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‘I think it’s disgraceful’ – ‘mindless’ vandals pull down handrail

Photo: Hampton Road footbridge, Southport ‘I think it’s disgraceful’ – ‘mindless’ vandals pull down handrail ‘MINDLESS’ vandals have left the footbridge at the north end of Hampton Road Southport in a dangerous state

22nd December 2016

Southport residents invited to alcohol awareness event

Southport residents invited to alcohol awareness event Residents are being invited to find out more about the dangers of alcohol and the importance of sensible drinking at a special event early in the

22nd December 2016

Funeral arrangements for Tony Farrington (Southport)

Photo: Tony Farrington, 1951 – 2016 It is with deep sadness to announce that well known Southport man Tony Farrington passed away on the 14th December, aged 65 years young. The funeral for

20th December 2016

The perfect Christmas gift for that friend with a “Bump”

The perfect Christmas gift for that friend with a “Bump” Christmas is coming…….. What better present than a voucher for a scan? Bump of Churchtown will upgrade the simple 4D package to

20th December 2016

Southport’s ‘Fantastic Fox’

Photo: left to right, Lynette Browne Danny Howard Emma Kennard (winner), Geoff Tyas Southport’s ‘Fantastic Fox’ ‘Fantastic Fox’ the bells were ringing out for Christmas last night at the Fox and goose as the

16th December 2016

R.I.P Kenny Allibone (Southport)

R.I.P Kenny Allibone (Southport) OTSNews.co.uk is saddened to report the death of a well known Southport resident Kenny Allibone. Kenny past away (Tuesday 13 December) age 66. Kenny was a well regarded plasterer

14th December 2016

How do you see the future of Southport?

How do you see the future of Southport? At 7pm on 16 December at the Salvation Army on Shakespeare Street there will be a presentation on the possible future for our town.

13th December 2016

Warning of a Cold Caller in Southport

Warning of a Cold Caller in Southport Last week after nurses had visited and left a resident’s address in Southport, a female called at the property and told the occupier that she

12th December 2016

Southport’s outdoor cinema returns with Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life

Southport’s outdoor cinema returns with Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life Join us on Saturday 17th December for Christmas activities, carol singing, food, crafts and a screening of it’s a wonderful life.donations

9th December 2016

Boozed up driver arrested after crashing into Burscough traffic lights

Boozed up driver arrested after crashing into Burscough traffic lights Yesterday evening (Thursday 8 December), police were called to a road traffic collision on Liverpool Road involving 1 vehicle that had collided

9th December 2016

Extortionate Southport business rates forces another shop closure

Photo: Aphrodite and Adonis on Eastbank Street Whopping Southport business rates forces another closure A lingerie store which open opened in May this year less than a year is set to

9th December 2016

Urgent Fernley Plea for Minister or Priest to Bless the Lifeboat and Crew on New Year’s Day

Urgent Fernley Plea for Minister or Priest to Bless the Lifeboat and Crew on New Year’s Day Urgent Godly assistance required – because New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday, The Fernley

7th December 2016

Santa comes to Hillside this Saturday

Santa comes to Hillside this Saturday This coming Saturday (10th December) Hillside will have a very special visitor. Santa Claus is coming to the village. The annex at The Grasshopper Micropub will

6th December 2016

Did you lose your deposit when Birkdale’s Carlos & Marco’s Brasserie in Birkdale Village closed down?

Did you lose your deposit when Birkdale’s Carlos & Marco’s Brasserie in Birkdale Village closed down? If the answer is yes then Twelve in Southport will help you! Twelve would like to

6th December 2016

Southport councillor negotiates restoration of iconic telephone boxes

Southport councillor negotiates restoration of iconic telephone boxes Two iconic telephone boxes close to Southport Town Hall are being restored to their former glory after a local councillor won his campaign to

5th December 2016

Southport to Liverpool train disruption

Southport to Liverpool train disruption Cancellations to services to Southport Due to a broken down train between Bank Hall and Sandhills some Southport and Hunts Cross lines are disrupted. Impact: Train services

30th November 2016

When it rains, it kills – warning to Merseyside drivers

When it rains, it kills – warning to Merseyside drivers Travelling too fast for current conditions a factor in 1 in 9 deaths 30 times more likely to be killed or seriously

29th November 2016

New mental hospital planned for Southport

New mental hospital planned for Southport Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is inviting people to share their views at public consultation events where proposals for a state of the art new mental

28th November 2016

Planned road works in the North West – Monday 28 to Sunday 4 December 2016

Planned road works in the North West– summary for Monday 28 November to Sunday 4 December 2016 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is

25th November 2016

Shoplifter arrested in Sainsbury’s Southport

Shoplifter arrested in Sainsbury’s Southport Merseyside police were called to Sainsbury’s on Lord Street, Southport after security staff intercepted an attempted theft, Thursday 24 November 2016. Police turned up within minutes of staff raising

24th November 2016

Southport Sainsbury’s Support Mission Christmas

Southport Sainsbury’s Support Mission Christmas As the festive season draws closer, Sainsbury’s Southport, in partnership with Rock FM are hosting the “Mission Christmas” appeal. Some of you who shop in Sainsbury’s may

23rd November 2016

Call for work to improve Southport’s Lord Street Safety

Call for work to improve Southport’s Lord Street Safety A councillor has called for the anti-skidding surface to be replaced on Southport’s main street amid concern that it is dangerous and looks

23rd November 2016

Save Southport Accident & Emergency Unit

Save Southport Accident & Emergency Unit Liberal Democrats urge residents to back the petition to save Southport A&E. “Secret plans to downgrade A&E facilities in the Merseyside and Cheshire Region have been

21st November 2016

The Will Writing Guild (UK) Ltd Southport Join OTS News Business Directory

The Will Writing Guild (UK) Ltd Southport Join OTS News Business Directory OTS News.co.uk welcomes The Will Writing Guild (UK) Ltd to Southport’s number 1 online news media outlet. The Will Writing Guild (UK) Ltd

21st November 2016

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre (Thursday 24th November)

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre (Thursday 24th November) Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday

21st November 2016

Mobile phone company receptive to residents’ pleas over mast

Mobile phone company receptive to residents’ pleas over mast Residents and their local councillor are working with a mobile phone provider to identify locations for a mobile phone mast after objecting to

20th November 2016

A Blooming Lovely Borough

A Blooming Lovely Borough Sefton is the pick of the bunch after scooping a number of awards in the prestigious North West in Bloom and Britain in Bloom competitions. In the national

18th November 2016

Southport’s total Eclipse of the SUN Newspaper

Southport’s total Eclipse of the SUN Newspaper Sefton Council has supported a motion calling on all retailers and vendors of newspapers in the borough to stop selling copies of The S*n. The

18th November 2016

SHHHH!!! – Botanic Road Bar and Eatery will be open Weds 23rd November 2016

Photo: Botanic Road Bar and Eatery, Botanic Road, Churchtown, Southport SHHHH!!! – Botanic Road Bar and Eatery will be open Weds 23rd November 2016 Owners, James Birchall and Claire Doran are pleased to announce

15th November 2016

Opportunity to discuss the Legion’s services

Opportunity to discuss the Legion’s services The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may

14th November 2016