Metfield Grange Grand Opening by the Mayor of Sefton
After a year’s hard work to create a Dementia friendly day centre. Metfield Grange had their Grand Opening by the Mayor of Sefton on Saturday 21st November. There were a number of
Sefton Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation
Sefton Council is running a month long consultation to gauge views on a revised Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2016/17. As part of the Council’s consideration of its 2016/17 and future
Witness appeal after Pool Hey Lane serious RTC (near Southport)
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious RTC in Pool Hey Lane (near Southport). The accident occurred at around 2.00pm, Friday November 20. A Citroen left the road and crashed
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND WITH ITS FUNDAMENTALIST KNICKERS IN A TWIST AFTER CINEMA BAN
Transparent Church gambit to evangelise paying cinema goers fails. The Church of England (CofE) has announced today that the country’s three largest cinema chains Odeon, Cineworld and Vue – who control 80% of
Southport Snooker League Match Reports – Week 9
1st Division Tarleton A moved six points clear at the top of the table after beating Tarleton B 5-1 last week, only after Fleetwood Hesketh & Mere Brow had to re-arrange their
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust board meeting
Public welcome at Trust board meeting Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 2ndDecember at 9.30am. The meeting will be held in the Seminar Room
A Southport head teacher faces conduct hearing after gross misconduct sacking
The former head teacher of a Southport primary school will face a professional conduct hearing, 24th to 27th November 2015. Colin Coleman, from Southport, was the head of Linaker Primary School for more than 13 years before he
Fly-tipping Moss Lane (Near Southport)
Photo: Wood Moss Lane (near Southport) Fly tippers have been out again this time in Moss Lane Churchtown dumping an armchair and some wood. Fly-tipping is the illegal disposal of waste without
Southport Craven Minor Football Results & Fixtures
Craven Minor JFL Results Week Ending 22nd November 2015 Under 12 Hesketh Colts 1-5 Formby Athletic Crosby Stuart 2-1 Trinity Blue S&A Blue 0-6 S&A Red Formby JSC Black 5-4 Phoenix Trinity
Attack on decision forcing Mersey Mayor on local residents
Photo: Councillor Sue McGuire The decision by Sefton Council to back the creation of the post of elected Mersey Mayor has come under attack from Southport Liberal Democrat councillors. At last Thursday’s
Sussex Road closed following RTC (otsnews.tv)
Photo: RTC scene, Sussex Road Southport The emergency services were called to Sussex Road, Southport shortly after 3.30pm this afternoon following reports of an RTC, November 22 2015. A Toyota Yarris collided
Planned road works in the North West – Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th November 2015
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 20 November and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or
Minor RTC Manchester Road, Southport
There was a minor RTC at the Zebra crossing on Manchester Road this morning Sunday 22 November 2015. The shunt happened at around 12.10pm. It would appear that a Volkwagen Golf ran into the rear of
Motorcycle burnt out on Chambers Road, Southport
Photo: Chambers Road, Southport(11am) A motorcycle was set on fire in the early hours of this morning, Sunday November 22. A Chambers Road resident said: “We believe it was stolen, I have
Vandals smash town centre window
Photo: London Street(8am) Vandals have smashed a glass door at GMR Accountants on London Street Southport. Police were called to London Street at around 2am this morning, Sunday 22 November 2015. Some
iSalon has the X Factor
X Factor winner Sam Bailey drops in to iSalon for some pampering before her appearance switching the lights on for Southport. Sams PR agent booked her appointment last week for today at
Lilac bike now back home in Banks
Photo: abandoned Lilac bike,8am Saturday 21 November 2105 After Otsnews posted a picture of a Lilac bike abandoned on Albert Road this morning lots people recognised bike from outside a shop in Banks.
Lancashire Day Celebrations At The Inn Beer Shop
Celebrations for Lancashire Day next Friday 27th November will be taking place at the Inn Beer Shop on Lord Street. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/otsnews.co.uk
Southport Parking Wardens underhand Christmas tactics
Photo: Vehicles getting issued tickets, Leicester Street (8.20am) Parking attendants were out in force this morning ticketing vehicles only minutes after colleagues put out restricted parking cones down the road. When the parking
Cambridge Road Flooding Continues (November 2015)
Photo: Flooding at Cambridge Road traffic lights continues, Saturday November 21 2015. This is a problem area, this part of the road collapsed back in March. Photo: Cambridge Road lights, Sunday 23
KGV Student Nathan wins gold at British National Championships
Photo: Nathan Fletcher Nathan Fletcher, an advanced level PE second year student at King George V College, recently won Gold in the British National Championships for Wrestling. Around 200 wrestlers were involved
Todays’s itinerary: Southport Christmas Lights Switch-On 2015
Santa, sleigh and reindeers are latest addition to Southport switch on this Saturday (21 November 2015) We’re delighted to announce that, joining the big celebrity stage line and all the activities for young
School boy hit by car outside Stanley High School, Southport
Photo: Marshside Road, Southport(8.45pm) A Stanley High School pupil has been rushed to hospital after being knocked down car whilst crossing Marshside Road, Friday 20 November 2015. The emergency services were called
Birkdale Village Cancel Christmas Fayre
Birkdale Christmas Fayre has been cancelled this year (2015) Birkdale Independent Traders Association have confirmed they have now cancelled this year’s event due to insurance complications. The event was due to take place
Tribute to former Mayor of Sefton – Cllr David Pearson of Dukes Ward
Photo: Cllr David Pearson It is with deep grief and sorrow that my family and I learned of Cllr Pearson’s passing. Having known David my entire life I am shaken that he
Vandals daub graffiti on Chapel Street, Southport
Photo: Vandals have spray painted graffiti alone buildings on Chapel Street, Southport Sefton Council Rapid response were today in action removing graffiti from Chapel Street, Southport. On Thursday night vandals sprayed graffiti
Missing Person – Crawford Niven from Upholland
We are appealing for help to find a 44-year-old man missing from Upholland. Crawford Niven was last seen around 6.30am on Thursday, November 19, in Highmeadow. He left for work in Chorley
LABOUR DEFEAT LIB DEMS AND TORIES OVER BID TO CUT SEFTON COUNCILLOR NUMBERS
Yesterday’s (Thursday 19th November) Sefton Council meeting at Southport Town Hall saw Liberal Democrats and Conservatives defeated in their attempt to secure a one third cut in the total number of elected
Police called to a disturbance in Upper Aughton Road, Southport
Photo: Disturbance Upper Aughton Rd (10.05am) Police were called to Upper Aughton Road, shortly after 10am this morning following reports of a disturbance, Friday 20 November 2015. Police responded to the incident within minutes of
A group of year 11 business studies students from Maghull high school have spent time with Radwraps entrepreneur James Maddocks
Radwraps is the new and innovative way to cover radiators with any image or design. This means: no burns, no heat-loss, no screws. During the first visit there was a talk from