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Local activists hold demonstration outside Thomas Cook on Lord Street

Local activists held another demonstrations outside Thomas Cook on Lord Street today, urging the company to stop making excuses and finally stop promoting SeaWorld. Protesters held signs, handed out hundreds of leaflets,

16th December 2017

Hospital staff praised for caring nature – Mum’s four week hospital care prompts letter of praise for staff

…One of 646 letters received in six month period A mother of twins has praised staff at Southport hospital for the care they gave her late Mother during a four week period.

16th December 2017

Planned North West roadworks – summary from Monday 18 December 2017

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 15 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

16th December 2017

Union Street crime scene after mass brawl

Union Street in Southport remains cordoned off following reports of a mass brawl outside Punch Tarmey’s. A member of staff from Punch Tarmey’s told our reporter that one man was taken to

16th December 2017

Feline Festive at Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotels

At Christmas, the feline guests at Longcroft’s exquisite 5 suite cat hotel in Southport, are feeling fabulously festive! Amongst the twinkling lights and beautifully appointed suites the humans behind Longcroft know how

16th December 2017

Ainsdale deaths not suspicious say Police

Post mortems have been held following the deaths of John Neill, 87 years and Lillian ‘Lilly’ Neill, 86 years of Frailey Close, Southport. The results of the post mortems have been withheld

15th December 2017

Update: Man and woman found dead in Southport named

Post mortems have been held following the deaths of John Neill, 87 years and Lillian ‘Lilly’ Neill, 86 years of Frailey Close, Southport. The results of the post mortems have been withheld

15th December 2017

Ofcom grant community licence for Mighty FM

Southports most popular radio station has finally been granted a community licence for the town Mighty Radio would like to thank the Southport Community for all of their support and for getting

15th December 2017

Man charged following theft in Southport

Merseyside Police can confirm a man has been arrested and charged following a theft in Southport on Wednesday, 13 December. A report was received at around 2.30pm that a wallet containing a

15th December 2017

Drink drivers stopped in Birkdale

Drink drivers are being caught in a stop check point in Birkdale. Eagle eyed officers are pulling over drivers in random Christmas spot checks to see if anyone is driving over the

15th December 2017

Nutritionist reveals top tips to a health Christmas dinner

Christmas parties needn’t ruin health regimes according to a professional nutritionist and fitness expert who’s compiled a short guide for enjoying the annual do in the healthiest way possible. Christmas party season

15th December 2017

Couple have lucky escape from ditch crash

A couple have had a lucky escape after skidding in ice and smashing into a ditch this morning in Southport A red hatchback was travelling down the notorious Wyke Lane when the

15th December 2017

Voice star takes centre stage in Panto

Tom Milner of the The Voice, will be taking on the role of Prince Charming in Cinderella this Christmas at Southport Theatre. On The Voice Tom was selected for Team Ricky before

15th December 2017

Men armed with angle grinder fail to break into Reputation Menswear

Two males using an angle grinder attempted to break into Reputation Menswear on Lord Street, Southport at around 11pm last night (Thursday 14 December). After failing to gain entry but causing damage

15th December 2017

Man and Woman found dead in Ainsdale house

Merseyside Police can confirm enquiries are underway following the death of a man and woman in Southport. A report of concern for the safety of a man and woman in their 80s

14th December 2017

Festive fun event for Sefton shared lives service

Around 75 people involved with an innovative form of supported accommodation for Sefton adults with disabilities and other support needs gathered for their annual Christmas party this week. Hightown Cricket Club was

14th December 2017

Police close Ainsdale Road following incident

Police are on scene at an address in Frailey Close Ainsdale, Thursday 14 December. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police told OTS News that the incident was a concern for welfare. Officers from

14th December 2017

Teachers in Southport defend themselves after negative news stories

Teachers in Southport have come out in force to defend themselves after negative news stories about their jobs. One teacher, who remains anonymous, contacted OTS News to say teachers are getting a

14th December 2017

Damien Moore signs TUC ‘Dying to Work charter’

On Tuesday 12th December in Westminster, Damien Moore MP made a commitment, by signing the TUC ‘Dying to Work charter, to support and protect any of their employees who become terminally ill.

14th December 2017

Port Sign Priestley From Alfreton Town

Southport have completed the transfer of 28-year-old defender Billy Priestley from Alfreton Town for an undisclosed fee. Billy joined Alfreton in the Summer after time spent at Salford City, where he made

14th December 2017

WARNING |Multiple handbag snatches in Southport town centre

A number of handbag snatches in Southport town centre have been reported over the last two days. Three in the Derby Road/London Street area and one today (Wed 13th) on Stanley Street.

13th December 2017

Serial shop thief arrested in Southport

A 30 year old man from Netherton was arrested yesterday afternoon on Haweside Street in Southport, Tuesday 12 December. Officers arrested him in connection with multiple thefts from shops in Southport. The

13th December 2017

Damien Moore MP Welcomes End to Arriva Bus Strike Dispute

Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed the cancellation of tomorrow’s Arriva bus strike and all other walkouts planned for December after drivers accepted Arriva’s latest pay deal. Bus drivers had been in

13th December 2017

Stroke patients to benefit from new relaxation room

Stroke patients at Aintree University Hospital are benefitting from a new relaxation room, which has been designed to help combat some of the psychological effects of a stroke. The room, which is

13th December 2017

Southport care home resident turns 100 years old

A Cherry Tree lodge resident has got a special parcel in the post after the Queen sent her a special card to celebrate her 100th birthday. Centurion Violet Hewitt was joined by

13th December 2017

Merseyrail trains on Ormskirk line disrupted due to ‘power supply issues’

Ormskirk Line emergency works 13th December 2017 Due to ongoing power supply issues on our Ormskirk line, there will be changes to services on Wednesday evening. From 1940 until end of service,

13th December 2017

Say goodbye to the waiting times with the GP extended access pilot

HEALTH chiefs in West Lancashireare reminding residents over the festive period, that they can now visit a GP or practice nurse in the evenings and weekends at a time that suits them.

13th December 2017

Promenade Care Home is Rated ‘GOOD’ Yet Again – CQC

An established Southport Care Home has yet again been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission. The Commission explained their reasons for the rating: “We looked at the care plans for

13th December 2017

Hope for Southport Tory over ‘Race Jibe’ Suspension

Today’s lifting of the suspension of Tory MP Ann Marie Morris over alleged inappropriate racist language has given hope to a Southport Conservative activist who has been suspended for similar behaviour. Devon

13th December 2017

Important information to help rough sleepers in Southport

Sefton Council has a range of services for rough sleepers throughout the borough which are available all year round. Services are at hand as we to try and reduce the number of

13th December 2017