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Southport Foodbank Benefits From CLF Grant The Community Link Foundation was delighted to support a cause right at the heart of the community. Southport Foodbank, based at the Lakeside Christian Centre, had

Merseytravel approves its contribution to Ainsdale Station re-build Merseytravel’s contribution to the re-build of Ainsdale Station has been confirmed this week, with work on the project due to start later in the

Photo: M&S Eyewear directors – Mark and Simon Supermarket giants force local business to relocate Traders on Birkdale Trading Estate are being forced to sell up as a low budget supermarket eyes up the

Southport resident sparks national campaign. Michele Martin (38 Degrees member) has sparked a national campaign for our governments promise to ensure that the £350 million a week that was promised goes to

Renewed appeal for woman missing in ‘fragile and distressed’ state We are issuing a renewed appeal for information about a woman who was last seen over a week ago in a ‘fragile

Many things that we throw away provide great food for our wonderful UK birds! Check the RSPB site for feeding tips: https://www.rspb.org.uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/helpingbirds/feeding/whatfood/scraps.aspx Goldfinches are always welcome in the garden. Young goldie –

Business Feature Southport Electric bikes – Unit 38 Birkdale Trading Estate Southport, PR8 4PZ OTSNew.co.uk was today invited to look at one of the towns fastest growing businesses and test drive a bike or

Over 300 people have already registered to take part in Southport’s first ever Colour Blast in aid of Galloway’s Society for the Blind. The event will see participants run, walk, skip and

The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may need help. This also includes: signposting

Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 9th July. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,

Decriminalise sex workers, says Home Affairs Committee The Home Affairs Committee publishes an interim report on prostitution, saying that soliciting by sex workers, and sex workers sharing premises, should be decriminalised. Report: Prostitution Report:

Last month, Home Secretary Theresa May set out her vision for the fire and rescue service in England. One element is to bring greater transparency to the fire and rescue sector by

2,000 take part in the Southport Half Marathon  Over 2,000 runners sprinted along Lord Street in Southport (Sunday 3 July) as they enjoyed the 2016 Southport Half Marathon. The historic boulevard was closed for

Mr Andy Cooke has today (Monday, 4 July 2016) taken up his new role as Chief Constable of Merseyside Police. Chief Constable Cooke has a significant amount of experience in policing Merseyside having started

Southport FC launch a pink kit 2016/17 Andy Bishop’s new-look Southport will begin their pre-season schedule this Saturday by sporting a brand new look of their own. The Sandgrounders kick-off their preparations

Southport man Ray Woods completes Three Peaks Challenge in Aid of Lifeboat The Southport Lifeboat would like to thank Ray Woods for raising money towards our new boathouse by completing the Three

Photo: Emergency services at Marine Lake Café (8pm) UPDATE: Woman in Hospital after falling off beer garden bench  Emergency services were called to the Marine Lake Café, Southport this evening to treat a woman

Local MG Club attend Lydiate classic car and bike show This Sunday the 3rd of July West Lancs MG Owners Club attended a local show the “Lydiate Classic Car and Bike Show”

Get your own Yaffé portrait from as little as £45, saving you £195! Now has never been a better time to experience the magic of a Yaffé photoshoot experience.  Too many times in life we put

CCTV Appeal – Shoplifting, Costco, Liverpool Merseyside Police has issued a CCTV still of a woman who may be able to assist with an investigation into the theft of designer clothing from Costco

Update – Monday 4 July 2016 Concern for Safety, Bridge Street, Southport. The 47-year-old man arrested in relation on suspicion of Class A drug supply has been bailed for further enquiries. The

1 hour 40 minute wait for Southport pensioner with head injuries The emergency services were called to The Promenade Southport following reports of a pensioner tripping on poorly maintained paving, Saturday 2

UPDATE: Man knocked unconscious in Southport pub Police officers rushed to the Crown this evening, at approximately 7.30 pm (2 July 2016) in Birkdale. A witness told OTSNews.co.uk  “There was a fight

Photo: Fly Tipping, Gordon Street, Southport Fly Tipping Gordon Street Southport Town Centre Once again fly tippers have left their mark on Gordon Street, Southport, Saturday 2 July 2016. Someone has dumped household

Photo: Cameron Pilley (left) and Daryl Selby (right) answer questions from the S&B audience S&B evening with two of the worlds best professional squash players Both Cameron Pilley and Darryl Selby entertained members and guests

Photo: Police arrest (10.55pm) Man arrested on suspicion of drunken disorderly Bath Street North Southport  A man was arrested on Bath Street North, Southport, (Friday 1 July) on suspicion of being drunken disorderly.

Photo: Railex Lts, Crossens Way, Marine Dr, Southport 1908 – 2016 Railex Ltd (Southport) An employee at Railex UK has reveled that the 108 year old company has closed down today (Friday 1 July).

Fresh appeal following burglary at commercial premises in Southport  Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a quantity of e-cigarettes and toiletries were stolen from commercial premises in Southport. At around 3am