Give Keith a Lift

Keith has been diagnoses with terminal cancer and has only been give another year to live. A page has been set up to allow Keith to enjoy a holiday with his family
2nd February 2016

Area Committee Consultation

A public consultation into the future of the three Area Committees in Southport, Bootle and Sefton Central starts today (February 1). A report last year proposed a consultation into the future of
2nd February 2016

Why are we seeing a pink sky above Southport?

Photo: Crossen sky : Credit Karey Barrowman Take a look at Otsnews readers’ stunning sunset images Take a look at these stunning sunset images of the sky above Southport  turning pink tonight. The sky
2nd February 2016

Southport looks to Harness the power of the sun

Photo: Dunes Splashworld, solar photovoltaic (PV) being installed Sefton Council Looks to Harness the Power of the Sun Sefton Council has recently installed solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at nine council owned sites across
1st February 2016

Fire Brigade Called To Pleasureland Fire

Photo: Pleasureland fire Credit: Simon Dowd (Sunday January 31) Southport fire brigade attended what appeared to be an unauthorised blaze within the grounds of Pleasureland Southport at 12:45pm today. Whilst firemen observed the
1st February 2016

Police wear rainbow laces to give hate crime the boot

Merseyside Police have kick-started LGBT history month by wearing rainbow laces in their boots.  Officers from throughout the force are replacing the standard black laces for multi-coloured ones to mark the start of Lesbian Gay
1st February 2016

Could your business support Southport NHS heroes?

Could your business support NHS heroes? Businesses are invited to sponsor an award scheme which recognises excellence in the NHS. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust Pride Awards are in their eighth
1st February 2016

Yellow line renewal on Duke Street

Finally today new yellow lines will painted alone Duke Street, the lines will extend as far as St Pauls Passage. Councillor slams dangerous delays over yellow line renewal Central Southport Lib Dem councillor
1st February 2016

Warning – Traffic Lights Not Working

Photo: Traffic lights fail There has been traffic congestion on Cemetery Road, Birkdale this morning, Monday 1 February. Traffic lights at Cemetery Road and Duke Street have failed leaving motorists to negotiate this dangerous crossroad.
1st February 2016

Southports Pitch Flood worst in living memory

The Merseyrail Community Stadium pitch was totally flooded last night (Sunday), the worst in living memory.   Southport FC  officials with regret have requested a pitch inspection  via Everton and the Premier
1st February 2016

RTC Liverpool Road, Southport

Photo: RTC Liverpool Road  The emergency services were called to Liverpool road shortly after 3pm following a 999 call, Sunday January 31 2016. Two cars collided at the junction St Johns/Clifford Road.
1st February 2016

Dog rescued after owner arrested in Southport

Photo: Merseyside police remove dog from van, Sunday January 31. The driver a white Ford Transit van was arrested on The Promenade and then taken into custody earlier this morning, leaving behind
31st January 2016

Chips Are The Law

Pet owners in Sefton are being reminded to make sure their dogs are microchipped as the law changes later in the year. From April, 2016 all dogs in England in Wales will
30th January 2016

Southport V Boreham Wood Called Off

Photo: Haig Ave Today’s match against Boreham Wood is off after a 7:15am pitch inspection from this afternoon’s match referee. The Merseyrail Community Stadium pitch took more rain overnight leaving areas very
30th January 2016

Raymond Mearns headlines Southport Comedy Club (Feb 6)

LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB Saturday 6 February 2016 8.00pm Starring: Raymond Mearns, Adam Staunton, Micky P Kerr, Damion Larkin (MC)  BAFTA NOMINATD ACT AT THE ATKINSON’S LAUGH LOUD COMEDY CLUB Raymond Mearns is not only
30th January 2016

Man collapses Church Street, Southport

Photo: Man collapses, Church Street, Southport Members of the public and passing motorists went to the aid of a man who collapsed on Church Street, Southport, at around 3pm this afternoon, Friday January
29th January 2016
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