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Raise a mug for McMillan on Saturday 26th September

It’s time to dust down your coffee mugs and tuck into the showstopper cakes at our Macmillan fundraiser’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, on Saturday 26th September 10.30 at St. Luke’s Church Hall,

14th September 2015

Southport MP urges public to contact him over town centre

MP John Pugh has described the Planning Inspectorate’s hearing in Southport over the planned out of town Sainsbury’s supestore this week as critical for the future of the two centre. In a

14th September 2015

Sefton Council launch walking football sessions for over 50s

Sefton Council are aiming to get over 50s back into sport with the launch of walking football. In partnership with Active Soccer Maghull and the Friends of Alexandra & Coronation Parks the free sessions

14th September 2015

SOUTHPORT V TRANMERE – TICKET ARRANGEMENTS FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS AND THOSE HOME SUPPORTERS IN THE BLOWICK END OF STAND

With the immense interest in the Southport v Tranmere Rovers Vanarama National League fixture at the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Tuesday September 15th we have arranged ticketing for away supporters and home supporters

14th September 2015

Broom’s Cross Rd Drone Footage

View aerial footage of the new A5758 Broom’s Cross Road which recently opened to all traffic. 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 Twitter www.twitter.com/onthespot_news Breaking local news as it

14th September 2015

Why Southport MP voted against Assisted Dying Bill

Southport MP John Pugh has spoken about why he voted against the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons. The Liberal Democrat politician, who spoke and voted against the Bill, praised

14th September 2015

Southport golf day raises £1147 towards Asha’s autism assistance dog

Max Marshell(Normans son) with a cheque to donate towards Ashas’s autism assistance dog appeal. The golf day was organised by PGA Professional Norman Marshell and took place on Friday 11 September at Southport Old

13th September 2015

Former Southport inspector in new ‘bother’

Sue Sim, pictured, intervened after a friend and fellow officer who was alleged to be ‘drunk and disorderly • Sue Sim was on a night out with a fellow female officer in

13th September 2015

(Week 4) From the air – Leyland Road Methodist Church, Southport

Photo: Leyland Road Methodist Church Every Sunday OTS News will be showing views from above Southport’s fantastic churches. Week 4 – Leyland Road Methodist Church Leyland Road is a lively Methodist church with over

13th September 2015

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing teenager who may be in Southport

Missing from home: Samantha Nutt Merseyside Police is renewing its appeal for the public’s help in tracing a 16 year-old girl who has gone missing. Samantha Josephine Nutt, from Precot, was last

12th September 2015

Lee Slattery of Southport Shares the lead heading into the final round of the KLM Open

Lee Slattery and Rafael Cabrera-Bello head into the final round of the KLM Open tied on 16 under par after an extraordinary third day at Kennemer Golf and Country Club. Cabrera-Bello got

12th September 2015

Forest Green Rovers 2-1 Southport

Date: 12/09/2015 3:00 pm Attendance: 1535 Venue: The New Lawn Goals from Aaron O’Connor and Keanu Marsh-Brown secured all three points and a ninth straight win Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn. Southport have conceded the

12th September 2015

WACA: ARE FUNDERS HAPPY?

OTS News boldly highlighted the basic ineptitude of a so-called gardening project that was organised on Sandbrook Way (as a publicity stunt) by Ainsdale’s, Tory-orientated Woodvale WACA charity. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/wacas-april-publicity-planting-stunt-goes-pear-shaped-due-to-more-misdirection-and-ignorance/ WACA responsible for

12th September 2015

Southport sign left sided defender Ben Davies ahead of the trip to Forest Green Rovers

Photo: Ben Davies Paul Carden has signed left sided defender Ben Davies on loan from Preston North End. Davies joins Port squad for tomorrows trip to Forest Green Rovers. On Saturday the Port

11th September 2015

Southport firefighters to hold charity car wash for victims of Grenfell Tower disaster

Charity car wash at Southport fire station (Sat 12th Sept 11am – 3pm)

Photo: Charity Car Wash, Southport The car wash is for the national Fire fighters charity. We are the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired

11th September 2015

Pink-footed geese return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

The first 22 Pink-footed geese have arrived at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre after a long flight from Iceland, heralding the start of Autumn. Lancashire, Sefton and the North West can

11th September 2015

New lifts for Formby Station

A £1.6million scheme to provide two new passenger lifts at Formby station is now under way. Due for completion in late summer, the lifts will give step free access from the booking

11th September 2015

Car seized by police Lord Street Southport (No Insurance)

Photo: No insurance on Lord Street(10:45pm) An Audi was seized by police on Lord Street, Southport, this morning (Friday 11 September 2015) for having no valid insurance. The vehicle was taken to a secure compound until the

11th September 2015

Scarisbrick Hall Student Richard Michell Selected to Fence In Bonn for the British Cadet Team

British Cadet Fencing Team Selection Date: 11/09/2015 Richard Michell Selected to Fence In Bonn for the British Cadet Team Today, epee fencer Richard Michell, a sixth former at Scarisbrick Hall, was awarded

11th September 2015

Southport man’s Great North Run inspired by Grandad

Photo: Roy Ellis Local financial advisor, Roy Ellis, is embarking on his first Great North Run this Sunday 13th September in honour of his Grandad Tom and in memory of his late

11th September 2015

Young dancers audition at the Southport Theatre (September 12)

Youngsters from Southport and nearby areas who have that extra special star quality are being encouraged to go along to the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre and audition for the Christmas pantomime.

11th September 2015

Another Place Exhibition Launches

A fantastic new exhibition to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Another Place on Crosby Beach is being hosted at Crosby Lakeside. The exhibition, which will run until Sunday, November 1, aims to

11th September 2015

Oddfellows invite you for a cuppa in Southport today

Oddfellows invite you for a cuppa on Lord Street, Southport Judith Catton said: “If you’re looking to make new friends and improve your social life, pop along to C’Espresso Café on Lord

11th September 2015

Driver Smashes down lamp post on Benthams Way Southport

Photo: RTC, Benthams Way, Southport (6.50pm) A driver collided with lamp post on Benthams Way Southport this morning, Friday 11 September 2015. A member of the public who was passing at the time

11th September 2015

The Genting Club Casino are hosing a Macmillan coffee morning with a Vintage twist

The Genting Club Casino are taking part in the National MacMillan Coffee Morning, Vintage Afternoon Tea Style. They are holding the event on Friday 25/09/15 from 12pm. The event is a booking only

10th September 2015

Councillors Barton and Bliss achieve funding for tree-lined streets in Dukes and Cambridge wards here in Southport

Local Councillors Barton and Bliss have worked together to achieve funding for tree-lined streets in their respective Dukes and Cambridge wards here in Southport. As part of an ongoing restoration project to

10th September 2015

Letter to the editor: Don’t use parent parent parking unless needed!

An anonymous reader has written into OTS about the parking conditions in the car park at Central12 more specifically the parent bays being used by people with no children. Here is what they had

10th September 2015

Merseyside’s Collective Switch is back

Over 10,000 Merseyside households have taken part so far, and over £600,000 has been saved collectively by those who switched. Following the most successful collective switch yet, a fifth round has been

10th September 2015

Antony Gormley, Elemental – Saturday 5 September – Sunday 15 November 2015

A series of new works on paper by Antony Gormley has gone on show for the first time and forms part of a solo exhibition at The Atkinson in Southport, called Elemental. The

10th September 2015

125cc Bike stolen from Stamford Road

Earlier this week the bike in question was stolen from Stamford Road during the night. The bike was a gift for a 17th birthday. The bike registration plate is AU O8 GUH.

10th September 2015

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