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Crossing failure derails morning commuters

Commuters and motorists are being met with massive delays this morning as a crossing failure hit Ainsdale. The barriers on station road have failed and are being manually operated leaving trains delayed
18th April 2019
Wanted Colin Go

WANTED | Crosby man Colin Go

POLICE are appealing for information to trace a man from Crosby who detectives believe could have information that could assist an investigation into the supply of cannabis. Detectives want to speak to
17th April 2019

Fundamental is back on Easter Saturday!

After a fantastic launch night last month Fundamental returns with an Easter Special this Easter Saturday. This time it’s on stage at the Railway Club in Southport and it’s going to be
17th April 2019

R.I.P Canon John Gaine

OTS News is saddened to report the death Canon John Gaine who died last night (Monday the 15th of April). He was aged 91 years and in the 68th year of his
16th April 2019

Southport Care home one of the best in the

Three care homes run by Athena Healthcare Group have appeared in the Top 20 care homes in the North West of England. Residents have rated Hesketh Park Lodge in Southport, Lighthouse Lodge
16th April 2019

Thinking about fostering?

Been thinking about fostering, but don’t know if it would be right for you? Sefton Council’s Fostering Service is holding an info evening where you can find out more. The session takes
16th April 2019

Sefton’s Festival of Golf tees off in style!

Sefton Council is hosting a fabulous festival of golf to coincide with the British Masters tournament at Hillside Golf Club. As the borough prepares to welcome thousands of golf fans for the
16th April 2019

Emma and friends in death defying charity leap

A group of amateur daredevils have braved a massive fall from the stratosphere for a young Southport boy who passed away from a heart condition. Emma Bullimore and friends from Southport College
15th April 2019

Formby MP pays respects to Hillsborough victims

Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson paid his respects to the 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster 30 years ago. The Merseyside MP joined the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, and
15th April 2019

Easter Family Guide – Merseyside

As ‘fingers crossed’ the weather is turning, the Merseyrail network is coming to life with lots of events and things to do to keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays. Dinosaurs
15th April 2019

Haig Ave Gomes praise fan fining wardens

Southport fans faced with disappointment on the pitch are being hit with even more misery after they leave. The club and nearby homes have asked parking wardens to Make sure the message
13th April 2019

Mum vows to kill cat after baby attack

Parents with young children in the High Park area are being told to stay alert after a baby was SAVAGED by a cat. The black and white tabby, which was wearing a
13th April 2019

Coastal Road now re-open

4:50 PM COASTAL ROAD RE-OPEN. The road closures in place between the roundabouts at Pontins at Ainsdale and Weld Road have been authorised to be removed. The road will be re-open to
12th April 2019

Update on paraglider crash in Birkdale

Emergency services are currently reacting to a major incident in Birkdale after a paramotor crashed near Royal Birkdale. Emergency crews including major incident response units have raced to the scene of a
11th April 2019

CARES: The background to losing our children’s A&E service

Sefton Central Labour MP Bill Esterson is backing a campaign by Labour’s Liz Savage to bring an NHS walk-in centre to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-backs-petition-new-nhs-walk-centre-southport/ Is Labour trying to recreate a new reality here?
11th April 2019
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