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Council Tax Charge For Police Set To Rocket 14% Within 15 Months

The annual charge for policing on Merseyside is due to rise by more than 14% over the next 15 months, as Merseyside’s Labour Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy prepares to confirm her 2018/19

20th February 2018

Gin tasters required to choose blend for The Bottle Room

The Bottle Room of 675 Lord Street, Southport is the latest Sefton bar to get its very own label premium gin. The owner, Steve Lannagan was so impressed with the quality of

19th February 2018

Southport Access for Everyone Meeting date announced

The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 26th February at 7pm. The premises are fully accessible

19th February 2018

Scotland’s second funniest comedian in Southport

Paul Pirie began his stand-up career after giving up acting to pursue the funny man that lies within, quickly establishing himself on the Scottish comedy circuit as long ago as 2004. It

19th February 2018

Southport bike lovers get in gear for March Sefton Cycle event

Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road, Ainsdale. The evening session, on Tuesday March 6, runs from

19th February 2018

Appeal to locate missing SOUTHPORT man

SOUTHPORT residents have today took to social media appealing for help locating resident Paul Cromwell. One resident said: If you see Paul Cromwell please get intouch with Laura Hall or Hayley Farrell ASAP. His family

19th February 2018

Southport’s first Off-key Choir – a choir just for non-singers!

Southport’s first (I think) Off-key Choir – a choir just for non-singers! Organiser Diane Chapman said: I’m doing this voluntarily and just for fun, not for profit.” Just for the joy of

19th February 2018

SOUTHPORT – Take F.A.S.T. action to reduce stroke risk

Take F.A.S.T. action to reduce stroke risk Changes to your lifestyle can reduce the risk of having a stroke. That is the message from local NHS commissioners as a national campaign designed

19th February 2018

Man charged with murder of Cassie Hayes to appear in court today

Andrew Burke who has been charged in connection with the murder of a woman at a Southport travel agents is due to face court. Andrew Burke, 30, of Vincent Steet, St Helens

19th February 2018

SOUTHPORT residents stung by HMRC Scam

HMRC Scam In the past 18 months residents via the Sefton Crime Alert have been warned about phone calls supposedly from HMRC saying the recipients of the call owed money for unpaid

19th February 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

Residential Burglaries Between 7th – 17th February burglaries or attempted burglaries took place in the following locations: Maplebeck Drive (2), Haig Avenue(2), Ovington Drive (shed), Winston Crescent, Fell View, Hawkshead Street, St

19th February 2018

Sir Ron Tries Again

A former Southport councillor who was embroiled in two massive local controversies will bid to rejoin Sefton Council in May. Sir Ronald Watson was part of the Conservative ‘three Musketeers’ of Dukes

18th February 2018

SUPPLY AND DEMAND Revealed – the REAL reason KFC ran out of chicken, forcing them to close stores across the country including SOUTHPORT

KFC lovers in Southport Town centre were left aghast today as the country’s favourite chicken shops were forced to close – after running out of chicken. The Colonel has finally revealed the

18th February 2018

Police respond to ASB involving scrambler bikes in Kew

Officers from your Southport Community Policing Team were called to the Kew area of Southport (Friday 16th Feb), responding to reports of off-road motorcycles being used illegally in the area. They will

18th February 2018

Appeal for witnesses following robbery at jewellers in Southport

Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a jewellers in Southport. Officers were contacted at 5.30pm tonight, Saturday 17thFebruary, following reports that a robbery had occurred at Prestige Diamonds

18th February 2018

RESULT | North Ferriby United 0-3 Southport

Southports won again on the road today with an impressive 3-0 victory at North Ferriby United this afternoon, Sunday 17 December 2018. Southport’s goal scorers was Gilchrist, Morgan and Sampson. Full match

17th February 2018

Mystery surrounds exploding Mercedes van in Southport

A Mercedes van has exploded into a fireball on Booth Street, Saturday 17 February 2018.i The Mercedes Vito People Cartier seemingly burst into flames and people in the area reported hearing an

17th February 2018

Armed raiders have targeted another Lord Street jewellers

Armed raiders have targeted another Lord Street jewellers. Just before closing time today, Saturday 17 February 2018. Eye witnesses say they saw a group of armed men smash through the front doors

17th February 2018

Earthquake in Wales felt in Southport

A 4.4 magnitude tremor stuck Wales, with the epicentre near Swansea. British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed that the earthquake measured 4.4 at a depth of 7.4km and had its epicentre 20km away

17th February 2018

Southport awarded national Purple Flag accreditation

Southport has been awarded Purple Flag accreditation after a lengthy campaign co-ordinated Southport Business Improvement District (BID) working in partnership with Merseyside Police, Sefton Council, Pubwatch, Light for Life, and the Street

17th February 2018

PREVIEW | Port Prepared For North Ferriby Test

Southport head to North Ferriby United in Vanarama National League North action on Saturday, and Kevin Davies’ side are full of confidence after Jason Gilchrist’s 3-0 dismantling of Gainborough Trinity last weekend.

17th February 2018

Liam and Marley to the rescue for Clare House hospice

A kind hearted tradesmen Marley Khan and Liam Murphy has fitted special car park posts outside a Formby charity shop for free after he found out they had no money. Liam Murphy

17th February 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 19 to Sunday 25 February 2018

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 16 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

17th February 2018

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman twice winners of BBC Radio Folk Awards Best Duo to appear in Southport

Duos come and duos go. And some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original, captivating and award-winning. Bonded by an unseen alchemy, Kathryn Roberts and

16th February 2018

Look out for vulnerable relatives and neighbours this winter

As the cold weather in many parts of the country continues, health professionals from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust are encouraging people to look out for their elderly and vulnerable relatives and

16th February 2018

When will Eastbourne Road reopen following emergency closure?

Emergency sewer repair closed Eastbourne Road last week between Bury Road and Kew Road. A contractor on site said: “The works are expected to last until Friday 23 February 2018.” The diversion

16th February 2018

Visiter site forced to merge to boost viewer figures

The Visiter is merging into the Liverpool echo’s website as the once iconic paper struggles to keep local. The move is thought to be a byproduct of struggling ad revenue and a

16th February 2018

Warning over cash machine frauds in Southport

People who use the Tesco garage on Albert Road have fallen victim to a card skimming scam. A number of residents have contacted OTS News after finding their cards had been skimmed

15th February 2018

Medicines review to be updated

Healthwatch Sefton, the local independent health and social care champion, has recently released a report which details the feedback it received from People First Merseyside about accessing repeat prescription services in Sefton

15th February 2018

BHS building is under offer – What will fill the hole left in Southport’s high street

The building which was once occupied by BHS on chapel street is now under offer. What will fill the hole that BHS left in Southport’s high street What would you like to see

15th February 2018