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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

Panel endorses police precept proposal

A proposal to increase the precept payable for policing in Merseyside was “reluctantly” endorsed by the Merseyside Police and Crime Panel at their meeting on Tuesday 6 February. The panel, which is

15th February 2018

Shop where Cassie Hayes worked remains closed a month on from her death

It is over a one month on from the tragic death of Cassie Hayes who died at TUI travel agents on Saturday, January 13 after being attacked while she was at work.

15th February 2018

X2 bus crashes into car on Lord Street

The emergency services were called to Lord Street at around 10:45am morning after a Stagecoach x2 Bus and a car collided, Thursday 15 February 2018. Paramedics treated the occupants of white Suzuki

15th February 2018

Southport officers deployed on ASB Patrol in the Town Centre

Officers was last night deployed on ASB Patrol in the Town Centre (Wedsnesday 14 February 2018). A spokesperson for Southport police said: “We have been patrolling Hotspots, working with businesses to resolve

15th February 2018

Missing Bradford man has Southport links

Police are urgently appealing for information on Gareth Shutt, who has been reported missing from Bradford and has links to Southport. There have been possible sightings of Gareth in the Southport area

15th February 2018

Labour’s GAIN shows Norwood some love on Valentine’s Day

There are many different ways to express affection on Valentine’s Day but not many will involve a couple of skips. Labour’s Group Action in Norwood (GAIN) project took that less than conventional

15th February 2018

£70K Tree-Planting Programme to Make Southport Greener

A campaigner for the improvement and regeneration of Southport has announced plans to plant £70,000-worth of trees across the town. Cllr David Barton, who represents Dukes Ward on Sefton Council, said the

15th February 2018

Councillors and Firefighters help ‘Save A Heart’ in Southport this Valentine’s Day

Firefighters from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service joined Sefton councillors Lynne Thompson and Fred Weavers this Valentine’s Day in distributing signs to Southport shops and businesses to help inform people where their

14th February 2018

£2.3m cannabis farm discovered in Formby

We are investigating the discovery of a cannabis farm in Formby yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 13 February. Shortly before 12 pm, officers attended an address on Hawksworth Drive, Formby and discovered 583 cannabis

14th February 2018

Disabled young people consider their next steps

Young people with disabilities and special educational needs (SEN) have been invited to a special event where they can learn about the options available to them as they leave school. Moving On

14th February 2018

Kew Estate kid Tommy Fleetwood targets BMW title

SOUTHPORT’S Tommy Fleetwood will make his first appearance on home soil since being crowned the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Champion when he tees it up in the BMW PGA Championship at

14th February 2018

Merseyrail release statement following OTS Ainsdale station in platform chaos article

After enquiries from Ainsdale Lib Dem Councillor Haydn Preece, regarding the OTS story. Merseyrail have released the following statement: “We are undertaking a significant project at Ainsdale station with the aim of

14th February 2018

Southport man WANTED in connection with garden nursery robbery

Police in Banks are investigating a robbery at a garden nursery on Gravel Lane and want to quiz a Southport man about it. Constable Dalby of Lancashire Constabulary is currently investigating a

14th February 2018

Police launch hunt for missing 11-year-old boy who has disappeared during half-term

Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 11-year-old boy from Liverpool. Thomas Blackburn was last seen in Albany Road, Walton, at 12.30pm on Monday 12th February. Extensive enquiries are

14th February 2018

Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty Awarded Guinot’s Prestigious Crown Status 2018

Christopher Maerevoet Hair & Beauty, King St, Southport, has been awarded the status of Guinot Crown Salon 2018. This coveted title celebrates the highest achieving Guinot Salons, Spas and Health Clubs in the

14th February 2018

Charity mountain hike in memory of Callum Gray

A charity mountain hike has been set up in memory of a Formby man who passed away last year Sean Arslanian and his friends will be hiking up Mt Snowdon in memory

14th February 2018

Man who shot popular Southport man in front of shoppers denies attempted murder

A gunman who shot a man in the head in front of Christmas shoppers is set to stand trial. Jamie Bridge, from Liverpool, was arrested after a shotgun blast in Southport left

13th February 2018

National appeal to locate missing Ian Cree

Officers searching for missing man Ian Cree have issued a renewed appeal for information after he was last seen almost three weeks ago (20 January 2018) at around 4pm. Ian is white,

13th February 2018

Firefighters and Councillors help ‘Save A Heart’ in Southport this Valentine’s Day

Firefighters from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) will join Sefton councillors in distributing signs to Southport businesses to help inform people where their nearest defibrillator is this Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, February

13th February 2018

Patient’s praise for innovative prostate surgery at Ormskirk hospital

A leading urological surgeon has carried out surgery at Ormskirk hospital for the first time which improves bladder control due to an enlarged prostate. A father-of-two was the first patient to benefit

13th February 2018

Abandoned car on Manchester Road

A car has been abandoned on Manchester Road, Tuesday 13 February. Staff at a hair salon are concerned that the grey Fiat with registration number PE58 FAJ will be ticketed as it’s

13th February 2018

Ainsdale station in platform chaos

FURIOUS commuters are calling for answers about the ongoing refurbishment of Ainsdale Railway Station. OTS reader Frank Yates said that he is angry that the refurbishment is still ongoing although it was

13th February 2018