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Southport MP compared to Donald Trump after blocking constituents on social media

Southport MP Damien Moore has been accused of “heavy-handed censorship” after blocking constituents from his social media accounts and deleting their comments. The Conservative politician’s behaviour was described as “very unimpressive” after

27th October 2017

Monahan travel celebrate 1 year of being in business

Southport based Monahan Travel is celebrating it’s first birthday. During the first year they have built up rave on reviews on Facebook (Monahan travel) Travelling in style has never been easier thanks

20th October 2017

Nursery retailer, Direct4Baby, opens new showroom in Burscough

Nursery retailer, Direct4Baby, opens new showroom in Burscough By Lucy Hopping, OTS Roaming News Reporter Choosing the right pushchair, the safest car seat or the perfect nursery furniture are some of the

13th September 2017

Male Jack Russell found in Churchtown

Male Jack Russell found in Churchtown A Jack Russell was found on Links Avenue/Churchill Avenue, Churchtown around 7pm this evening (Wednesday 28 June). He has a collar but no name tag or details. If

28th June 2017

Merseyside Police arrested a man in Formby today for three separate offences

Merseyside Police arrested a man in Formby today for three separate offences At approximately 4pm this afternoon, Tuesday 27th June, Merseyside Police were called to Chindit Close in Formby after concerns about

28th June 2017

Southport Town Centre street cordoned off as police investigate assault

Southport Town Centre street cordoned off as police investigate assault. Waverley Street in Southport town centre has been cordoned off by police this this morning (Saturday 17 June 2017). Unconfirmed reports have come in

17th June 2017

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure Dozens of accident and emergency units are facing closure or being downgraded in a far-reaching overhaul of urgent care which senior doctors warn would

16th June 2017

Lib dem leader visits Southport care home canvassing for votes

Lib dem leader visits Southport care home canvassing for votes. Tim Farron visited again visited Southport, this time the lib dem leader visited the outstanding Rosebank Care home as the fight to control the Southport

6th June 2017

“Crunch time for Lib-Dems”. It’s crunch time for Lib-Dems as Southport needs change

“Crunch time for Lib-Dems”. It’s crunch time for Lib-Dems as Southport needs change. “Labour have launched a fierce attack on the Lib-Dem record in Southport and say that the town needs change.

6th June 2017

Jonathan Cunningham MBE Commentator and Counter Terror Expert on BBC News Channel

Jonathan Cunningham MBE Commentator and Counter Terror Expert on BBC News Channel. Southport lad, Jonathan Cunningham MBE was contacted by BBC to provide terror analysis following the horrific terror attack in London.

4th June 2017

Southport’s John Nolan stars on “Find it, Fix it, Flog it”

Southport’s John Nolan stars on “Find it, Fix it, Flog it” John Nolan, The Antiques Man has again attracted a TV show to Southport. This time it is “Find it, Fix it, Flog

1st June 2017

Southport FC – Phil Hodgkinson calls an open meeting tonight

Southport FC – Phil Hodgkinson calls an open meeting tonight. Mr Phil Hodgkinson, the businessman who is looking to buy Southport Football Club is holding an open meeting for all Southport supporters

1st June 2017

Thousands of drivers caught despite mobile crackdown

Thousands of drivers caught despite mobile crackdown. More than 200 drivers a day were caught using a mobile at the wheel immediately after tougher penalties for the offence came into effect, figures

30th May 2017

Use World No Tobacco Day to give up on smoking and chewing

Use World No Tobacco Day to give up on smoking and chewing. To coincide with World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, people who use tobacco across Lancashire are being called on

30th May 2017

Sun worshipers leave filth behind on our beaches

Sun worshipers leave filth behind on our beaches. The recent period of warm weather has seen thousands of people flocking to our beaches. Unfortunately some people have left this mess behind for

29th May 2017

Bikers urged to stay off the pavement!

Bikers – stay off the pavement! Merseyside Police have issued a warning for bikers to stay off the pavement near to the Funland Carouse on The Promenade in Southport during todays bike

27th May 2017

Vandals throw fencing into Marine Lake

Vandals throw fencing into Marine Lake. Vandals have struck again in Southport. In the early hours of this morning (Friday 19 May) shopping trollies and fences have been thrown into the Marine lake. The latest

19th May 2017

AVIS Ocean Plaza, Southport

AVIS Ocean Plaza, Southport A.V.I.S (Abandoned Vehicle In Southport) A black Fiat Punto has been abandoned on Ocean Plaza, Southport. A local resident told OTSNews.co.uk “It has been left here for more than week – the

19th May 2017

Southport homeless man forced to use hotel heat

Southport homeless man forced to use hotel heat. Rough sleepers in Southport are being forced to do all they can to keep warm. One man, who has been known to take to

19th May 2017

Prince of Wales hotel marred by abusive graffiti overnight

Prince of Wales hotel marred by abusive graffiti overnight (Wednesday 16 May 2017). Overnight a wall was spray painted with abusive graffiti, thought to be aimed at one specific Southport resident. Police are

17th May 2017

Southport Indoor Market – What Market?

Southport Indoor Market has come under fire from previous traders who say they had no choice but to give up their stalls within the first twelve months. Traders, including a Butchers,Dutch Pancake

16th May 2017

Lib Dem leader Tim Farron arrives in Southport on battle bus

Tim Farron arrives in Southport on his battle bus. The Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron is making an appearance in Southport today. Farron is making the visit as part of the Lib

15th May 2017

The Co-op Local Community Fund raises £5881.13 for the Southport Lifeboat

The Co-op Local Community Fund in the Southport and Banks area has raised £5881.13 towards a new lifeboat house for the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust. The funds were raised by the sale

15th May 2017

Metro Mayor opens Labour Party election info centre Southport

Metro Mayor opens Southport Labour Party election info centre

Metro Mayor opens Southport Labour Party election info centre. Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram was in Southport on Saturday morning with candidate Liz Savage (@LizSavagelabour) to open the Labour Party election

14th May 2017

Sefton sports awards 2017 southport ots news

Sefton Sports Awards Nominations Now Open

Sefton Council are pleased to announce that the wait is over and nominations for the 2017 Sefton Sports Awards are open! A council spokesperson said: “We are asking clubs from across Sefton

11th May 2017

Southport Green Party Constituency

Sefton Green Party firmly believes that every voter should have the opportunity to vote for a Green candidate, but in the forthcoming General Election Sefton Green Party and its candidate Laurence Rankin

10th May 2017

FREE Workshop Social Media for Business workshop – Sign up NOW!

Once again, Smarta Business Starter is running its highly popular Social Media for Business workshop and it’s FREE to attend! This workshop – delivered by a specialist practitioner – will provide you

10th May 2017

£1,000 Up For Grabs For Southport’s Most Deserving Youth Sports Team

The UK’s leading heating and hot water manufacturer is searching for local deserving youth sports teams, to receive a surprise visit and £1,000 donation towards their club. Worcester, Bosch Group has launched

10th May 2017

Southport accountancy firm expands VAT team

Southport accountancy firm Moore and Smalley has expanded its VAT team following an increase in demand for specialist advice. Adam Stock joins the firm as assistant VAT manager after eight years with

10th May 2017

A Southport Comedy Club For All The Family

Comedy is always a big pull for The Atkinson in Southport, and this May they are starting a Comedy Club 4 Kids – a great way for all the family to have

10th May 2017