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Thunderstorms cause widespread disruption around Southport

Thunderstorms cause widespread disruption

Thunderstorms cause widespread disruption Thunderstorms struck the North West last night, causing the most damage in Southport and Formby. The electrical storm rolled over the coast, knocking out large swathes of satellite
27th July 2017

Bike swiped outside Ainsdale cycle cafe

The family of a furious bike owner are appealing for any information after his bicycle was swiped outside MeCycle cafe in Ainsdale. In a plea to reunite the bike with his brother,
26th July 2017

Are you Southport’s best neighbour?

A new recognition scheme, celebrating Southport residents for being good citizens, is being launched by Sefton CVS and the Sefton Mayor’s Office. Citizens 4 Good hopes to recognise local people for good deeds,
26th July 2017

Have your chance to sing at the Civic!

Budding thespians in Southport are being offered the chance to take part in a special theatre workshop in Ormskirk. A spokesperson for the Civic said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone
26th July 2017

Inconsiderate Port fans block pavement

Ignorant football fans taking advantage of free parking on Haig Avenue have yet again run the risk of angering neighbours. A furious Haig Avenue resident has written into OTS News saying enough
25th July 2017

Fire crews tackle Chapel Street bin fire

Fire crews have been called to Chapel Street tonight after a fire broke out at the rear of JD Sports and Chase Menswear. The popular shopping street was filled with smoke as
25th July 2017

High society take over Band Stand

Fears that the Band Stand is becoming a hotbed of drug taking have been fuelled after photos were taken showing alleged distribution and use of cannabis A group of teenagers were caught
25th July 2017

Health chiefs claim Southport GPs are getting better

Healthcare commissioners in Southport and Formby have improved their annual performance score in the latest national assessment of clinical commissioning groups (CCG) carried out by NHS England. NHS Southport and Formby CCG
25th July 2017

Young carers find success in book scheme

Young carers from Southport recently took part in a unique pilot to help them meet challenges they face in their everyday lives. The initiative from Sefton Council’s library service and Sefton Carers
25th July 2017

Tax credit renewal – one week to go

Tax credit renewal – one week to go With one week until the 31 July renewal deadline, HMRC is urging the remaining 960,000 customers to renew now or risk having their payments stopped.
24th July 2017
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