Detectives are appealing for information after reports a gun was fired on a street in Skelmersdale. Around 1am on April 13, several loud bangs were heard by residents in the Tanfields and
We are trying to find a missing woman from Padiham. Katie Lambert, 29, was last seen on Park View in the town on Thursday 28 April. Her family haven’t heard from her
Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 14th May. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,
Photo: Man taken into custody, Royal Terrace, Southport Southport town centre road cordoned off by police and firefighters (OTSNews.tv) Merseyside Police can confirm that they were called to an address in Southport this morning
Photo: Southport’s Chewit Factory Sweet memories of Southport’s Chewit Factory Sweet memories of Southport’s colourful history in the confectionary trade are being sought for a brand new exhibition at the Atkinson Arts Centre. For
Photo: Event organisers, Fiona Aldred & Andrew Hegarty Rockin’ for the homeless event at Birkers raised £1367.33 A fantastic charity event took place Sunday 8th May at Birkers Bar & Grill in aid of ‘Supporting
6 Miss Southport finalists are holding a charity dinner gala at the Ramada plaza hotel on 27th May to raise funds and awareness for variety children’s charity. Doors open to the event
KGV College Southport Hosts Positive Choices Day On Wednesday, students at King George V College attended the College’s first Positive Choices Day, an event which offered advice and guidance about making positive
Unfortunately the beach was closed to vehicles due to high tides Sunday was the hottest day of the year and hundreds of people turned up to Ainsdale beach only to find that
Photo: Police question irresponsible dog owner Police called to two dogs trapped in a car in Southport Police were called to The Promenade, Southport this afternoon when a group of local teenage girls spotted two dogs
Photo: RTC scene, Scarisbrick New Road (feature gallery) Booze-fuelled driver busted after crashing his Mini in Southport Police were called to Scarisbrick New Road, Southport following a 999 call 2pm this afternoon, Sunday
Southport snooker league presentation night Friday night was Southport snooker presentation night & also the Marshall handicap final at Southport conservative club Bath Street. The final was between Gareth Hibbott v Billy
Photo: The Marine Way Bridge Vandals have spray painted graffiti across Southport’s iconic Marine Way Bridge, Southport Sefton Council Rapid response were today in action removing graffiti from Chapel Street, Southport. Resident Gareth Ellis,
Courtesy of Instagram/mattirwinlondon The British photographer captured numerous A-listers behind the lens of his camera, including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, One Direction, Kesha and Nicki Minaj, among others. Celebrity and fashion photographer Matt
Photo: Flavourfresh fire Flavourfresh Fire, Banks, Southport Emergency services were called to Favourfresh Marsh Road, Banks, Southport this afternoon following reports of a fire, Saturday 7 May 2016. Plumes of black smoke filled that
Planned road works in the North West – summary for Monday, 9 May to Sunday, 15 May 2016 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is
Photo: Police outside a Roselea Drive address house, where the body of Steven Weedon (34) was discovered landlord jailed for the death of a jobless former soldier A Merseyside landlord who admitted
Photo: RTC Marine Parade Marine Parade Car Crash Southport Emergency service were called to Marine Parade, Southport shortly after 7:45pm this evening following reports of an RTC, Friday 6 May 2016. A Vauxhall Corsa
The night Southport’s voters finally jettisoned the self-seeking Tories. Southport’s Conservative hopefuls – totally demolished in all wards during the 2016 election. Southport Conservatives were thrown into total disarray last night after
Images released after man spat in face of member of bar staff– Liverpool Lime Street • Man was verbally abusive, aggressive and threatening. • Incident happened at 7.36pm on Monday, 18 April.
Sizzle safely this barbecue season Now that the warm, light evenings are with us and the summer holidays are fast approaching, barbecues are beginning to sizzle across Merseyside. But behind all the bangers
Galloway’s offer 50% discount to famous Morecambe Bay Walk for the first 100 On The Spot News readers to sign up Southport based sight loss charity, Galloway’s for the Blind, are offering
SEFTON COPS RAISE CASH FOR CANCER CARE EQUIPMENT A group of Merseyside Police officers who set up a charity to raise money for the hospital which cared for a colleague’s daughter have
COUNCILLORS’ ADVICE CENTRE FOR BIRKDALE AND AINSDALE Ainsdale’s newly elected Lib Dem councillor Lynne Thompson (pictured above) will be holding her first Resident’s Advice Centre this Saturday – less that 36 hours
Merseyside Police today, Friday 6 May, welcomed the sentencing of four men for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in the St Helens area. Steven Naylor, 36, of Patterdale Drive, St Helens;
Photo: Ferryside Lane/playing field Travellers set up camp in Crossens A group of “Travellers” have descended on the Ferryside Lane, Crossens, Southport, Friday 5 May 2016. Although faster and more effective enforcement powers have come
Today the 5th of May saw the second of six of our mid-monthly meets and this time we visited the Hesketh Arms Rufford on the A59 in between Burscough and Tarleton. With
Rockin’ for the homeless at Birkers this Sunday A fantastic charity event takes place this Sunday 8th May at Birkers Bar & Grill in aid of ‘Supporting Homeless Everywhere’, a local charity formed last
The Jellyfish Moon dome is a 360 degree planetarium experience will be one of the centre pieces for this weekends Southport Festival. The Jellyfish Moon Audio Sonic Vision dome has been built outside
Photo: Reception and Year 1 at St. John’s in Crossens A Python and tarantula are special guests at Southport School Children from Reception and Year 1 at St. John’s in Crossens had some