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Southport patients face SHOCK ambulance waiting times

Paramedic response times for critically injured patients varies across Sefton, according to new figures. Using the Freedom of Information Act, BBC News obtained the average response times for the most life-threatening callouts

17th March 2019

Cold Weather Shelter Open For Homeless in Southport

AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR ROUGH SLEEPERS/HOMELESS IN SOUTHPORT *COLD WEATHER SHELTER – OPEN AT TIMES OF EXTREME WEATHER* THE ECO CENTRE, THE ESPLANADE FROM 10:00PM – OPERATED BY LIGHT FOR LIFE. *This service

16th March 2019

100 Not Out

The Grasshopper micropub in Hillside celebrates its 3rd Birthday this weekend with a St Patrick’s Day themed party on Saturday night. The micropub has enjoyed a very successful first three years –

16th March 2019

A message to our communities following New Zealand terrorist attacks

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the people who have been affected by the terrorist attacks in New Zealand. “We are in contact with our mosques

16th March 2019

IN PICTURES | Babyballet Stars dance in RED for Comic Relief

This week babyballet stars danced in RED for comic Relief raising £138.48.

16th March 2019

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

Appeal after woman attacked in Blundellsands

POLICE are appealing for information following an incident in Blundellsands, Thursday 14 March. At around 3.45pm, a call was received reporting a man attempting to assault a woman on the coastal path

16th March 2019

TODAY | Weather Warning, Southport

WEATHER WARNING The tail end of Storm Gareth will continue to bring high winds to the north west coastline this weekend ahead of Storm Hannah, which is forecast to bring snow to

16th March 2019

WARNING | TV license Email Scam

TV license holders are being warned about fake emails which attempt to scam money out of unsuspecting victims. The bogus emails claim people are owed a refund or say billing information is

16th March 2019

Drivers to receive greater protection against rogue private parking operators

Motorists across Britain will have greater protections against bogus parking fines as new measures to clamp down on rogue private parking firms become law. Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019 ends unfair

15th March 2019

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 18 to Sunday 24 March 2019

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 15 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

15th March 2019

Funeral arrangement for well known Southport man Kev Pye

OTS News is saddened to report the death of Kevin Pye. Well known Southport resident Kev Pye sadly passed away after a long illness, Kevin will be missed by all his family

15th March 2019

Close season for coarse fishing on rivers starts

The Environment Agency is reminding anglers that coarse fishing on rivers is closed for three months from Friday 15 March. The close season runs from 15 March to 15 June 2019 and

15th March 2019

Easter Holiday Tennis Camp at Southbank Tennis Club

Are you looking for activities for your kids over the Easter holidays? First Advantage Tennis is running a school holiday activity camp at Southbank Tennis Club at The Rookery, Roe Lane, on

15th March 2019

Man arrested on suspicion of firearms and drugs possession in Southport

POLICE arrested a man on suspicion of firearm and drugs possession following the execution of a search warrant in Southport yesterday (Wednesday 13 March 2019). A man was stop checked on Lord

15th March 2019

Uk’s Comedy Magician to perform in SOUTHPORT

The UK’s leading comedy magician is back on the road with his astonishing new show. You’ve seen him on television, now experience his trademark blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic live

15th March 2019

Deputy PCC thanks cadets for “fantastic contribution”

Merseyside’s Deputy Police Commissioner has congratulated and praised the efforts of the Force’s Volunteer Police Cadets as she joined them to mark their passing out ceremony. Cllr Emily Spurrell was among the

15th March 2019

House building in Hesketh Bank by Persimmon

Previously, the principal house builder has revealed that the first of over 200 new homes due to be built in Hesketh Bank will soon be on sale. Persimmon Homes is redeveloping the

14th March 2019

Appeal after cashier conned out of £50

POLICE want to speak to the man in the image about conning a cashier out of £50. It happened around 4pm on Friday 8th March in Tarleton. If you know the male

14th March 2019

Man wanted after alleged sexual assault in Ormskirk

Police want to identify this man in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Ormskirk. Around 7.30pm on February 12 an 18-year-old woman had got off a bus in Moor Street when

14th March 2019

Mystery urn discovered in Southport

An urn filled with the ashes of a mystery person has been discovered in Southport. The urn still had some remains inside it and a kind hearted Southport man has kept it

14th March 2019

UPDATE | Southport boys arrested on suspicion of assault

Two teenaged boys from Southport were arrested on suspicion of assault, after handing themselves in at Southport Police Station on Sunday 10th March. They were taken into custody and have since been

14th March 2019

New-born Arthur delivers dad’s marriage proposal

Romantic dad Guy Lowe celebrated the birth of his baby boy by proposing to mum Laura Graham in the delivery suite. He left midwives in tears of joy at Ormskirk hospital after

14th March 2019

Man found dead in Southport formally identified

Merseyside Police can confirm the man who was found dead on Lord Street, Southport yesterday (Monday 11 March) has been formally identified and was a 47-year-old man of no fixed address. His

14th March 2019

CCTV Appeal – thefts from Peacocks, Crosby

Merseyside Police has released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist, following a series of thefts from a shop in Crosby. The incidents are reported to have happened

14th March 2019

MP expresses alarm at “shocking defects” of Persimmon homes

Maghull MP Bill Esterson is backing homeowners who claim their dream newbuild homes are blighted by “shocking defects”. New owners on the Poppy Fields estate off School Lane in Maghull say they

14th March 2019

High winds cause havoc at Southport supermarket

High winds have caused havoc at a supermarket car park after apparently blowing down a trolley hut. Staff first thought vandals had kicked down the heavy metal trolley shelter in Morrisons car

13th March 2019

Double trouble pavement claims second pensioner victim

Broken pavements have claimed another victim this morning after an elderly woman fell and smashed her head outside a Lord Street hotel. The elderly woman suffered concussion and a cut forehead after

13th March 2019

Floral tributes following death of man on Lord street

Floral tributes have been left on A Lord Street bench following the death of a man earlier this weeek. The flowers and tributes have appeared outside Debenhams superstore following the discovery of

13th March 2019

LCR Pride Foundation to lead Liverpool City Region bid for Gay Games 2026

LCR Pride Foundation has revealed its intention to bid for the Liverpool City Region to host the 2026 Gay Games, a move that has been backed by the region’s Metro Mayor, Steve

13th March 2019

Merseyside Police warn drivers to ‘buckle up’

Merseyside Police will be supporting a national seat belt campaign that commences today, Monday 11th March. The two week campaign will see the Force conducting increased levels of enforcement to address one of

13th March 2019