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Byng House, The Royal British Legion Join Byng House on Tuesday 28th February between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone to discover what the Poppy Break Centre

Photo: Shaun Colin Walmsley Police appeal to trace escaped prisoner Shaun Colin Walmsley At about 3.05pm a report was received from prison officers that Shaun Colin Walmsley, 28 years, originally of Wallace

Photo: VW Beetle 8:45pm Vintage VW Beetle crashes into Lord Street lamppost Emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport this evening following a report of an RTC, Tuesday 21 February. A witness

British Transport Police are currently on scene in Formby after a person was struck and killed by a train travelling towards Southport. The Northern Line is currently blocked between Formby and Ainsdale

Photo: The Learning Rooms, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, The Learning Rooms awarded £375,000 grant. The Learning Rooms which supports young people with learning difficulties has been awarded a £375,000 grant. The Learning Rooms

Photo: Police officers on Knowsley Road, Southport Four people were arrested after a suspected class A drugs bust in Southport yesterday (Monday 20 February). Police confirmed officers raided a property on Knowsley Road

Photo: Trees destroyed after deliberate fire on Formby Squirrel Walk A large area of the National Trust Squirrel Walk at Formby was set alight by vandals on Saturday night (18 February 2017). Many

Photo: RTC Park Crescent 9.50pm Two car collision on Park Crescent, Southport  The emergency services were called to Park Crescent shortly after 9:45 this morning following a report of an RTC. Tuesday 21

Young drivers risk losing their licence if caught using their mobile behind the wheel, when a new legislation comes into force. Six-points and a £200 fine will be given to anyone found

Formby MP, Bill Esterson has written to the Health Secretary about government plans to shut A&E at Southport and Formby Hospital. The plans were highlighted in national media reports and are part

Photo: Virginia Street closed (Tuesday 21 February 2017) Virginia Street sink hole finally fixed after 3 years For years drivers were warned of a sink hole the bottom of a speed bump outside

Photo: Air ambulance 3.30pm Air Ambulance lands on Carr Lane recreation ground Air ambulance was this afternoon circulating above Southport and later landed on Carr Lane recreation ground (Monday 20 February 2o17).

Photo: CID carry out enquires on Grundy Close Man bailed following attack that left Southport woman in hospital with serious head injuries. Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman was

Photo: Paint Pots The brushes have dried out at a popular Southport painting emporium. Paint Pots, based in the town centre, announced this week that they have shut down their centre near to

Every other year Formby Choral Society combines with Birkenhead Choral Society and Merchant Taylors’ school to sing a major choral classic in Liverpool’s world-famous Philharmonic Hall. This joint venture, a sell-out success in

Last Chance for Community Groups in Merseyside to Enter Awards Time is running out for community projects in Merseyside to enter Yorkshire Bank’s Spirit of the Community Awards 2017 for a chance

Do you want to be the next Miss Liverpool or Mr Liverpool?   Sefton area auditions to be held in Formby… IF you live in South Sefton, your address has an ‘L’

Service users at a Southport day centre for older people proved that age is no barrier to getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit this week. Staff organised a special afternoon of romance-themed fun

Photo: Mallee Crescent health and safety hazard Council root out problem but leaf defeated! Contractors have failed to root out a health and safety hazard on Mallee Crescent – instead choosing to put

Photo: Police near to the Liverpool Rd address (5.30pm) Merseyside police are this evening at an address on Liverpool road, Birkdale, looking for a wanted male, Sunday 19 February. OTSnews can confirm

New Music Release Southport based producer releases brand new song in number one dance record label! After collaborating with the mancunian Hip Hop artist ‘MC Tunes’ in the legendary Hacienda Records (Peter

Photo: A.V.I.S Alma Road, Birkdale Little red van abandoned on Alma Road A red Vauxhall Combo van has been abandoned on Alma road since Friday 10th Feb. Local resident Nick Greene told our

Deep fat fryer fire causes Tesco evacuation A FIRE in a deep fat fryer caused Tesco in Town Lane, Southport to be evacuated this morning (Sunday 19 February 2017). Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was

Merseyside Police can confirm officers are investigating following a van fire in Formby on Saturday 11th February 2017. Officers were called to St Anne’s Path at around 7.35am to reports of a

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

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

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