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Coastal road reopened after rush hour smash

Traffic has now started to move again after an accident on the coast road. Police have closed one lane to Southport bound traffic causing major delays after a smash between Pontins and
4th January 2018

Missing 50-year-old man could be in Southport

Merseyside Police is appealing for information to help trace a missing 50-year-old man from Kirkby, Merseyside. Colin Bamber was last seen on 3 January 2018, on Tithebarn Lane, Kirkby. Extensive enquiries have
4th January 2018
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SOUTHPORT – Don’t fall for Fly Tipping Friday

Don’t fall for Fly Tipping Friday Councils are bracing themselves for Fly Tipping Friday on 5 January – believed by experts to be Britain’s biggest day for illegal dumping of unwanted goods
3rd January 2018
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Year of the Coast thanks!

Sefton Council want to say a massive ‘Thank You’ to the thousands of residents, volunteers, tourists and staff who have helped make 2017 a fantastic Year of the Coast. In January 2017,
3rd January 2018

Southport Market fails to cut the MUSTARD

Mustard House Cafe in Southport Market has now closed. Fellow traders came to work this morning (Wednesday 3 January) to find that all the tables chairs and equipment had been removed overnight.
3rd January 2018

Hit and run driver causes bollard fire

A hit and run driver speeding through Preston New Road has struck a traffic island leading to an electrical fire, Wednesday 3 January. The driver sped Off forwards Southport and fire crews
3rd January 2018
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Southport Pier now CLOSED for improvement works

A section of Southport Pier will be temporarily closed from January 3, 2018 to allow contractors to begin the second phase of its £2.9m improvement works. The landward section of the pier, between Ocean
3rd January 2018

Lord Street flats evacuated over fire fear

Fire crews have been called to an apartment block on Lord Street after an alarm was tripped at around 6pm. Sparking a mass evacuation into the rainy street, residents rushed out of
2nd January 2018
Josh Hine Signs Southport FC Contract Extension.

Josh Hine Signs Southport FC Contract Extension

Following our New Year’s Day victory against Chorley, Southport born forward Josh Hine signed a contract extension with the club until the end of the season. Originally joining on a short-term deal
2nd January 2018
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Southport councillor calls for rail price freeze

A Southport Councillor is calling for the government to ‘get a grip’ on spiralling rail prices and introduce a complete freeze this year and look towards a sustained reduction of prices and
2nd January 2018

RESULT | Southport 3-0 Chorley

Southport 3-0 Chorley – ATT: 1309 (414) 0′ – SFC – Kick Off 6′ – CFC – Sub – OFF Scott Leather ON Adam Anson 12′ – CFC – Sub – OFF
1st January 2018

Cllr David Barton – Happy New Year 2018

Happy New Year 2018! As ever I am always only too happy to assist you all year round and should you need any support, please do not hesitate to contact me on:-
1st January 2018

High school leavers invited to college masterclass

High school leavers and students considering A-levels are being urged to attend ‘masterclasses’ at KGV College in Southport. Staff at the college on Scarisbrick New Road will be host- ing the classes
31st December 2017

PREVIEW | Southport V Chorley | New Years Day

There won’t be many people associated with Southport FC shedding a tear at the passing of 2017. A relegation, four managers, and almost 70 players are symbolic of what has been a
31st December 2017

Mum needs £300 to pay inured cats bill

A Southport Mum is asking for local cat lovers to dig deep and help pay a vet bill after her pet moggy was savagely attacked. Annalise Rebecca needs £300 to pay a
30th December 2017
https://www.otsnews.co.uk/police-appeal-for-information-following-theft-on-southport-bus/

Vandals smash up Albert Road bus shelter

Vandals have caused criminal damage smashing window panes on a bus shelter. The damage was caused when a window pane on bus shelter situated on Albert Road, Southport was smashed over night.
30th December 2017
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Ex Meols Cop pupil Marc Almond receives OBE

Southport self confessed anti establishment singer Marc Almond has accepted an OBE from the Queen. Marc Almond has insisted he is still a “little bit” anti-establishment, despite accepting an OBE for services
30th December 2017
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