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Snooker legends Rocket Ronnie and Jimmy White in Southport

Photo: Les Dodd (left), Ronnie O’Sullivan Snooker legends Rocket Ronnie and Jimmy White in Southport Both Ronnie O’Sullivan and Jimmy White were spotted in Southport last weekend at the Les Dodd Snooker Centre

17th September 2016

A Super Hero Southport Comic Con

A Super Hero Southport Comic Con Southport Comic Con took place today (Saturday 17 September). Sandgrounder radio DJ Danny Howard was on hand to capture some fantastic photographs from the hugely popular

17th September 2016

Who’s been bitten in the latest Southport Mosquito invasion?

Who’s been bitten in the latest Southport Mosquito invasion Southport has been invaded by armies of vicious mosquitoes thanks to the recent hot spell and imminent mild winter. The insects lay their eggs

16th September 2016

Local MG Club off their Rockers?

Are W.L.MG.O.C off their Rockers? Report by Steve Kirton on behalf of W.L.MG.O.C Our September monthly meeting at West Lancs MG Owners club brought a smile to the members faces as it

16th September 2016

Weed for medical purposes should be legalised, says Southport MP

Marijuana for medical purposes should be legalised, says John Pugh MP The comment from Southport’s MP has come following the findings of a survey produced by the APPG on Drug Policy, which

15th September 2016

Funeral arrangements for John Tomlin (Southport)

Funeral arrangements for John Tomlin (Southport) 1957 – 2016 OTSnews.co.uk is saddened to report the death of well known Southport resident, John Tomlin. John Passed away peacefully at home after a short battle

14th September 2016

WATCH – Southport youths vandalising, breaking and entering

WATCH – Southport youths vandalising, breaking and entering the abandoned Grand Casino buildings. At around 7.30 on Tuesday night (13th September 2016) six youths were caught on camera vandalising, breaking and entering the abandoned Grand

14th September 2016

RTC Kew Road Southport

RTC Kew Road Southport There was a RTC at the junction of Kew Road and Eastbourne, Southport this afternoon (Tuesday 13th September 2016). North West ambulance confirmed that they received a call at

13th September 2016

Three released and one charged after Mere Brow shooting

Three released and one charged after Mere Brow shooting Three of the four people arrested yesterday, after a man was shot in Mere Brow, have today been released on bail. However James

13th September 2016

Latest news from Southport’s Rubbish Friends

Latest news from Southport’s Rubbish Friends Rubbish Friends were out again on Saturday 3rd September despite the weather. The team of intrepid volunteers donned waterproofs to clean up the Sand Dunes around the

12th September 2016

Moped rider dies following collision in Scarisbrick

Moped rider dies following collision in Scarisbrick We are appealing for witnesses after a moped rider sadly died following a collision in Scarisbrick. At 9.45pm on Wednesday, September 7 a Piaggio Vespa

8th September 2016

Weʼre raising £200 to help fund a prosthetic leg for Eric Armstrong by doing a skydive from 15,000 feet.

Weʼre raising £200 to help fund a prosthetic leg for Eric Armstrong by doing a skydive from 15,000 feet. Charlie Hayward from Southport has set a Just giving page to raise money to help fund Charlie

7th September 2016

Adoption of Lib Dem proposals create huge Mersey police HQ savings – but should they be more?

Adoption of Lib Dem proposals create huge Mersey police HQ savings – but should they be more? Mersey Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy has been praised by opposition leaders on Merseyside for finally

7th September 2016

Pensioner in hospital after being hit by car in Southport

Pensioner in hospital after being hit by car in Southport Emergency services were called to the junction of Lord Street and Hill Street, Southport shortly after 8am this morning to reports of

7th September 2016

Lord Street Resurfacing Regeneration

Lord Street Resurfacing Regeneration I should like to extend my warmest appreciations to both the dedicated relevant Departments at Sefton Council and local Contractor “Dowhigh” for having taken forward my request for

