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North West Blood Bikes – Lancs & Lakes are currently looking for volunteer riders in the West Lancs area

North West Blood Bikes – Lancs & Lakes are currently looking for volunteer riders in the West Lancs area. Our West area serves Southport and Formby NHS Trust and operates between Ormskirk,

10th July 2016

£604.90 raised for McMillan at Dave Smiths 60th birthday

Photo: Dave Smith with guests Dave Smiths 60th birthday in aid of McMillan Dave Smith turned 60 and Volunteer Arms hosted a charity event in aid of McMillan (Saturday 18 June 2016). The event

10th July 2016

Dave Smiths 60th birthday in aid of McMillan

Dave Smiths 60th birthday in aid of McMillan Dave Smith is turning 60 and is hosting a charity evening in aid of McMillan. The event will take place at the Volunteer Arms on Saturday

10th July 2016

WATCH | Southport Pleasureland, The Fun house – Its final laughs

Southport Pleasureland. The Fun house – Its final laughs Ever since Southport Pleasureland closed back on September 5th 2006 the fun house has stayed open honouring parties and bookings that were made when the

10th July 2016

A Southport Councillor seeks Funding Help from Westminster

Photo: Councillor David Barton in front of the promenade railings A Southport Councillor seeks Funding Help from Westminster Councillor David Barton has held urgent meetings with the planning department in relation to the issue of the promenade

10th July 2016

OTS News rules in Southport according to latest figures

If you want to find out where the hottest and fastest Southport news is then OTS is the place to be. This Facebook insight shows that OTS News rules and knocks spots

9th July 2016

Southport Service to mark a Centenary of the Battle of the Somme

Southport Service to mark a Centenary of the Battle of the Somme In conjunction with the service, there is also a Somme 100 Remembrance display by Julie Gladwin with information about the

9th July 2016

CCTV appeal after Southport woman drops her late father’s watch

CCTV appeal after Southport woman drops her late father’s watch on Leyland Road CCTV has been released to help a Southport woman recover a watch that belonged to her late father. Joanne

9th July 2016

Southport Matalan SALE now on

Southport Matalan SALE now on. Up to 1/2 price sale on selected lines on Ladies, Mens, Kids, Footwear and Homewear. Also if you have got a Matalan Reward Card you can download

9th July 2016

Fly-tipping concern as Labour expands three-weekly bin collections

Fly-tipping concern as Labour expands three-weekly bin collections A councillor who is concerned about the state of rubbish dumping in the town centre is also expressing concern that things might get worse.

9th July 2016

Iron ladies or rusty bigots with big mouths

After the Brexit fight and Cameron’s promise to go, the cats’ claws are out for his job. I for one feel that the choices being tabled are pretty inadequate, to say the

9th July 2016

Huge traffic disruption in Kew, Southport as traffic lights fail

Huge traffic disruption in Kew, Southport as traffic lights fail Merseyside police has bee receiving a high number of callers reporting that the Temporary Traffic Lights at the new David Wilson Homes

9th July 2016

Clamped on the roadside for over a month in Southport

Photo: Clamped on Portland Street, Southport, Thursday 26th May 2016 – 09 July This Ford focus that was clamped at the end of May still reamains on the roadside (Saturday 9 July 2016).

9th July 2016

Panoramic Virtual Tour of Queenscourt Hospice

Business View 4 U Ltd are proud to announce that they have recently completed a 360o Business View™ Panoramic Virtual Tour of Queenscourt Hospice. As on-going supporters of Queenscourt they have provided this service

9th July 2016

Last Chance to Share Views on Southport’s Roads

Photo: Scarisbrick Street, Southport Last Chance to Share Views on Southport’s Roads There’s just a few weeks left to take part in an important survey on Sefton’s roads and footpaths. Hundreds of

9th July 2016

Southport’s Six Time World Champion Golfer falls victim of car theft

Photo: 6 time World Amputee Golf Champion George Carter Southport’s Six Time World Champion Golfer falls victim of car theft Six time world amputee golfer George Carter’s car was from Lord Street, Southport last night

9th July 2016

The Nightingale Choir perform in Wayfarers Shopping Arcade today

The Nightingale Choir perform in Wayfarers Shopping Arcade today Today, Saturday 9th July between 2pm and 3pm, The Nightingale Choir are performing in the Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, Southport, raising funds for Queenscourt. If

9th July 2016

Birkdale Village Fayre

Photo: Birkdale resident, Chris Walker alongside his Vintage Aston Martin (2015) Birkdale Village Fayre Birkdale traders are putting on their annual Summer Fayre, on Saturday 6th August from 12pm until 5pm. Featuring

9th July 2016

WATCH: Mr Chips Southport Catches Fire

Photo: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service at Mr Chips Popular Churchtown chippy Mr Chips caught fire this evening, Friday 8 July 2016. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service was called to Mr Chips this evening

8th July 2016

Police statement following Southport drug den closure order

Police statement following Southport drug den closure order Merseyside Police was today, Friday 8 July, granted a closure order for a block of flats in Southport, following reports of drug activity and

8th July 2016

KGV Sixth Form College and Southport College move towards merger

KGV Sixth Form College and Southport College move towards merger KGV College and Southport College’s Governing Boards have recently taken the first steps towards an exciting union of Southport’s leading further education

8th July 2016

Woman hit by car on London Street, Southport

Photo: Emergency services on London Street, Southport Woman hit by a car London Street, Southport Emergency services were today called to London Street, Southport following a 999 call. North West Ambulance Service confirmed that

8th July 2016

Hand over your drink or miss the train – booze ban to be enforced for Orange Lodge parade

British Transport Police will be helping to enforce Merseyrail’s dry trains policy on Tuesday for Southport’s annual Orange Lodge march. The event traditionally sees large numbers of people pack trains across Merseyside

8th July 2016

Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 7 to Sunday 13 August 2017

Planned road works in the North West – summary for Monday 11 July to Sunday 17 July 2016

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 8 July, and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

8th July 2016

Image released after homophobic incident on Liverpool train

Image released after homophobic incident on Liverpool train ♦ Victim subjected to torrent of abuse. ♦ Incident happened at around 2.45pm on Tuesday, 14 June. ♦ Officers are releasing an image of

8th July 2016

Car collides with man on mobility scooter in Southport town centre

Photo: Car collides with man on mobility scooter in Southport town centre. Car collides with man on mobility scooter in Southport town centre. Emergency services were called to Nevill Street, Southport this morning

8th July 2016

Lancashire Police host first Young People’s Summit

Lancashire Constabulary and the Police and Crime Commissioner have hosted their first Young People’s Summit across a three-day event at police headquarters in Hutton. Over the three days, more than 180 Year 9

8th July 2016

West Lancs MG Owners Club fourth mid-month meet up in Formby

Today July 7th took us to The Cross House Inn Formby, On West Lancs MG Owners Club fourth mid-month meet. The Cross House Inn stands on the roundabout at the junction of

8th July 2016

Vehicle fails to stop after collision with parked car in Southport

Photo: Car badly damaged on Balmoral Drive with no information left Vehicle fails to stop after collision with parked car in Southport A Southport woman has asked for the public’s help after a her car

8th July 2016

KGV Celebrates Students’ Success at Awards Evening

On Friday 1 July, King George V College hosted an Awards Event to celebrate the achievements of second year students and commemorate their time at the College. Over one hundred and fifty

8th July 2016

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