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Southport golf club’s hole-in-one for cancer research fundraising drive

Southport golf club’s hole-in-one for cancer research fundraising drive Golfers from Southport’s Hillside Golf Club have raised £11,000 to support life-saving cancer research after a year-long fundraising drive. The club selected North

27th March 2018

Man fined for growing cannabis for medical use

A CAR salesman prosecuted for growing his cannabis told a court he wanted to make sure that he got a quality product. Simon Wood, 50, of Briar Road, Ainsdale, also told magis

27th March 2018

CHILD escapes death on danger pier

CHILD escapes death on danger pier A woman had to save her 9 year old boy from certain serious injury after he fell through the pier on Sunday. Jacki Griffiths says her

27th March 2018

Liverpool Road crash: Female cyclist suffers serious injuries after being hit by vehicle at busy roundabout

A woman on a pushbike has been taken to hospital this evening after being struck by a vehicle in Ainsdale, Monday 26 March 2018. A witness told OTS News that a woman on

26th March 2018

WARNING issued after reports youths breaking and entering

Over the last ten days, Officers from the Southport Local Policing Team have responded to a number of incidents where young people have entered derelict buildings and in some cases have climbed

26th March 2018

SKUNK Southport college kid cautioned

Southport police officers along with specials were at Southport College continuing work on the #NoMoreKnives initiative. The knife arch was utilised with the co-operation of college staff. On this occasion no knives

26th March 2018

World Autism Awareness week starts today

As World Autism Awareness Week begins today, over 500 people are starting their walk for autism for Autism Initiatives, a national charity which began with a school in Southport. 530 people have

26th March 2018

Donkey Rides, Zorbing and an Easter Egg Hunt around the park

Donkey Rides, Zorbing and an Easter Egg Hunt around the park. The Botanic Gardens Community Association is holding an event on Easter Sunday, 1st April 2018 from 11.30am until 3pm. The association

26th March 2018

Local bikers raise £15,000 for Merseyside’s sickest patients

Local bikers raise £15,000 for Merseyside’s sickest patients A group of local motorcycle enthusiasts has raised thousands of pounds to benefit some of the most seriously ill patients in Cheshire and Merseyside.

26th March 2018

Southport Pier reopens following the completion of vital improvement works

Southport Pier has fully reopened to the public following the completion of vital improvement works. The landward end of Southport Pier had been temporarily closed while contractors carry out the second stage

26th March 2018

Ainsdale Beach closed to vehicles over Easter bank holiday weekend

Ainsdale beach will remain closed to vehicles over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Each year the beach is normally closed to vehicles from September 30 – April 1, but this year as

26th March 2018

Music Festival Oaklea Barns, Lydiate 23rd September 2018

The Learning Rooms at Four Seasons. We are situated within Four Seasons garden centre in Southport and provide a day service for adults with Learning difficulties, disabilities and additional needs. We are

26th March 2018

Highways England clears the way to Easter holiday destinations

Highways England clears the way to Easter holiday destinations Highways England is helping people travelling to seaside locations, ports and airports this Easter by lifting as many roadworks as possible. In recent

26th March 2018

SOUTHPORT solicitor named as most influential woman

SOUTHPORT solicitor named as most influential woman. A finance director has been named as one of England’s most influential women at the North’s inaugural Women’s awards. Alex Lynch from Fletchers Solicitors, a

26th March 2018

The Southport Tavern, Food & Drink Menu Revealed!

The Southport Tavern, Food & Drink Menu Revealed! On April 13th The Southport Tavern will open it’s doors from midday, taking over the unit which was formally The Albert Hotel. They’ll be

26th March 2018

Horror smash leaves cop van on roof

Horror smash leaves cop van on roof Police officers have narrowly escaped serious injury after their van turned upside down after colliding with a Taxi. The smash and roll happened on Cemetery

25th March 2018

IN PICTURES | Supercars of the North West 1st 2018 show

IN PICTURES | Supercars of the North West 1st 2018 show Supercars of the Northwest, first show of 2018, was held today at Victoria Park in Southport.

25th March 2018

Crosby Road to host Royal Wedding Street Party

Crosby Road to host Royal Wedding Street Party Save the date Southport‘s Crosby Road to host the Royal Wedding Street Party on Saturday 19th May. Proceeds to Southport Community First Responders. To

25th March 2018

Woodvale’s Antisocial Hotspot Again

Residents in Woodvale are claiming that it is dangerous to walk around the area at night, thanks to roaming groups of antisocial youths in gangs. Much of the disruptive activity is reported

25th March 2018

Big Spring Marine Lake Clean

Big Spring Marine Lake Clean Southport’s Rubbish Friends donned their orange jackets and came out in force for their annual clean up of the resort’s Marine Lake in time for the Easter

25th March 2018

WARNING | Speed trap Liverpool Road, Ainsdale

WARNING | Speed trap Liverpool Road, Ainsdale Rush hour drivers are being warned of a police speed trap on Liverpool road, Ainsdale. Police mobile speed cameras are in operation this evening on

25th March 2018

Last Ditch Damian Throws in the Preston Towel

Last Ditch Damian Throws in the Preston Towel. Preston City Councillor Damien Moore has left it to the absolute last minute before resigning his Greyfriars Ward (Fullwood) Council seat so that there

25th March 2018

Southport Tip open longer hours

Southport Tip open longer hours Residents will have the opportunity to recycle more from Sunday, April 1 as the region’s Household Waste Recycling Centres open for an extra three hours every day.

25th March 2018

Result | Southport 1-3 Alfreton Town

Result | Southport 1-3 Alfreton Town Southport suffered a crushing 3-1 defeat at the Merseyrail Community Stadium this afternoon against Alfreton Town, Saturday 24 March. Match stats Southport 1-3 Alfreton – Attendance:

24th March 2018

FORMBY Prezzo set to CLOSE

Prezzo in Formby will be closing for the final time on the 28th April 2018. This news comes just weeks after Prezzo announced that it’s Italian restaurant chain was set to close

24th March 2018

Nurse left shellshocked in egging attack

A nurse on her way to treat an elderly patient has been egged in a random attack, Friday 23 March 2018. The nurse who was shook up by the incident said two

23rd March 2018

SOUTHPORT be prepared if you get sick this Easter

SOUTHPORT be prepared if you get sick this Easter With Easter, fast approaching, local health professionals are reminding people to examine their options, should they or their family members become unwell over

23rd March 2018

Ainsdale Beach clean-up see the “A Team” in action

Ainsdale Beach clean-up see the “A Team” in action Labour community activists in Ainsdale have been busy clearing pathways and rubbish from in and around the beachfront lake near The Sands pub.

23rd March 2018

Damien Moore MP visits the Southport Foodbank

Earlier this month, Damien Moore MP visited the Southport Foodbank. The foodbank plays an important role in our community ensuring that no one should go hungry, providing emergency food and support to

23rd March 2018

Big Refurbished Bike Sale Supports Autism

Big Refurbished Bike Sale Supports Autism Mecycle Café and Bike shop in Ainsdale is launching a sale of refurbished bikes from Saturday 24 March as part of the social enterprises drive to

23rd March 2018