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Devoted Southport fundraiser honoured for more than thirty years of support for cancer research

Devoted Southport fundraiser honoured for more than thirty years of support for cancer research Devoted cancer research fundraiser, Olive Cutts has been honoured for her dedication and four decades of support at

5th October 2018

Trattoria 51 to host Southport Comedy Festival for fifth consecutive year

Trattoria 51 to host Southport Comedy Festival for fifth consecutive year Trattoria 51 has once again joined forces with Big Comedy UK for this year’s Southport Comedy Festival. After enjoying sell-out success

5th October 2018

Return of nursing bursary demanded as Labour Liz’s petition rapidly hits nearly 14,000

Return of nursing bursary demanded as Labour Liz’s petition rapidly hits nearly 14,000 A parliamentary petition calling for the reinstatement of nursing bursaries started by Labour’s candidate for Southport, Liz Savage, is

5th October 2018

Grange Avenue residents left in the dark

Residents say they have been literally left in the dark by out of work street lights. Homeowners on Grange Avenue say they have been complaining for months to have the out of

4th October 2018

Sefton Cycle Chat returns to discuss cycling issues across borough

Sefton Cycle Chat returns to discuss cycling issues across borough Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road,

4th October 2018

Sefton Corporate Learning Centre launches e-learning programmes

Sefton Corporate Learning Centre launches e-learning programmes Sefton Corporate Learning Centre (CLC) has launched brand new e-learning packages that are open to the public for the first time. The CLC has offered

4th October 2018

People in Southport now have access to primary care services 7 days a week

People in Southport now have access to primary care services 7 days a week New services have launched this week to offer a range of routine, pre-bookable, appointments with GPs, practice nurses

4th October 2018

News from Southport Community Policing Team

News from Southport Community Policing Team To owners of vans in the Hawkshead Street/Tithebarn Road area. Thieves are targeting vans to steal tools. Please keep vehicles secured and alarmed. If anyone behaving

4th October 2018

SCAM ALERT | Recent Scams in SOUTHPORT

Recent Scams in SOUTHPORT A resident was invited to invest in a named Financial Services business. In order to streamline the process the victim was told to set up a standing order.

4th October 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of SOUTHPORT from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 20th September and the 3rd October burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Knowsley Road, Hartwood Road,

4th October 2018

Ormskirk student got death threats after being injured in Westminster terror attack

Travis Frain was among the injured not called to give evidence at the inquest in London. A Lancashire student who was injured in the Westminster Bridge attack has recalled how “lines of

4th October 2018

Statement on upcoming Liverpool v Manchester City match

Statement on upcoming Liverpool v Manchester City match Superintendent Dave Charnock said: “As with any match, we have prepared a comprehensive and appropriate policing operation ahead of Sunday’s game and have liaised

3rd October 2018

Police to attend OLDER PEOPLES DAY at Southport DGH

Police to attend OLDER PEOPLES DAY at Southport DGH Your Southport Local Policing Team will be at the ‘Older People’s Day’ event at Southport District General Hospital today from 10:30 AM to

3rd October 2018

Police get kits to respond to Acid Attacks

Police in Merseyside responding to victims of corrosive substance attacks and other incidents involving hazardous chemicals, are being supplied with special acid attack medical kits so that they can respond quickly to

3rd October 2018

Celebrating the brilliance of star Southport nurse Paul

Celebrating the brilliance of star Southport nurse Paul A nurse from Southport and Ormskirk has become a winner of a Cavell Star Award. Paul Jebb, Deputy Director of Nursing at Southport and

3rd October 2018

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CCTV appeal after ATM theft in SOUTHPORT

CCTV appeal after ATM theft in SOUTHPORT Merseyside Police have issued a CCTV still of a man they would like to speak to following a theft from an ATM outside McColls Store

3rd October 2018

UPDATE | 20 year old charged after spar theft and assault

UPDATE | 20 year old charged after spar theft and assault A 20 year old man was arrested (Monday 1st October) following an incident of theft at the Spar Store on Cambridge

3rd October 2018

Fatality grinds Southport Trainline to a halt

British transport police have closed off the Northern line near Ainsdale following a suspected suicide. A train struck a person near to the Fisherman’s Path crossing just before rush hour this evening.

2nd October 2018

Employers six months away from new payslip deadline

Employers six months away from new payslip deadline Southport businesses are being reminded that there are just six months to go until new legislation comes into force that requires all workers to

2nd October 2018

Liberal Democrat Dukes Ward advice Centre

Liberal Democrat Dukes Ward advice Centre Liberal Democrat Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 8th October. They will

2nd October 2018

Increased policing across Merseyside rail network for Giants spectacular

Increased policing across Merseyside rail network for Giants spectacular As the Giants prepare to return to Liverpool and Wirral for the final time, British Transport Police is gearing up for the event

2nd October 2018

Merseyside Police celebrate Community First Awards 2018

Merseyside Police celebrate Community First Awards 2018 Police officers and police staff were recognised for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to serving the communities of Merseyside at an award ceremony on Monday

2nd October 2018

Bargain basement store rises from Poundworld ashes

A bargain basement store closed after falling into administration has risen from the ashes. OTS News can confirm staff and stock have been moved back into the ex Poundworld store in Chapel

2nd October 2018

Gas fear as SOUTHPORT named top danger spot

Southport has been named as a ‘hot spot’ for dangerous gas appliances in the North West – with hundreds of appliances listed in the last year as ‘at risk.’ Gas network Cadent

1st October 2018

Southport’s response to anti-gum dropping campaign is simply Gumbelievable!

Southport’s response to anti-gum dropping campaign is simply Gumbelievable! Businesses, residents and visitors to the borough were given something to chew over at the weekend as Sefton launched its ‘Gumbelievable’ campaign. Launched

1st October 2018

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service to visit hundreds of homes as part of Older Person’s Day

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service to visit hundreds of homes as part of Older Person’s Day Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) will be ensuring hundreds of residents over the age of

1st October 2018

Vandals smash window of Barclays Bank building

Vandals smash window of Barclays Bank building Vandals have thrown a brick through the window of the Barclays bank building on Lord Street over the weekend. Anyone with information is asked to

1st October 2018

CCTV images after attempted break-in on Crowland Street

CCTV images after attempted break-in on Crowland Street CCTV footage has shown three young men trying to break into an industrial building on Crowland Street. With many police officers distracted in the

1st October 2018

Mindless vandals throw brick at car

Mindless vandals throw brick at car Vandals using the cover of darkness and noise of fireworks have struck at vehicles in the Old Park Lane area of Southport. One furious resident Robert

1st October 2018

Spectators flee for their lives as wind blows fireworks into danger

Spectators flee for their lives as wind blows fireworks into danger High winds left fireworks watchers running for their lives after pyros rained down on them last night. Organisers were forced to

1st October 2018