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CCTV appeal after £8000 ring snatched from Lord Street jeweller

At 1.15pm today this man entered Weldons Jewellery & Antiques on Lord Street. The man pictured above snatched a Diamond ring priced at £8000. The ring is an Emerald cut single stone

27th August 2019

WANTED After absconding from HMP Kirkham

Have you seen Nathan Alan Stewart? He is wanted for absconding from HMP Kirkham on 16th August. The 22 year old, formerly of Albert Street, Penrith, was sentenced for three years and

27th August 2019

Urine trouble now! Lorry driver slammed for mid road pit stop

A truck driver has caused chaos in Meols Cop after stopping to urinate against the side of his lorry. The 16 ton articulated lorry was seen blocking Meols Cop Road causing massive

27th August 2019

Drunk motorcycle rider arrested in Southport

A man seen riding an off road motorcycle with no VRM plate has been arrested in Southport on Sunday afternoon. He has been arrested for drink driving after failing a roadside breath

27th August 2019

PREVIEW | Quick Turnaround

Southport will be hoping to recover from Saturday’s 1-0 defeat as they prepare to travel to Alfreton Town on Monday afternoon. The Port didn’t begin the Bank Holiday schedule in the way

26th August 2019

The Tax payer coughs up £35million a year to repair Sefton’s potholes

Potholes around Southport and nearby have cost £35million to repair in a 12 month period, according to information obtained through a Freedom of Information request. Council bosses forked out the staggering amount

25th August 2019

APPEAL after care worker has motorbike stolen from Ainsdale

We are appealing for information AFTER a care assistant from Ainsdale had the motorcycle above stolen on Saturday between 4pm and 9.30pm. Anyone with information should call Merseyside police on 101.

25th August 2019

Lulworth road closed both ways after smash

Traffic chaos has hit Birkdale this afternoon after a smash on Lulworth road, Saturday 24th August. Police have been forced to close off the road between Aughton Road and Glouster Road after

24th August 2019

MATCHDAY | Back In Home Action

Southport are back in action this afternoon when AFC Telford United are our visitors. It’s a lovely day so come on down to The Pure Stadium and see the lads in action.

24th August 2019

12 hour sailing event to raise funds for Clatterbridge

Our Dad (Dave) was diagnosis with stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma Cancer in December 2018. Although he had cancer a couple of years back it was a shock to the system. In January

24th August 2019

Traffic chaos after Birkdale smash

The emergency services were called to Liverpool Road this evening following a report of an RTC, Friday 23 August 2019. Paramedics treated a number of occupants at the scene. Police are currently

23rd August 2019

Police raid suspected puppy farm in Southport

Merseyside Police are currently at an address on Balmoral Drive in Southport, Thursday 22 August. Police and the dogs trust have raised a house on Balmoral Drive this morning over concerns for

22nd August 2019

Police called to Sefton Street disturbance

Police were called to a property on Sefton Street in Southport following reports of a disturbance earlier this morning, Thursday 22 August 2019. Police remain at the address and enquires are ongoing.

22nd August 2019

RSPCA Southport desperate need for dog food meat

RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch are in desperate need for dog food. A spokesperson for the charity said: “We have found ourself in need of dog food meat! If we have

21st August 2019

Appeal to locate stolen Rolex watches

POLICE appealing for the public’s help to trace two Rolex watches after they were stolen from a parked car in The Hamptons, Formby. The incident is reported to have happened last Wednesday

21st August 2019

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Forget cash, Southport needs a defibrillator to bring it back to life, say tourism experts

Southport needs a last ditch ‘strategy’ to save it from dying say frustrated residents. An Ex tourism boss, who wants to remain nameless, said they have lived in the town for many

21st August 2019

A Southport care company has been honoured with regional award

Home Instead Senior Care, which specialises in providing care for older people in Southport and Formby, was named as one of the 20 Most Recommended Providers in the Home Care Awards 2019.

21st August 2019

M58 Shut In Both Directions

Image: @Salford99 The motorway is expected to be shut until midday. The M58 in Lancashire is closed in both directions following a crash between a HGV and a car. The incident reportedly

21st August 2019

Lifeboat team assist in recovery of car on Ainsdale Beach

CALL OUT – 20:18 – Southport Lifeboat and Quads tasked to assist SAR agencies in the search and recovery of a vehicle that was stuck on Ainsdale Beach, Tuesday 20 August 2019

21st August 2019

Dementia friendly garden scoops trophy at Southport Flower Show

Not-for-profit care provider Belong and award-winning designer Carolyn Hardern saw their dementia friendly show garden distinguished at Southport Flower Show as it won the Brian Aughton Memorial Trophy for ‘best use of

20th August 2019

WARNING after handbag smash and grab in Birkdale Village

Police are investigating a smash and grab robbery at Birkdale Mews last night, Sunday 18th August. A car parked near to the row of shops was targeted in a suspected smash and

19th August 2019

Rude Marine Lake graffiti is hard to swallow

Offensive graffiti has been sprayed over the Marine Lake. Childish vandals have spray painted giant penises and offensive graffiti over signs and walls around the Marine Lake. One information notice board has

19th August 2019

Rife Homeless problem spirals out of control

Southport’s homeless problem is spiralling out of control again. Yesterday another man joined the growing ranks of homeless people sleeping on the streets. This man, who spoke to OTS News, said he

19th August 2019

APPEAL after bike stolen in Southport

APPEAL after a bike was stolen this evening from Lyons road (also known as ‘The Walk’) at 8pm, Saturday 17 August 2019. Did you see anything or do you have any information

17th August 2019

WANTED after absconding from HMP Kirkham

Have you seen Paul Creedy, 26? He is wanted for absconding from HMP Kirkham (14 August). Creedy, formerly of Mayfair Road, Wythenshawe was jailed for 10 years at Manchester City Crown Court

16th August 2019

Failed robber jailed after teenage victim fought him off with a bike seat – Merseyside

A violent man has been jailed after he tried robbing a 16-year-old boy by threatening him with a knife and even claiming his was going to set him on fire. Stephen Smith

14th August 2019

Missing from Merseyside: Patrick Gonzalez (AKA Patrick De La Vega)

Missing: Patrick Gonzalez POLICE are appealing for your help in finding a man from Kensington who is missing from home. 44-year-old Patrick Gonzalez, who also uses the name “Patrick De La Vega”,

14th August 2019

Old-fashioned’ armbands will help prevent children drowning, urges teaching guru The Water Whisperer – Armbands On!

POSTED ON: 08 AUG, AUTHOR: GAIL RICKETT A TEACHER who has had toddlers swimming a quarter of a mile unaided is urging Brit parents to rediscover ‘old-fashioned’ armbands and avoid potential tragedy.

14th August 2019

RESULT | Farsley Celtic 0-3 Southport

Southport continued their unbeaten start to the season as three first-half goals secured victory against Farsley Celtic at the Citadel. Devarn Green was among some excellent performers in the Port team, as

14th August 2019

Help Sefton’s foodbanks tackle holiday hunger

Residents in Southport are being asked to support the borough’s foodbanks this summer to help meet increased demands to tackle holiday hunger. This comes as new figures released by the Trussell Trust,

13th August 2019