Halsall resident one of ten jailed
The group was led by Jamie Hughes, 37, of Warrington, and operated out of the North West of England. Members delivered bulk loads of drugs to clients in locations from Scotland to
MATCH REPORT | Chorley 0 – 0 Southport
At the end of this gutsy goalless draw, the Southport players went up to the hoardings at the front of the stand where the travelling fans had gathered and personally thanked many
Paramedics called to woman unconscious on Southport Promenade
Paramedics have rushed to Southport promenade to help a woman after she fell and injured herself near to the theatre (Wednesday 27 December 2017). Passers by stopped and gave the woman, thought
Driver with wrong number plates pulled in Southport
Police have stopped a driver along Liverpool road under suspicious circumstances after their registration was flagged up as belonging to a Silver Volvo. Police were immediately on alert when they noticed the
Strictly favourite ready to Waltz into Southport
Giovanni Pernice – ‘Born to Win’ Giovanni Pernice, is excited to bring his brand new dance show ‘Born to Win’ on tour around the UK and Ireland in 2018, after his 2017
Plan ahead during January’s rail strike!
What’s happening? People travelling to, from and within the Liverpool City Region are being urged to plan their journeys and check before they travel ahead of planned strike action by members the
New guidance on the use of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
New guidance on the use of anti-social behaviour powers will help police and councils continue to take appropriate action against nuisance behaviours while ensuring the most vulnerable, including the homeless, are not
Resort firms shortlisted for wedding awards
Two Southport firms have been short-listed for the final round of the national 2018 Wedding Industry Awards. Five companies from the resort were short- listed for the regional round of the awards,
B&Q issues urgent recall over remote control plug sets
The remote control twin set which B&Q is recalling Credit: B&Q B&Q has issued an urgent recall over two of its remote control on/off plug sets due to a potential fire risk. They
Armed officers to patrol streets as part of ongoing fight against gun crime
Armed officers will patrol the streets as part of Merseyside Police’s ongoing fight against gun crime. Following a number of firearms incidents across Merseyside, high visibility patrols have been stepped up in
Damien Moore MP meets with Southport Christians against Poverty
Southport MP Damien Moore held a meeting with Southport Christians against Poverty to discuss homelessness, hunger, poverty, and other similar issues leading up to Christmas. The national charity, which campaigns on the
Churchtown road littered with dog sh@t
A Churchtown dog walker has blasted Sefton Council over the state of overflowing bins in the area. Gary Burgess, said “On one occasion he cleared 30 bags of dog excrement left next to a
Merry Christmas From Southport FC
Everyone at Southport FC would like to wish our supporters, and their family and friends, a very Merry Christmas. We hope our supporters, our volunteers, our staff, our players and our management
Multiple arrests in Southport over Chistmas
Two adult females from Southport were arrested in the early hours of Christmas Eve, on suspicion of drunk driving, following reports of a car crashing into a wall on Balfour Road. A
Queenscourt Hospice Christmas tree collect and recycle service
Enjoy a hassle-free start to 2018 and let Queenscourt Hospice collect and recycle your real Christmas tree. Good for the environment and great for our community… every single donation will make a
Fire crews tackle flat blaze above popular Southport chippy
Fire crews called to flat blaze Southport, Sunday 24 December. The emergency service were called to the flat above The Swan chip shop on Street, Southport this evening to reports of a fire within
Cllr David Barton – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2018!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the residents of Southport a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and peaceful New Year. Once again I continue to serve all
CCTV Appeal following clarinet theft at ONO shop Southport
A representative from the ONO shop in Southport town centre told OTS News: “Does anyone know these two males – the older guy distracts the staff while the fat lad/girl moves the
CCTV Appeal after man smashes up toilets of Churchtown restaurant
CCTV Appeal after man smashes up toilets of Churchtown restaurant in unprovoked attack A CCTV appeal has been launched to identify a man that caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage at
Southport PCSO’s arrest drunken disorderly boy
A teenaged boy was arrested on Saturday 23rd December by Southport PCSO’s being drunk and disorderly. This was following a report of ASB in the Eastbank Street area of the town centre. KFC
Help available for coping with eating disorders over Christmas
The NHS has partnered with leading eating disorder charity, Beat, to provide guidance and support to people suffering from eating disorders, over the Christmas season. The festive period can be particularly challenging
RESULT| Southport 0-4 Park Avenue
Another pathetic performance sees the Southport crash 0-4 at home to Bradford PA. Southport 0-4 Bradford Park Avenue – Att 834 (45 away) 0′ – BPAFC – Kick Off 24′ – BPAFC
Police investigate car thefts in Ainsdale
A number of vehicles have been targeted by thieves operating in Formby and Ainsdale. They gained entry to the cars before stealing items from them. Two incidents were reported at car parks
Ormskirk CCTV Appeal following Food Warehouse theft
Do you know this person? Or maybe this person is you? Either way, police are looking to identify this person in relation to a theft at Iceland Food Warehouse, Ormskirk on 08/12/2017.
MATCH PREVIEW | Southport v Bradford Park Avenue
Christmas dinner will taste a lot better for everyone at Southport if the seemingly eternal wait for a win finally comes to an end against Bradford Park Avenue at the Merseyrail Community
Blue UK passport to return after EU exit
The cover of the UK passport will be returning to blue after the UK leaves the European Union, the Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis has announced. After Brexit, the UK travel document will no
Police hunt mystery man in Southport shooting
Police would like to speak to a male in connection with a firearms offence in Eastbank Street Southport on Thursday, 21 December 2017. He is described as a white male, approx. 5’11”
Jon McCarthy Appointed Assistant Manager
The club is delighted to announce Jon McCarthy has joined Southport FC as Assistant Manager. Jon made over 700 career league appearances as a player, as well as 18 appearances for Northern
Appeal after fatal RTC in Ormskirk
We are appealing for information after a man has died following a collision in Ormskirk this morning (Friday 22nd December). At around 8am on Friday 22nd December, we were called to reports
Police hunt mystery man in Southport shooting
Police would like to speak to a male in connection with a firearms offence in Eastbank Street Southport on Thursday, 21 December 2017. He is described as a white male, approx. 5’11”