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Win a FAMILY ticket to Cinderella at Southport Theatre – Weds 3rd January

Join us for Cinderella, the most magical pantomime of them all, at Southport Theatre this Christmas. Always a favourite with families and groups alike, this rags-to-riches (and back to rags!) tale is

28th December 2017

Snow alert issued for drivers in the North

Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on journeys on Friday 29 December after Highways England issued a severe weather alert for the North. With snow forecast for the

28th December 2017

Weld road closed after pensioners hit by car

Emergency services have closed off part of Weld Road after two elderly pensioners were struck and injured, Paramedics and police rushed to the scene near to the Birkdale Wine Rack after reports

28th December 2017

Merseyside Police Christmas drink and drug driving campaign continues

Officers from the Roads Policing Unit and colleagues across the force will be stepping up patrols throughout the month-long campaign, which runs until Monday, 1 January 2018. They will be paying particular

28th December 2017

Homeless people set up camp in dunes by the Marine Lake, Southport

Homeless campers have set up at the most exclusive view of the marine lake. Overnight two tents were erected at the north shore of the Marine Lake near to the sand dunes.

28th December 2017

Man causing disturbance arrested by police on Nevill Street

A wanted man who was causing a massive disturbance on Nevill Street has finally been apprehended by police, Wednesday 27 December. The male who spoke with a strong scouse accent was arrested

27th December 2017

Four teenage yobs arrested after Kings Gardens shelter smashed up

Four yobs have been arrested after destroying a Kings Gardens shelter. The four youths who are protected by anonymity laws have been spoken to by police after destroying a Victorian shelter in

27th December 2017

Halsall resident one of ten jailed

The group was led by Jamie Hughes, 37, of Warrington, and operated out of the North West of England. Members delivered bulk loads of drugs to clients in locations from Scotland to

27th December 2017

MATCH REPORT | Chorley 0 – 0 Southport

At the end of this gutsy goalless draw, the Southport players went up to the hoardings at the front of the stand where the travelling fans had gathered and personally thanked many

27th December 2017

Paramedics called to woman unconsciousness on Southport Promenade

Paramedics called to woman unconscious on Southport Promenade

Paramedics have rushed to Southport promenade to help a woman after she fell and injured herself near to the theatre (Wednesday 27 December 2017). Passers by stopped and gave the woman, thought

27th December 2017

Driver with wrong number plates pulled in Southport

Police have stopped a driver along Liverpool road under suspicious circumstances after their registration was flagged up as belonging to a Silver Volvo. Police were immediately on alert when they noticed the

27th December 2017

Strictly favourite ready to Waltz into Southport

Giovanni Pernice – ‘Born to Win’ Giovanni Pernice, is excited to bring his brand new dance show ‘Born to Win’ on tour around the UK and Ireland in 2018, after his 2017

27th December 2017

Plan ahead during January’s rail strike!

What’s happening? People travelling to, from and within the Liverpool City Region are being urged to plan their journeys and check before they travel ahead of planned strike action by members the

27th December 2017

New guidance on the use of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

New guidance on the use of anti-social behaviour powers will help police and councils continue to take appropriate action against nuisance behaviours while ensuring the most vulnerable, including the homeless, are not

27th December 2017

Resort firms shortlisted for wedding awards

Two Southport firms have been short-listed for the final round of the national 2018 Wedding Industry Awards. Five companies from the resort were short- listed for the regional round of the awards,

26th December 2017

B&Q issues urgent recall over remote control plug sets

The remote control twin set which B&Q is recalling Credit: B&Q B&Q has issued an urgent recall over two of its remote control on/off plug sets due to a potential fire risk. They

26th December 2017

Armed officers to patrol streets as part of ongoing fight against gun crime

Armed officers will patrol the streets as part of Merseyside Police’s ongoing fight against gun crime. Following a number of firearms incidents across Merseyside, high visibility patrols have been stepped up in

26th December 2017

Damien Moore MP meets with Southport Christians against Poverty

Southport MP Damien Moore held a meeting with Southport Christians against Poverty to discuss homelessness, hunger, poverty, and other similar issues leading up to Christmas. The national charity, which campaigns on the

26th December 2017

Churchtown road littered with dog sh@t

A Churchtown dog walker has blasted Sefton Council over the state of overflowing bins in the area. Gary Burgess, said “On one occasion he cleared 30 bags of dog excrement left next to a

26th December 2017

Merry Christmas From Southport FC

Everyone at Southport FC would like to wish our supporters, and their family and friends, a very Merry Christmas. We hope our supporters, our volunteers, our staff, our players and our management

26th December 2017

Multiple arrests in Southport over Chistmas

Two adult females from Southport were arrested in the early hours of Christmas Eve, on suspicion of drunk driving, following reports of a car crashing into a wall on Balfour Road. A

26th December 2017

Queenscourt Hospice Christmas tree collect and recycle service

Enjoy a hassle-free start to 2018 and let Queenscourt Hospice collect and recycle your real Christmas tree. Good for the environment and great for our community… every single donation will make a

25th December 2017

Fire crews tackle flat blaze above popular Southport chippy

Fire crews called to flat blaze Southport, Sunday 24 December. The emergency service were called to the flat above The Swan chip shop on Street, Southport this evening to reports of a fire within

24th December 2017

Cllr David Barton – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2018!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the residents of Southport a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and peaceful New Year. Once again I continue to serve all

24th December 2017

CCTV Appeal following clarinet theft at ONO shop Southport

A representative from the ONO shop in Southport town centre told OTS News: “Does anyone know these two males – the older guy distracts the staff while the fat lad/girl moves the

24th December 2017

CCTV Appeal after man smashes up toilets of Churchtown restaurant

CCTV Appeal after man smashes up toilets of Churchtown restaurant in unprovoked attack A CCTV appeal has been launched to identify a man that caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage at

24th December 2017

Southport PCSO’s arrest drunken disorderly boy

A teenaged boy was arrested on Saturday 23rd December by Southport PCSO’s being drunk and disorderly. This was following a report of ASB in the Eastbank Street area of the town centre. KFC

24th December 2017

Help available for coping with eating disorders over Christmas

The NHS has partnered with leading eating disorder charity, Beat, to provide guidance and support to people suffering from eating disorders, over the Christmas season. The festive period can be particularly challenging

24th December 2017

RESULT| Southport 0-4 Park Avenue

Another pathetic performance sees the Southport crash 0-4 at home to Bradford PA. Southport 0-4 Bradford Park Avenue – Att 834 (45 away) 0′ – BPAFC – Kick Off 24′ – BPAFC

23rd December 2017

Police investigate car thefts in Ainsdale

A number of vehicles have been targeted by thieves operating in Formby and Ainsdale. They gained entry to the cars before stealing items from them. Two incidents were reported at car parks

23rd December 2017