RESULT| AFC Telford 1-0 Southport
It was a case of football prevailing as Telford eventually found a way through a robust away side, Amari Morgan-Smith converting from a few yards out. Much to be pleased about for
Churchtown traders kick up a stink over dog poo
Dog walkers in Churchtown are once again feeling the heat after the village was found to be littered with dog poo today. In one instance piles of dog poo could be found
Vandals dice with death to break into unsafe casino building
Vandals dice with death to break into unsafe casino building Workers at the iconic Southport Grand Casino have been disrupted after youths smashed their way in to the building site. The abandoned
Weird but cool scarecrows in Banks Village
Weird but cool scarecrows in Banks Village Superheroes, novel villains and even the local builder are being given a tribute with a difference in Banks village this week. After being inspired by
Hero police dog puts his paws up
Hero police dog puts his paws up It’s pipe, or rather bone, and slippers time for Police dog Mojo as he officially retires from service after a seven year career as a
Man charged after Bath Street theft
Man charged after Bath Street theft Stephen Dickinson (45) of an address in Litherland was charged with theft from a motor vehicle on Bath Street Southport, after being arrested by a Southport
Police make 245 arrests in summer drink and drug driving crackdown
POLICE have arrested 245 people on suspicion of drink and drug driving during a summer crackdown across Merseyside. In total, officers made 126 arrests for drug driving with drivers testing positive for
Living Wage introduced for all Merseyside Police staff
Living Wage introduced for all Merseyside Police staff Nearly 100 of the lowest paid staff at Merseyside Police will receive a pay rise following a decision to adopt the real living wage.
Joint Norwood and Kew Labour Councillors’ Drop-in Surgery
Joint Norwood and Kew Labour Councillors’ Drop-in Surgery. The first Saturday of every month sees a joint surgery held between the Labour Councillors representing Norwood and Kew Wards. Residents are warmly welcomed
Standing ovations for the centre stage productions of The Wizard Of Oz
Standing ovations for the centre stage productions of The Wizard Of Oz Talented members of a unique Sefton drama company scored another big hit with their latest production of a classic American
Hodge Halsall Launch Competition For Kids To Win An Android Tablet
Hodge Halsall Launch Competition For Kids To Win An Android Tablet Southport Law Firm Hodge Halsall have launched a competition for the children of Sefton to delve into their creative powers this
The Learning Rooms brings you DFest this September
The Learning Rooms brings you DFest this September A special festival to raise funds for people and youngsters with learning disabilities is about to launch across Southport and West Lancashire. DFest is
Lancashire Care’s Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) and Membership Conference 2018
Local residents are invited to Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Annual Members’Meeting and Membership Conference on 14 September 2018. The Annual Members Meeting (AMM) provides an opportunity for the Trust to present
Police donate to 91 year old victim of fraudsters
Police donate to 91 year old victim of fraudsters During July 2018 an elderly female resident became a victim of a Bogus Official crime, where unknown offenders purporting to be working the
Two car collision Ash Street, Southport
Two car collision Ash Street, Southport The emergency services were called to Ash Street in Southport following a report of a collision this evening , Thursday 2 August 2018. A local resident told OTS
CCTV appeal following burglary – Elvington Road, Hightown
CCTV appeal following burglary – Elvington Road, Hightown Merseyside Police have issued CCTV images of a male we would like to speak to in connectionwith a burglary in Hightown. It was reported
United Utilities calls off summer hosepipe ban in England
The first hosepipe ban of the summer that would have affected seven million people in England has been called off. The temporary ban by United Utilities (UU) was due to start in
Do you know what to do if your child goes missing at the beach
Do you know what to do if your child goes missing at the beach Despite a bit of a change in the weather, the forecast is good again for this weekend, which
WATCH | Bridge Cafe raider caught on CCTV
WATCH | Bridge Cafe raider caught on CCTV Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a break in at Bridge Café on Hart Street, Southport in the early hours of Friday morning,
Council ignoring potentially dangerous sinkhole forming in Hoghton Street
Southport’s sinkhole fiasco, via Sefton Council continues. Letter to OTS News editorial team from a worried town trader “Do we actually have a council in Southport? Why have the council not addressed
Big win for BIRKDALE health store
Big win for Birkdale health store The Health Store’s annual open day took place this year on 1 July and the lucky winner of its raffle was Anne Menzies of Birkdale Health
UPDATE | Man arrested following unconfirmed shooting in SOUTHPORT
Man arrested and further appeal for information following uncuonfirmed firearms discharge – Southport Merseyside Police have today (Wednesday, 1 August) arrested a man in connection with an incident in Southport last week.
Local man arrested after burglaries in Southport
Detectives working on Operation Castle, the force’s ongoing response to burglary across Merseyside, have charged a man in connection with two burglaries in Southport. 34-year-old Lucasz Radzikowski from Avondale Road North in
Banned driver carrying cannabis caught behind the wheel by police
Banned driver carrying cannabis caught behind the wheel by police. Jessie Fashoni aged 23 of Southport has been arrested and charged with disqualified driving, driving without insurance and possession of cannabis. Fashoni
Pub and club plans revealed for ex clothes shop
Pub and club plans revealed for ex clothes shop Owners of the former Mr Smyths building want to transform it into a chic bar and club. Plans are provisionally in place to
Ainsdale Cycling Club Raise More Than £6,000
Ainsdale Cycling Club Raise More Than £6,000 A team of cyclists have raised more than £6,000 for a charity after cycling 200 miles from Ainsdale to North Wales and back! Ainsdale Cycling
Man charged after multiple burglaries is Southport
Man charged after multiple burglaries is Southport OTS News previously posted that a 32 year old man had been arrested and charged with three burglary offences after a burglary that took place
Volunteering Opportunities In The Spotlight At Regular New Southport Event
Volunteering Opportunities In The Spotlight At Regular New Southport Event Southport residents will be able to find out more about hundreds of volunteering opportunities across Sefton at a regular new event in
CCTV Appeal after Marshside Road bike theft
CCTV Appeal after Marshside Road bike theft A Marshside road resident is appealing for information after a bike was stolen from the driveway at 18:55 last night, Tuesday 31 July 2018. Anyone
Southport MP backs important new report on ARTHRITIS care
Southport MP backs important new report on ARTHRITIS care Thousands of Southport residents suffer with some form of arthritis. MP Damien Moore joined some of those who live with the condition after