24th January 2017 | OTS News

A drugged up van driver caught on the phone in Southport

Photo: Drug driver arrested on Preston New Road, Southport Officers from Merseyside Police have been using unmarked Police cars today(Tuesday 24 January) to catch drivers using their phones while driving. The van

24th January 2017

Vandals destroy more BHS windows

Vandals have struck at BHS Southport again and destroyed more windows in then now defunct building. Shattered glass littered chapel street throughout today after a number of youths dressed in black were

24th January 2017

Councillor calls for cuts

A Southport councillor is calling for the Group Leaders’ Allowances on Sefton Council to be scrapped to support the local community. This proposal has been put forward by Cllr David Barton of

24th January 2017

Sign Up, Sign Up …… for the Sandgrounder Chester ale trail

The next SANDGROUNDER Ale trail will take place on Wednesday 5th April. The Sangrounder on Lord Street are now taking bookings, so don’t miss out and call into the pub to put

24th January 2017

Man fined after Ainsdale fly-tipping incident

Sefton Council is warning flytippers to think twice following the successful prosecution of a man from Wigan. Ben Molyneux, 41, of Norfolk Street was fined a total of £763.40 at South Sefton Magistrates Court on

24th January 2017

RSPB encourage Southport homeowners to invite birds into your garden

New homeowners across Southport are being encouraged to invite birds into their garden this month by local housebuilder, David Wilson Homes (DWH) North West, ahead of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. The

24th January 2017

Smedley Hydro Fundraising Breaks £100,000 Smedley Hydro Fundraising Breaks £100,000 Milestone

Photo shows Helen Thompson (far left), from the charity, receiving the cheque. Left to right the charity team are Linda Edwards, then Diane Jackson with Ben James on the right. Record Breaking

24th January 2017

“Bring back National Service” – Says Birkdale resident

Photo: Bedford Park this morning, Tuesday 24 January Bring back the National Service! That should be the punishment for the ongoing vandalism of Bedford Park according to frustrated neighbours. Last night young

24th January 2017

Magistrates get greater power to deal speeding motorists and animal abusers2

Speeding drivers, people who film cruelty to animals and Tv license dodgers are to face tougher penalties in court. New sentencing guidelines have been published today that will be used in all magistrates

24th January 2017

John Bishops writer and star of Michael Mcintyre’s comedy roadshow will be in town

THE ATKINSON, SOUTHPORT, Proudly present, LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB Saturday 4 February 2017 8.00pm Starring: Mick Ferry, Tom Wrigglesworth, Luke Honnoraty, Damion Larkin (MC) Mick Ferry award winning star of BBC1`s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and writer

24th January 2017

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