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Boxer Christian ready to mow down all challengers

Better late than never for well known Southport landscape gardener Christian Mccarthy. Christian trained with coach Jon Lund 30 years ago at Southport YMCA. However work, beer and life got in the
24th February 2019

RESULT | Southport 0-0 F.C. United

FINAL RESULT: Southport 0-0 F.C. United Port goals: F.C. United goals: Port bookings: 18′ David Morgan, 51′ Devarn Green, 60′ Mathew Platt F.C. United bookings: 41′ Dale Whitman, 58′ Rob Harris. Port subs: 74′ Homson-Smith & Archer (on for Green and Gilchrist), 75′ Lacey (on for Wood) F.C.
24th February 2019

Funeral arrangements for John McDougall

OTS News is saddened to report the death of much loved Southport man John McDougall who passed away on Monday 18th February after battling with cancer. His funeral will be held on
23rd February 2019

Dog savaged by MAD dunes cows

A dog walker says he is heartbroken after his pet was savagely attacked by a cow after walking through their enclosure. Peter Gordon says he was chased and his dog attacked by
23rd February 2019

Raucous United fans take over town

Southport has been taken over by a mob of friendly football fans as the club prepare to play a North West Derby. FC United Of Manchester have taken over the town centre
23rd February 2019

Funeral arrangements for Gary Whitehead

OTS News is saddened to report the death of much loved Southport man Gary Whitehead who passed away on Sunday after battling with pancreatic cancer. His funeral will be held on Friday
23rd February 2019

PREVIEW | Southport V FC United of Manchester

Southport return home to the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Saturday to host FC United of Manchester. First-half goals from Jordan Richards and Dion Charles put the Port in front at promotion-chasing Stockport
23rd February 2019

Beware the Fatberg! Coming to a sewer near you!

Yesterday it was revealed that a 90-tonne fatberg was discovered lurking in the sewers underneath Liverpool. This isn’t some monster from the deep, it’s a result of what we flush down the
22nd February 2019
Police

News from SOUTHPORT Community Policing Team

1)      A 17 year old girl from Southport has been arrested by Local Policing Team Officers in Southport following a burglary at business premises on the Promenade. 2)      Officers in Southport have arrested a
22nd February 2019

Job opportunity | Account Manager at MCS

Exciting career opportunity at MCS Group! Due to the growth and expansion of our business we are currently looking a high-performing Account Manager to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue
21st February 2019

Sex offender wanted on recall to prison

A sex offender is wanted by police on recall to prison. Christopher Wright, 41, of no fixed address, was released from HMP Wymott prison on Monday (February 18). He was due to
21st February 2019

Sefton Cycle Chat returns by popular demand

Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road, Ainsdale. The evening session, on Tuesday March 5, runs from
20th February 2019

Gestapo wardens terrify dog owners over fines

Elderly Dog owners say they are too scared to go out after wardens started finding them for their leads. Gestapo Council officers say they can fine people if their dog Lead is
20th February 2019

Missing from Merseyside |Molly Keating

Police are appealing for help in finding a 20 year-old woman who is missing from Walton. Molly Keating was last seen at around 9pm yesterday, Monday 18 February, near to McDonalds on
20th February 2019

Ainsdale station named as passenger safe space

Ainsdale and Formby railway stations are among 170 nationwide to be given safety accreditation status. Over a quarter of all Britain’s stations have now been accredited by the British Transport Police to
19th February 2019

Formby Motorists hit by MORE roadwork chaos

Essential underground electrical works are taking place along Liverpool Road, Formby. Temporary signals have been installed on the road near to the Royal Public House in order to safely manage traffic during
19th February 2019

How To Start A Business With No Money

Do you have a great business idea but no money to get set up? This is a common problem for aspiring entrepreneurs, but this should not stop you from pursuing your dreams.
19th February 2019

Crackdown in cross-border rural crime

Operation Checkpoint is a multi-force, cross-border rural crime operation involving multiple Constabularies. The Operation is primarily aimed at targeting travelling criminals operating between counties in the North of England. It is recognised
18th February 2019

Government sets out plans to overhaul waste system

The government launches a series of consultations to overhaul the waste system. Government launches consultations to overhaul the waste system, cut plastic pollution, and move towards a more circular economy. Packaging producers
18th February 2019
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