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Phil Hodgkinson to Join Board of Directors Southport FC are pleased to announce that Phil Hodgkinson will be joining the Board of the club and will be making an investment of £125,000.
Bin Men To Wear Body Cameras We’re all aware of the need for police to wear body cameras as they work, with allegations of police misconduct a constant threat. But the UKs
MATCH PREVIEW | Stockport County v Southport Southport travel to Stockport County on Today aiming to continue their strong start to the season. After a brief lull where they dropped points against
Step back in time with King’s Gardens Heritage celebrations King’s Gardens, Southport will be blooming with a host of family fun events to celebrate its wonderful heritage. An afternoon of fun for
The 2017 General Election saw a huge increase in voter turnout, both nationally and locally. Following these gains, Sefton Council is again contacting local residents to make sure they do not lose
EMIRATES FA CUP | Southport Drawn At Home To Bradford Park Avenue Southport FC have been drawn at home to Bradford Park Avenue in the Emirates FA Cup. The tie will provisionally
Biker baffles businesses with barmy parking A lord street shop owner says his trade is being badly damaged after an inconsiderate motorbike rider parked his bike right outside the entrance of his
Hundreds mourn the death of 20 year old Southport man OTS News is saddened to report the death of a young Southport man Callum Gray who passed away on Saturday night. Hundreds of people
£40 million to create jobs and boost visitors to the Great British Coast Sefton Council will work in partnership with the Southport CCT to carry out a series of improvements to the grade
Free family fun at Southport College Southport College will throw open its doors between 11:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday 9 September for Southport Super Saturday; an access all areas family fun day.
Police stop and search Prolific Southport shoplifter drug addict. A woman was stopped and searched by police officers on Anchor street, Southport this morning (Monday 4 September 2017). A witness told OTS News:
Two arrested in Southport in connection with Cheshire burglary A male and female were arrested at an address in Bath Street on Sunday 3 September in connection with a burglary that took
Southport’s Marine Way Bridge marred by graffiti overnight Sefton Council Rapid response team will be removing graffiti from The Marine Lake Bridge later today, Monday 4 September 2017. Resident Gary Burgess, 42
Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 4 to Sunday 10 September 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct
A person is believed to have been killed after being struck by a train near Crosby (Sunday 3 September 2107). Merseyrail has confirmed on Twitter that a person was struck: “Due to a
Lee Slattery pipped at the post in Czech Masters Haydn Porteous overcame Lee Slattery in a thrilling final-day battle to win his second European Tour title at the D+D REAL Czech Masters.
The Ministry of Justice is taking advantage of new technology to chase old debts ‘Historic Debt project’ has already clawed back around £9 million for taxpayer Many people have complained they are
All aboard with Rubbish Friends Southport’s Rubbish friends donned their distinctive orange jackets and got to work to make everything shipshape in time for Southport’s prestigious 24 hour race. This year the
Teens in stolen car arrested – after asking stranger how to turn the lights on Two boys aged 13 and 15 were arrested in Southport on Friday night after stealing a car.
Southport MP Damien Moore has written to Sefton Council regarding the plans to tarmac Lord Street black. Southport’s Lord Street to undergo resurfacing works Sefton Council has sent out letters to residents
Southport’s Lee Slattery in pole position in Prague Southport’s Lee Slattery fired an excellent 67 to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the D+D REAL Czech Masters after a
Result | Southport 2 Darlington 0 Southport continued their decent start to the season with a 2-0 win at home to Darlington this afternoon (Saturday 2 September 2017). Report to follow later.
**UPDATE 5.45pm: Cyril has been found safe and well in Southport, thanks for sharing this appeal** Merseyside Police is appealing for information to find an 81-year-old man who went missing today (Saturday, 2
Burglaries In the past fortnight burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in Knob Hall Lane, Knowsley Road, The Promenade. Bogus caller In the Albert Road area of Southport a female described
Southport man accused of stealing De Walt power tools worth £1000 during burglary Steven Ball from Southport man stands accused of breaking into a shed and stealing £1000 worth of power tools.
Southport man charged with multiple offences after Janes Brook burglary Adam Stock aged 27 of Hampton Road, Southport has been arrested in connection with a burglary on Janes Brook Road, Southport. He
Steven Weare search: Barbados police find body Police searching for a missing British businessman Steven Weare in Barbados say they have found a body. Lancashire businessman Steven Weare, 49, from Kirkham, Lancashire, was
A mob of angry parents and upset children have scared away councillors who planned to meet at Ovington Drive park today. Sefton Council have closed down the play area because it’s deemed
A giant 16 foot spider is all set to spark thrills and fear amongst Southport shoppers this Halloween as it meanders through the streets looking for a playmate. Arachnobot, the giant spider
BOS Musical Theatre Company are excited to present our latest show ‘9 to 5’, which will be staged at The Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport, from Saturday 7th – 14th October 2017.