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Bike & Go offers registered users free bike hire for Cycle to Work Day A bike hire scheme is offering Southport users free bike rentals to mark Cycle to Work Day. Bike
Residents across Sefton have a chance to vote for their much loved local park to become one of the nation’s favourites. Nominations are now open for the annual Green Flag People’s Choice
Sefton Council tackle dangerous parking outside Southport Schools Sefton Council are tackling inconsiderate and dangerous parking outside a number of schools during drop-off and pick-up times. Following the start of the school
Southport FC re-launch discounted season tickets following the 6-0 defeat Southport FC are board of Directors are delighted to announce the re-launch of the discounted season tickets following the 6-0 defeat away
Mum fears metal post could hurt young footballers A concerned mum is worried her children will be hurt playing football after finding a metal post in the middle of an Ainsdale pitch.
Child Abuse Report Lets Suspended City Boss Off The Hook Critics have blasted the latest review into the Rotherham child exploitation scandal as a whitewash after it failed to name a single
September Events At Formby Library Formby Library is set to host a variety of exciting events over the coming weeks. During the week commencing September 11, you are invited to take part
New Sefton scheme to improve Southport private landlord standards Standards of management and property conditions in the private rented sector in parts of Sefton are set to improve with the introduction of
Police Commissioner announces preferred candidate to be next Deputy Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has today announced the preferred candidate to be her next Deputy. Jane Kennedy has confirmed that, following an open selection
A Southport dental nurse is leading the way in helping combat childhood tooth decay. Jennifer Stead, a familiar and friendly face among many parents in the town, has recently launched The Tiny
CCTV Appeal after brutal Ormskirk night club assault We want to speak to the man in the CCTV in connection with an assault that happened in the Mustard Club in Ormskirk at
The threatened Ovington Drive playground has received a major lifeline after intervention by local Labour campaigners. The playground had been closed on safety grounds by Sefton Council after a young girl broke her
Sefton’s library service are delighted after successfully securing £10,000 of Heritage Lottery funding to help pioneer an innovative World War One project. Once underway, the scheme is believed to be the largest
Liverpool man wanted in Blackpool drugs investigation We are looking for a Liverpool man in connection with the supply of class A drugs in Lancashire. Christopher Nimbley, 36, whose last known address
Southport man assaulted security guard following whisky theft Adam John Scott Southport of Hampton Road, Southport assaulted a security guard after attempting to steal whisky is facing a jail sentence. Magistrates Court heard
ADVICE CENTRE Saturday 9th September Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 9th September. They
Call to protect Promenade railings during £2.9M refurbishment A campaigning councillor has called for assurances that Southport’s historic Victorian Promenade railings will be protected and preserved during a £2.9million restoration project. Work
Two males were arrested this afternoon (Tuesday September 5th) for theft of a motor vehicle after making off from officers on Ainsdale Beach. The car had been stolen in Southport on Sunday
OTS News has received exclusive photos of travellers dumping waste and rubbish on land in Kew, blatantly flaunting a number of laws The incident happened after a group of travellers set up
Twelve people have been found guilty of littering in Sefton, leading to convictions worth over £4,000. Residents from Southport, Preston and Liverpool were convicted of littering at South Sefton Magistrates Court at
Everton legend Seamus Coleman launches the brand new Anytime Fitness Gym Everton legend Seamus Coleman will officially launched the brand new Anytime Fitness Gym in Southport last week. The grand opening took
Man wanted after allegedly sexually assaulting woman on Southport bound train Detectives from British Transport Police are releasing CCTV images of a man they wish to speak with in connection to a
Sudden downpours cause flash flooding in Southport Sudden downpours this morning have caused flash flooding in Southport, Tuesday 5 September 2017. Several roads were left tally under water including Preston New Road and
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