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Police operation targets illegal hare coursing Lancashire Constabulary has taken part in Operation Checkpoint, a multi force regional rural crime op, where forces across the north and south of the region targeted

Southport could face fast-track drilling under Conservative shale gas plans. 199 constituencies across the UK – including 56 in the north west – could face the threat of test drilling without planning permission

Child cyclist hit by car on Fylde Road. The emergency services were called to Fylde road, Southport after a child was struck by a car (Friday 19 May). The girl was hit

Police appeal after a WWII Military Cross medal was stolen in Southport. Merseyside Police is appealing for help in tracking down a burglar who stole an irreplaceable WWII Military Cross from a

Traders tell Birkdale bookie to Pluck Off! Angry traders in Birkdale village are ripping up letters from the council telling them that a bookmaker wants to open up in the area. David

Vandals throw fencing into Marine Lake.  Vandals have struck again in Southport. In the early hours of this morning (Friday 19 May) shopping trollies and fences have been thrown into the Marine lake. The latest

AVIS Ocean Plaza, Southport A.V.I.S (Abandoned Vehicle In Southport) A black Fiat Punto has been abandoned on Ocean Plaza, Southport. A local resident told OTSNews.co.uk “It has been left here for more than week – the

£60,000 car stolen from a Churchtown driveway. A Churchtown resident had his £60,000 car stolen from his drive by thieves last night. The Audi S4 stolen from was stolen from Bankfield lane Churchtown at

100 new police cadet opportunities for young people of Lancashire  Young people between the ages of 13-18 who are looking for adventure, new skills and to work within their local communities, are

Tesco calls on Southport charities to join free food scheme. Charities and community groups in Southport are urged to sign up to a scheme that lets them collect surplus food from their

Long traffic delays in Ainsdale Traffic Jams are causing anarchy in Ainsdale after roadworks close down one lane of busy morning traffic (Friday 19 May). As cars come off the Formby bypass

Uninsured driver off the road in Southport. This vehicle was stopped on Cobden Road, Southport (Thursday 18 May) and the driver was not insured for his journey. He has been reported for the offence.

Local MG Club donate £165 to Age UK. Following on from our St George’s Day Run into North Wales, West Lancs MG Owners Club had great pleasure at our monthly meeting this

Southport homeless man forced to use hotel heat. Rough sleepers in Southport are being forced to do all they can to keep warm. One man, who has been known to take to

Dawson welcomes Inspectors’ ‘No’ to noise all night on Nevill Street. The Planning Inspectorate have said ‘NO’ to noise all night on Nevill Street in turning down an appeal against the Council’s

Bath Street ‘Rabbit hutches’ turned down by Inspector. A conversion of a building in Bath Street, Southport into five  flats which were mostly ‘rabbit hutches’ have been turned down on appeal from

Bikes fixed – for free at MeCycle, 59 Station Road, Southport PR8 3HH MeCycle, which is part of Autism Initiatives and supports young adults with autism in work placements, is taking part in

Parents with children at Churchtown primary have been warned that a flasher is on the loose in nearby Botanic Gardens. Police are hunting the male, described as being in his late sixties,

Driving instructors in Southport are being told their students want more realistic tests and lessons. In a recent poll of almost 300 learner drivers conducted by Marmalade, the specialist telematics insurer for

Sainsbury’s Southport launches search for new local charity partner for 2017/18 Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year scheme is back for the ninth year and the Southport store is calling for local

A Travel Guide to New Zealand for a British Globetrotter What is the adventure capital of the world? If you’re a travel nomad, you’d know the answer to this question – no

Sefton Council is seeking formal approval to transfer land at Formby Point to the National Trust. In March 2017, Sefton Council announced discussions had taken place regarding the potential transfer of land

Sefton introduces MORE No Drinking Zones in Southport. Sefton Council is introducing a number of alcohol-restricted spaces in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour and help to build safer and healthier communities.

Sefton Autism Hub are looking for volunteers. Sefton Autism hubs, located in Southport, Waterloo and Bootle, offer adults with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism the chance to socialise, gain new skills and access

Southport Tory Boost with visit from Paul Maynard. The Tory trail in Southport was given a huge boost this morning with a visit from the rail minister Paul Maynard. Damien Moore, the

Car crash on the Formby bypass. The emergency services were called to the A565 Formby bypass near Southport (Wednesday 17 May)  after reports of a collision. There were no serious injuries and

Southport Pub marred by abusive graffiti. The Masons Arms pub on Anchor Street in Southport town centre has been marred by abusive graffiti. The side of the pub was spray painted with abusive graffiti,

£1m of funding given to farms in the constituency of Southport to help protect nature and wildlife could be lost after the general election unless the next government acts, according to fresh

Southport U18’s win North West Youth Alliance First Division champions. Southport 18’s team were the first enter the North West Youth Alliance, a league of 4 divisions 46 highest standard non academy

On Saturday 13 May 2017, Frack Free Southport (FFS) held an event outside Barclays Bank on Lord  Street in support of this year’s Global Divestment of Fossil Fuels campaign. All over the