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CCTV Appeal after bungling burglar attempts to break into Churchtown home

CCTV Appeal after bungling burglar attempts to break into Churchtown home Shockingly clear CCTV footage has caught a man trying to break into home in the early hours of this morning The

15th August 2017

Everything you need to know about the Crafty Vintage at Cedar Farm this weekend

Everything you need to know about the Crafty Vintage at Cedar Farm this weekend. This Summer marks the 30th Anniversary of Cedar Farm and the founders are collaborating with Crafty Vintage to

15th August 2017

Stinger stops stolen car from Southport on Tarleton Bypass

Stinger stops stolen car from Southport on Tarleton Bypass Police use stinger to stop stolen vehicle at 5.00am this morning (Tuesday 15 Aug just 2017) A vehicle that was stolen in Southport

15th August 2017

WATCH | Pensioner hit and run incident at Southport Hospital

WATCH | Pensioner hit and run incident at Southport Hospital A pensioner has been caught on camera in a blatant hit and run incident at Southport hospital. The elderly woman, who was

15th August 2017

Commissioner reopens fund to help communities prevent crime

Commissioner reopens fund to help communities prevent crime. Organisations which help to reduce crime and protect communities in Merseyside are being invited to apply for a share of a fund aimed at

15th August 2017

Appeal for CCTV after vandals damage cars in Southport

Appeal for CCTV after vandals damage cars in Southport Southport officers are appealing for information from the public after a number of vehicles were vandalised in the Crossens area. Sometime in the

15th August 2017

Support your local hospital at Southport Flower Show

Support your local hospital at Southport Flower Show Although more used to cannulas than calendulas, doctors, nurses and therapists from Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust are hosting a stand at Southport

15th August 2017

Detectives investigate Skelmersdale sex assault

Detectives investigate Skelmersdale sex assault We are appealing for information after a 17-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by a man in Skelmersdale. Around 1.40am on August 6, the victim was walking on

14th August 2017

Crossens residents furious over spray paint vandals

Crossens residents furious over spray paint vandals Furious Crossens residents woke up this morning to find that their cars had been spray painted by a mystery artist. Worse still ten of the

14th August 2017

Southport welcome FC United of Manchester to the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Tuesday evening, in the first ever meeting between the two sides.

Southport FC host FCUM on Tuesday in search of fourth win

Southport FC host FCUM on Tuesday in search of fourth win. Southport welcome FC United of Manchester to the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Tuesday evening, in the first ever meeting between the

14th August 2017

FLEA WARNING: Prepare for INVASION of randy SUPER-FLEAS who want to use your home to mate

FLEA WARNING: Prepare for INVASION of randy SUPER-FLEAS who want to use your home to mate A PLAGUE of randy super-fleas are set to invade British homes as the washout summer has

14th August 2017

Community groups to bid for YBS funding

Community groups to bid for YBS funding Charities in Southport and Formby can benefit from a slice of a £100,000 fund set up by a building society foundation. The Yorkshire Building Society

14th August 2017

Marble Place forced to close over glass roof safety fears

Marble Place has closed down today due to fears part of the glass roof could collapse. For health and safety reasons OTS understands that Marble Place bosses have made the unusual move

13th August 2017

Summer of fun takes place at YMCA centre

A bumper summer of fun youth club is being held at Southport YMCA this week, with a whole range of fun activities taking place for children ages 7-14. It runs from Monday

13th August 2017

Merseyrail offer for Southport Flower Show

Southport Flower Show is the UK’s largest independent flower show and a great day out. From Thursday 17th – Sunday 20st August 2017, the Southport Flower Show offers gardening inspiration, specialist food,

13th August 2017

No Tax “Get it off the roadside” says Birkdale resident

A.V.I.S (Abandoned Vehicle In Southport) A Subaru which is untaxed and but does hold an MOT was abandoned on Broom Close in Birkdale. A Broom Road resident told OTS News: “The owner wants to

13th August 2017

MATCH REPORT | Leamington 0 – 1 Southport

MATCH REPORT | Leamington 0 – 1 Southport Ethan Jones came off the bench to score the only goal and maintain Southport’s winning start to the season against Leamington. Just when a

13th August 2017

Exclusive | The true victim of crime speaks out after 20 months of hell

Exclusive | The true victim of crime speaks out after 20 months of hell A southport man who was put through hell after wrongly being accused of deliberately blinding a pub landlord

12th August 2017

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Southport Fire Station invite everyone along to summer holiday open day – TODAY

Southport Fire Station invite everyone along to summer holiday open day Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is holding a FREE summer open day at its stations in Southport – and everyone is

12th August 2017

Rueters is giving away free burgers during Watford v Liverpool – here’s how to claim yours!

Rueters is giving away FREE burgers during Watford v Liverpool – here’s how to claim yours Rueters on Hoghton Street in Southport is not only showing Watford v Liverpool on state of the

12th August 2017

Woodlands – Do you have any unwanted items that could be used as prizes for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s next open day?

Woodlands – Do you have any unwanted items that could be used as prizes for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s next open day? As most people’s thoughts are on the long summer holidays and

12th August 2017

Bryan Hughes of Hesketh Golf Club Crowned British Senior Amateur Golf Champion

Bryan Hughes of Hesketh Golf Club Crowned British Senior Amateur Golf Champion Bryan Hughes of Hesketh Golf Club in Southport has broken the streak of American winners of the British Senior Amateur,

11th August 2017

CCTV footage released of man still missing from Preston

CCTV footage released of man still missing from Preston We have released new CCTV footage of a 23-year-old man on the morning he went missing from Preston as part of a fresh

11th August 2017

Roller Skating Disco is back starting tonight at Southport YMCA

Roller Skating Disco is back starting tonight at Southport YMCA Southport YMCA located on Hoghton street will be hosting hosting a Roller Skating Disco every Friday. Friday Night Roller Skating Disco Southport YMCA

11th August 2017

Appeal for information after armed robbery at Southport convenience store

Appeal for information after armed robbery at Southport convenience store Merseyside Police detectives are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a convenience store in Southport last night, 10 August. At around 9.50pm,

11th August 2017

Young Southport singer hits the right notes and lands Teenstar newcomer award

Young Southport singer hits the right notes and lands Teenstar newcomer award A young singer from Southport is hitting all the right notes after winning a Teenstar newcomer award. Eight year old

11th August 2017

Sussex road closed following an accident

Sussex road closed following an accident Emergency crews were called to an RTC near to the junction of Hall Street in Sussex road, Southport at around 12pm (Friday 11 August 2017). Paramedics

11th August 2017

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood pleased with US PGA Championship first round: It was brutal out there

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood pleased with US PGA Championship first round: It was brutal out there TOMMY FLEETWOOD battled through “brutal” conditions to fire a one under par 70 in the first round

11th August 2017

WANTED | 32 year old Esupur Rahman maybe in Southport

WANTED | 32 year old Esupur Rahman maybe in Southport Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 32-year-old man who is wanted on warrant. Esupur Rahman, who is

11th August 2017

Search is on for Southport’s quirkiest cycle routes

Search is on for Southport’s quirkiest cycle routes A guide revealing Southport‘s most unusual bike rides suggested by the cyclists who discovered them is being compiled as part of a project to

11th August 2017