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New film urges victims to consider restorative justice to get answers

A powerful new film of one woman’s journey to get answers from her childhood abuser has been released to encourage other victims of crime to consider using restorative justice to help them

20th November 2018

How the Game of Poker Can Help You Find Entrepreneurial Success

To be a great entrepreneur, you need more than just business acumen and a drive for success. You also need a specific set of skills. Without them, your big idea will never

20th November 2018

“Where were the police last night?”

“Where were the police?” One of our Southport Local Policing Team officers mapped his patrol route on the first half of yesterday’s day shift. This is the route he took over 11.4kms

20th November 2018

Sovini Group receives Royal Gold Award for supporting the Armed Forces

The Sovini Group has been recognised for their support of the Armed Forces community in a ceremony in London, where they were presented with the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award by

20th November 2018

Southport firm closes after half a century of trading

A Southport firm which became the first in the country to sell industry changing fibreglass is ‘shutting down’ at the end of the month after 50 years. Glasplies Southport, now known as

20th November 2018

Southport Drivers warned of major disruptive road change

Southport motorists are being urged to get to grips with a new type of road being introduced in nearby Maghull or face possible danger, confusion, or financial penalties. Van specialists LeaseVan.co.uk have

20th November 2018

Fisherman’s Path crossing closed after cyclist was nearly hit by a train

Bridge over troubled crossing is ‘bad idea’

Building a life saving bridge at a suicide hotspot in Formby is a bad idea say local residents. They claim that building a bridge at Fisherman’s Path will do more harm than

19th November 2018

No case to answer – All charges dropped

5 people charged with serious offences by Merseyside Police in connection with an alleged incident in August 2018, have been found NOT guilty on all the charges against them. At a premature

19th November 2018

Pregnant women in SOUTHPORT urged to get their flu jab

Pregnant women across Sefton are being urged to make sure they get the flu jab this winter by Sefton Council, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby

19th November 2018

Health commissioners introduce new policy in self care week

During self care week (12 – 18 November 2018) health commissioners in Sefton are launching a new policy which follows national guidance, explaining that prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing.

19th November 2018

Sefton stands by veterans in need with £45,000 donation

Sefton Council is continuing its support of ex-armed forces personnel across the borough with a £45,000 contribution to the Veterans in Sefton (ViS) charity. As part of the local authority’s ongoing commitment

19th November 2018

Local Golf Pro, Towndrow, secures a top finish in Bahrain Trophy

Sean Towndrow from Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club finished eighth in the King Hamad Trophy, Bahrain, last week. The field saw 140 competitors from across the world, battle it out in the

19th November 2018

Charity asks for end to animal cruelty

A Southport animal charity is calling to end the persecution and torture of all animals. Geoffrey Dennis of the Society for the Protection of Animals wants people to be aware of the

19th November 2018

Volunteers required to help Southport Foodbank Christmas collections

A Southport foodbank is appealing for more help with its annual supermarket Christmas collections next month. Following the success of the collection earlier this month, volunteers are needed to help Shoreline Church

19th November 2018

Drivers fume at ridiculous hospital parking fines

Furious patients and their families say enough is enough over parking at Southport hospital. Visitors are threatening a total boycott and say they will park elsewhere and walk in to spite UKPC

19th November 2018

Southport bookstore goes viral with amazing sale

A Southport bookstore has gone viral after revealing it finally sold a book which had been sitting on its shelves for nearly 28 years. Staff at Broadhursts Bookshop on Market Street finally

19th November 2018

TODAY | Southport town centre road closures

This weekend will see the Christmas Lights switch on in Southport on Sunday afternoon. Road closures will be in place around Lord Street from Eastbank Street to London Street for the duration

18th November 2018

Dangerous games on Southport Pier

A group of unsupervised foolish youths this afternoon created safety concerns on Southport Pier. One female witness told OTS News. “There were about 4 or 5 youths climbing over the pier rails and

17th November 2018

Fell View drugs bust latest

Police have raided Fell View in Southport this evening, in a reported early evening drugs bust. A matrix unit, forensics teams and an engineer from Scottish Power have carried out the raid just

17th November 2018

Hero restaurant owner helps save diabetic

A Southport restaurant owner has been hailed for his kind hearted heroics after helping a man who had a diabetic episode outside his business. Sarah Wade and her partner were walking down

17th November 2018

PREVIEW | Boston United V Southport

PREVIEW | Boston V Southport With Liam Watson’s side grabbing another huge three points midweek, confidence will he high in the camp as they head into tomorrow’s game against Boston United. Things

17th November 2018

Two Southport women banned from town centre

Officers from Southport Community Police Team attended Merseyside Magistrates Court today, to present evidence in support of two Criminal Behaviour Order applications. Two well known female shoplifters from Southport appeared in court

16th November 2018

Southport resident Kenny Dalglish receives knighthood

Former footballer and manager Kenny Dalglish has been knighted. Sir Kenny Dalglish received the honour from Prince Charles during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. As a player, Sir Kenny helped Liverpool win

16th November 2018

Baby and Child Remembrance Service at Ormskirk Hospital

On Wednesday 5 December, the annual baby and child memorial service will take place at Ormskirk District General Hospital. All who have experienced loss, whether recently or in the past are invited.

16th November 2018

Aintree University Hospital staff praised for “amazing efforts” by Trust Chairman

Staff at Aintree University Hospital have been praised for improvements in quality of care despite growing pressures on the NHS. Neil Goodwin, hospital Chairman, was speaking as the organisation’s half-year review was

16th November 2018

Anger over Sefton Labour’s rejection of ‘People’s Vote’

The decision of the controlling Labour Group to block a request for a People’s Vote over Brexit left campaigners dismayed when they attended Thursday night’s Sefton Council meeting held at Southport Town

16th November 2018

No Northern Rail trains from SOUTHPORT this Saturday

Anyone planning to travel from Southport Station on 17 November 2018, please check the information below for details of strike services. Details for travel on 17 November 2018 Despite our best efforts,

16th November 2018

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Southport MP Damien Moore to take up a new seat

On Thursday 22 November at 12:00pm, Southport MP Damien Moore will swap the backbenches for the driving seat of a heavy-duty forklift truck on a construction site, when he dons Hi Vis

16th November 2018

Residents invited to Christmas market with a difference in SOUTHPORT

Sefton residents are being invited to a Christmas market with a difference in Southport early next month. The event at the New Leaf garden centre on Rotten Row will feature festive goods

16th November 2018

‘Miracle on West Street’ Southport’s First Ever Christmas Bar is opening soon

‘Miracle on West Street’ Southport’s First Ever Christmas Bar is opening soon. With opening night set for Thursday 13th December, this festive attraction will be open every single night during the christmas

16th November 2018