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Southport residents living in fear of repeat acid attack

Southport residents living in fear of Second acid attack Residents in the Hawkshead Street area of Southport say they are living in fear after Saturday’s acid attack. Terrified residents have told OTS

11th September 2017

Residents fear that wind turbines will snap off and kill someone

Residents fear that wind turbines will snap off and kill someone High winds are causing so much havoc in Southport today that there are fears wind turbines may snap off and cause

11th September 2017

WATCH: Southport man Mally Porter in the eye of Hurricane Irma

Stunning footage filmed by a Southport daredevil has shown the devastation Hurricane Irma has wreaked on Florida. Mally Porter, who is currently in Naples, Florida, ignored hundreds of safety warnings and actually

11th September 2017

Last resort ruby red rescue

Last resort ruby red rescue As per constitution rules Councillor Barton who represents Dukes Ward and the Lord Street area, despite having already submitted his numerous neighbourhood concerns to the relevant Departments

11th September 2017

Safety concerns over Lord Street resurfacing work

Safety concerns over Lord Street resurfacing work A leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Southport has reminded Sefton Council not to lose sight of safety considerations during the controversial resurfacing

10th September 2017

X Factor star interrupts Southport wedding photographer’s shoot

Southport’s Wedding Photographer had the surprise of a lifetime when his recent shoot was interrupted by an XFactor star. Matthew Rycraft was shooting the wedding pictures of a Megan & Phil in

10th September 2017

Thieves throw ‘acid’ at robbery victim

Thieves throw ‘acid’ at robbery victim Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Southport last night (Saturday, 9 September). Emergency services were called to Hawkshead Street at around 9.35pm

10th September 2017

Hawkshead Street bridge cordoned off after suspected acid attack

Police have tonight cordoned off Hawkshead Street bridge after what is suspected to be a suspected acid attack (Saturday 9 September 2017). Unconfirmed reports sent into OTS News suggest that an acid

10th September 2017

Pray for Southport couple stranded in Hurricane Irma

Pray for Southport couple stranded in Hurricane Irma A Southport couple are preparing to face down the challenge of a lifetime as they wait out Hurricane Irma. Coleen Davies and her husband

10th September 2017

A giant 7 foot Dalek screaming ‘selfie’ is stalking Southport

A giant 7 foot Dalek screaming ‘selfie’ is stalking Southport A giant 7 foot Dalek is prowling the town centre screaming ‘selfie’ – both terrifying and amusing party goers. The dalek is

10th September 2017

Dozens of police scramble to Pontins to deal with rioting residents

Dozens of police scramble to Pontins after what one resident described as a riot erupting. Police have been called to Pontins Ainsdale after staff frantically called 999 fearing a riot was set

9th September 2017

UPDATE | Appeal for information after man is killed by TK Max wagon in Southport

UPDATE | Appeal for information after man is killed by TK Max wagon in Southport Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision in Southport this afternoon, Saturday

9th September 2017

Match report | Southport get thumped at home to Kidderminster Harriers

HARRIERS put in one of their showings of the season to see off highly-fancied Southport 3-0 on Saturday. After withstanding some pressure at the start of the game, Harriers were good value

9th September 2017

Traffic warning as Emergency services attend serious RTA

Traffic warning as Emergency services attend serious RTA Emergency services have cordoned off part of Scarisbrick New Road, Southport after a pedestrian was struck by a delivery truck at around 4pm (Saturday

9th September 2017

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Back to school

Woodlands – Back to school September is quite a significant month for most people, whether it’s because you are starting a new year at nursery, school or uni, you’re a proud, nervous

9th September 2017

Southport salon introduces revolutionary Purebeau Fibroblast

Southport salon introduces revolutionary Purebeau Fibroblast Christopher Maerevoet is introducing the revolutionary Purebeau Fibroblast non invasive lifting treatment. If your looking a bit tired, becoming consious of your laughter lines or falling

9th September 2017

Damien Moore MP welcomes £2million investment into Southport’s coastal economy

Damien Moore MP welcomes £2million investment into Southport’s coastal economy This week, the government announced a further £40 million to support communities along Britain’s coastline, in addition to the £2million already guranteed

9th September 2017

MATCH PREVIEW | Southport v Kidderminster Harriers

MATCH PREVIEW | Southport v Kidderminster Harriers Southport have the opportunity to atone for Tuesday’s mauling at the hands of Stockport County when they welcome Kidderminster Harriers to the Merseyrail Community Stadium

9th September 2017

#SeftonInMind: Accessing Mental Health Support

#SeftonInMind: Accessing Mental Health Support Good mental health is really important and there are many things you can do to improve it. So, from World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) to World

9th September 2017

Southport’s Taxi Truck stolen in early hours of this morning

A van belonging to a much loved Southport Taxi Truck has been stolen. The iconic Taxi Truck white van, belonging to popular removal man Jeff Hughes was stolen in the early hours

9th September 2017

Lib-Dem Councillor’s claims denied by Ovington Drive Park campaigners

Lib-Dem Councillor’s claims denied by Ovington Drive Park campaigners A leading campaigner trying to save Ovington Park playground has denied reports of being involved in talks with local business to save the

9th September 2017

1000 Free Or Discounted Southport V Harrogate Match Tickets Available

1000 Free Or Discounted Harrogate Match Tickets Available Next Tuesday the 12th September we host Harrogate Town in a top of the table clash at the Merseyrail Community Stadium. Kick off 7.45pm.

8th September 2017

Ex Marine helps launch Sefton In Mind campaign

Ex Marine helps launch Sefton In Mind campaign Sefton Council is working alongside ex-marine Andy Grant to support veterans in the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday September 10.

8th September 2017

Feedback on Your Leisure Centre & You Could Win a Prize!

Feedback on Your Leisure Centre & You Could Win a Prize! We’d really like to hear your views about your local leisure centre in Sefton. By completing a short survey online, your thoughts

8th September 2017

Displaying foods hygiene rating must be made mandatory after brexit

Council environmental health teams score food outlets from zero to five based on factors such as kitchen cleanliness, cooking methods and food management. Businesses in Wales and Northern Ireland are legally required

8th September 2017

Southport shoppers delighted with Chapel Street outdoor Market

Southport shoppers delighted with Chapel Street outdoor Market Hundreds of intrigued shoppers have been taking full advantage of the outdoor Chapel Street markets this week. Running till Sunday, the plethora of delicatessens,

8th September 2017

Bootle Bosses Ignore Southport and Will Paint Lord Street Black, Regardless

Bootle Bosses Ignore Southport and Will Paint Lord Street Black, Regardless Bootle Labour Bosses have shown once again that they are essentially an ‘occupying power’ in Southport, unwilling to listen at all

8th September 2017

Commemorative stone laid to honour a war hero from Southport

Commemorative stone laid to honour a war hero from Southport A commemorative stone has been laid at Southport Cenotaph in honour of a war hero from the town. British Legion members and

8th September 2017

Sluice room fire at Southport property

Sluice room fire at Southport property Firefighters were called to a fire at a building on Chase Heys in Southport at 9.28am on Thursday, September 7. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was

8th September 2017

‘Violent Sex Offender’ Is on the Loose in the North West

Appeal to trace wanted violent sex offender We are urgently trying to locate a man with a history of violent and sexual offending recently released from prison. Keith Russell, also known Trevor

8th September 2017