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Southport woman wins ‘Oscars of the maternity industry’

A Perinatal support business for expectant mums in Southport and Formby has been given a national award at what are known as the ‘Oscars of the maternity industry.’ Sian Gilmartin, 40, of

26th May 2018

Rough Sleepers On Lord Street, Southport

Rough Sleepers On Lord Street, Southport Another day another rough sleeper. This poor man was asleep on Lord street outside the ‘Theworks.co.uk’ this morning, Saturday 26 May 2018. If you have nowhere to

26th May 2018

Family Fun Day At Bedford Park, Southport

Family Fun Day At Bedford Park, Southport Family Fun Day, Sunday 10th June @ Bedford Road Park, 11am till 3pm, Southport. Fundraising for The Herold FC. NEW ladies football team which aims

26th May 2018

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Hot weather health warnings – SOUTHPORT

Hot weather health warnings – SOUTHPORT With a Met Office forecast for a spell of warmer weather for the coming days Public Health England (PHE) is urging people to think now how

26th May 2018

SOUTHPORT Cadets to hold charity car was today

SOUTHPORT Cadets to hold charity car was today Southport Fire and Rescue cadets will be holding a charity car wash today (Saturday 26 May) Time: 11am-4pm Location: Albert Road, Southport.

26th May 2018

Southport man Fined £75 For Missing The Ashtray

A Lord Street smoker is left with bill for £75 – after his cigarette missed the cigarette bin and finished on the floor. A man fined for dropping a cigarette butt found

26th May 2018

How to report an abandoned car

Spotted a deserted motor that’s gathering rust? Here’s how you help get rid of it. There are many ways to get rid of an old car. You can sell it, for one.

26th May 2018

Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 7 to Sunday 13 August 2017

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 28 May to Sunday 3 June 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 28 May to Sunday 3 June 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday

26th May 2018

Sefton Council forced to close Lord Street AGAIN to carry out essential maintenance

Sefton Council forced to close Lord Street AGAIN to carry out essential maintenance Lord Street, Southport will undergo essential carriageway maintenance works from June 11, which will last for approximately five days.

25th May 2018

Booze thief busted in Southport town centre

Booze thief busted in Southport town centre A 59 year old man from Southport was arrested yesterday, Thursday 24th May, in connection with theft of spirits from a store in Southport town

25th May 2018

Busy days and planning your visit to Formby

Busy days and planning your visit to Formby Formby is a very popular place for visitors and when the sun is out there’s nothing better than a trip to the coast. At

25th May 2018

Southport BID has launched a brand new shopping directory for Southport

Southport BID has launched a brand new shopping directory for Southport. The website shoppinginsouthport.com has been created as a sister site to Visit Southport to capitalise on it’s high number of visitors

25th May 2018

Illegal fishing in Hesketh Park, Southport

Illegal fishing in Hesketh Park, Southport Illegal fishing in Hesketh Park has been reported to us via a local Councillor. To report illegal fishing use the following number: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY INCIDENT HOTLINE

25th May 2018

Volvo smashed up and abandoned on Wyke Lane, Southport

Volvo smashed up and abandoned on Wyke Lane, Southport A silver Volvo has this morning been abandoned along Wyke Lane near Southport this morning, Friday 25 May 2018. The windows have been

25th May 2018

Brookdale puts the spotlight on dementia with week of special events

Brookdale puts the spotlight on dementia with week of special events A Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia staged a series of special events this week in support of a

25th May 2018

A Southport care group encouraging younters into the industry

A Southport care group encouraging younters into the industry A community care group responsible for overseeing a number of care and residential homes in Southport are doing all they can to encourage

25th May 2018

Southport Care Home rated Inadequate by CQC

Sutton Grange Care Home in Banks Southport has been rated Inadequate by CQC. This inspection took place on 9, 23, 27 February and 9 March 2018. All four days were unannounced which meant the

25th May 2018

Don’t use the hard shoulder as a naughty step!

Don’t use the hard shoulder as a naughty step! Highways England reveals reasons people give for illegally stopping on motorways… …CCTV shows why around 100 people are killed or seriously injured on

25th May 2018

Lord Street Chip shop delay leaves a salty taste in traders mouths

Lord Street Chip shop delay leaves a salty taste in traders mouths There is something increasingly fishy about the progress of a long awaited Lord Street chippy. The Kings Plaice was due

24th May 2018

Man crashes through wall on Mill Lane, Churchtown

Man crashes through wall on Mill Lane, Churchtown The emergency services were called to Mill Lane, Churchtown at approximately 4.20pm this afternoon after a motorist lost control and crashed into a wall,

24th May 2018

Paramedics treat woman hit by car

Paramedics treat woman hit by car on Cambridge Road, Churchtown Paramedics treated a woman for minor injuries after she was struck by a car in Cambridge Road earlier today, Thursday 24 May

24th May 2018

Confirmation today that MJ’s in Formby will be a McDonald’s restaurant

OTS News can officially confirm today that the MJ’s Drive Thru Restaurant will be turning into a McDonald’s restaurant. A spokesperson from McDonald’s said: “We can confirm that we have submitted a

24th May 2018

Engagement Ring Trends Celebrities are Pushing Forward

Engagement Ring Trends Celebrities are Pushing Forward Many people dream of getting an engagement ring. Couples in the UK spend a considerable amount on their rings, which is only fitting. One thing

24th May 2018

Mersey Mayor Could Face the Chop as More High-paid Deputies are Appointed

Mersey Mayor Could Face the Chop as More High-paid Deputies are Appointed At least one of the Liverpool Mayors could be on the way out due to a split in the ruling Labour

24th May 2018

Will Southport MP follow Judge’s Trump Twitter Ruling?

Will Southport MP follow Judge’s Trump Twitter Ruling? Southport MP Damien Moore should take a leaf out of the book of the New York Federal Court’s book and unblock his constituents from

24th May 2018

WATCH | Herald Juniors U8s Unstoppable At Finch Farm

Herald U8s unstoppable at Finch Farm Southport’s Herald Juniors FC under 8’s last night picked up more silverware when they outclassed Ormskirk West End at Everton’s training ground in the Hightown final.

24th May 2018

Fletchers Solicitors competes in the Salford Dragon Boat Race to help fight homeless crisis

Fletchers Solicitors competes in the Salford Dragon Boat Race to help fight homeless crisis Fletchers Solicitors, one of the UK’s leading medical negligence and serious injury law firm, has raised almost £1,000 for Big

24th May 2018

Missing Carl Lake last seen in SOUTHPORT eight days ago

**Update published, 4.30pm on Wednesday 23 May** Merseyside Police have issued a new picture of Carl Lake from Bootle, who has been missing for eight days, as his family grow increasingly concerned

23rd May 2018

CCTV after armed robber targets Southport pensioner

CCTV after armed robber targets Southport pensioner Detectives have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak with following a robbery in Southport on Friday, 11 May. At around 7pm, a

23rd May 2018

Southport car wash raided on suspicion of human trafficking

Southport car wash raided on suspicion of human trafficking. Handy Andy car was raided by customs agents on suspicion of committing human trafficking offences. Agencies including Gangmasters, the Labour Abuse Authority and

23rd May 2018