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RTC involving Biker in Hoghton Street Southport (otsnews.tv)

Photo: RTC Hoghton Street(1pm) The emergency services were called to the Union Street junction of Hoghton Street, Southport, at 1:00pm this afternoon (Saturday 10 April 2016) following reports of a RTC. A motorcyclist

10th April 2016

Trek to beach to vote in Ainsdale is cancelled – for now

Trek to beach to vote in Ainsdale is cancelled – for now Ainsdale voters will not now have to trek through the dunes to vote in the May local elections. But they

4th April 2016

Concern for safety – Woman at Scarisbrick Hotel

Photo: Paramedic vehicle, Scarisbrick Hotel Concern for Safety of woman in the Scarisbrick Hotel, Lord Street, Southport Emergency services called the Scarisbrick hotel, at approximately 2:40pm this afternoon (Tuesday 29 March) following an emergency

29th March 2016

Barriers up and train goes past at Aughton Road Crossing

According to locals, the barriers were stuck in the “down” position for around two hours today after a train went past when barriers were up, Wednesday 24 March 2016. Local businessman, John Ford

24th March 2016

Tornado Jet loaded with Bombs over Ainsdale

Photo: Tornado /Credit: Scott Harrison Tornado Jet loaded with Bombs over Ainsdale At about 3pm this afternoon (23/3/16) a Tornado Jet was seen and heard going over Ainsdale. Local resident Scott Harrison

23rd March 2016

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Strong support for smokefree family events in Southport

Demand for smokefree events and spaces with children present is high in Sefton, according to a new survey. The survey, commissioned by Tobacco Free Futures, found 93% of people in Sefton questioned

23rd March 2016

Hartill and his flight from Southport politics, but what’s behind it all?

OTS News exclusive Ted Hartill has now decided that being an Ainsdale councillor is not really his cup of tea. He’s resigning as councillor in the Ainsdale ward and will not be

22nd March 2016

Southport author releases new book

PAGAN HERITAGE – The Spiritual Birthright of the British Isles In this exclusive study, the author continues on from where his successful last book on this subject, THE NEW PAGAN HANDBOOK, left off. Within this unique

20th March 2016

Southport Prince’s Trust Team 5 – Handover Presentation

Southport Prince’s Trust Team 5 Handover Presentation – 26th February 2016 On the 26th February the Southport prince’s trust team organized a Handover Presentation to show what they did for their community

15th March 2016

Sign – Sealed & Delivered

Councillor David Barton has welcomed the installation of a new ‘Welcome to Lord Street Gardens’ black and gold sign in the town centre. The sign, which also features a glass fronted notice-board

14th March 2016

Booze-fuelled driver arrested following Guildford Road smash

Photo: RTC clean up, Guildford Road, Southport Booze-fuelled driver arrested following Guildford Road smash Merseyside police were called to Guilford Road shortly after 9.45pm last night following reports of an RTC, Sunday

14th March 2016

Sunbeam arrives in Southport ahead of Festival of Speed

The Sunbeam car that Sir Henry Seagrave broke the land speed record in has arrived at The Atkinson ahead of the Festival of Speed. In March 1926, Sir Henry Segrave drove his Sunbeam Tiger

11th March 2016

UPDATE: Heathfield Road man charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis

Photo: Matrix on scene (10am) UPDATE Merseyside Police can confirm a man from Southport has been charged with possession of controlled drugs. A 39-year-old man, of Heathfield Road, Southport was arrested following the

10th March 2016

Southport’s Atkinson Shortlisted for the Liverpool City Region Awards

The Atkinson, Sefton’s home for music, history, art, literature, comedy and more has been nominated for a Liverpool City Region Award. The venue, run and managed by Sefton Council is one of

9th March 2016

UPDATE: Man in his 30s found dead in town centre flat (otsnews.tv)

Photo: Scientific support outside the Scarisbrick Street address (5pm) Update Merseyside Police can confirm enquiries are underway following the death of a man in Southport today (Friday, 4 March 2016). Emergency services

6th March 2016

Lord Street Amusement Arcade Saga set to end?

Photo: Cllr Tony Dawson outside The Lord Street Amusement Arcade A decision is awaited any day now from the Planning Inspectorate in the long-running saga of the Scarisbrick Hotel Amusement arcade saga. Brittania

1st March 2016

Page set up to help Southport woman after brutal attack

Wounded Southport woman Friends of a Southport woman who had her face bitten have set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds so that Kate can buy some good make up and

27th February 2016

Historic Stories About World War II

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23rd February 2016

Southport man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving

Man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving A man has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in Scarisbrick last year. Kenneth Grisedale, 58, of Hartwood

22nd February 2016

Councillor’s Pride at Southport’s Festival of Speed Celebration

Councillor David Barton has spoken of his pride at being involved in the Southport Town Project which will be marked with a parade on Lord Street this coming March. The event has

19th February 2016

SEFTON COUNCIL CHANGES ‘EXPENSIVE’ 0845 NUMBER AFTER SIX YEAR LONG CAMPAIGN

Photo: Successful Birkdale Lib Dem Cllr Simon Shaw A campaign started by the local Citizens Advice Bureau back in 2009 asking for Sefton Council to consider cheaper alternatives to its 0845 140

19th February 2016

Police appeal for information following late-night robbery at Croston pub

Photo: The Highfield on Southport Road – Credit Geograph Police are appealing for information after a safe and watches were stolen during a late-night robbery at a pub in Croston. The incident took

16th February 2016

Southport & District Craven Minor Football Results & Fixtures

Karen Potter Results Week Ending 14th February 2016 Under 12 Joseph Jackson Cup S&A Blue 9-0 Formby Athletic Trinity Blue 0-7 S&A Red Under 12 Redgate Rovers 4-3 Phoenix Under 13

15th February 2016

Southport Lifeboat called out to 3 people in difficulty

CALL OUT Southport Lifeboat was paged to a report of 3 people north of Southport pier in possible difficulty, Saturday 13 February. With the tide on the way in the quads were

14th February 2016

Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme April 2016

Sefton Council is changing its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) from April 1, 2016. By law each financial year Sefton Council must consider whether to revise or replace its Local Council

6th February 2016

R.I.P Peter Creegan (Southport)

It is with deep sadness to announce that local man Peter Creegan passed away suddenly today at the young age of 48 years, Thursday February 4 2016. Peter was a well-Known and popular taxi

4th February 2016

3 Car Crash on Roe Lane, Southport

Photo: 3 car RTC Roe Lane, (2.30pm) The emergency services were called to Roe Lane following a report of a three car collision shortly after 2.15pm, Thursday February 4 2016. Paramedics arrived

4th February 2016

Pedestrian hit by car Lord Street, Southport

Photo: Lord Street RTC scene (8am) An 81 year-old man was taken to hospital after colliding with a car on Lord Street in Southport. The emergency services were called to a stretch of Lord

4th February 2016

Independent Churchtown businesses Vandalised

Photo: Concetta @ Peaches, Botanic Road, Churchtown A number of independent businesses in Churchtown Village have experienced mindless vandalism over recent weeks. One independent business owner said: “A number of businesses along Botanic

27th January 2016

No Mystery surrounds The Metro that has reopened on the 18th January

No Mystery surrounds The Metro that has reopened on the 18th January The Metro Bar and Hotel Ltd ceased trading as a Limited Company shortly after Christmas Martin Holgate from the Metro said:

20th January 2016