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American Acoustic Duo to play at EDDA Community Arts Centre, Ainsdale

The next concert at EDDA Community Arts Centre and Library features Limerance an acoustic Americana duo playing original songs with heartfelt optimistic, interesting lyrics and great harmonies. They have built up a

4th January 2020

Free Summer Holidays Meals for Children Scheme

Free meals and summer holiday activities for children

£11.8 million boost to breakfast clubs in disadvantaged areas and £9 million funding for summer holiday activities Thousands more children across the country will get a healthy and nutritious breakfast to set

4th January 2020

Take control of your health this New Year

After all the indulgence of the festive season, health professionals and Sefton Council are encouraging you get the New Year off to the right start by taking better control of your health.

4th January 2020

TV STAR DEAD Derek Acorah dead – Most Haunted and Celebrity Big Brother star dies aged 69

DEREK Acorah has eied aged 69 after slipping into a coma. The Celebrity Big Brother star died last night in intensive care, his devastated wife has confirmed. n a Facebook tribute, his

4th January 2020

Wheel sad news as much loved Southport cycling business announces closure

A much loved cycling shop in Southport has closed its doors, it has been announced. CJ Cycles announced today that it will be sadly closing its doors for good at its popular

3rd January 2020

Take control of your health this New Year

After all the indulgence of the festive season, health professionals and Sefton Council are encouraging you get the New Year off to the right start by taking better control of your health.

3rd January 2020

Van drivers needed to help shift Christmas trees for charity

A local charity is appealing to OTS readers with vans to help with their Christmas tree recycling service. Rainbow Hub, a Mawdesley based charity, which recently changed its name from Rainbow House,

3rd January 2020

Domestic abuse victims urged to not suffer in silence in 2020

Specially trained officers are urging victims of domestic abuse “not to suffer in silence” and come forward. Merseyside Police want to remind not only victims, but also their friends and family members

3rd January 2020

New owners keep Graysons Bakery name going

It was a sad day when Graysons Bakery of Anisdale announced closing its doors due to retirement after 33 years. New owners Christian & Claire McCarthy are set to open on Wednesday 8th

3rd January 2020

Sefton’s adult social care service shortlisted for national award

Sefton’s Supported Living Service is a finalist in the Health and Social Care category at the 2020 LGC Awards. The service has been shortlisted thanks to its innovative Individual Service Fund (ISF)

3rd January 2020

CCTV appeal after attempted Birkdale bar break-in

The management of the Tea Rooms in Birkdale Village has issued a CCTV image following an attempted break-in. The attempted break-in happened late on Wednesday 1st January 2020. Merseyside Police has been

3rd January 2020

Southport ILB and Quads called to people in danger on Southport beach

CALL OUT – 02/01/20 – 14:29 – Southport ILB and Quads 1 & 2 were requested to launch by HM Coastguard to locate 6 casualties in danger of being cut off by

2nd January 2020

Trio arrested on suspicion of ATTEMPTED MURDER after woman set on fire

Three men from Southport have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after woman was allegedly set ablaze on Boxing Day The incident took place at a flat on Derby Road at

2nd January 2020

Wanted on recall to prison, Connor Bayne

Do you know this man? Police are continuing to appeal for information to locate 22-year-old Connor Bayne who is wanted on recall to prison. The Wirral man is wanted after breach of

2nd January 2020

Choir hit the high notes for soup kitchen’s supper

Southport Soup Kitchen, on London Road, was again a chosen charity by the Wayfarers Harmony Chorus. David Andrew and John Andrews from the Wayfarers Harmony Chorus are shown presenting a donation of

2nd January 2020

Hotel packed out for charity boxing bonanza

It was a case of lights on and lights out at the Prince of Wales last week for a packed out charity boxing bonanza. Organised by local sporting legend Jon Lund, Max

2nd January 2020

REPORT | Chester 4-0 Southport

REPORT | Heavy Defeat It was a bad start to the New Year as Port lost 4-0 against Chester with goals from Simon Grand and Anthony Dudley and a brace from Akwasi

2nd January 2020

Heartless couple dump bag of kittens outside rescue centre on Christmas Day

On Christmas morning, of all days, these 3 frightened kittens were abandoned outside Freshfields in a sealed Christmas bag. Now, they’re safe, fed and warm in our Cattery. Ryan Alexander, Acting Cattery

1st January 2020

Animal lovers lead calls to ban New Years fireworks

Animal lovers are hoping to force police and the council to ban the use of fireworks on New Years Eve after last night’s celebrations. Hundreds of people set off industrial sized fireworks

1st January 2020

Mezzanine bar to shut claiming ‘town is dead’

A town centre bar which has only been open for two years is set to close down due to the town centre being empty. Owners Janette Angus and Glenys Weaver revealed the

1st January 2020

£100 Million Worth Of Cannabis Seized Accross Merseyside

Cannabis plants with an estimated annual yield of over £100 million have been seized from across Merseyside during the past 12 months. Between 1st January and 31st December 2019, our specialist cannabis

31st December 2019

Life saving paramedics rewarded by grateful patient’s son

Two brave paramedics who responded to an emergency Christmas Day 999 call and saved a man’s life have been rewarded with a gift hamper by the patient’s son. Paul Lemmens and his

31st December 2019

Manhunt launched after expensive cars stolen from resort home

Two expensive cars have been stolen from an upmarket area of Southport. Thieves were caught on CCTV overnight breaking into and accessing an expensive Ford Focus and a Vauxhall Corsa from the

31st December 2019

Air Ambulance stuns early morning shoppers after landing in car park

Early morning shoppers parking up at London Street car park were in for a shock this morning after an air ambulance landed among their vehicles. The emergency response chopper was called around

31st December 2019

Southport FC’s Top 5 matches of the decade

5. Southport 2-5 Sheffield Wednesday – FA Cup – 7th November 2010 Southport were drawn against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup in a tie that drew massive media attention and 4,500

31st December 2019

Kittens abandoned Christmas morning at Freshfields

On Christmas morning, of all days, these 3 frightened kittens were abandoned outside Freshfields in a sealed Christmas bag. Now, they’re safe, fed and warm in our Cattery. Ryan Alexander, Acting Cattery

30th December 2019

Formby Tesco worker jailed for sophisticated refund scam

A Tesco employee brazenly stole thousands of pounds in a refund scam – and even carried on after her bosses quizzed her about it, a court has been told. Appalled colleagues finally blew

30th December 2019

Dog lovers launch unattended pooch awareness campaign

Dog lovers from Southport have launched a new campaign to make owners aware of the dangers of leaving their beloved pets outside shops and on high streets. If you are considering purchasing

30th December 2019

Thousands with hidden disabilities benefit from extended Blue Badge scheme

New rules have widened Blue Badge eligibility criteria to help people with Parkinson’s, dementia, epilepsy and other ‘invisible’ disabilities. new figures show 12,299 people awarded Blue Badge under new criteria since August

30th December 2019

Campaigners claim Prisoners should fix Southport beach

Prisoners should be used to clear the grass on Southport beach. That’s the bizarre claim by campaigners who say that overcrowded prisons in the area, such as Walton and Kirkham, should instead

29th December 2019