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A four-year-old boy found wandering the streets has been reunited with his parents

A small child was found wandering the streets of Marshside, Southport on Friday evening lost and upset (Friday 14 September 2017) The boy, who is thought to have been aged around 4

17th September 2017

M53 closed in both direction following fatal collision

PLEASE NOTE – The M53 is closed in both directions between junctions 1 and 3 following a fatal collision this morning: We are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision

17th September 2017

FA CUP | Southport 0-3 Bradford Park Avenue

Southport crashed out of the FA Cup this afternoon (Saturday 16 August) going down 0-3 to Bradford Park Avenue. Southport 0-3 Bradford Park Avenue – ATT: 496 (60 away) 0′ – BPAFC

16th September 2017

Two men armed with sledgehammers raid Southport jewellers

Southport’s unluckiest jeweller has yet again been targeted by weapon wielding thieves. Two men carrying sledgehammers were seen rushing into John Bell Jewellers on King Street, Southport shortly before 12pm today before

16th September 2017

Former footballer Clarke Carlisle is found safe in Liverpool

Ex-Burnley player had been reported missing after he was last seen by his family in Preston on Thursday. Former footballer Clarke Carlisle has been found safe in Liverpool after he was reported missing, Lancashire

16th September 2017

News from the Southport Community Policing Team

News from the Southport Community Policing Team. Paul Robson age 46 of the Promenade has been arrested and charged with 2 burglaries at a department store in Lord Street kept in custody

16th September 2017

Crossens cold callers – Rogue gardeners

Cold Callers Two men called at a property in the Crossens area of Southport offering to trim and prune trees in the back garden of a resident’s house and quoted an extremely

16th September 2017

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police.

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Since the 1st September burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place at the following locations: Links Avenue (shed), Vulcan Street

16th September 2017

Sefton’s Labour councillors want a 5% pay increase

Sefton’s Labour councillors want a 5% pay increase Councillors on Sefton Council will be looking at a 5% pay rise next year – that’s if Labour members get their way at next

16th September 2017

Pre planned drugs raid Southport

Police units from the Merseyside Police Matrix division have carried out a pre planned raid at a house on Eastbourne Road in Southport. Taking place just before 8am officers broke down the

16th September 2017

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner confirms new Deputy

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner confirms new Deputy Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has confirmed the appointment of Cllr Emily Spurrell as her new Deputy. The announcement follows a confirmation hearing by the Police and Crime

15th September 2017

Birkdale Village butchers hit it off with GoggleBox stars

Birkdale Village butchers hit it off with GoggleBox stars Birkdale Village has welcomed yet another celebrity admirer to its vast array of tasty treats after the ever tippled Dom from Channel 4s

15th September 2017

Active Workforce are supporting 30 Days of Sefton In Mind

Active Workforce are supporting 30 Days of Sefton In Mind Small and medium businesses in Sefton can help contribute to the wellbeing of their staff with Active Workforce/Health Service for local companies

15th September 2017

Expect long delays – Marine Drive closed for Air show

Marine Drive is now closed between The Pier and Esplanade roundabout, in preparation for the three day Southport Air Show between Friday and Sunday. A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: “Expect congestion

14th September 2017

Case closed – Appeal following violent Hawkshead Street attack

Case closed – Appeal following violent Hawkshead Street attack Detective Inspector Simon Vaughan said: “Having conducted a full and detailed investigation into this incident, Merseyside Police can confirm that we are no

14th September 2017

4 males arrested after a 3 vehicle collision in Southport

Update 4 males arrested after a 3 vehicle collision at Ash Street traffic lights. The 4 made off from car & were located by officers. Busy Southport junction closed following 3 car

14th September 2017

Death Knell tolls for Southport Area Committee?

A Sefton Council Working Group has recommended that the current Area Committee system in the Borough of Sefton should cease; representations have been ignored which made clear that the situation in Southport

14th September 2017

Recovery truck driver crushed while recovering broken down bus on Formby Bypass

Recovery truck driver crushed while recovering broken down bus on Formby Bypass A recovery tow truck driver was crushed between his vehicle and a broken down bus after a call out on

14th September 2017

The Duke of Lancaster’s annual golf day – The Kingsman Cup at Formby Golf Club

The Duke of Lancaster’s annual golf day – The Kingsman Cup at Formby Golf Club The Annual Regimental Golf Day took place at Formby Golf Club (FGC) on Friday 1st September 2017.

14th September 2017

Publishers announce job cuts as fears grow for ailing Visiter

Publishers announce job cuts as fears grow for ailing Visiter The future for the printed version of the Southport Visiter looks increasingly uncertain after its owners announced scathing job cuts today. Worried

13th September 2017

Southport MP Damien Moore wasted no time in getting his voice heard in parliament

Southport MP, Damien Moore elected to Commons Select Committee on Petitions

Southport MP, Damien Moore elected to Commons Select Committee on Petitions Southport MP Damien Moore has been elected to the House of Commons Select Committee on Petitions. He has become the most

13th September 2017

Five men charged with murder of Southport business owner in Barbados

Five men charged with murder of Southport business owner in Barbados Police are reporting a major breakthrough in their investigations into the murder of 49-year-old British businessman Steven Weare, who was reported

13th September 2017

Southport BID was not ‘tasked’ to deal with the Lord Street resurfacing works

Southport BID was not ‘tasked’ to deal with the Lord Street resurfacing works Bosses at the Southport BID have has released a statement to OTS News to respond to comments by Cllr

13th September 2017

Natterjack Running to host its thirteenth Seaside 10km race in Southport

Natterjack Running to host its thirteenth Seaside 10km race in Southport The team at Eastbank Street based Natterjack Running, are gearing up to host their annual seaside race. The Natterjack Seaside 10km run

13th September 2017

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Local MP, Damien Moore, Invites schools in Southport to visit Parliament

Southport MP, Damien Moore, has appealed to all schools in the town to assist pupils develop their political understanding by inviting them to visit Parliament. In a letter to all primary and

13th September 2017

Park Campaigners Demand Funds Released And Slam “Misleading” Claims

Park Campaigners Demand Funds Released And Slam “Misleading” Claims. Residents campaigning to save the Ovington Drive playground have issued a statement saying they are “deeply concerned” by what they feel are “misleading”

13th September 2017

Merseyside Fire Service urges businesses to stay fire safe

The week runs from 11th – 17th September and aims to make sure businesses and their staff have the information they need to prevent, protect and respond to fire incidents in the

13th September 2017

RESULT : Southport 1-4 Harrogate Town

RESULT : Southport 1-4 Harrogate Town Jordan Thewlis’ hat-trick ensured Harrogate Town made it four consecutive away wins as Southport were beaten 4-1 at Haig Avenue. Thewlis opened the scoring after just

13th September 2017

Bonkers bikers risk their lives in race to class

Bonkers bikers risk their lives in race to class A concerned Southport resident is asking for help in identifiying two daredevil students who sped past him while riding pillion on a ‘learner

12th September 2017

Kids seen fleeing scene of Loxley Road fire

Young Children were seen fleeing the scene of a major shed fire in Loxley Road tonight, after a prank went wrong. A group of young boys were watched fleeing the scene after

12th September 2017