MATCH REPORT | Woking 0-0 Southport
Woking 0-0 Southport Southport ended a run of five straight defeats with a solid National League point on the road at Woking. The Sandgrounders dug in resolutely from the start and set
Southport surviving relatives of John and Anita Rimmer sought
Photo: This a pic of the house and it says John Rimmer and sons furniture cartage. The woman in the pic is supposed to be the HouseKeeper Southport surviving relatives of John
Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 20 to Sunday 26 February 2017
Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 20 to Sunday 26 February 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as
Southport Councillor calls for closer liaison with taxi drivers after complaints prompt tree u-turn
Photo: Councillor David Barton Southport Councillor calls for closer liaison with taxi drivers after complaints prompt tree u-turn A councillor has called for Sefton Council to consult Southport’s taxi drivers before planting
Landmark Southport pub reopens
Photo: The Hoghton Arms Landmark Southport pub reopens The Hoghton Arms pub has reopened this afternoon (Friday 17 February) after it was forced to close for repairs last week. Manager Tony Meadows
Low pay rip-off in care must stop says councillor
A local Care spokseperson councillor is calling upon local care agencies to review their procedures after a major HMRC decision has highlighted companies who are paying less than the less than the
Three arrested after 15-year-old was struck over the head with a mallet in Ainsdale
Merseyside Police can confirm three males were arrested last night (Thursday, 16 February 2017) in Ainsdale following a disturbance. At about 10.05pm officers were called to a property on Sandbrook Road to
24-year-old Southport man arrested following assault on two women and drink driving
Photo: Radley Court, Southport Merseyside Police has arrested a man following an assault in Southport in the early hours of today (17 February 2017). It was reported a 25-year-old woman and a 27-year-old
Motorist gets stuck on Southport ‘beach’ after careering over Marine Drive
Photo: Awaiting recovery Motorist gets stuck on Southport ‘beach’ after careering over Marine Drive Spring may be just around the corner but some eager beach goers were just a little too over
An Evening Celebrating the Music of John Denver supporting Queenscourt Hospice
An Evening Celebrating the Music of John Denver The music of John Denver still brings joy to music lovers all over the world. We are absolutely delighted that on Thursday 23rd February,
Weight gain over course of life can increase risk of developing oesophageal and stomach cancers
People who are overweight in their twenties and become obese later in life may be three times more likely to develop cancer of either the oesophagus (food pipe) or upper stomach, according
Consultant Psychiatrist in Lancashire wins regional award
A Consultant Psychiatrist in Lancashire has been awarded an important regional award for his work in mental health. Professor Nusrat Husain from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the Clinical
Network Rail on track to fix Crescent Road crossing
Photo: Network Rail engineers attend Crescent road, 17 February 2017 Network Rail’s claims that a Birkdale level crossing isnt dangerous have been derailed by an OTS News investigation. In January OTS News
Recall To Prison – Ryan Muldoon
Ryan Muldoon Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 26- year-old man from Liverpool who is wanted on recall to prison. Ryan Muldoon, whose last known address was
Kevin Da Veiga Monteiro And Lindon Meikle Join Southport
Andy Preece makes double signing for Sandgrounders Andy Preece has signed French 22 year old midfielder Kevin Da Veiga Monteiro. The ex Airbus player will be available for this weekends trip to
Is your MOT valid? Is your car legal?
This was possibly not the only vehicle driving about Southport today without any relevant MOT. If your vehicle doesn’t have an MOT you can drive it to or from a pre-arranged MOT
Repair work on Woodvale’s eyesore continues
Workers today carried on with operations to patch up the Brook eyesore on the corner of Sandbrook Road/Way. The troubled Woodvale site has been a focus of various problems and local embarrassment
Power outage hits Ormskirk
Halfords, Hattersley Way, Ormskirk. Photo by Zara Lynzi Hodson A power outage is currently affecting the whole of Ormskirk this afternoon. Thursday 16 February 2017 Zara Lynzi Hodson was at the retail entail park
A knife-wielding man robs three young women in Southport
Photo: Police on Duke Street A knife-wielding man robs three young women in Southport Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following a robbery in Southport this morning (Thursday 16 February). At
UPDATE: A 16-year-old gang attack outside Birkdale shop
A 16-year-old male from Birkdale area has been arrested after man suffered a fractured knee in an attack by a group of youths outside a shop in Birkdale yesterday (15 February) Detectives in
Manchester Road to face 3 months of roadworks
Photo: Traders stand untied There are set to be three months of roadworks on Manchester Road. A letter to residents has been sent out warning them to expect delays from the end
Are YOU in the North West’s most boring profession?
Photo: Smedley Hydro offices in Birkdale Are YOU in the North West’s most boring profession? 47% of North Westerners surveyed name accountant as most boring job, ahead of human resource manager and business
Helping hands needed at SOUTHPORT charity shop
Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is appealing for local animal lovers to lend a paw and volunteer at its Southport shop to help raise vital funds for sick and injured pets. PDSA Shop Manager,
Southport Hospital A&E Unit under threat – updated!
The masterminds at the top want to close our Southport Hospital’s A&E Unit. Some years ago they closed our children’s A&E and Maternity services and now adults are in their firing line
Three car crash causes heavy traffic on Formby bypass
Photo: RTC A565 Formby bypass Three car crash causes heavy traffic on Formby bypass A three vehicle smash has created heavy traffic around the Formby bypass this morning, Thursday 16 February 2017. The accident took
Southport company (MB Auto Electrics) named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
Photo: MB Auto Electrics, Banastre Road Southport company (MB Auto Electrics) named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage Mr Mark Buckler trading as MB Auto Electrics, Southport PR8, failed to pay £4,549.07
Vandals smash up Albert road phone box
Photo: Albert road phone box Vandals smash up Albert road phone box Mindless vandals have put a brick through the phone box on Albert Road, Southport. The box located near to Hesketh
Call for root and branch reform of Southport’s tree strategy
Photo: Councillor David Barton Call for root and branch reform of Southport’s tree strategy A “root and branch” review of the strategy for growing and maintaining Southport’s trees has been demanded as
Peaky Blinders filming in Southport
Photo: Film crews based on Leicester Street, Southport Peaky Blinders filming in Southport Film crews are based on Leicester Street whilst filming takes place at the old Magistrates Court on Albert Road. This is
Recognition for Two British Legion Volunteers
Two volunteers from the Royal British Legion, Netherton & Sefton Branch, were honoured at a meeting in Bootle Town Hall recently. Jimmy Kavanagh and Alan Kelly were both nominated by the Armed