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Southport MP raises tragic case of Cassie Hayes in PMQs

Southport MP Damien Moore has today raised the tragic case of Cassie Hayes with the Prime Minister during Prime Ministers Questions. 28-year-old Cassie Hayes was killed after a brutal knife attack in

17th January 2018

New Stadium Burscough Football Club Starts To Gain Momentum

Burscough Football Club are pleased to have received confirmation today that the land required for the new stadium has been purchased by Victoria Park’s owners. Chequer Properties Ltd. completed on the site’s

17th January 2018

Become a Friend of Sefton Coast

Everybody knows Sefton has few and far between rivals for the title of most beautiful British coastline! The 22 miles spanning between Southport and Seaforth are some of the most iconic, idyllic

17th January 2018

Sefton residents can take control of their energy bills

Switching your energy tariff with the Merseyside Collective Switch is both quick and easy, and it could save you hundreds of pounds a year. Run in partnership with your local authority, the

17th January 2018

Southport litterbugs in court after being caught dropping rubbish

Litter louts who have been caught irresponsibly disposing of rubbish in Sefton have been convicted in court this week, leading to fines totaling more than £1,000. Three people, all from the Southport

17th January 2018

Southport Ink regretters can now sign up to next series of Tattoo Fixers show

PRODUCERS of a TV show which provides ‘cover-up’ designs for tattoo regretters are appealing for any West Lancs residents who wish they had never been inked to get in touch. The casting

17th January 2018

MERSEYSIDE POLICE – Dangerous man wanted on recall to prison

Merseyside Police is appealing for information to find a Walton man who is wanted on a recall to prison. 38-year-old John Croston from Grey Road is wanted after recently breaching his licence

17th January 2018

The guide to surviving a cashless January

The guide to surviving a cashless January Spent up families can get their finances back on track after the expense of Christmas and the New Year thanks to seven top New Year

17th January 2018

Funeral arrangements for legendary tattooist Dave Smith

OTS News is saddened to report the death of a legendary Southport tattooist – Dave Smith. Dave Smiths funeral is on Friday 2nd February 2018, 3.20pm at Southport Crematorium. The wake will

16th January 2018

Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood wins Seve Ballesteros award after vote by Tour peers

PRIZE GUY: Tommy Fleetwood with David Howell and Keith Pelley. Photo: Getty Images Southport’s own Tommy Fleetwood has been awarded The Seve Ballesteros Award – formerly the Players’ Player Award –

16th January 2018

Southport’s Bar Eighty-Eight closes its doors as it’s placed into Liquidation

A liquidator has been appointed to a popular Southport Bar & Eatery that has ceased trading. Stuart Kelly, of insolvency practice HBG Corporate Ltd, has been appointed liquidator of Orchardhall Ltd, trading

16th January 2018

Plane crashes into sheep after emergency landing into field

Engine malfunctioned and aircraft struck a sheep during forced landing, near Parbold, Lancashire 28 August 2017. The aircraft departed Liverpool Airport for a training flight and, during the first 15 minutes, two

16th January 2018

Beach helpers brush up a storm after Geraldine

Over forty hardy volunteers who make up the Friends of the Sefton Coast descended on Ainsdale beach last week to clean up after Storm Geraldine. 10 metre high tides washed up tons

16th January 2018

Southport constituency visit to Plughole Planters

This weekend, Damien Moore MP visited local SME Plughole Planters as part of his commitment to support small businesses in the general election. Established by Morgan Griffin in Southport, Plughole Planters design

16th January 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Walmer Road (shed),Preston New Road (garage), Compton Road, Liverpool Road. The Police are asking householders to ensure that doors

16th January 2018

Pub landlord needs prizes for Cassie Hayes fundraiser

Popular publican Annie McTaggart is holding a fundraiser to help the daughter of murdered Cassie Hayes. The Wellington Pub landlord is asking for donations of prizes and gifts for an auction on

16th January 2018

Top Sefton Labour Councillor Resigns

A top Labour councillor has mysteriously resigned without any published reason. Blundellsands ward Councillor Andy Dams (above, right) was vice chair of Sefton Council’s Health and Social Care Scrutiny Committee and is

15th January 2018

Rock ‘N’ Roll Souse TV Comedian At LOL Comedy Club

Steve Gribbin is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool whose scabrous comedy songs and off the wall observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit. His original

15th January 2018

Drinking water in Southport can vary from “hard” water to moderately hard

The tap water we use every day in Southport is provided to us by United Utilities. They are a water board that operate in the North West of England, covering over 3

15th January 2018

Tree work to begin on Chapel Lane, Formby

Vital tree works are to begin later this month along Chapel Lane, Formby. The street tree management, which begins on Monday January 29, is expected to take around one week to complete.

15th January 2018

Southport Holocaust Memorial Service 2018

Sefton will remember victims of the Holocaust during a special memorial ceremony open to everyone. This years’ service will be attended by the Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Dave Robinson and takes place

15th January 2018

Jail for phone thief who threatened to stab men on train – Merseyside

A 25-year-old who threatened to stab two men unless they handed over their mobile phones has been jailed for four years and three months, following a British Transport Police investigation. Keith Cross,

15th January 2018

R.I.P Reina Dell Fusco of Southport

OTS news is saddened to report the death of Reina Dell Fusco of Southport. Reina died peacefully on the 2nd January 2018. Devoted Wife to Michael, Loving Mother to Amanda, Adrian & Alexandro.

15th January 2018

Southport Access for Everyone meeting – Monday 22nd January

The next meeting of Southport Access for Everyone will be held at the Victoria Methodist Church, Sussex Road, Southport PR8 6DG on Monday 22nd January 2018 at 7pm. The premises are fully

15th January 2018

Local MP reveals “dangerous complacency” claims Labour’s Liz Savage

Liz Savage, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Southport, explains why she believes local MP Damien Moore has revealed a staggering lack of understanding about one of the biggest issues in his constituency and

15th January 2018

UPDATE | Andrew Burke to face murder trial over death of Southport travel agent Cassie Hayes

UPDATE Andrew Burke has appeared in court accused of the murder of a travel agent in Southport. Burke, 30, spoke to confirm his name, address and date of birth as he stood before

14th January 2018

Floral tributes and fundraising campaign for Southport travel agent Cassie Hayes

Flowers have been laid at the scene of a tragic murder investigation as tributes for the victim continue to pour in. Hundreds of bouquets lie outside the Southport branch of travel agents TUI where Cassie

14th January 2018

Planned North West road works – Monday 15 to Sunday 21 January

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 12 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

14th January 2018

MP signs petition objecting to Churchtown development

Southport MP Damien Moore has signed an online petition objecting to the development by Wainhomes off Bankfield Lane in Churchtown. Wainhomes North West has applied for full planning permission to build 121

14th January 2018

RESULT | Southport 2-0 Leamington

Southport 2-0 Leamington 0′ – SFC – Kick Off 8′ – SFC – Yellow Card – Jordan Richards 9′ – SFC – GOAL – Jack Sampson 29′ – LFC – Yellow Card

14th January 2018