Lifeboat called into the Ribble Estuary to secure stranded boat
The coast guard was called out to the estuary at around 3:50am this morning (Tuesday 23rd June) when the 9.5m when the boat’s engine failed and with not enough wind to use
Welcome to Southport The Floral Resort
Photo: Southport New Road North Meols Area Committee have recently funded £250 to refurbish the flower tub on Preston New Road and have allocated a further £100 from local funds for “Passionflower”
Police still trying to track 13-year-old Merseyside teenager William Perry
Merseyside Police is making a fresh appeal for the public’s help in tracing a schoolboy who went missing from home two and a half weeks ago. William Perry, 13, was last seen
Rubbish Sefton Council Southport
Photo: Overflowing waste Rubbish bins failed to be emptied along Scarisbrick New Road (A570), Southport. Rotting food and house hold rubbish is now overflowing into the street on the main route into
‘Specials Weekend’ highlights contribution of volunteer police officers
More than 80 volunteer officers from British Transport Police (BTP) took part in operations and events on the rail network last weekend, as the force announced it was looking to expand its
The Byng House annual Summer Fair will take place on Saturday 11th July 2015! 1-4pm
Join us on this action packed day to support Byng House, The Royal British Legion’s Northwest Poppy Break Centre for the Veteran and Armed Forces communities and their families. With games stalls
Local photographer at Southport’s Woodvale rally captures amazing images
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14-Year-old boy has bike stolen after being pushed off (Churchtown)
Photo: Stolen Cube bike Mother pleas for the return sons bike, Monday 22 June 2015 Mother Kim Owens said: “My 14 year old son has just had his bike stolen whilst riding
Meols Ward Advice Centre (June 25)
Photo: Left, John Dodd, Jo Barton, Nigel Ashton Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 25th June. They will be available
REECH project celebrates success
More than 80 delegates from across the North West attended a special seminar at Liverpool Maritime Museum last week to hear about the success of the REECH project. The REECH (Renewables and Energy Efficiency
New bar being set up in the old tourist information centre is looking for staff
The old tourist information centre in town is set to be turned into a bar serving everything from coffee to gin and whisky. The owners of the bar claims that remedy will
£4.5 million to end delays for children awaiting adoption
New funding for regional adoption agencies to help place children in stable, loving homes faster than ever before. Trailblazing councils leading the way in matching children awaiting adoption with their ‘forever family’
Photographs of Sunday’s Woodvale Rally
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Police hunt for two wanted males in Southport (otsnews.tv)
The police were hunting for two males that were last seen entering Southport Old Links golf course via Devonshire Road, Sunday 22 May 2015. A police officer quoted: “The men are nasty and
Charity Yoga event at Birkdale high (Saturday 27 June)
‘Namaste Nepal Yogafest’ is taking place on Saturday 27th June 9.30am-12.30pm at Birkdale High School, Southport. Everybody is welcome, even if you’ve never tried yoga before! It’s for fun and to raise
Richard Brodie takes fans squad training session
Photo: Richard Brodie Richard Brodie took a training session on Sunday morning for the fans’ squad playing at the upcoming 2004/05 championship reunion. It was a great turn out and Richard again put his
Three car pile up Formby Bypass
Photo: Formby bypass RTC The emergency services were called to the Formby Bypass (A565) at around 1.30pm following 999 call, Sunday 21 June. One lane had to be closed travelling southbound. Photo:
Lankykats to take to the stage at the world-famous Cavern Club in Liverpool this summer
Photo: Lankykats A Lancashire based musical collective will be heading to the birthplace of The Beatles to help celebrate one of the Fab Four’s birthday. Rock ‘n’ rollers Lankykats, who put on gig nights twice a
New York State elected officials urge counterparts in Lancashire to refuse fracking
Elected officials in New York State, which banned fracking in December, have written to councillors in Lancashire to urge them to refuse planning permission for Cuadrilla’s two fracking applications. The state banned
Woodvale Rally at Victoria Park Southport
Photo: Stunt rider, Steve Colley Taking place on Southport’s beautiful Victoria Park, the Woodvale Transport Festival will featured all the usual Woodvale Rally favouritesincluding Classic Cars, Car Clubs, Military vehicles, Motor Cycles,
Greggs the Bakers closes Lord Street shop today for the final time today (Southport)
Photo: Greggs Greggs on Lord Street Southport will be closing for the final time today, Saturday 20 June 2015. Will it make way for another charity shop? In December 2014 John
The learning rooms delighted to take over Four Seasons garden centre and cafe Southport
Photo: Four Seasons Garden Centre As the learning rooms enter into the second year they are very excited to tell you about our ongoing plans for The Learning Rooms and everyone involved.
Clare’s Sefton Coastal Path walk
Walking the coastal path from Crosby to Southport for Mind – The Mental Health Charity because 1 in four people could benefit from their work Myself and John will be walking the Sefton Costal
Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood in the weekend mix at US Open
Photo: Tommy Fleetwood A fantastic second round helped secure Tommy fleetwood’s place at the weekend in his first US open. Tommy will tee up at 11.32 local time with past Open Champion Louis
Eye witness account of Major RTC on the A565 Tarleton ByPass
Photo: RTC Tarlton By-Pass The emergency services were called to the A565 Tarleton Bypass at the Moss Hey Lane junction at 11.40 after two vehicles collided. Lancashire Fire fighters removed the roof
Mini left on its roof following RTC Liverpool Road Ainsdale (otsnews.tv)
Photo: Vehicles involved The emergency services were called to Liverpool Road at around 2pm following a 999 call. The cause of the accident is not yet known. Merseyside police were at the
Southport man needing hospital treatment after falling down unsecured manhole on Meols Park (otsnews.tv)
Photo: Unsecure manhole covers, Meols Park Stephen James Huyton was left needing hospital treatment after falling into an unsecure manhole on Meols Park, Wednesday 17 June 2015. Stephen said: “I was walking
National Neighbourhood / Home Watch Week
This year, National Neighbourhood & Home Watch Week is being held during the week of 20th-28th June 2015. It is an annual awareness-raising campaign to promote Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch to the
With it looking like a drizzly weekend, consider visiting the cinema for some dry entertainment
The cinema is great entertainment for everyone. With the summer approaching and the latest blockbuster movies coming out now is the best time to go. Weather you’re looking to see the latest action