The UK’s first National Pothole Day – highlighting growing problems with the state of the country’s road network – is being supported by local MEP Louise Bours. “Repairs to our streets are
Concern for missing teenager Police are growing concerned for a missing teenager who hasn’t been seen for almost a week. Thomas Park, 15, was last seen on Co-operative Street, Bamber Bridge at 7.20pm
Steeleye Span In Concert, The Atkinson – Theatre. Monday 16 February 2015 Credit Pete Silver C Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are touring with a new live show. Maddy Prior – the voice
Man charged with distraction burglary after 88-year-old woman in Hillside is targeted Michael McDonough(55) was arrested on January 2 and charged with the burglary of dwelling in the Sandon Road and Liverpool
Following the huge response to the Great British High Streets competition towns and villages are being urged to make one of their resolutions to enter this year’s awards, which will be going
Police were called to Scarisbrick Street Southport at 2:50pm on Wednesday 14 January 2015 following reports of a disturbance. Police arrived on scene within minutes and arrested a male aged approximately 60 years
A cold weather warning has been issued for Merseyside and a yellow warning of snow and ice is currently in place for parts of the North West. Merseyside Police is reminding the
Hesketh Park undergoes essential maintenance of footpaths today (January 14 2015). The gardens and ornate fountains have been restored and reconstructed, to bring the park back to its former glory. Over the last
Halliwell Jones have a quite amazing deal on some limited supply BMW Bicycles. These bikes retailed at £899 until very recently and the new model was launched. The Halliwell Jones Show have
Above: Andrew Birch from Skelmersdale who died in the crash The 56 year old man from Southport who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed pending further
Not one single council, Labour Tory or Lib Dem, uses Eric Pickles’ £250 million fund to restore weekly bin rounds. The only local authority who considered move decided not to go ahead
Appeal to Merseyside employers as new figures underline importance of workplace safety. Britain’s safety watchdog is marking its 40th anniversary with an appeal for Merseyside businesses to make the wellbeing of workers their
Wow those in Plan B really demonstrated that 2015 is going to be an outstanding year of networking as the group goes from strength to strength. 27 eager business attended the first Plan
KGV announces new chair of governors King George V College (KGV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Julian McInerney as the new Chair of Governors of the college’s Board. Adele Wills,
Do you recognise this man? British Transport Police is appealing for help from the public after a handbag was stolen from Ormskirk Station at around 11.10am on Sunday, 28 December. Investigating officer
By Graham Ellis Southport 1st XV win the John Winn Cup for the first time in years after completing the league double over Ormskirk. Likewise the 2s, but 3s defeated. The John
Stars to open new Queenscourt Charity Shops in our area. Due to our continued need to raise funds in order to support patients and their families at a difficult time, Queenscourt are expanding the number of retail
From March the Green Bin collection will become every 3 weeks in Sefton. There will be no collections of green garden waste at all during December – February Green (garden) waste collection arrangements.
Late night enrolment at Southport College Wednesday 14 January until 7.00pm Courses for adults begin week commencing 26 January 2014 at Southport College and start from just 2 hours a week. There
Southport and Formby Hospital performance data The additional pressures of cold weather, norovirus and flu have an impact on all A&E departments across the UK. This link allows you to find out
Serious RTC Waterloo Road Southport Update A car passenger was left fighting for his life in hospital after a high speed crash on Waterloo Road Southport last night. OTS News understands the
Report by: Elly Walker There’s a new cosmetic procedure on the market nicknamed ‘vacation breasts’ and it’s been developed to give women bigger breasts for two to three weeks. Dr Norman Rowe, based
Merseyside Police working with partners have crushed a vehicle as part of an on-going operation to ensure the safety of passengers being carried by limousines and public service vehicles. Since December 2014
Merseyside Labour Leaders have laid into each other big-style with accusations of ‘liar’ and ‘toytown politics. The six Merseyside council bosses, all Labour, have split once again on the Metro Mayor issue,
Young Male Singer/Dancer/Actor required urgently. BOS Musical Theatre Company an amateur musical theatre company in Southport is seeking a young male actor to join the cast for its next production of Hairspray
Above: Jonathan Parry (Chief Executive of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust) Health leaders ask local people to examine their options NHS leaders across north Sefton and West Lancashire are asking for
OTS News.co.uk is saddened to report the death of Southport resident, Bill Peach 1938 – 2015 Bill passed away on Thursday 8th January 2015 Many people will know Bill from his business
With a New Year we all like a change of scenery especially when it comes to delicious breakfasts! At Plan B Networking it is no different with the launch of its ‘Safari
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll will be celebrating it’s 150th birthday in 2015 and to mark this, Formby Library is running a special design competition. Throughout January, the popular Duke
HMS PORTLAND SAILS INTO LIVERPOOL FOR A FOUR DAY LIAISON VISIT HMS Portland’s Commanding Officer Captain Simon Asquith OBE will sail his Type 23 frigate HMS Portland into Liverpool on Thursday 15