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4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Installing Solar Panels for Your Home

As autumn and winter draw closer, you may start to notice a rise in your energy bills, particularly in your heating use. Unfortunately, this is an unavoidable change as the nights get

6th September 2019

Ormskirk man jailed for post office raids

A man who used an imitation firearm in two attempted robberies has been jailed for more than five years. Adam Jones, 21, from Ormskirk, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday,

5th September 2019

Cancellations to services at Merseyside

Due to a broken down train at Waterloo Merseyside the line towards Southport is disrupted. Impact: Train services running through this station will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 19:30

4th September 2019

LibDems will retake Southport, polls predict

LibDem candidate John Wright is predicted to win the forthcoming election, according to the respected Electoral Calculus website. It shows Mr Wright taking the seat from Conservative Damien Moore and pushing Labour

4th September 2019

Southport Airshow 2019 – Road Colsures

Southport Air Show takes place this weekend, starting on Friday evening. The first road closures for the event go in today, Wednesday 4th Sept from 10:00am on MARINE DRIVE between Southport Pier

4th September 2019

Appeal to find girl last seen in Southport

POLICE are currently trying to find vulnerable missing 15-year-old girl Tasharn Amu. Tasharn was last seen on Friday 30th August on Chapel Street in Southport at around 6.50pm. She currently lives in

3rd September 2019

Brexit Candidate to stand aside to ensure Conservative victory in Southport?

The Brexit Party Candidate for Southport has today announced that he is willing to step aside to ensure a Conservative victory in the town. Darcy Taylor, who last month was announced as

3rd September 2019

Conservative government giving a £14 billion cash boost to schools across the UK

The Prime Minister has announced that we are investing an extra £14 billion in schools. This cash boost means that every secondary school will receive a minimum of £5,000 per pupil next

3rd September 2019

Chorley teenager pleads not guilty to murder of 18-year-old Alex Davies in Parbold

A 17-year-old boy from Chorley has pleaded not guilty to murder following the death of 18-year-old Alex Davies in Parbold. Alex, from Skelmersdale, had been stabbed and suffocated, police said,

3rd September 2019

“If you like Shakespeare you’ll like the show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love it!”

If you have ever thought that a Shakespeare play is not for you, then think again. If your memory of Shakespeare is being force-fed his works at school, then think again. If

2nd September 2019

Open Day at Ormskirk hospital just round the corner!

WHAT? Ormskirk District General Hospital is holding a family friendly, community Open Day WHERE? Various locations around the hospital: the restaurant and adjacent outside area, X-ray, maternity clinic area, children’s outpatients, theatre

2nd September 2019

RESULT | Southport 1-1 Kettering Town

Southport were held to a draw at home to Kettering Town as a goal at each end of the pitch from debutant Michael McGrath saw the teams share the points. It was

1st September 2019

Homeowners vow to cut college security alarm after torturous 24 hours

Furious residents near to KGV college say they haven’t been able to sleep all weekend after a security alarm kept going off. The Scarisbrick New Road based college has had a security

1st September 2019

Horror hotel claims latest shocked victim as guest slams Scarisbrick

Filth filled rooms at the Scarisbrick Hotel continue to astound visitors to Southport who are once again caught out by the hotel. The latest victim of Southport’s now infamous horror hotel, Lisa

1st September 2019

Merseyside Police is recruiting officers here is everything you need to know

The force is now hiring and is looking for driven and passionate applicants. Police Constable Starting from £23,586 up to £39,150 Various locations across Merseyside Being a Police Officer is a demanding,

31st August 2019

Vandals destroy town centre hanging baskets

Photo by Joanne Alcock Independent traders on Wesley Street arrived to work this morning to the site of hanging baskets on pavement. One trader told OTS News that offender was caught on

31st August 2019

Restaurant takes the bliss in damning hygiene rating

A premier Southport hotel and restaurant has been slammed after getting one star in a food hygiene rating. Bliss hotel, known previously as the Ramada, has been given 1 out of 5

30th August 2019

Southport BID seeks new Directors as they prepare to launch their second term

Having received a successful yes vote from the businesses within the town centre this June, Southport BID’s vision for their second term is to make a meaningful difference to the future of

30th August 2019

Party Hopper Darcy savaged over Liz rail crossing issue

New Southport Brexit Candidate: genuine safety concerns or simply more political engineering? Through a Freedom of Information request, Labour campaigners discovered that the contentious Birkdale rail crossing site was recommended for an

30th August 2019

Brexit Party names DARCY IVESON-BERKELEY as prospective parliamentary candidate for Southport

Darcy Iveson-Berkeley has been announced as a prospective parliamentary candidate (PPC) for the Brexit Party in Southport. Darcy, a lifelong local resident, will contest the constituency in the next General Election, standing

30th August 2019

Southport miss out on funding to improve high street

Yet again Southport has missed out on a slice of a £1billion fund which aims to improve Britain’s high streets. Earlier this week, the government revealed 50 additional towns to benefit from

30th August 2019

Missing person, Alan Lock

**MISSING PERSON – ALAN LOCK** Have you seen Alan Lock? He is currently missing from the #Upholland area in West Lancashire. Alan was last seen at approximately 8pm tonight and is described

29th August 2019

Labour Backs Down on Fines for Street Beggars

Labour-run Manchester council is set to back down over controversial fines for city centre begging which many people thought would be copied in places like Southport. Labour’s latest draft ‘public space protection

29th August 2019

Farage Brings Brexit Split to Southport on Friday 13th

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is bringing his battle with Boris Johnson to Southport. In a rally planned for Friday 13th September at the Floral Hall, Mr Farage will present his new

29th August 2019

Lord Street shop owner furious at European Market takeover

Lord Street shop owners are furious this morning after a European market took over. Shopkeepers are already struggling for business but this morning face an even tougher competition after stalls appeared overnight

29th August 2019

Yobs ruin crucial Botanic Bowles tournament

Unruly yobs have claimed Botanic Gardens as their den of operation say worried Churchtown residents. The once beautiful gardens are now a no go war zone of an evening according to residents

28th August 2019

Protests planned for Fararge resort rally

Controversial politician Nigel Farage is coming to Southport. Farage will host a rally at Southport Theatre next month as the Brexit Party is holding a conference in North West England as part

28th August 2019

Formby MP calls for fracking planning application to be blocked after earthquakes in Blackpool

Sefton Central Labour MP, Bill Esterson is calling on the government to block the planning application for fracking near Formby, following a spate of earthquakes at nearby Preston New Road, where fracking

28th August 2019

MT 125 Motorcycle Stolen from Gordon Street, Southport

REG NO | BG66 KVA The motorcycle above was stolen from Gordon Street in Southport, Tuesday 27 August. It was locked up and fitted with a steering lock. The theft happened between

27th August 2019

Motorcycle stolen from Lord Street, Southport

Appeal to locate a Yamaha mt 125 silver and black with blue wheels. The motorcycle above was tonight (Tuesday 27 August) stolen from outside the Champion building on Lord Street. Anyone with

27th August 2019