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Halsall Parish Council and Scarisbrick Parish Council are jointly hosting a public meeting on the 18th February at 7.30 pm, at the Memorial Hall in Halsall on the serious issue of long-term

John Parrott MBE & Dennis Taylor played local players in a snooker exhibition at the weekend at Aughton institute in aid of 2 local charities Connor Ruscoe memorial fund & North City

1st Division The title race was blown right up last week as Tarleton BC A went down 4-2 losers to an Argyle LTC side who recorded their first victory over Tarleton A since way back in December

Photo: Gareth Hibbot Southport and Fleetwood hesketh’s Gareth hibbott became the new IPA World Pool Champion not only did he win the singles event earlier he won the doubles event with Dean

Photo: Altcar Training Camp *UPDATE SENT 8.40AM* Merseyside Police can confirm that a 17-year-old girl from Moreton, Wirral has been arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply, in relation to

‘February fill-dyke’ is a rural expression for the month of February, when rain or melting snow fill dykes or ditches. Heavy rain had adversely affected lands around the country. Rufford in Lancashire did not

Southport Hesketh Round Table Mad Dog 10K run February 7th 2016 Over 2,500 runners took part in today’s Southport Hesketh Round Table ’Mad Dog 10K run’ The route took runners along Southport’s scenic coastline,

Hesketh Colts Hesketh Colts are now actively looking for players for the upcoming seasons, age group year 1 and 2 school year. Current training takes place on Wednesday 6pm, Street Soccer Ltd,

Alan Francis Landscapes Joins OTSnews business directory OTSnews welcomes Southport Flower Show gold medal winners Alan Francis Landscapes to our business directory. With 30 years experience in domestic gardens and commercial landscaping, we

Norwood spot-kick gives Tranmere derby day victory Rovers made it a four wins in four matches as they beat Southport 1-0 at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon thanks to a penalty by

Photo: Start line 2015 Southport & Hesketh Round Table Packing for Mad Dog 2016 10k Run: Time Laps Shot with GoPro This year the Event hopes to raise between £15,000 and £20,000

Photo: Churchgate, Southport The emergency services have been at an address on Churchgate since this morning, Saturday February 6 2016. Police forensics have now carried out an investigation into the death of a

An Ford Focus was seized by police on Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, this afternoon (Saturday 6 February 2016) for having no valid insurance. The vehicle was taken to a secure compound until the

Sefton Council is changing its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) from April 1, 2016. By law each financial year Sefton Council must consider whether to revise or replace its Local Council

It’s a Merseyside Derby for Tranmere this weekend as we welcome Southport to Prenton Park for a National League fixture on Saturday afternoon. The two clubs have not met at Prenton Park

Sefton Council has announced a number of local football pitches are unplayable this weekend following pitch inspections. Teams that are scheduled to use the pitches will be informed and it is also

Photo: RTC scene, Sunny Road There was a minor RTC at the corner of Cambridge and Sunny Road shortly after 5 pm this evening, Friday February 5 2016. Thankfully there was no

Photo: Ovington Drive, Kew, Southport A Pensioner crashed into Traffic refuge island only minutes before Kew Woods Primary school was about leave for home. The emergency  services were called to Ovington Drive

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday, 5 February, and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

Merseyside Police are appealing for help in tracing a man they want to speak to in connection with a bike theft in Maghull. The 16-year-old owner of the bike had left it

A Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) customer discovers a bird lung in his meal.  Mr Nicholls, from Australia’s Gold Coast, had gone to KFC on his day off and ordered a three-piece box, containing two wings

Photo: Injured Cyclist, Marshside Road (6pm) A member of the public reported that a man had been knocked off his bike a along Marshside Road shortly after 5.30pm this evening, Thursday January

It is with deep sadness to announce that local man Peter Creegan passed away suddenly today at the young age of 48 years, Thursday February 4 2016. Peter was a well-Known and popular taxi

Photo: 3 car RTC Roe Lane, (2.30pm) The emergency services were called to Roe Lane following a report of a three car collision shortly after 2.15pm, Thursday February 4 2016. Paramedics arrived

Photo: Lord Street RTC scene (8am) An 81 year-old man was taken to hospital after colliding with a car on Lord Street in Southport. The emergency services were called to a stretch of Lord

Brace yourself for a hearty comic brawling from the hands of one of the UK’s finest comedy talents, Dave Spikey – Who brings his critically acclaimed Punchlines tour to The Atkinson on