe parties within their campus halls. OTS News
Two major Southport landmarks given £325k lifeline
The Atkinson on Lord Street and Meols Hall in Churchtown will share over £325,000 in special lifeline grants designed to boost the recovery of the culture sector. The Atkinson has been awarded
‘Oh yes it is!’ Panto lovers rejoice as Atkinson promise festive show
The Atkinson can’t wait to pull up the curtain and welcome you back into their traditional theatre this Christmas. Behind the scenes, the arts centre in Southport have been working hard to
Two Southport residents named in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
A pair of Southport residents have been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Gurpeet Singh, a former urological surgeon at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust and non-executive director of the
Sandgrounders share fond memories of rocky encounter with Eddie Van Halen
As the music world mourned the passing of rock legend Eddie Van Halen this week, a quirky tale of rock meeting rock rose from the history books. While millions of classic rock
Five locals confirmed SAFE from Greene King closure plans
Five local gastropubs are confirmed as being safe from plans by a national brewery to close down some of their sites and slash 800 jobs. Greene King bosses have confirmed that they
Southport commuters warned services are cancelled after LANDSLIDE
Commuters are advised to check their provider’s website ahead of travelling to Manchester this morning to see if their trains are running. It comes after heavy rain caused a landslide inches from
Resort Blind charity lands £60k boost to buy new tech
Sight loss charity Galloway’s is determined to ensure blind and partially sighted people are not forgotten during the Coronavirus pandemic, thanks to the help of new grant funding. The National Lottery has
Parenting 2000 launches programme to prevent children being drawn into a life of crime
Children aged between 10 and 14 years old can enjoy a specialised therapy-led personal development programme R.A.W (Roots and Wings), to help them gain the confidence to make the right decisions over
Over a HUNDRED missing cases added to local coronavirus total
More than a hundred ‘missing’ cases of positive coronavirus has been left out of Sefton’s total, with many of them potentially in the Southport area. 128 cases of confirmed coronavirus have now
Lockdown holidaymakers warned of Welsh quarantine plan
Southport residents looking to escape the current harsh restrictions in the town have been told to think again if they’re planning a daring journey across the border. Despite the temptation to escape
Idling drivers should be punished, say eco campaigners
Southport councillors Pat Keith and Lynne Thompson are urging Sefton Council to take stronger action against drivers who leave their vehicle engine idling for prolonged periods. The council launched an anti –idling campaign
Businessman raises concerns over demand for new cycle lanes in Birkdale
A businessman is hitting back at demands from local Lib Dems to drive new cycle lanes through Birkdale Village. Lee Durkin, who has worked in his family business, MD Joinery, since 1997,
Formby phone lines go down as BT struggle to return service
Businesses in the Formby and Ainsdale area say they are struggling to get their phones working after a nearby telephone junction became damaged overnight. The issue has affected a number of businesses
Southport pubs ‘could shut completely’ before Christmas
Resort Pubs which have struggled to make up for a drastic drop in trade thanks to the pandemic, warn local real ale experts. In more bitter tasting news, chiefs at the Southport
Our Tommy takes second in Scottish Open
A short putt miss conceded the Scottish Open crown for Tommy Fleetwood as the tournament favourite lost out to first time champion Aaron Rai. Southport’s very own Tommy Fleetwood, tipped to take
Drivers warned of severe coastal road flooding
Large parts of the Coastal Road between Marshside and Marine Drive are heavily flooded with cars being forced to drive way under the speed limit to avoid accident. Over 14 hours of
Boo to Boris! Southport says Halloween can still happen
Trick or treating lovers in Southport say they will just find ways to get around the Halloween ‘ban’ imposed on areas under a local lockdown. OTS reported yesterday that Halloween was cancelled
Competition heats up to buy rare Southport whisky
A rare and one of a kind whisky bottled exclusively for a Southport festival is attracting dozens of bids at auction. The Bimber Single Cask is currently up for auction and is
Budding resort writers can win CASH for their tales
Amateur authors in Southport are being encouraged to enter a local writer’s circle competition where the best story will win £150. The Southport Writer’s Circle are offering cash prizes for the best
Moore calls for quick end to new virus restrictions on resort residents
Southport MP Damien Moore is keen to see that new enhanced local measures in Sefton will be in place for as short a time as possible. The new restrictions were announced by
Are you missing the Melody to your life soundtrack?
The melody of a song is musically satisfying and often the most memorable part of the song – the same can be said for the Melody Woodlands Animal Sanctuary currently have in their