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Video: Police Target Organised Crime Across Merseyside

By Aimee O’Callaghan Merseyside Police joined forces with a host of partners to deliver a crackdown on anti-social behaviour and gun and gang crime in North Liverpool today (Thursday 15 January 2015)

18th January 2015

The Neville Street A-Board Obstacle Course Southport

Above: The pavement on Neville Street, Southport Dear OTSnews I read the article that you published earlier this week and I believe that this is not the only problem spot in the resort. I

17th January 2015

Wetland wildlife gets boost from players of People’s Postcode Lottery

By Joel Rodwell Wetland wildlife is to benefit from new developments at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) Martin Mere Wetland Centre thanks to the generous support of players of People’s Postcode

17th January 2015

Southport Golfers Are All Heart

By Aimee O’Calaghan Generous clubs at Southport Golf Links have shown they are all heart this week by raising money for a vital life-saving piece of equipment. The clubs, all affiliated to

17th January 2015

It’s official – KGV has some of the best teaching in England

Staff and students at King George V College (KGV) are celebrating after being honoured with four awards for their outstanding teaching and exam results across three subject areas. The Good Schools Guide

17th January 2015

Pugh Flying The Flag for Southport

MP John Pugh led a debate in the Commons this week on ‘Coastal Towns and Economic Development’. It was very well attended with many other MPs queuing up to sing the praises

17th January 2015

Minor RTC driver runs into rear of a parked van on Westcliffe Road Southport

Minor RTC Westcliffe Road, Birkdale, Southport. Paramedics were called to Westcliffe Road, Southport, at approximately 4:00pm today, Friday 16 January 2015. A VW Polo ran into the rear of a Gateways van

16th January 2015

Scarisbrick Hall College Fencer Wins 2014 Leon Paul Junior Series

Scarisbrick Hall College Fencer Wins 2014 Leon Paul Junior Series Richard Michell, a pupil at Scarisbrick Hall, has just been confirmed as this year’s Leon Paul Junior Series under 15 epee champion.

16th January 2015

Video: Police Investigation Underway Following Waterloo Road RTC Southport

Merseyside Police can confirm an investigation is underway following an RTC in Southport on Saturday, 10 January. At approximately 10pm a patrol observed an Audi A3 travelling at speed in the Southport

16th January 2015

Ofsted plans for double inspections in Spring

Ofsted plans for double inspections of school Responding to the news that Ofsted is to trial ‘double inspections’ in the spring to verify the reliability of the inspection process, Kevin Courtney,

16th January 2015

Police staff strike set for 23 January 2015

UNISON police staff strike set for 23 January UNISON police staff members working in forces in England and Wales* are to stage a 24-hour strike starting at 07.00 hours on Friday 23

16th January 2015

Celebrities teach first aid to help choking babies

David Walliams, David Mitchell, Johnny Vegas and Sir John Hurt voice new St John Ambulance baby choking first aid campaign St John Ambulance has launched a new campaign featuring the voices of

16th January 2015

Coffee Morning for Southport Lifeboat

Above: Southport Lifeboat members Paul Harrison(left) and Scott Harrison(right) Saturday 31st January 2015 Ainsdale 33rd Girl Guide Group is running a Coffee morning for Southport Lifeboat. The venue is: Ainsdale Methodist Church Office, Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NQ (Across the

16th January 2015

Get Active With Netball At Dunes Southport

Sefton Council, in partnership with England Netball, is launching a new Back to Netball initiative to get residents active. The session will run for eight weeks at Dunes Splashworld, Southport starting on

16th January 2015

European Arrest Warrant Issued For Timmy Donovan Following Murder Of PC Neil Doyle

Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 30-year-old man who is wanted on a European Arrest Warrant for the murder of PC Neil Doyle. Timmy Donovan, who is

16th January 2015

Sefton Council – How Southport residents can beat ‘Blue Monday’

Tips to help beat ‘Blue Monday’ Sefton Council is encouraging residents to look out for each other or discover local services and activities ahead of ‘Blue Monday.’ Blue Monday, said by some researchers

15th January 2015

VIDEO: Weather Warning And Sand Storms In Southport

By Aimee O’callaghan A further spell of very strong winds is forecasted for Southport, this time blowing from the west, is expected to affect Irish Sea coastal areas of England and Wales

15th January 2015

HMS PORTLAND SAILS INTO LIVERPOOL FOR A FOUR DAY LIAISON VISIT

HMS PORTLAND SAILS INTO LIVERPOOL FOR A FOUR DAY LIAISON VISIT HMS Portland’s Commanding Officer Captain Simon Asquith OBE will sail his Type 23 frigate HMS Portland into Liverpool on Thursday 15

15th January 2015

Obstacles Blind people face in Southport

Obstacles Blind people face in Southport There have been a number of complaints recently regarding the A-Boards that swamp the entrance to Cambridge Arcade in Southport. A number of partly sighted pedestrians

15th January 2015

Volunteering kicks off NHS patient experience event

The NHS trust’s award-winning volunteer scheme ‘Come Dine with Me’ will be one of the topics up for discussion at an event aimed at improving the experience of patients. Southport and Ormskirk

15th January 2015

Southport Residents to receive letters and calendars highlighting changes to the green garden waste collection service

Green Garden Waste Collections By Joel Rodwell Letters and new calendars are being delivered to properties across Sefton highlighting changes to the green garden waste collection service. From the beginning of March, the green

15th January 2015

Tackling Obesity In Southport

As part of National Obesity Awareness Week 2015, Sefton Council is encouraging people in the borough to consider looking at small lifestyle changes they can make to reduce their weight. Little things

15th January 2015

Pothole Problems Highlighted

The UK’s first National Pothole Day – highlighting growing problems with the state of the country’s road network – is being supported by local MEP Louise Bours. “Repairs to our streets are

15th January 2015

Appeal on behalf of Lancaster Police: Missing Teenager

Concern for missing teenager Police are growing concerned for a missing teenager who hasn’t been seen for almost a week. Thomas Park, 15, was last seen on Co-operative Street, Bamber Bridge at 7.20pm

15th January 2015

Steeleye Span In Concert Monday 16 February 2015 Southport

Steeleye Span In Concert, The Atkinson – Theatre. Monday 16 February 2015 Credit Pete Silver C Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are touring with a new live show. Maddy Prior – the voice

15th January 2015

Michael McDonough charged with distraction burglary after 88-year-old woman in Hillside is targeted

Man charged with distraction burglary after 88-year-old woman in Hillside is targeted Michael McDonough(55) was arrested on January 2 and charged with the burglary of dwelling in the Sandon Road and Liverpool

15th January 2015

Make A New Years Resolution for Your Town Centre

Following the huge response to the Great British High Streets competition towns and villages are being urged to make one of their resolutions to enter this year’s awards, which will be going

15th January 2015

Male Arrested Following A Disturbance In Scarisbrick Street Southport

Police were called to Scarisbrick Street Southport at 2:50pm on Wednesday 14 January 2015 following reports of a disturbance. Police arrived on scene within minutes and arrested a male aged approximately 60 years

14th January 2015

Merseyside Weather Warning To Motorists

A cold weather warning has been issued for Merseyside and a yellow warning of snow and ice is currently in place for parts of the North West. Merseyside Police is reminding the

14th January 2015

VIDEO: Hesketh Park undergoes essential maintenance of footpaths

Hesketh Park undergoes essential maintenance of footpaths today (January 14 2015). The gardens and ornate fountains have been restored and reconstructed, to bring the park back to its former glory. Over the last

14th January 2015

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