5th September 2016

BMW 1 Series stolen from Southport Driveway

Photo: Stolen BMW BMW 1 Series stolen from a driveway in Southport A resident has made an appeal after her BMW 1 series was stolen from the driveway on Grantham Road, Southport on the evening Friday

4th September 2016

Drink driver arrested after crash on Ainsdale Beach

Photo: Police patrolling Ainsdale beach after arrest – Credit Scott Harrison Drink driver arrested after crash on Ainsdale Beach A man suspected of drink driving was arrested on Ainsdale beach last night,

30th August 2016

Ormskirk MotorFest 2016

Ormskirk MotorFest 2016 This Sunday 28th of August brought the MotorFest back to Ormskirk town centre and coronation park with its free spectacular car show and with excess of 300 vehicles and

29th August 2016

Fernley Observatory Open Day Hesketh Park in Southport (Sun 28 Aug)

Fernley Observatory Open Day Hesketh Park in Southport (Sun 28 Aug) The Fernley Astronomical Observatory in Hesketh Park, Southport will be open to the public today. The Fernley Observatory, built in 1901,

28th August 2016

Southport Hotel Offers Dementia Friendly Welcome

Southport Hotel Offers Dementia Friendly Welcome The Royal Clifton Hotel has joined the growing numbers of businesses in the resort to back the Southport’s Dementia Friendly campaign. Staff at the hotel have

25th August 2016

CCTV appeal after sausage theft at Marks & Spencer

Do you know this male? Ormskirk and Burscough Police are looking to speak to this male in connection with a theft of sausages from Marks and Spencers at Ormskirk on the afternoon

24th August 2016

Man in his 20’s rushed to Southport hospital after suspected drug overdose

A police officer standing guard on Hampton Road (11am) Man in his 20’s rushed to Southport hospital after suspected drug overdose Merseyside Police can confirm that police are carrying out forensic enquiries at a

23rd August 2016

Southport Café Manager Named Finalst at the Café Life Awards 2016

Finalist at the Café Life Awards 2016 This week, Britain’s coolest awards announced café manager Susan Yarnell as a sandwich design finalist at this year’s Café Life Awards 2016. Recognising and celebrating

23rd August 2016

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Council Tackles Southport’s Weed Invasion

Council Tackles Southport’s Weed Invasion A blitz on weeds has been launched across Southport after it was revealed that regular spraying to combat the problem had been delayed. Work to tackle the

22nd August 2016

Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton holds his Ward Surgery every third Saturday of the month

Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton holds his Ward Surgery every third Saturday of the month Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton holds his Ward Surgery every third Saturday of the month. The next 3 surgery dates

18th August 2016

Green Party Say Community Paediatric Services For Southport Are In Chaos

Green Party Say Community Paediatric Services For Southport Are In Chaos Rick Furness, a local Green Party campaigner, who stood as a candidate in Kew Ward in this year’s local elections, claims

17th August 2016

A Southport Councillor backs local businesses against proposed parking plans

Photo: Mrs Louise Hankinson- Everatt of “VIP Hair Emporium”; Mr Bill Signet of “Hignet’s DIY”; Mr Mark Wright of “Smiths TV” and Jackie of “Just Flowers”. Manchester Road Area Consultation Community Campaign

14th August 2016

Zero tolerance call over redundant Southport Street furniture

Zero tolerance call over redundant Southport Street furniture A leading campaigner for the rejuvenation and regeneration of Southport has called for a zero tolerance policy on excess street furniture and redundant and

11th August 2016

Bike Stolen from Morrisons Southport

Bike Stolen from Morrisons Southport A Southport resident contacted OTSNews.co.uk after his bike was stolen from outside Morrison’s 4.15pm Wednesday 10th August. He said: “It was locked to a cycle stand, very

11th August 2016

BBC Descend Upon John Nolan ‘The Antiques Man’ Southport shop

BBC Descend Upon John Nolan ‘The Antiques Man’ Southport shop John Nolan The Antiques Man again has attracted the TV Crews of the BBC to our great town. This is the 14

9th August 2016