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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

29th March 2015

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

29th March 2015

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

29th March 2015

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

29th March 2015

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

29th March 2015

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

29th March 2015

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

29th March 2015

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

29th March 2015

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

28th March 2015

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

28th March 2015

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.

28th March 2015

Live Music by the ‘The Robert Mather band’ tonight at the Sandgrounder Southport

“The Robert Mather band are a 5 piece funk/rock/groove function band with a large repertoire of classic and new material. The band was put together in July 2012, acting as the resident

28th March 2015

Ruth Hunt was today signing copies of “The Single Feather ” at Broadhursts Southport

Photo: Ruth Hunt Ruth was today at Broadhursts signing copies of her book “The Single Feather “, Saturday 28 March 2105. About the Book Rachel flees her past to build a new life

28th March 2015

Canoe safari and boat tours re-open at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre (near Southport)

Experience the tranquil relaxing atmosphere of the award winning canoe and boat safari at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Re-opening from the 28th March, adults and children alike will be able to

28th March 2015

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward by one hour on Sunday 29 March

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward by one hour on Sunday 29 March 2015 The change will officially take place at 01:00 GMT so it is advised that you change your

28th March 2015

Southport residents have less than a month to register to vote

Southport residents now have less than a month to register themselves to vote in the forthcoming Parliamentary and Local elections in Sefton or apply to vote by post. The closing date for

28th March 2015

Teen cyclist in hospital after being hit by car in Southport

Photo: Portland Street A teenage cyclist was struck by a car at the junction of Portland Street and Cemetery Road this evening at approximately 10pm, Friday 27 March. One ambulance and one police

27th March 2015

CCTV appeal on behalf of Lancashire police following robbery at Upholland pharmacy

Police have released CCTV images following a robbery at a pharmacy last month. The incident happened at around 5pm on Monday 16 February at Rowlands Pharmacy on Dingle Road, Upholland. A man

27th March 2015

Railway trespassers are dicing with death – Easter holiday warning

Railway tracks are not playgrounds – that’s the message from British Transport Police (BTP) ahead of the Easter school holidays. The warning comes following increased reports during previous school holidays of youths

27th March 2015

Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 30 March to Sunday 5 April

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 27 March and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

27th March 2015

Apprenticeships Week Success In Southport

To mark Apprenticeships Week earlier this month, Sefton Council’s Sefton@Work team held a number of events to give 16-24 year-olds in the borough more information about apprenticeships, jobs and training in different sectors.

27th March 2015

A CANADIAN, AN OPERA SINGER AND A COCKNEY WALK INTO A COMEDY CLUB SOUTHPORT

Photo: (Left) Peter White, Lloyd Griffith The Atkinson, Southport, Proudly presents ‘LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB’ Saturday 4 April 2015 8.00pm Starring: Peter White, Lloyd Griffith, Paul Ricketts & Damion Larkin (MC) A CANADIAN, AN OPERA SINGER AND A

27th March 2015

Funeral Arrangements – Tommy Simms (Southport)

R.I.P. Tommy Simms (Southport) OTS News.co.uk is saddened to report the death of Southport resident, Tommy Simms, aged 83. Tommy sadly passed away on (Tuesday 24th March 2015). Condolences to all the family

27th March 2015

Southport Photographic Society exhibition ends 29th March

The Southport Photographic Society is having and exhibition in Wayfarers Arcade. The Exhibition is to show of some of Southport’s best amateur and professional photographers. Some of the Prints on display are for

27th March 2015

Operation Beachsafe aims to cut down anti-social behaviour at Formby Point

Operation Beachsafe is a campaign by Merseyside Police to cut down on the anti-social behaviour which happens on the beaches on the north coast. Problems such as underage drinking, starting fires and other

27th March 2015

Bad weather over the weekend for Southport

On Saturday the weather will be cloudy and windy with a chance of rain. On Sunday it will be raining most of the day until about 4pm where it will clear up

27th March 2015

PARENTS & STUDENTS INVITED TO BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT KGV SOUTHPORT

King George V College is opening its doors to parents and students to update them on recent improvements, and provide information about the new multi-million pound Creative Arts Building. Principal Adele Wills,

27th March 2015

CCTV appeal for thefts in St Helens

Merseyside Police has issued CCTV images of a woman officers believe may have important information after a theft and a series of attempted thefts at shops across St Helens. Officers received a

27th March 2015

Southport and Ormskirk Trust staff help develop national Care Certificate

Hospital staff in Southport and Ormskirk have helped develop the national Care Certificate to support the training of healthcare assistants and support workers. The Care Certificate meets concerns raised in the

27th March 2015

Southport & Birkdale Tennis Team Practise Nights

All are very welcome Team tennis practices commence next week (Monday/Tuesday 30/31March)for all standards, for anyone interested in playing league matches. Club chairman and 1st team captain Sean Bennett will be at

27th March 2015

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