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If you think this kind of thing could only happen in ‘Hot Fuzz’… “Swan’s escaped!” Officers today (Tuesday 27th) responded to a sighting of ‘Sandford’s most wanted’, when an injured swan was

Furious residents have asked why Southport’s MP has blocked them on twitter. The free speech ban is believed to be down to challenges against Moore’s voting habits. The letter reads… “Dear Damien

Nominations are open for the 2018 Sefton Sports Awards The opportunity to join Sefton’s sporting hall of fame is one step closer as entries open for 2018’s Sefton Sports Awards. Now in

A 43 year old man has been arrested by Southport Local Policing Team officers on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled drug. He is in custody

MP Damien Moore has been criticised for “playing at photo-op politics” instead of tackling real issues, according to his Labour opponents. The claim comes just days after local media reports picturing the

Gymnast Dan gets Olympic sized send off ahead of Commonwealth Games Olympic gymnast Dan Purvis has been given a surprise send off ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Australia. The Crosby gymnast

Southport golf club’s hole-in-one for cancer research fundraising drive Golfers from Southport’s Hillside Golf Club have raised £11,000 to support life-saving cancer research after a year-long fundraising drive. The club selected North

A CAR salesman prosecuted for growing his cannabis told a court he wanted to make sure that he got a quality product. Simon Wood, 50, of Briar Road, Ainsdale, also told magis

CHILD escapes death on danger pier A woman had to save her 9 year old boy from certain serious injury after he fell through the pier on Sunday. Jacki Griffiths says her

A woman on a pushbike has been taken to hospital this evening after being struck by a vehicle in Ainsdale, Monday 26 March 2018. A witness told OTS News that a woman on

Over the last ten days, Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team have responded to a number of incidents where young people have entered derelict buildings and in some cases have climbed

Southport police officers along with specials were at Southport College continuing work on the #NoMoreKnives initiative. The knife arch was utilised with the co-operation of college staff. On this occasion no knives

As World Autism Awareness Week begins today, over 500 people are starting their walk for autism for Autism Initiatives, a national charity which began with a school in Southport. 530 people have

Fleetwood bids for France double-double. SOUTHPORT hotshot Tommy Fleetwood has his sights set on a double-double at the HNA Open de France, the third Rolex Series event of the year, as he

Local bikers raise £15,000 for Merseyside’s sickest patients A group of local motorcycle enthusiasts has raised thousands of pounds to benefit some of the most seriously ill patients in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Southport Pier has fully reopened to the public following the completion of vital improvement works. The landward end of Southport Pier had been temporarily closed while contractors carry out the second stage

Ainsdale beach will remain closed to vehicles over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Each year the beach is normally closed to vehicles from September 30 – April 1, but this year as

Highways England clears the way to Easter holiday destinations Highways England is helping people travelling to seaside locations, ports and airports this Easter by lifting as many roadworks as possible. In recent

SOUTHPORT solicitor named as most influential woman. A finance director has been named as one of England’s most influential women at the North’s inaugural Women’s awards. Alex Lynch from Fletchers Solicitors, a

Horror smash leaves cop van on roof Police officers have narrowly escaped serious injury after their van turned upside down after colliding with a Taxi. The smash and roll happened on Cemetery

IN PICTURES | Supercars of the North West 1st 2018 show Supercars of the Northwest, first show of 2018, was held today at Victoria Park in Southport.  

Residents in Woodvale are claiming that it is dangerous to walk around the area at night, thanks to roaming groups of antisocial youths in gangs. Much of the disruptive activity is reported

Big Spring Marine Lake Clean Southport’s Rubbish Friends donned their orange jackets and came out in force for their annual clean up of the resort’s Marine Lake in time for the Easter

WARNING | Speed trap Liverpool Road, Ainsdale Rush hour drivers are being warned of a police speed trap on Liverpool road, Ainsdale. Police mobile speed cameras are in operation this evening on

Last Ditch Damian Throws in the Preston Towel. Preston City Councillor Damien Moore has left it to the absolute last minute before resigning his Greyfriars Ward (Fullwood) Council seat so that there