The 2015 orange parade will take place on 11th July
The annual orange parade is set to take place in Southport on 11th July 2015. Thousands of Orangeman and Women along with their followers are expected to arrive from approximately 10 .00am
Southport woman Rachel Taylor has been jailed for 16 months after an “elaborate ploy” to steal £43,086 from 2010 X-Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson
Southport woman Rachel Taylor was jailed for 16 months after an “elaborate ploy” to steal £43,086 from 2010 X-Factor runner-up. With the figure including £3,350 transferred to Rachel Taylor by Ms Ferguson
Sanduh off-licence set for permanent closure
Sefton Magistrates believe that reopening the off-licence will cause more anti-social behaviour in the area. The off-licence, which was originally closed on 1st June 2015, was called “a hub of anti-social behaviour”
Police clamp down on uninsured drivers around Southport
At around 10:50 police were seen with a pulled over car outside the Masons Arms pub on Anchor Street. At this point it is believed the car was uninsured. Over the past
90,000 people say no to Fracking in Lancashire
During the handing in of anti-fracking petitions at County Hall in Preston a sub contractor to Cuadrilla and pro-fracking supporter admitted that waste fracking fluid was “mildly radioactive.” The anti-fracking petitions which
The ‘Future of Blues’ Laurence Jones at The Atkinson
At 22 years of age Laurence Jones is already making a big name for himself and was awarded the converted 2014 Young Artist of the Year title at the Great British RnB
A fresh approach to financial Planning in Southport
A fresh approach to financial Planning in Southport. Enjoy freedom with Lloyd & Co 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
13-year-old boy beaten up and has mobile phone stolen in Southport Town Centre
Photo: Bandstand, Lord Street Local business owner Tina Bulmer witnessed the attack and has given OTS the story of events. “Whilst having dinner in the Vincent tonight Wednesday 17th June 6.30pm my
Southport man’s Duchenne Dash to raise money for Harry Halpin
Photo: Mark Baldwin (Middle left) On June 5th Southport man Mark Baldwin rode The Duchenne Dash (London to Paris in 24 hours, 200 miles). The ride will help raise funds for The Duchenne Children’s Trust and
Sefton Council let Grantham Close residents down again (Southport)
Photo: Neglected Grantham Close Grantham Close residents in Birkdale are still waiting for the lawn area to be cut opposite their houses. A resident said: “The council have yet again forgotten to
Attempted armed robbery of Leisure Lakes burger van
Photo: Leisure Lakes entrance DETECTIVES are trying to solve an attempted armed robbery in Mere Brow and are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch. At around 12.50am on Sunday 7
UPDATE: Sefton council take note of the state of the rose gardens
At 9:00 this morning residents were treated to the increasingly rare sight of Sefton Council gardeners tending to the rose garden in the middle of the two sets of houses. A local
Southport ASDA’s CBY Winners announced
These are our ASDA’s CBY Winners 1st £200 all together animal assisted therapy and learning 26.78kg in tokens 2nd £50 southport and district for the deaf 25.66kg in tokens 3rd £50 Sefton
Autism student from Southport raises hundreds for charity
Adam Wearing, a student at Arden College in Southport, has been celebrating after helping raise hundreds of pounds for charity by participating in the 2015 Bucket and Spade cycle ride. “It was
The number 15 Cumfybus will once again go down Aughton Road thanks to Dukes ward councilor David Barton
The number 15 Cumfybus will not stray off its usual course and go down Aughton street in place of the number 47 Arriva Bus which had run since the early 1900’s. David
Locals fear possible demolition of the abandoned Shakespeare pub
Locals fear that the once popular Southport pub is to be shut down after wooden fence was setup round the perimeter of the property owned by the Davidson property Group, who declined
Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood Makes US Open Debut Thursday
Photo: Tommy Fleetwood Registered maiden European Tour victory at 2013 Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles in Scotland in a playoff over Stephen Gallacher and Ricardo Gonzalez; owns three other worldwide victories; member
Southport teenager pleas for help to find stolen bike that was left to him by his late father
Photo: Stolen Marin bike The Marin mountain bike was stolen from Dunes leisure centre at around 2pm, Sunday 14 June. The thief was described as having a heavy liverpool accent, stubble, around the
Fancy being a Lord Street Garden Volunteer (Friday 19 June)
Photo: Alan Chapman This is a voluntary weekly session doing light gardening along the gardens of Lord Street. Organised by volunteers and supported by Parks and Greenspaces, this Friday’s session starts at
Public welcome at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust board meeting
Photo: Southport Hospital Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 24th June at 9am. The meeting will be held in the Boardroom at Southport and
Appeal to locate Ryan Kelly in connection with a robbery in Bootle
Photo: Wanted, Ryan Kelly Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a 22-year-old man officers would like to speak to in connection with a robbery in Bootle.
Don’t Let Distractions Lead To Crashes
More than 60 young people were injured and needed hospital treatment following crashes in Merseyside, new figures released to mark CFOA Road Safety Week show. Distractions are the key theme for the
Join Byng House on Tuesday 30th June between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone
Join Byng House on Tuesday 30th June between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone to discover what the Poppy Break Centre does for its Armed Forces community
Jealous cocaine addict avoids jail dispite attacking his girlfriend because he though he saw her on a dating site
Jealous cocaine addict John Durnin who attacked his partner after he mistook her for a woman pictured on a dating website has avoided jail. John Durnin was accused of attacking his girlfriend of eight years by
Important notice for people traveling on Marine Drive
Please note Marine Drive will be closed on Sunday 21st June between 07:00 and approximately 11:00 for the Southport Marine Lake Triathlon. Marshside reserve will be open as usual but it will
3 foot high sand on Promenade, Who’s to blame?
High winds have caused sand from the beach to blow over the wall and to be deposited onto the promenade but Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Booth says budget cuts are to blame.
A Southport Councillor’s Call to speed up Disability Payments
Photo: Dukes Ward Councillor Tony Dawson, Deputy Leader of Liberal Democrat Group Many people with major disabilities have waited far too long for their Personal Independence Payments to be processed, say local
Residents are not happy with the overgrown rose garden in Birkdale
Residents of the cul-de-sac off Liverpool Road in Birkdale Village have become increasingly annoyed at he state of the rose gardens in the middle if the 2 sets of houses. One resident
Job vacancies – Domiciliary care workers required for Southport area and surrounds
Assured Care (NW) Ltd – Staff required at Assured Care Domiciliary care workers required for Formby area and surrounds – both community calls and companionship. *Pay rates are above industry standard- week/weekend work
Second RTC within hours at dangerous Southport junction
Photo: St Lukes Road The emergency services were called to the junction of Hawkshead Street and St Luke’s Road at around 9:30pm following a 999 call. This crash comes only hours after