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Driver crashes into a ditch near Southport

Another speeding driver has lost control and ended up in a ditch near Southport. Recovery trucks have been called to Long Lane in Banks after a second car in two days lost
17th December 2017

Southbank Road closed after targeted attack

Southbank Road in Southport remains closed this evening after what residents described as a targeted attack (Saturday 16 December). The incident happened at approximately 8.30pm at the junction of Westmorland Road. A white
16th December 2017

Labour tactics – whose town is it anyway?

Do they think all Sandgrounders are stupid? Liz Savage, Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Southport, says: “Hello, I’m Liz Savage, your Labour Parliamentary Candidate. I was born in Liverpool, grew up in Ormskirk
16th December 2017

RESULT: Boston United 3 – 2 Southport

Boston United 3 – 2 Southport Hemmings 22 (p), Tshimanga 77, McGowan 86; Gilchrist 30, 35 (p) Southport suffered another crushing defeat today, this time away to fellow strugglers Boston United. https://twitter.com/standardduncan/status/942053055675224064
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

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

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

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
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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

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
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