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Natterjack Running to host its thirteenth Seaside 10km race in Southport

Natterjack Running to host its thirteenth Seaside 10km race in Southport The team at Eastbank Street based Natterjack Running, are gearing up to host their annual seaside race. The Natterjack Seaside 10km run

13th September 2017

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Local MP, Damien Moore, Invites schools in Southport to visit Parliament

Southport MP, Damien Moore, has appealed to all schools in the town to assist pupils develop their political understanding by inviting them to visit Parliament. In a letter to all primary and

13th September 2017

Park Campaigners Demand Funds Released And Slam “Misleading” Claims

Park Campaigners Demand Funds Released And Slam “Misleading” Claims. Residents campaigning to save the Ovington Drive playground have issued a statement saying they are “deeply concerned” by what they feel are “misleading”

13th September 2017

Merseyside Fire Service urges businesses to stay fire safe

The week runs from 11th – 17th September and aims to make sure businesses and their staff have the information they need to prevent, protect and respond to fire incidents in the

13th September 2017

RESULT : Southport 1-4 Harrogate Town

RESULT : Southport 1-4 Harrogate Town Jordan Thewlis’ hat-trick ensured Harrogate Town made it four consecutive away wins as Southport were beaten 4-1 at Haig Avenue. Thewlis opened the scoring after just

13th September 2017

Bonkers bikers risk their lives in race to class

Bonkers bikers risk their lives in race to class A concerned Southport resident is asking for help in identifiying two daredevil students who sped past him while riding pillion on a ‘learner

12th September 2017

Kids seen fleeing scene of Loxley Road fire

Young Children were seen fleeing the scene of a major shed fire in Loxley Road tonight, after a prank went wrong. A group of young boys were watched fleeing the scene after

12th September 2017

Head on collision – Sussex Road, Southport

Head on collision – Sussex Road, Southport The emergency services have closed the junction of Poplar Street and Sussex road, Southport following a head on collision at around 4pm this afternoon. Witnesses at the

12th September 2017

Southport Hesketh Round Table 100 mile cycle challenge

Local man and Chairman of Southport Hesketh Round Table, Dean Wilson (46) has set members of Southport Hesketh Round Table a challenge to cycle 100 miles from Southport Monument to the National

12th September 2017

Road safety advice for Storm Aileen

Storm Aileen alert for England’s roads Drivers are being urged to take extra care on motorways and major A roads overnight and tomorrow morning during Storm Aileen. Highways England has issued an

12th September 2017

Missing From Home – Louise Holahan from Lancashire

Concern growing for missing woman We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 26-year-old woman. Louise Holohan was last seen leaving Manchester Airport on Friday (September 8th) at around

12th September 2017

Join us in remembering the lives lost to suicide

Join us in remembering the lives lost to suicide As part of 30 Days of Sefton in Mind, Sefton Council is joining the Sefton Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Consortium (SAMHAWC) to

12th September 2017

Positive weather forecast for three day Southport Air Show

Positive weather forecast for three day Southport Air Show A spokesman for Sefton Council has confirmed that the weather looks good for the three day Southport Air Show spectacular this weekend “We

12th September 2017

Pontins slammed after guest greeted with “Poo” in their chalet

Pontins slammed after guest greeted with “Poo” in their chalet Pontins holiday park in Ainsdale has again been slammed by one family who claimed to have found poo in their “filthy” chalet

12th September 2017

Weather warning issued for Southport – Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning

Weather warning issued for Southport – Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning Strong gusts across England and Wales are expected on Tas an autumnal weather bomb sweeps in. A Warning has been issued for the

12th September 2017

Labour Police commissioner attacked over “CRONYISM”

Labour Police commissioner attacked over “CRONYISM” Last week’s decision by Merseyside’s Labour Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy to appoint yet another Labour councillor – the third in a row – as her Deputy

12th September 2017

Southport company to embark on a 350-mile bike ride

Zip Coast to Coast Charity Cycle Ride 2017 The Zip and Instanta Team is embarking on a 350-mile bike ride for our three company charities; Cancer Research, The Royal British Legion and

11th September 2017

MP calls for tougher laws after Southport acid attack

Southport MP Damien Moore has waded into the acid attack scandal in Southport, writing to the home secretary to urge for tougher laws on corrosive liquid attacks. MP Moore said: “Last week,

11th September 2017

Appeal after £50K Audi stolen from Southport home

Appeal after £50K Audi stolen from Southport home A frustrated Southport couple say they have no choice but to move home after their car was stolen and their home burgled. The Avondale

11th September 2017

Man arrested after ‘attempted abduction ‘of girl, 9, at Pontins Southport

Man arrested after ‘attempted abduction ‘ of girl, 9, at Pontins Southport Merseyside Police has arrested a man on suspicion of attempted child abduction following reports of a disturbance in Ainsdale on

11th September 2017

Southport quintet conquer Simplyhealth Great North Run for local charity

Team of five local runners take on UK’s largest half-marathon for Southport respite centre Five brave locals conquered the Simplyhealth Great North Run on Sunday, 10 September for local disabled people’s charity

11th September 2017

Southport residents living in fear of repeat acid attack

Southport residents living in fear of Second acid attack Residents in the Hawkshead Street area of Southport say they are living in fear after Saturday’s acid attack. Terrified residents have told OTS

11th September 2017

Residents fear that wind turbines will snap off and kill someone

Residents fear that wind turbines will snap off and kill someone High winds are causing so much havoc in Southport today that there are fears wind turbines may snap off and cause

11th September 2017

WATCH: Southport man Mally Porter in the eye of Hurricane Irma

Stunning footage filmed by a Southport daredevil has shown the devastation Hurricane Irma has wreaked on Florida. Mally Porter, who is currently in Naples, Florida, ignored hundreds of safety warnings and actually

11th September 2017

Last resort ruby red rescue

Last resort ruby red rescue As per constitution rules Councillor Barton who represents Dukes Ward and the Lord Street area, despite having already submitted his numerous neighbourhood concerns to the relevant Departments

11th September 2017

Safety concerns over Lord Street resurfacing work

Safety concerns over Lord Street resurfacing work A leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Southport has reminded Sefton Council not to lose sight of safety considerations during the controversial resurfacing

10th September 2017

X Factor star interrupts Southport wedding photographer’s shoot

Southport’s Wedding Photographer had the surprise of a lifetime when his recent shoot was interrupted by an XFactor star. Matthew Rycraft was shooting the wedding pictures of a Megan & Phil in

10th September 2017

Thieves throw ‘acid’ at robbery victim

Thieves throw ‘acid’ at robbery victim Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Southport last night (Saturday, 9 September). Emergency services were called to Hawkshead Street at around 9.35pm

10th September 2017

Hawkshead Street bridge cordoned off after suspected acid attack

Police have tonight cordoned off Hawkshead Street bridge after what is suspected to be a suspected acid attack (Saturday 9 September 2017). Unconfirmed reports sent into OTS News suggest that an acid

10th September 2017

Pray for Southport couple stranded in Hurricane Irma

Pray for Southport couple stranded in Hurricane Irma A Southport couple are preparing to face down the challenge of a lifetime as they wait out Hurricane Irma. Coleen Davies and her husband

10th September 2017