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Water Plea to Stop Town’s New Trees From Dying

Councillor’s plea to shops and residents Some recently planted small street trees across Southport have already died and others are in danger of dying from thirst, a local councillor says. Southport Town

17th July 2018

Hosepipe ban to affect millions across North West England amid record heatwave

A hosepipe ban is about to come into force in the North West of England, a water company has announced, affecting millions of people, as the hot, dry weather lingers on. United

17th July 2018

Home Lighting Store (Southport) are giving away £250

17th July 2018

Making it easier to drive through roadworks – Highways England responds to drivers’ feedback

Drivers could be allowed to travel at increased speed through motorway roadworks depending on what day of the week they are travelling, under new plans from Highways England. Acting on feedback from

16th July 2018

UPDATED | Pool users dive in on Southport hospital over swim ban

Pool users dive in on Southport hospital over swim ban Furious pool users at Southport Hospital have launched a petition to stop the trust from draining their future. It was announced this

16th July 2018

Southport people living with cancer invited to chat about their health and wellbeing

Southport people living with cancer invited to chat about their health and wellbeing People across Southport and Formby who are affected by cancer are invited to find out more about the range

16th July 2018

Police response claim provokes “I don’t believe it” response from Lib Dem Cllr Simon Shaw

Police response claim provokes “I don’t believe it” response from Lib Dem Cllr Simon Shaw Merseyside’s Labour Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy has claimed that more than 5 out of 6 people who

16th July 2018

David Campbell World Cup Summer Roadshow Is Coming to Southport

David Campbell soccer run various soccer Courses throughout the North West at different venues. A spokesperson for the academy told OTS News Southport: “We already hold a session at Greenbank High School

16th July 2018

Southport’s Home Instead is ‘Outstanding’ on ‘Caring’

Southport’s Home Instead is ‘Outstanding’ on ‘Caring’ The Care Quality Commission has given Southport’s ‘Home Instead’ Domiciliary Care Service an ‘outstanding’ categorisation in the field of ‘Caring’ in their latest report. Local

16th July 2018

Local NHS staff and Asda Southport celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday

Local NHS staff and Asda Southport celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday Local NHS and Asda staff brought the national NHS 70th celebrations to shoppers in Southport. Staff from NHS Southport and Formby

16th July 2018

Gypsy / travellers burst through Princes Park bollards and set up camp

Travellers burst through Princes Park bollards and set up camp Travellers wielding axle grinders have burst through bollards at Princes Park and set up camp. It’s thought they won’t be on site

16th July 2018

Did YOU Show your Rump to Trump?

How many Southport residents made their way to London to show the President of the USA what they think of him? Councillor Tony Dawson, who was in Westminster on Friday said: “In

16th July 2018

Suspect car abandoned on Southport beach

Police have been called to investigate a suspect car on Southport beach. The silver saloon was discovered shortly after 7am after commuters driving down the Coast road spotted the car abandoned along

16th July 2018

PRE-SEASON | Widnes 0-3 Southport

PRE-SEASON | Widnes 0-3 Southport There was a first win of pre-season for Southport on Friday night as they struck three times to beat Widnes at the Halton Stadium. A goal for

16th July 2018

Concern for safety of person in Banks, Southport

Concern for safety person in Banks, Southport Lancashire police were called to Lancaster drive in Banks at around 9pm following concerns for safety of a male. Paramedics along with four police response

15th July 2018

Letter: Southport needs a Blackpool style ballroom

Readers have contacted OTS to say Southport is in dire need of a new ballroom scene. one reader writes “I recently moved into the area and I am shocked and confused that

15th July 2018

SIGNING | Josh Langley joins Southport FC

SIGNING | Josh Langley joins Southport FC The club are delighted to announce that Josh Langley has joined on a one-year deal. The 25 year-old comes from AFC Fylde after being captain

15th July 2018

Lodge members boast about their cleanliness

Lodge members boast about their cleanliness Orange Lodge members have told OTS News that they’re on a clean slate with Southport residents after cleaning up after themselves. Thousands of people came to

15th July 2018

Pleasureland Southport to host Emergency Services Evening

Off the back of the hugely successful Emergency Services days that we have done before, this year we are changing things up. Recognising that not everyone can come on a weekend, we

15th July 2018

Family fund day and BBQ for Southport Kidney Fund

Family fund day and BBQ for Southport Kidney Fund Southport Kidney Fund is a charitable organisation that relies completely on the fundraising efforts of our committee and members and contributions from the

15th July 2018

Welcome for Proceeds of Crime Act action to be taken against convicted Southport fraudster

Welcome for Proceeds of Crime Act action to be taken against convicted Southport fraudster The recent announcement by the Crown Prosecution Service that convicted Southport care home owner and fraudster David Barton

15th July 2018

Police called to Preston New Road smash

Emergency services have temporarily closed off Preston New Road after a two car smash this evening. Police and ambulance crews rushed to the scene near to Langdon’s cafe after a two car

14th July 2018

Warning to SOUTHPORT pensioners targeted by scam mobility firm calls

MOBILITY business in Southport is urging residents to beware of scammers falsely pretending to be from their firm. Staff at Ableworld, based on Shakespeare Street, said they have recently received reports of

14th July 2018

Victoria Woodier crowned Southport Young Musician of the Year

Southport Young Musician of the Year winner Victoria Woodier, aged 13, has won the prestigious Southport Young Musician of the Year award, beating 10 other finalists in front of the audience including

14th July 2018

Wanted burglar detained by Southport police

Wanted burglar detained by Southport police A 19 year old man from Kirkby was detained in Formby on Tuesday 10th July by Patrol and Southport Local Policing Officers, after a report of

14th July 2018

Rail chiefs glimmer of hope for Piccadilly safety

Rail chiefs have given campaigners hope they may restore the original Southport to Manchester Piccadilly and airport service. Northern Rail’s interim route director stated that to reinstate the connection is “not yet

14th July 2018

Sefton Sports Awards 2018

Sefton Sports Awards 2018 Southport Theatre and Convention Centre was filled with Sefton’s sporting stars and unsung heroes last night (Wednesday, July 11) as Sefton Council celebrated its 18th annual Sefton Sports Awards.

14th July 2018

Sefton charity seeks brave team members for cathedral abseil event

Sefton charity seeks brave team members for cathedral abseil event. A Sefton charity is seeking supporters with a head for heights to take part in its latest high-profile fundraising event. Sefton 4

13th July 2018

Birkdale cat goes missing again on anniversary of last disappearance

An elderly cat has gone missing from its owners home in the Carr Lane area of Birkdale, Southport. Marmalade, a 20 year old ginger and white cat vanished from its owners home

13th July 2018

Planned North West road works – Monday 16 to Sunday 22 July 2018

Planned North West road works – Monday 16 to Sunday 22 July 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday

13th July 2018