Josh Ryan Missing from Formby
Formby man, Josh Ryan is Missing and his friends and family are appealing for help to find him. Josh is 18 years old, quite broad, light brown hair and approx. 5′ 10″
Appeal from North Yorkshire police to locate convicted murderer
APPEAL FROM NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE North Yorkshire Police are urgently asking for your help to locate a convicted murderer who is wanted for emergency recall to prison, after he breached his release
Funeral arrangements for Pat Quinn (Southport)
Funeral arrangements for Pat Quinn (Southport) The funeral arrangements for Pat Quinn have been made for Tuesday 7th April 2015 at Southport Crematorium-Time12:00pm. Pat sadly passed away at the age of 83
Competition: Win two tickets to Twopence to Cross the Mersey at Southport Theatre
Picture: Paul Heaps NEW TWOPENCE PLAY OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS FORRESTER’S SON TO FLY IN FROM CANADA TO SEE SHOW! “Helen Forrester’s memoirs come to life! ★★★★ Liverpool Echo “A tremendous and well
Cap Council Tax and make £20 billion more cuts says Labour
Labour’s Shadow Local Government Secretary Hilary Benn (above) says he wants to retain the Coalition’s cap on Council Tax bills. He made the statement in a visit yesterday to Garforth, Yorkshire. Labour has
Man from Scarisbrick dies in car crash on Bannister Lane, Hilldale
Police are appealing for information after two people died in a collision. Officers were called after a black BMW 320 was found on Bannister Lane, Hilldale at about 7.15am today (Monday, March
Sefton Enforcement Officers Check Taxi on Fairways Park and Ride Southport
Photo: Fairways Park and Ride Southport Sefton taxi Enforcement team has been carrying out checks in Southport today, Tuesday 31 March 2015, It is Sefton MBC’s aim to ensure public safety in all
Annual Easter running day for Merseyside heritage transport charity
The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ Easter running day event on Sunday 5th April to raise funds for the upkeep of its’ fleet of over 50 vintage vehicles. This
See what the bird sees around Botanic Gardens Southport (www.otsnews.tv)
Southport’s Botanic Gardens is few minutes out of the Southport centre in Churchtown are the Botanic Gardens. Originally opened in 1874, these Victorian gardens are bursting with floral splendour and colourful displays. Winding
VIDEO: Southport is set for a close election
By: Office Of John Pugh Southport is set for a close election between John Pugh and the Conservatives, with UKIP and Labour out of the race. At the last election, John Pugh’s team
The Legion’s Advice is open to discuss the Legion’s services with Southport
Photo: Sarah Abbotson The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may need help. This also
Police Clamp down on drivers who disregard road traffic signs in Southport
Photo: Police ANPR vehicle, London Street A number of drivers were stopped in London Street, Southport today (Monday 30 March) as part of the on going Merseyside Police road safety campaign targeting
Fake Police in the Merseyside area
Merseyside Police is advising people across Merseyside to be vigilant after an incident in West Derby in which men posing as police officers stole a quantity of cash. At about 8.30am on
Appeal on behalf of Lancashire Police to find 2 missing teens
POLICE are appealing for help to find two teenagers who were last seen in Preston. Joshua Bolton, 16 and Chloe Womack, 15 were last seen at 12.10pm on Wednesday (25 March) at
Did gambler leave child in buggy outside Southport bookies while they went in to place a bet?
A startling image has been sent in showing a baby abandoned outside a betting shop, Bispham Road, Southport. The photo was sent into OTSnews this morning and confirmed the child was still
Craven Minor Football Results Week Ending 29th March 2015 (Southport)
Craven Minor JFL Results Week Ending 29th March 2015 Under 11 Premier Formby JSC White 3-2 Redgate White Under 11 Championship Redgate Yellow 1-1 Crosby Stuart Under 12 Premiershuip Formby JSC White
Better bin buying would save £70 million every year
Councils can make sensible savings by joining forces to buy refuse trucks and wheelie bins, according to a new report. Councils can make sensible savings by joining forces to buy refuse trucks
CONSULTANT SURGEON GIVES ADVICE ON MEDICAL CAREERS TO KGV STUDENTS
King George V’s medical society students welcomed Frank Mason, a Consultant Vascular Surgeon from Southport & Ormskirk Hospital to the college on Friday in February. Students who are interested in pursuing a career
Things that WACA and their Tory bosses would prefer that you never discovered
Subsequent to excellent support for the banned Woodvale Woodland Project (WWP) volunteers Cllr Haydn Preece was subjected to a number of confrontational emails from Woodvale & Ainsdale Community Centre (WACA’s) Director, Michael Brady. Mr Brady even suggested that Cllr Preece was indulging in, “political mischief”. He also indicated that he expected
As buds burst open in Southport it’s a great time to go outdoors and enjoy our beautiful English springtime
Photo: Botanic Gardens England’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are some of the best places for experiencing and enjoying wildlife and beautiful scenery. From our northern uplands, via coastal dunes, beaches, woodlands and
The Sixties hit recorders ‘The Ivy League’ are coming to Southport
THE IVY LEAGUE COME TO TOWN The ever-popular Sixties hit recorders. The Ivy League, of ‘Tossing and Turning’ and ‘Funny How Love Can Be’ fame, will be appearing at the Fleetwood Hesketh
Southport & District Snooker write up (Week 21)
1st Division Mere Brow A drew 3-3 with Waddington Cons A to leave them just 5 points away from guaranteeing them the 1st division title yet again. Waddington have proved hard to
Match Report: SOUTHPORT STORM 22-52 HEYSHAM ATOMS
SOUTHPORT STORM 22-52 HEYSHAM ATOMS There was a heavy down fall of rain during the warm up and first half of the game which meant the conditions were difficult to play in but
Wallpaper John has new designs available
Wallpaper John has new designs available so call or visit in store. A bit of glitz to cheer up this miserable day Available in grey -pink -duck egg – black & cream
Fly tippers leave their mark in Birkdale Village Southport
Fly tippers leave their mark in Birkdale Village Southport. Once again fly-tippers have dumped a great deal of rubbish including a mattress on the pavement in Birkdale Village. A large amount of
Schools and workplaces acting to restrict e-cigarette use
The surveys, carried out by the Government, come ahead of the Public Health Bill, which is due to be published this summer. Of the schools in Wales which responded to the small-scale
Parents delaying having children because of sky-high housing costs
Parents delaying having children because of sky-high housing costs The sky-high cost of housing is preventing nearly a quarter of 24-39 year olds from starting a family, new research shows . As
Spring At Philip Barton Butchers Southport
Great deal on 2/lb stewing and braising steak both only £6.99 and a number of other great offers. Philip Barton Butchers now has quality fresh fruit and vegetables available. Other offers English
Southport edge past 10-man Gulls
Result: Southport 2-1 Torquay After a gutsy fightback with ten men, Torquay United handed all three points to relegation scrappers Southport with a catalogue of errors five minutes from time at Haig
R.I.P Judy Oconnor (Southport)
OTS news is saddened to report the death of Southport resident, Judy Oconnor, aged 69 Judy sadly passed away on Thursday 19th March 2015. Condolences to all the family and many friends.