Traffic bulletin: Further M6 junction 17 closure tonight
A further night’s closure to complete a major upgrade at junction 17 of the M6 in Cheshire is due to take place tonight (Friday 24 July). The Highways England scheme, designed to
Popular Bat and Barn Owl BBQs return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Popular Bat and Barn Owl BBQ events return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer. Every Friday in August (7th, 14th, 21st & 28th) join our reserve team and bat expert
Sale Sharks to attend the Southport RFC Guinness World Record Attempt
Report by: Stephen Hart Hendry Fourie and “Sharky” from Sale Sharks will be at Southport RFC on Saturday 1st August from 2pm to support the Guinness World Record Attempt. Sale Sharks have confirmed
Fracking on the Fylde – Cuadrilla to appeal refusal
The company which was refused planning permission to drill for shale gas at two sites on the Fylde now says it intends to appeal. Last month, councillors decided fracking shouldn’t be carried
Southport sign midfielder Michael Brewster
Photo: Michael Brewster Paul Carden signed 19-year old midfielder Michael Brewster from St Mirren. The ex Oldham Athletic, FC United and St Mirren teenager has impressed in pre season. Michael said: “I’m
Gerry Bond “Memorial Invitation 2015” at The Park Golf Club Southport Tee’s off Today
Photo: 1st tee Four Balls, including Professionals and celebrities will be playing at Southport Park Golf Club today in the Gerry Bond “Memorial Invitation 2015”, Friday 25th July 2015. The first four ball
Police swoop on uninsured driver Manor Road Southport
Photo: Manor Road Male Driver detained by police Manor Road Southport, Thursday 23 July 2015 Police this evening swooped and detained a male driving a Volvo down Manor Road. A witness said: “I
Travellers settle in on Preston New Road Southport (otsnews.tv)
Photo: Travellers, Preston New Road A large group of “Travellers” have descended on the grassy area next to the Mormon Church on Preston New Road Southport, Thursday 23 July 2015. There are eight
Police called to a disturbance on Duke Street Southport
Photo: Duke Street Police were called to a property on Duke Street following reports of a disturbance this afternoon, Thursday 23 July 2015. The photograph above was taken at 3pm this afternoon. Police at the
Sefton Council continue to turn a blind eye to needles on Southport Streets
Photo: Broken bike lock, discarded clothing and needle Health & Safety issue that exists behind Hoghton Street shops. Today Sefton council declined to comment on the needle situation in Southport town centre. In
TV Cameras descend on the Southport Antiqueman John Nolan
Photo: Place invader filmed in Southport TV cameras were again in John Nolan’s antique shop, Portland Street, Southport to film the TV show Cowboy builders and Place invaders. John Nolan the Antiquesman
North West wedding photographer develops world-class wedding fayres
Leading North West wedding photographer Matthew Rycraft is turning his focus to developing world-class wedding fayres, with the October launch of Bridal Events at two exclusive new Merseyside venues. Bridal Events will
Southport’s King’s Gardens has been honoured along with 10 other parks, cemeteries and open spaces in Sefton with the prestigious Green Flag award.
The award, handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the
Rotten Row Southport among 11 sites in Sefton to win Green Flag Awards
For the first time, Rotten Row, Southport has gained the Green Flag Communities Award. The Friends of Group have been instrumental in bringing the border back to its former glory due to
COMEDIAN WITH THE BEST HAIR IN COMEDY AT ATKINSON ON SAT AUGUST 1ST
Forget Russell Brand, Mancunian Mike Newall is regarded by many as having the best hair in the UK comedy scene with a throwback to Oasis in 1990 he’s one for the ladies
Formby shopkeeper/business owner charged with downloading over 2,000 child abuse images
Formby Hardware owner, Malcome Jackson aged 60, has denied 10 counts of downloading indecent photos of children after his house was raided by the police. Lawyers for the Crown Prosecution Service said
V-Fit Bootcamp Southport Results Guaranteed
Photo: V-Fit Bootcamp, Southport V-Fit Bootcamp consists of two workouts a week each class will last 50 minutes for six week period. Each class will gradually get harder to ensure progress is
New report shows the effectiveness of West Lancashire Borough Council’s CCTV
Crime is low in West Lancashire and the Borough Council’s CCTV operations help to keep it that way. This important role is highlighted in a new report. Over the last five years
Southport Asda donates £9,892 to local charity on its ‘cake my day’ tour
Phoenix Community and Youth Project rewarded after receiving the most votes from customers GSM Daniel Stead said “We wanted to give back to a deserving cause in Southport as a huge Thank
Southport’s Cambridge Ward Monthly Surgery (July 25)
Photo: Pat Keith and Sue McGuire Cambridge Ward Councillors Pat Keith and Sue McGuire will be holding their monthly ward surgery on Saturday, July 25 from 10.30 to 11.30 outside the Co-op on
Man who broke his back in triathlon fall is in Southport rehab and needs our help
Photo: Davy, Michelle and Theo Some of you will remember incident 37 in Honister Ghyll from earlier this year. We have had some very touching messages from the family and this one with a request
Southport taxi driver denies sex assault in court today
Photo: Cable Street, Southport Crown court heard the woman had been out celebrating at Spiga restaurant in Bold Street in Southport in February. At around 9pm the party broke up and the woman
Lord Street in Bloom thanks to the fantastic volunteers
Helping today was: Pauline Morris, Rose Tapper, Sharon Gregory Wareing, Nicky Plaistow, Dougie Kerr, David Flaxington, Councillor David Barton. Today volunteers weeded all the beds from Sainsbury’s right up to the Natwest
Vauxhall Agila rammed off the A565 Formby Bypass by HGV (otsnews.tv)
Photo: RTC, Formby Bypass The emergency services were called to the second RTC on the A565 Formby Bypass today, Wednesday 22 July 2015. Reports came through that a HGV had forced a Vauxhall
Morrisons recycling Southport rat infested
Local residents using Morrisons recycling at, Winter Gardens, Southport are advised to take extra care when dropping off items for recycling. Dozens of rats have been spotted rummaging for food in the skips and
MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING BURGLARY – FORMBY
A man has been arrested following a burglary at a chemist in Formby. At about 11.30pm on Tuesday, 21 July, officers were called to a report that a man had forced entry to
Bootle man arrested after burglary at Boots chemist in Formby
Photo: Chapel Lane, Credit:Tony Kemp A 45-year-old Bootle man was arrested following a burglary at a Boots chemist in Formby. Officers were called to the chemist after reports a man had forced entry
Health & Safety issue Used drug needle Anchor Street Southport
Photo: Needle with a brown liquid residue Local shopkeepers in Hoghton Street, Southport, have turned to OTS News.co.uk in a bid to highlight the Health & Safety issue that exists in Anchor Street, Southport
LAST CALL FOR APPRENTICES TO ATTEND THE UK’S BIGGEST APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATION CEREMONY
Advanced and Higher Apprentices from Liverpool City Region are being encouraged to register to take part in what is set to be the UK’s biggest ever Apprenticeship graduation ceremony. More than 1,000
Six injured in five car pile-up on Formby Bypass
Photo: five car pile-up The emergency services were called to the Formby Bypass, A565 following a 999 call this morning, Wednesday 22 July 2015. The pile up happened on the southbound carriageway approaching