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Long traffic delays in Ainsdale

Long traffic delays in Ainsdale Traffic Jams are causing anarchy in Ainsdale after roadworks close down one lane of busy morning traffic (Friday 19 May). As cars come off the Formby bypass
19th May 2017
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Another uninsured driver off the road in Southport

Uninsured driver off the road in Southport. This vehicle was stopped on Cobden Road, Southport (Thursday 18 May) and the driver was not insured for his journey. He has been reported for the offence.
19th May 2017
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Local MG Club donate £165 to Age UK

Local MG Club donate £165 to Age UK. Following on from our St George’s Day Run into North Wales, West Lancs MG Owners Club had great pleasure at our monthly meeting this
19th May 2017

Bikes fixed – for free at MeCycle

Bikes fixed – for free at MeCycle, 59 Station Road, Southport PR8 3HH MeCycle, which is part of Autism Initiatives and supports young adults with autism in work placements, is taking part in
18th May 2017

UPDATE: Botanic Garden flasher hunted by police

Parents with children at Churchtown primary have been warned that a flasher is on the loose in nearby Botanic Gardens. Police are hunting the male, described as being in his late sixties,
18th May 2017

Learner drivers demand more realistic lessons

Driving instructors in Southport are being told their students want more realistic tests and lessons. In a recent poll of almost 300 learner drivers conducted by Marmalade, the specialist telematics insurer for
18th May 2017
Sefton introduces MORE No Drinking Zones in Southport

Sefton introduces MORE No Drinking Zones in Southport

Sefton introduces MORE No Drinking Zones in Southport. Sefton Council is introducing a number of alcohol-restricted spaces in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour and help to build safer and healthier communities.
18th May 2017
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Sefton Autism Hub are looking for volunteers

Sefton Autism Hub are looking for volunteers. Sefton Autism hubs, located in Southport, Waterloo and Bootle, offer adults with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism the chance to socialise, gain new skills and access
18th May 2017
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Car crash on the Formby bypass

Car crash on the Formby bypass. The emergency services were called to the A565 Formby bypass near Southport (Wednesday 17 May)  after reports of a collision. There were no serious injuries and
18th May 2017
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Southport Pub marred by abusive graffiti

Southport Pub marred by abusive graffiti. The Masons Arms pub on Anchor Street in Southport town centre has been marred by abusive graffiti. The side of the pub was spray painted with abusive graffiti,
18th May 2017
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Frack Free Southport

On Saturday 13 May 2017, Frack Free Southport (FFS) held an event outside Barclays Bank on Lord  Street in support of this year’s Global Divestment of Fossil Fuels campaign. All over the
18th May 2017

Southport’s Herald Juniors local football success

Southport’s Herald Juniors local football success. Herald Juniors only started in November and just like the adults they’re starting to dominate young amateur regional football. Jay Hawkes told OTS News “The success we
17th May 2017
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Burscough FC Degree Programme

Burscough FC Degree Programme. The Northern Premier League Football Academy (NPLFA) has announced that from September 2017, full time degree courses are to be available to its students through a new higher
17th May 2017
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Minor RTC St Lukes Road Southport

Minor RTC St Lukes Road Southport. The emergency services were called to junction of St Lukes Road and Sussex Road, Southport following a report of a minor RTC this evening (Wednesday 17 May).
17th May 2017
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Police searching The Three Pools waterway Southport

Police searching The Three Pools waterway Southport. Police are searching land and water around Three Pools waterway today (Wednesday 17 May). Diving teams from Lancashire Police are on site in the Three
17th May 2017
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