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Police take knife fight to the classroom in anti-blades bid

Police are taking their fight against knife crime into the classrooms in an attempt to educate youngsters against the dangers of carrying such weapons. A national week of action was launched on

19th September 2018

M6 bridge on the move in 24-hour operation this weekend

M6 bridge on the move in 24-hour operation this weekend Motorists are reminded that work to remove an 800 tonne, 250ft long bridge over the M6 in Staffordshire takes place this weekend.

18th September 2018

Letter to the editor: Council should stop pavement parkers

Disabled residents have said more still needs to be done to target pavement parkers. In a letter to OTS one resident who didn’t want to be named said “It seems residents who

18th September 2018

Business clinics the perfect tonic for Southport entrepreneurs

Business clinics the perfect tonic for Southport entrepreneurs Businesses and entrepreneurs across Sefton can look forward to a healthy future with the help of experts from across the world of commerce. Sefton’s

18th September 2018

Mystery Samaritan says he doesn’t want credit for kindness to homeless

Mystery Samaritan says he doesn’t want credit for kindness to homeless Kind hearted citizens of Southport have rallied together this morning to buy hot drinks for three homeless men sheltering in a

18th September 2018

In business for over 70 years: Meet Arcade Sports owner Alan!

In business for over 70 years: Meet Arcade Sports owner Alan! Southport is home to many long standing businesses who have stood the test of time. These independent shops embody the spirit

17th September 2018

Halloween Maze is the centre piece of Spooky Southport

Halloween Maze is the centre piece of Spooky Southport A giant maze is coming to Southport as the centre pieced of this year’s annual Halloween Festival. Our annual Halloween festival is the

17th September 2018

Young vandals run rampage at Botanic Gardens Fernley

Young vandals run rampage at Botanic Gardens Fernley Young vandals have run rampage at the Fernley gardens in Churchtown ripping up plants and destroying shrubbery for no reason. The act of wanton

17th September 2018

Sefton launches Gumbelievable campaign to target sticky issues

Sefton launches Gumbelievable campaign to target sticky issues Sefton Council is giving residents and visitors to the borough something to chew on as the Local Authority launches its ‘Gumbelievable’ campaign. Working with

17th September 2018

Car park poo woman caught by shocked traffic warden

Car park poo woman caught by shocked traffic warden A shocked car park warden was left open mouthed after he caught a woman having a poo in Southport town centre. The warden

17th September 2018

Uninque SOUTHPORT Garden Centre Launches Appeal For ‘GREEN’ Donations

Uninque SOUTHPORT Garden Centre Launches Appeal For ‘GREEN’ Donations A unique garden centre in Southport where people with a range of support needs learn horticultural skills has launched a new appeal for

17th September 2018

Fire crews urge people not to ignore neighbour’s alarms

Firecrews in Southport are asking residents to take action if they hear a neighbour’s smoke alarm and call 999 if they suspect a fire. The new appeal comes after Merseyside Fire &

17th September 2018

Mersey Care backs Sefton in Mind mental health campaign

Mersey Care supports Sefton in Mind Campaign Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is working with partners to help promote the services available as part of the Sefton in Mind campaign aimed at

17th September 2018

Southport solicitor tackles Ironman challenge head-on for Headway

Southport solicitor tackles Ironman challenge head-on for Headway A local solicitor has completed a notoriously gruelling Ironman triathlon, to raise money for a brain injury charity. Gemma Roberts, a serious injury lawyer

16th September 2018

Planned North West road works – Monday 17 to Sunday 23 September 2018

Planned North West road works – Monday 17 to Sunday 23 September 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday

16th September 2018

All aboard for historic Southport station day

Southport Model Railway Society marked the 170th anniversary of the town’s first railway with a special celebration yesterday . The Liverpool Crosby and Southport Railway opened from Eastbank Street station in Southport

16th September 2018

Sefton Council ignore Norwood Road pothole

Residents on Norwood Road say they are being ignored over a growing pothole. The huge gaping hole leading to Meols Cop station has been growing in size for over a month and

15th September 2018

PREVIEW | Southport FC V Darlington

PREVIEW | Southport FC V Darlington Following on from Saturday’s draw against FC United, the Port will be hoping to get their first league win of the season at the Merseyrail Community

15th September 2018

CLOSED | Gourmet Burger Kitchen on Ocean Plaza

CLOSED | Gourmet Burger Kitchen on Ocean Plaza Eighteen months after opening the Gourmet Burger Kitchen on Ocean Plaza closed its doors on September 9. The outdoor furniture removed. In April 2017

15th September 2018

Bedford Park has talent – Saturday 15 September

Bedford Park has talent – Saturday 15 September Bedford Park has talent will be held on Saturday 2-5pm (15 September). Dog show & Talent show competition will take place and its not

14th September 2018

No leads on Nosmo as family hunt for info on Southport’s most famous man

No leads on Nosmo as family hunt for info on Southport’s most famous man The family of one of Southport’s most famous residents are desperate to find more about him. OTS News

14th September 2018

On course to improve wellbeing

On course to improve wellbeing Fed up with what life is throwing at you? Want to change how you deal with situations? Then the Think Differently, Cope Differently course delivered by Living

14th September 2018

The Southport Swords are 50

The Southport Swords are 50 The Southport Swords were formed in 1968 primarily to dance English longsword dances, but have also been known to dance Cotswold Morris. This weekend Saturday 15th &

14th September 2018

ASDA Southport’s Plastic Purge Day

ASDA Southport’s Plastic Purge Day On Wednesday 12th September ASDA Southport joined forces with Lord Street in Bloom volunteers to clear rubbish from Marine lake and under Southport pier we collected 30

13th September 2018

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Jail time to double for assaulting an emergency worker

Jail time to double for assaulting an emergency worker New law protecting emergency workers from assault to receive Royal Assent today (Thursday 13 September 2018). Individuals who assault or attack emergency workers

13th September 2018

News from Southport Community Policing Team

News from Southport Community Policing Team Kallum Rimmer, 23 years, from Southport has been charged with criminal damage, assault police, possession of a controlled drug and public order offences. Local Policing officers

13th September 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between 30th August and the 12th September burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Liverpool Road (2),The Briars, Upper

13th September 2018

A565 TARLETON BYPASS | 6356 Motorists caught by average speed cameras

A565 TARLETON BYPASS | 6356 Motorists caught by average speed cameras 6356 motorists have been caught by the average speed cameras on the A564 Tarleton bypass in the first year. Average speed

13th September 2018

Broken church wall is an ‘ungodly sight’

Angry parishioners of a Lord Street Church are fed up of an unsightly broken wall. Members of Christ Church Lord Street say they have been waiting months now for a broken pillar

13th September 2018

CCTV Appeal | Theft from Spar, Birkdale

CCTV Appeal | Theft from Spar, Birkdale Spar in Birkdale has asked for your help identifying the woman who has allegedly stolen £100 worth stock from the store. “We would like to

12th September 2018