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Southport ready to sign wonder kid Billy Whitehouse

Southport ready to sign wonder kid Billy Whitehouse. Southport are believed to be one of the clubs desperately trying to win the signature of Tadcaster wonder kid Billy Whitehouse. Southport FC and

25th April 2018

Another arrest following Hesketh Park observatory BURGLARY

Another arrest following Hesketh Park observatory BURGLARY. Merseyside Police have made a further arrest in connection to the burglary at Hesketh Park observatory. John Lloyd aged 34 of no fixed abode has

25th April 2018

Media statement from Chief Superintendent Dave Charnock following the Champions League semi final

Media statement from Chief Superintendent Dave Charnock following the Champions League semi final. Merseyside Police can confirm that nine men, aged between 20 and 43 years, were arrested for various offences including attempted murder, affray,

25th April 2018

R.I.P Margaret Haddock (Southport)

R.I.P Margaret Haddock (Southport) OTS News is saddened to report the death of a well known Southport resident Margaret Anne Haddock Nee Hughes. Margaret passed away on 12th April 2018. The funeral

24th April 2018

The War of the Worlds has been shooting in Formby woods and is set to appear on BBC One this Christmas

The War of the Worlds has been shooting in Formby woods and is set to appear on BBC One this Christmas Last year, it was announced that The War Of The Worlds

24th April 2018

Southport FC scrap awards dinner after terrible season

Southport FC scrap awards dinner after terrible season The decision has been taken to postpone the Southport FC end of season awards dinner, which was due to take place on Friday, May

24th April 2018

Parking Charges FOI reveals further disparity between Southport and Bootle, claim Conservatives

Parking Charges FOI reveals further disparity between Southport and Bootle, claim Conservatives New parking charges information has sparked a fresh row over the disparity between Bootle and Southport. Information obtained by the

24th April 2018

Southport LibDem exploitation and hypocrisy

The Southport LibDems have just chosen a Croston man to stand as their potential MP in the next election. Former teacher and college Principal, John Wright aims to win back Southport from

24th April 2018

Man slapped with CBO after SOUTHPORT public order offences

Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) issued to man following public order offences in Southport town centre Merseyside Police has obtained a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against a Formby man after he was

24th April 2018

Anyone in SOUTHPORT for Tennis?

Anyone for Tennis? North Meols Tennis Club, which is situated in Mill Lane Crescent, Churchtown, is hosting two Open Days this Saturday and Sunday, 28th and 29th April. Everyone is welcome, from

24th April 2018

labour's double standards and desperation

Southport Liberal Democrats select Parliamentary Candidate who aims to win back seat

Southport Liberal Democrats select Parliamentary Candidate who aims to win back seat Former teacher and college Principal, John Wright, has been selected by Southport Liberal Democrats as their Parliamentary Candidate as they

24th April 2018

Southport FC Golf Day At Hesketh Golf Club May 21st

Southport FC Golf Day At Hesketh Golf Club May 21st Southport FC are delighted to today announce the latest event within our #OnePort events calendar. On Monday, May 21st we will be

24th April 2018

Local Everton fan gets the blues after seat fiasco

Local Everton fan gets the blues after seat fiasco A Southport man is furious after paying premium prices to have an impassable view of a premier league football game. James Everlast had

24th April 2018

Tyre-related deaths and injuries preventable say Highways England and Bridgestone

Tyre-related deaths and injuries preventable say Highways England and Bridgestone Almost three quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks, according to startling

24th April 2018

Police hunting occupants of stolen car that fled Southport crash

Police hunting occupants of stolen car that fled Southport crash Mereyside Police were called to Crowland steet last night (Monday 23 April) following a report of a head on collision at the

24th April 2018

Appeal for information after assault in Southport town centre

Appeal for information after assault in Southport town centre Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an assault on Waverley Street, Southport. The incident is reported to have happened just before 6.30am on

23rd April 2018

Birkdale is doing brilliant work inspiring their pupils, says Southport MP

Birkdale is doing brilliant work inspiring their pupils, says Southport MP On Friday, Damien Moore spent time with pupils in the Brilliant Club at Birkdale High School. The club, which is part

23rd April 2018

BREAKING: Alfie Evans given Italian citizenship boosting hopes of ‘immediate transfer’

TERMINALLY ill toddler Alfie Evans has been granted Italian citizenship in a move that has boosted hopes for his “immediate transfer” for treatment. “In this way, the Italian government hopes that being

23rd April 2018

Meols Ward Cllr Adrive Centre Date Announced

Meols Ward Cllr Adrive Centre Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Nigel Ashton and will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 26th April. They will be available from 10.30am-11.30am at

23rd April 2018

Fletchers Solicitors pledges support to save Southport’s transport links

Fletchers Solicitors pledges support to save Southport’s transport links Fletchers Solicitors, the UK’s leading medical negligence and serious injury firm, is supporting a campaign led by Southport MP, Damien Moore, to challenge

23rd April 2018

Calling all SOUTHPORT young musicians and singers

Calling all SOUTHPORT young musicians and singers If you go to school or college and sing or play an instrument you can enter Southport Young Musician of the Year 2018. Trinity Arts,

23rd April 2018

Final proposals for £50 million M6 junction improvements on show

Final proposals for £50 million M6 junction improvements on show Plans for a £50 million investment in one of Cheshire’s busiest motorway roundabouts will take a step forward next month when detailed

23rd April 2018

Local businesses reminded of rights of young workforce

Local businesses reminded of rights of young workforce Sefton Council is taking part in a national awareness campaign to champion the rights of the borough’s child workforce. As part Child Employment Awareness

23rd April 2018

Police called to £10,000 SCAM at Lloyds Bank Southport

Police called to £10,000 SCAM at Lloyds Bank Southport PCSO’s attended Lloyds Bank in Southport on Friday 20th April, after alert staff at the bank were concerned about an elderly customer trying

23rd April 2018

Southport falls silent to honour Victoria Cross hero

Southport falls silent to honour Victoria Cross hero A Special commemorative paving stone has been laid in Southport to recognise war hero Private Richard George Masters VC. The laying of the commemorative

23rd April 2018

The Southport Northern Soul All Dayer

The Southport Northern Soul All Dayer, 15 May 2018. The big one! One of the best undiscovered dance floors in Southport. Top guest DJs. Entry only £7 on the door. Northern soul

23rd April 2018

Campsite springs up on Princes Park Southport

Campsite springs up on Princes Park Southport. A group of people have set up camp on Southport‘s Princes Park. Princes Park has finally been put to good use. Four tents have been pitched

23rd April 2018

Update On Southport FC Main Stand Renovation

Last week the Club held several progress meetings with architects FWP, who are overseeing the Main Stand refurbishment project on behalf of Southport FC. First presented to our supporters in March during

22nd April 2018

Daredevil Friends of top tattooist to skydive in his memory

Daredevil Friends of top tattooist to skydive in his memory Friends and family of a tattoo artist who passed away are fulfilling his dream to skydive more than 15,000ft and they are

22nd April 2018

Celebrate St George’s Day, Urges MEP

Celebrate St George’s Day, Urges MEP Local MEP Paul Nuttall is urging everyone to celebrate St George’s Day. “The clock is ticking down to our shaking off the shackles of the EU

22nd April 2018