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A group of karate students at Southport Shokotan Karate Club passed their recent grading exams with flying colours!  A spokesperson for the club told OTS News: “we had a grading last night.

Southport Vister reader numbers plummet The latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulation show that The Southport Visiter  only sells 4,000 copies a week – down an incredible 20% on last

Photo: Beach Bar on Waverley Street 11:30am  Fire crews called to blaze inside popular Southport Nightclub The Emergency services were called to the Beach Bar on Waverley Street, Southport at around 11am this morning when a member

Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 27 to Sunday  5 March 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct

While any clash between Southport and Chester is crucial, Saturday’s truly is something of a six-pointer for the home side. The Sandgrounders are three points from safety, and after ending a run

A fifteen year old sailor from West Lancashire Yacht Club, Sam Cooper from Southport has been named as RYA North West Youth Champion 2017. The award is given to a young sailor

ARE you looking for love as well as a nice tan? If you’re the beach bum with a broken heart then ITV are in a desperate hunt to find you your ideal

Photo: The carpet shop the mews Business as usual despite Virginia Street road closure Residents can still get access shops on Virginia Street despite United Utilities closing off the road near to the

Two charged following Formby burglary and theft Merseyside Police can confirm two men have been charged with burglary, theft, theft shop and common assault following an incident yesterday (Thursday, 23 February). Alan Rimmer,

Total Eclipse of the S*N Sefton Council has supported a motion calling on all retailers and vendors of newspapers in the borough to stop selling copies of The S*n. The motion was

Golfers swing into action for charity fundraiser OVER £9,000 has been raised for various charities thanks to the work of the Hesketh Golf Club junior section. Members of the club say they

New Nugent Volunteer group launched Do you have some spare time and would like to help us raise the charity’s profile and much needed funds for local people in need? Social Welfare

Early squirrel getting some TLC A tiny red squirrel is recovering with Wildlife Trust officers after a traumatic start to its life. The four-week-old male squirrel was found on the forest floor

Do you know this woman? Woman wanted following M & S theft (Ormskirk) Police are looking to speak to her in connection with a theft from Marks & Spencer in Ormskirk Town

Photo: Emergency services attended an address on the Promenade UPDATE: Unexplained death in Southport Merseyside Police can confirm that officers attended an address in Promenade, Southport this afternoon (Thursday, 24 February) following

Sentencing of Sandra Jones and Michael Miszczak Merseyside Police welcomes the sentencing of Michael Miszczak, 54 of address Acorn Street Newton le Willows and Sandra Jones, age 52 of Promenade, Southport, who were

Emergency services rush to flats on Southport Promenade  The emergency services are attending an incident at a block of flats on Southport Promenade, Thursday 23 February 2017. At the moment is unclear

Photo: Police park on top of debris WATCH: Storm Doris hits Southport with 80mph gales – Updates Albert road in Southport has been closed to both traffic and pedestrians after the parts of

Cleansing Temporarily Suspended Sefton Council is advising residents that due to the adverse weather conditions cleansing has been temporarily suspended. We will be reviewing the situation throughout the day and restarting the

Strong winds bring tree down on Beresford Drive Strong winds over the last two days have brought down a tree on Beresford Drive, Churchtown, Southport, Thursday 23 February 2017 A Beresford Drive resident

Woman hit by car on Duke Street  A woman had to be taken to hospital last night after she was struck by a car on Duke Street( Wednesday 22 February). It’s believed

 Chris makes a butchers of viral video It’s not just the meat that drives fans of Graham Eyes butchers crazy. If serving up award winning butchery wasn’t enough, the team are now

Storm Doris alert issued to drivers Drivers are being urged to be prepared before setting out on journeys tomorrow (Thursday 23 February) after Highways England issued a severe weather alert for the

Give a toss about fire safety this Pancake Day Traditionally Shrove Tuesday marks the beginning of Lent, when many people throughout the country make pancakes before they begin a 40 day fast.

Jonathan Parry – Outcome of executive disciplinary appeals Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust confirmed today that the disciplinary appeal hearings in respect of allegations against the former Chief Executive, Jonathan Parry,