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Photo: Damaged Audi/Motorhome RTC Marine Drive Southport Emergency services were called to the Marine Drive, Southport shortly after 2pm this afternoon after a Audi collided with a Motorhome (Sunday 7 August). Both vehicles were

The Birkdale Village 2016 Summer Fayre pleased the crowds and the weather was kind. Vehicle enthusiasts were in their element at this event, with a great selection of classics on hand. Various

Photo: Police arriving on scene (6.45pm) RTC Biker taken to Southport DGH following Accident on Formby Bypass The emergency services were called to Formby Bypass at approximately 6.30pm this afternoon (Saturday 6

Photo: Credit SFC Result: Dagenham and Redbridge 3-0 Southport  Southport’s opening match of the new campaign ended with a 3-0 defeat at Dagenham and Redbridge. Goals in the first half from Okenabirhie

Labour Plans to hike parking charges due to lower fuel costs Labour council chiefs have been branded ‘car-hating amateurs’ by furious motorists after plotting a 40 per cent parking fee rise because

Photo: Harry James after a drunk driver collided with a taxi he was travelling in the early hours of this morning Drunk driving woman causes carnage in Southport  Resident, Michael Appleton said: 

Britain in Bloom Judging Day It was an important day for Southport yesterday, 5 August, as the judges for Britain in Bloom, Mr Ian Beaney and Mr Richard Budge, arrived on Rotten

Large pothole appears London Street Southport A two foot wide pothole has appeared on London Street, Southport on Friday afternoon (5 Aug 2016). A local business owner  said: “The pothole requires immediate attention and Sefton

Photo: Self service kiosks McDonald’s Kew forced to close due to failing modern technology McDonald’s Kew restaurant was forced to close its doors yesterday tea time, due to computer malfunction, Friday 5

Planned road works in the North West – summary for Monday 8 August to Sunday 14 August 2016 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is

Photo: Ready to roll … Matthew Edwardson outside the new James Hargreaves Plumbing Depot in Southport. Southport is set to welcome a new business – with a local man at the helm. James

Council Tax hike coming for top bosses pay hike? Are Sefton’s Council Tax payers in for a bombshell new bill? The ruling Labour group’s insistence on keeping a huge raft of high-paid

Concern for safety on Ainsdale Sand Dunes Merseyside police, Southport Coastguard and air support have been searching for vulnerable male between Ainsdale beach and Pontins, Friday 5 Aug 2016. Police located man

A.V.I.S (Abandoned Vehicle In Southport) A Vauxhall Corsa has been abandoned on the corner of Beacham Road and Lesley Road, Churctown, Southport. A local resident told OTSNews.co.uk “It has been here for over three weeks now!

Community campaigners and councillors are battling to petition Sefton’s lazy council to act against the dangerously derelict Brook eyesore on Sandbrook Way. We are urging Sefton Council to use its compulsory purchase

Photo: Police scene – Milton Street A suspected banned breed of dog was seized by police during raids in Southport. The raids took place in the Milton Street and Canning road on Friday. Merseyside

The Merseyside Police and Crime Panel is seeking an enthusiastic person from the Merseyside area to serve as one of two* independent co-opted member on the panel for a term to end

Southport FC Prep Finalised Ahead of Saturdays opener  Andy Bishop reported his Port players are ready for the Vanarama National League kick off on Saturday after an excellent last training session this

This is your last chance to take part in an important survey on Sefton’s roads and footpaths.  Hundreds of people have already completed the survey online and as the deadline has now

Making Recycling Even Easier Did you know that our recycling service has changed? Letters were sent out last month highlighting the changes to collections which make recycling in the borough even easier. From

Fylde fish bar has been shortlisted as one of the best in the North West. Fylde Fish bar, Marshside, has again been recognised as one of the best six in the region

A huge congratulations to our Group Manager, Gary Oakford, who has raised a staggering £2,700 for charity by taking on a gruelling Alpine challenge. Gary, who is based at ‪‎Merseyside‬ Fire &