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Residents of Roe Lane are furious after two men in a van dumped an old armchair on the side of the road last week. The dishevelled armchair was left at the junction

Patient power in Crosby makes a change for the better Health commissioners in south Sefton are encouraging residents to get involved in their local NHS by joining their GPs practice’s patient group

Bird lovers are urging Merseyside Police and the RSPCA to investigate after a pigeon was allegedly shot dead in Southport town centre. The pigeon was found dead with a small circular wound

A large group of “Travellers” have descended on one of the car parks on Tulketh Street opposite Sports Direct Sunday 9th June 2019. There are around twelve caravans along with vans and

The HM Coastguard Southport team would like to offer our congratulations to Chris Griffiths, Southport 5, on successfully completing the Officer in Charge (OIC) course on the Wirral today, Sunday 9th June.

Kevin Moore, the man who co-ordinated the Brexit Party’s efforts throughout Merseyside – including Southport – was formerly a candidate for the BNP – Britain’s very own fascist Party. He has been

POLICE are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a collision near Bickerstaffe. It happened at around 12:22 Saturday 8 June. A Volkswagen Golf was travelling eastbound on the

Arrest of beggars and homeless people on Merseyside has fallen by nearly three-quarters, the BBC can reveal. Figures revealed under the Freedom of Information Act show how arrests fell by 72% from

Have you seen Billie Anne Gillan? POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 32 year-old woman who has gone missing in Liverpool. Billie Anne Gillan, who is originally from Lancashire, was

Geographically challenged staff at Beales Southport have been left red faced after putting up signs for Bournemouth in their shop windows. Huge signs advertising Beales Bournemouth have been put in the ground

People with experience of overcoming multiple disadvantages met with MPs in parliament this week, to talk about the challenges they have faced and how supportive services should be shaped in the future.

Sean Kinley Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of Sean Patrick Kinley. Sean, who is 16-years-old , was last seen at his home address in Deysbrook Lane on Tuesday,

A heartwarming gesture by a much loved Southport landlady is being held to raise funds for the family of a man killed in Southport last week. Annie McTaggart of the Wellington pub

On Tuesday 21st May Mrs Lunt reached her 35th year of supervising and assisting children at lunch time. The role of lunch time assistant includes supporting children with selecting their food, encouraging

That’s the question many residents and tourists are asking ahead of what’s expected to be a quiet weekend in the town. One worried shopper who day trips to Southport regularly told OTS

Photo: Credit Facebook A hotspot of shoplifting has been targeted again with shop owners appealing for help to catch the ‘rats’ who stole from them. The Or Nearest Offer shop on London

POLICE are appealing for information after a 28-year-old male went missing. Richard Kehoe was last seen at 2:30pm on Tuesday 28 May in the Ormskirk area He is described as white, 5ft

POLICE are appealing for information to locate a Southport man who is wanted on a prison recall and with whom we would like to speak in relation to other offences. 25-year-old Thomas

A filthy restauranteur from Southport has been banned from the kitchen after photos emerged of his filthy practices. Salvatore Trecarichi who owns 512 Lord Street But was formally known by many as

Sefton Council remains committed to collecting all debts and continues to offer help and advice to residents struggling to pay their Council Tax. Currently, Sefton Council’s Council Tax collection rate is 96%

Have you seen David Taylor? We are appealing for help in locating a 38 year-old Wirral man who is wanted on warrant. David Lawrence Taylor, who is originally from the Birkenhead area,

Fuel labels campaign to help educate drivers on the benefits of biofuels launched. filling stations are to clearly identify biofuel content of road fuel to increase awareness among drivers uniform EU-wide labels

Heavy handed bailffs working for the council have been bashed by a frightened Southport man who was sent threatening texts to repossess his furniture. The man, who OTS News has chosen to

It’s Volunteers week and today we’re looking at the dedicated team who run our Charity Shop in Birkdale. Like with the crew, the staff at the Shop including the Manager are all

POLICE appealing for help in finding a 15-year-old girl who is missing home. Demi Lewis was last seen on 30 April 2019 at an address in Fairford Road, Stoneycroft. She is described

Clamped on Liverpool Rd, Birkdale. If you don’t pay your car tax, either intentionally or because you ‘just forget’, you need to be aware that the penalties are severe. Many people think that

James Gelling has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a football fan who was allegedly attacked in Merseyside. Ventsislav Marginov, 51, was critically injured in Lord Street, Southport, after watching

Heavy rain has caused a traffic collision on Birch Street after a silver ford spun out of control and smashed into a wall on Birch Street, Tuesday 4 June 2019. Eye witnesses