AINSDALE EYESORE STILL REMAINS
Despite the best efforts of local campaigners the Woodvale eyesore on Sandbrook Road/Way corner, that is the old forsaken Brook building, remains. In fact the monstrosity is now more treacherous than ever
The Sopwith Camel project will be launched on 25th June, 2015 at 2pm on Bedford Park, Southport.
The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Mark FW Blundell Esq DL will be in attendance to cut the ribbon that will officially launch the plane on its’ journey around the schools. School
UPDATE: THREE MEN WANTED
UPDATE: TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 36-year-old Brett Marrs from Bootle has been arrested and charged with three counts of burglary. He remains in police custody. ORIGINAL Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s
Southport Outdoor Market King Street (otsnews.tv)
King Street in Southport was closed today for the ‘Outdoor Market’, Tuesday 21 April 2015. The market was situated between Eastbank Street and Market Street. The outdoor market will take place every
Police crackdown on speeding motorists in Southport
Photo: Speeding taxi, Southport New Road Neighbourhood police are clamping down on speeding motorists across Southport. Police have launched a crackdown on speeding drivers as they say they are putting lives at risk. Officers
Sefton Council Works with partners to Help the Homeless
Sefton Council has commissioned a range of partner agencies to help provide services to people who find themselves in the unfortunate position of being homeless. In the last year Sefton Council’s Housing
Amazing wildflowers at WWT Martin Mere
There is so much wildlife to see at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre at this time of year, but it is often forgotten that it is also an amazing time to come
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.