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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Southport firm in court over worker’s roof fall
A Southport company has been fined after an employee sustained serious injuries when he fell some four metres from a bungalow roof. The 60-year-old from Southport, who has asked not to be
Video footage of dangerous use of off road bikes in Merseyside
Merseyside Police has arrested 16 people and recovered 28 off-road bikes during an operation today, Thursday, 26 March, to clampdown on the dangerous and anti-social use of off-road bikes across Merseyside. Officers
Union Street businesses and shoppers left disgruntled by Sefton Council
By: Joel Rodwell Sefton Council issued less than 24 hours notice to businesses and shoppers informing them they could not park all day on Tuesday 24th March to complete new road markings.
Tony Thompson and Steven Hewitt join Southport on loan
Photo: Tony Thompson Southport have signed midfielder Steven Hewitt from Premier League side Burnley and goalkeeper Tony Thompson from Championship club Rotherham on loan. Thompson, 20, has signed until the end of the
Plans submitted to build new homes on side of old blind school in Southport
A company by the name of Lightflask Ltd have submitted plans to demolish the former Sunshine House blind school on Oxford Road to build new homes in a Palladian style. The site
Attempted Burglary Russell Road Southport
There was an Attempted burglary in Russell Road at around 3:15pm, Wednesday 25 March 2015. It is believed that thieves were trying to gain entry through a window at the rear the building