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The costly “Get ready for Brexit” advertising campaign had “limited impact” on the public, according to the National Audit Office. Southport MP Damien Moore — who was closely involved in the planning

**COURT RESULT** Anthony Price (32 from Manor Avenue, Burscough) given 10 month suspended prison + 5 month curfew for dangerous driving. #T1TacOps Daniel Myers (20yrs from Hale Drive, Liverpool) given 2 yr

POLICE are appealing for help to locate a 22-year-old Everton man who is wanted on warrant. Jake Anthony Smith, from the Everton area, is wanted after being charged with harassment, cannabis possession

The owners of a Parrot that escaped it’s cage on Zetland Street has asked for help locating it. “Sad to say our parrot has gone missing with a definite escape route outside

Heartless civic society members in Birkdale have left a popular shop owner in tears after ‘grassing’ her up to the council for her shop sign. The beautiful and eye catching sign above

This man broke into Hoghton Coffee Lounge in Southport town centre between 12.45 to 1.00am, Monday 28 October 2019. The owner said “I had to close the kitchen yesterday to clear up

The dog above was found on Cardigan Road area of Birkdale this morning, Tuesday 29th October. If he’s yours please contact ots news at ots@otsnews.co.uk or Whattsapp 07581350321.

Eels have been reportedly spotted in Marine Lake. Worried early morning running club joggers say strange movements have been seen on the surface recently and an ‘eel like’ movement has been spotted

Tenants across England are reaping the benefits of newly introduced legislation which is leading to an average deposit refund of £320.27 when agreeing a new rental contract. The reimbursement is to do

Phased improvement works are set to restart at the junction of Buckley Hill Lane and Edge Lane, Netherton to benefit traffic flow in the area. The second phase of vital improvements will

Patrols of the Marshside and Crossens area of Southport continued yesterday, in response to the recent increase in incidents of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in those areas. More victims of crime

Ranger Justin Matthews talks about the huge rubbish problem that Formby faces and why it is now more important than ever to help us tackle this issue so that places like Formby

Southport residents looking for new volunteering opportunities are being invited to attend a speed dating-style event in the town early next month. The volunteer speed-matching session is being run by Southport Community Centre

Have you seen Adam Blowes?  Adam, 31, also known as Adam Blowers, Adam Hodgeson and Scouse Adam, was reported as an absconder from HMP Kirkham at 6.23pm yesterday (Thursday, October 24th) He

Sefton welcomes successful heritage bid for Southport Town Centre Sefton Council is delighted to announce it has been successful in a bid to secure additional National Lottery funding for the Southport Townscape

Hundreds of posters have appeared on bus stops and shop walls across Southport overnight branding an unknown Southport man as an alleged conman and loan shark. The unsubstantiated claims, which many believe

Southport’s Jack Rodwell has allegedly been offered to Roma, who are contemplating signing a new midfielder on a free transfer. A number of injuries to key men have restricted Paulo Fonseca’s options, which

At the end of September Woodlands welcomed the most beautiful, unwanted pregnant cat through their doors. Indie, is a stunning Calico, a 2-year-old cat who at the beginning of this month gave

Four new projects are now live on Sefton Council’s very own crowdfunding platform in the hope of securing vital community support for their work. From much needed essential cutlery and kitchen equipment

Sefton residents interested in getting involved in how local health services are delivered are invited to two public events next month. The special events, organised by the two clinical commissioning groups (CCGs)

Effective time management is the key to promising steady business growth and a stress-free workplace, but it is much easier said than it is done. With a helpful guide to hand, you

STATEMENT | Southport v Hereford Despite the terrific victory last night against Hereford, the match was marred by an unsavoury incident in the 36th minute when the match referee alerted club staff

Women’s fashion chain Bonmarché has appointed administrators, putting the future of the business in doubt. The chain’s 318 shops will remain open while a buyer is sought for the chain. Bonmarché chief

Gangs of tearaway teenagers coming to Southport to cause trouble have struck again. Car windows in an upmarket area of Marshside in Southport were smashed in overnight causing thousands of pounds of

POLICE are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Southport this morning (Monday 21 October 2019). A report was received shortly after 8.10am that a collision involving a bus and a