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An heroic centenarian was recently recognised for his exploits during World War Two in a special ceremony at Bootle Town Hall.   Cyril Askew, 100, late of the King’s Regiment, now the

A dog walker has discovered palm oil washed up at RSPB Marshside. Graham Sarson was walking his dog near to the reserve at Marshside when he came across the boulder sized oil.

To: ‏Merseytravel and Steve Rotheram, Liverpool metro mayor Without notice or consultation, Merseytravel have put the All Zones Off Peak Trio travelcard up from £457 a year to an incredible £1,294, representing an

Firefighters helped rescue a horse trapped in a gate at a farm in Crossens, Southport, on Tuesday, December 5. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called to the location at 2.56pm and

This years toy appeal ASDA Southport is working with The Salvation Army and the Mayor of Seftons toy appeal for Sefton Children’s Trust. You can donate toys or gifts into the Sleigh

Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 46 year old man from Formby who is wanted on a recall to prison. Sean Page, whose last known address was

Damien Moore MP has today spoken to RBS representatives to seek reassurances that both branches in Southport will remain open. The news follows the decision by RBS to close a third of

Paramedics are dealing with a life or death incident on Canning Road as a RTA victim fights for his life. UPDATE 11:30PM, Tuesday 6 December. The road has now re-opened, thanks to the

Merseyside Police can confirm a man has been arrested following a warrant in Southport this morning (Wednesday, 6 December 2017). A 29-year-old man from Southport was arrested from a dwelling above shops

Woodlands – Woodlands Winter Market December’s here, advent calendars are opening, Christmas songs are on the radio, the decorations are up and Christmas nights out are in the diary, so why not

We are releasing CCTV images of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with an incident of attempted burglary and criminal damage at Blundellsands and Crosby station. At around

Merseyside Police can confirm that a search warrant was executed in Southport this morning, Wednesday, 6 December. Witnesses at the scene reported that one male has been taken into custody. A search

Heartless thieves have stolen Christmas cheer from a family in Southport after making off with two brand new bikes. Two teenage boys had their beloved bikes stolen ‘right out of their hands’

A.V.I.S (Abandoned Vehicle In Southport) A grey Hyundai has been abandoned on Liverpool Road, Southport. A local resident told OTS News “It has been left outside The Allotment with its windows down – for 3

Stolen Scooter from Mount Street recovered Queens Road, Southport by Community Officers (December 5 2017). This followed numerous reports of the bike being ridden recklessly throughout the day. A local suspect has

00:05 on Friday until 18:00 on Saturday Snow showers are expected to become increasingly frequent over northern Scotland late on Thursday and are expected across many other parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland,

Photographs by: kirsty Ashcroft photography A boxing bonanza at the Bold Hotel has been hailed a huge success. The Sunday showdown at the Lord Street Hotel was organised by retired boxing legend

A Southport photographer is focusing on helping homeless people in the town this Christmas. Birkdale-based Matthew Rycraft is appealing for help in collecting a range of items that will help to improve

Southport woman Janet Harrison is standing to be Labour’s new parliamentary candidate in Southport. Her ‘pitch’ is very much being the local candidate and being out on the left as an out

Two young fencers from Scarisbrick Hall’s fencing club have been awarded their Northwest colours and selected to fence for the region at the Cadet Winton Cup to be held later this month.

A furious working mum has been forced to walk miles to work because of an overzealous bus driver. The shocked and upset lady was told she would’nt be able to get the

There were cries of delight at the Mecca Bingo Southport Hall earlier this week as a lucky punter scooped an incredible £8500 national jackpot. The lucky punter, an elderly woman who was

Sefton Council has signed a declaration to show its dedication to promoting healthy weight across the borough through improved food and drink provision. The declaration shows a commitment to reducing overweight and

Thursday’s Arriva bus strike is OFF after the company agreed to last-ditch talks with unions. Drivers were out on strike yesterday and were also due to go out on strike on Thursday

A plaque has been unveiled at Booths Supermarket, Hesketh Bank to commemorate the life of Georgina Callander who was tragically killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May. Georgina lived locally