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Millions put trust in OTS News as they shun local media

Figures released this week show yet again that OTS is leading the way in News and advertising. An astounding 2.8 million people viewed OTS News on the last month alone, generating thousands

5th February 2018

Liverpool Road remains closed after horror crash

Police are on scene at a horror crash in Ainsdale. A witness told our reporter at the scene that paramedics have rushed an injured person to hospital, thought to be one of

5th February 2018

Drug driving offences reach record HIGH in Merseyside during Christmas period

Drug driving offences reach record high in Merseyside during Christmas period Driving offences involving drugs in Merseyside reached record figures during the December/Christmas period, with the latest statistics part of a 50

5th February 2018

Dukes Ward advice surgery – Monday 12th February

Southport Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Monday 12th February. They will be available from 2pm – 3:30pm at Delizzi’s Cafe on

5th February 2018

Man released after Bold Street brawl

Merseyside Police officers were called to Bold Street, Southport following reports of a fight between 3 men yesterday evening (8.45pm, Sunday, 4th February). Police arrived and managed to break up the fight.

5th February 2018

MP’s Secret Election Defeat Paved His Way to Victory

Southport MP Damien Moore took part in a second secret election last spring of which 99.99 per cent of local voters in Southport were kept completely in the dark. For over two

5th February 2018

Ever fancied tickling the ivories and becoming the next Elton John?

Ever fancied tickling the ivories and becoming the next Elton John? A Southport piano tutor is offering a brand new service to help budding musicians master the ivories and is giving OTS

5th February 2018

Cars abandoned after Southport smash

Two wrecked cars have today been left on the side of a main route into Southport, Monday 5 February 2018. A van driver escaped without injury after smashing into two parked cars

5th February 2018

Athlete Runs into trouble hours before race

A would be runner had to pull out of the mad dog 10k this weekend after narrowly surviving a horrific car crash. Alex Wilson was due to take part in the Southport

5th February 2018

New Directions Unveils New-Look Carers’ Forum

Sefton’s leading adult social care provider has started the New Year with a new look to its consultative body and sounding board. New Directions has decided to build on the success of

5th February 2018

Have your say on changes to Sefton’s gambling & licensing policies

Sefton Council wants to hear residents’ views on its revised Licensing and Gambling policies which will come into effect later this year. The local authority is responsible for regulating pubs, clubs, late

5th February 2018

It’s good for your health, says Southport doc

A Southport GP is spearheading a local health campaign with the message: ‘start moving towards a healthier you.’ Norwood Surgery Doctor Simon Tobin believes that the recently established Hesketh Parkrun has already

5th February 2018

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What’s your poison? – The Grasshopper in Sandon Road.

What’s your poison? Southport’s Ale Preservation Society is running a series of free lectures on beer related subjects. The first lecture is next Monday at 7:30pm at The Grasshopper in Sandon Road.

4th February 2018

British Olympian ‘Jo Pavey’ starts Mad Dog 10k 2018

A British Olympian started todays Southport ’s Mad Dog 10K 2018. The annual event returned for the 8th year and started by Jo Pavey, a British long-distance runner and a World, European and Commonwealth

4th February 2018

Freshfields Animal Rescue Scoops National Award

Founded by Lesley Tarleton in 1975, Freshfields Animal Rescue has been operating for over 40 years. Now based both near Liverpool and in North Wales, it has provided sanctuary, rehabilitation and new homes to

4th February 2018

Teenage girls are to blame for a recent crime and vandalism spree across Southport

Teenage girls are to blame for a recent crime and vandalism spree across Southport. Merseyside police have identified a group of girls, along with other teenage individuals, who have been causing trouble

4th February 2018

Damien Moore's promises may well mean less for Southport Hospital and our town

Southport MP criticised for “wilfully refusing to accept reality” after A&E target abandoned

The abandoning of the four-hour treatment target for Accident and Emergency admissions reveals ” just how ill-informed and completely out of touch” Southport MP Damien Moore is, says Labour’s Liz Savage.

3rd February 2018

GAME OFF | Southport V Telford United Off Due To Waterlogged Pitch

Today’s game against AFC Telford United has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Following a review of the playing surface at the Merseyrail Community Stadium, an area in the centre

3rd February 2018

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Birkdale Councillors Work Together Over Smedley Hydro Parking

Representatives of the six councillors representing Birkdale have been nominated to work with the staff and management of the Smedley Hydro to see if ways can be fund of reducing problems caused

3rd February 2018

Bistrot Pierre verandah going up

Local councillors in Southport are welcoming the final phase of Bistrot Pierre’s take-over of the former Russell & Bromley site on Lord Street’s main Nevill Street corner. The Restaurant which opened in

3rd February 2018

Shops to foot the bill for huge Weld Parade pothole

Businesses along Weld Parade are trying to stump up the cash to fill in a pot hole near the shops. The busy thoroughfare is thought to be a unadopted road ever since

3rd February 2018

A Record Oxbridge Offer Year for Merchants

Congratulations to the nine students from the Boys’ and Girls’ Schools who have received conditional offers of places to study at the UK’s two leading higher education institutions, Oxford and Cambridge. This

3rd February 2018

Sefton Council welcomes prosecution of unlicensed Southport dog kennels

Sefton Council has welcomed the successful prosecution of an unlicensed dog boarding company in Southport. A representative of Paw2Paw Ltd, based on Scarisbrick New Road, plead guilty at South Sefton Magistrates Court

2nd February 2018

Love Folk 2018 At The Atkinson Library

Saturday 10th Feb 1 pm till 2.30pm Southport Folk Dance Club Free Workshop. The Southport Folk Dance Club invite you to try some country dancing at their free workshop as part of

2nd February 2018

Minister of State visits College to show support for merger

Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills, Anne Milton paid a visit to Southport College following their recent merger with King George V College this week. Anne Milton MP, who is also

2nd February 2018

Wellbeing boost for Southport

Living Well Sefton, the local collaboration of wellbeing partners, is pleased to announce the fourth round of its Community Resilience Grant is now open. Launched on national #TimetoTalk day, the theme for

2nd February 2018

Police appeal after Sefton Council refuse van was stolen in Southport

Merseyside Police is appealing for information after a refuse van was stolen in Southport yesterday (Thursday 1 February 2018). A report was received at about 12.20pm that the lorry had been taken

2nd February 2018

Southport MP vists politics students at Edge Hill University

Southport MP Damien Moore recently visited Edge Hill University in Ormskirk. Edge Hill is a fast-growing university which educates more than 15,000 students, including many from the Southport area. Damien was invited

2nd February 2018

SOUTHPORT FC TRANSFERS | Ross Sykes And Mekhi McLeod Join On Loan

Southport FC have completed the loan signings of defender Ross Sykes and winger Mekhi McLeod from Accrington Stanley. Ross and Mekhi’s loan agreements will expire on 28th April. Ross re-joins the Port

2nd February 2018

Southport Building Expert is asked to appear on the BBC

Paul Ennis a well known Chartered Building Surveyor and Fellow of the Association of Building Engineers has recently been filming with the ‘BBC Inside Out’ programme. He was providing expert opinion on

2nd February 2018