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What’s the catch? Chip shop owners stall in bid to launch restaurant

What’s the catch? Chip shop owners stall in bid to launch restaurant Business owners along a stretch of Lord Street in Southport think there’s something fishy over an as yet unopened chip

28th August 2017

Southport’s Former Lib-Dem Councillors join Sefton Labour Group

Southport’s Former Lib-Dem Councillors join Sefton Labour Group Labour has sensationally gained two Sefton councillors in Southport, before they have even selected their candidates for next May’s local elections. Local councillors Bill

28th August 2017

Everything Soul At The Metro TODAY

Everything Soul At The Metro TODAY The much loved EVERYTHING SOUL event returns to the Metro today (Bank holiday Monday 28th August). This is a FREE event, special event DJ’s include Ste

28th August 2017

Bike stolen from Lytham Road, Southport

Bike stolen from Lytham Road, Southport A mum from Southport has asked for help locating her daughters bike that went missing from her back garden on Lytham Road on Monday 21st or Tuesday

27th August 2017

MATCH REPORT | Southport 1 – 1 York City

MATCH REPORT | Southport 1 – 1 York City Alan Lewer was philosophical as he reflected on the sending off that changed the course of this game, but having seen his Southport

27th August 2017

Dog walker spat at as he challenges youths in Meols Cop

A group of youths are throwing stones and causing a nuisance near to the Melos Cop train line this evening. Numerous reports have already been sent in to the Merseyside Police nine

26th August 2017

Travellers party in the park after scaring kids away

Travellers party in the park after scaring kids away Frightened children have returned to their parents in floods of tears after being chased away from a playground by raving travellers this afternoon

26th August 2017

One arrested after Cannabis farm discovered on Chestnut Street

One arrested after Cannabis farm discovered on Chestnut Street Police have swooped on a Southport cannabis farm and seized a huge drugs haul in an ongoing Merseyside wide operation. Police officers yesterday

26th August 2017

Hundreds queue for Lidl Prosecco offer – But the majority left dry!

Hundreds queue for Lidl Prosecco offer – But the majority left dry! Hundreds of Lidl shoppers in Southport joined the queues to try and grab 6 Allini Prosecco for just £20. The budget supermarket launched a

26th August 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – Tuesday 29 August to Sunday 3 September 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Tuesday 29 August to Sunday 3 September 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is

26th August 2017

Merseyside Police recover stolen BMW in Southport

Merseyside Police recover stolen BMW in Southport Merseyside Roads Policing Unit recovered a BMW which had been stolen in a burglary last week. Officers discovered the BMW parked up in Southport this

25th August 2017

“Damien Moore’s promises mean less for Southport Hospital and our town” – Say Labour Party

“Damien Moore’s promises may well mean less for Southport Hospital and our town” – Say Labour Party Just a few weeks ago, those who like to keep a keen eye on the

25th August 2017

Lord Street resurfacing – red vs black tarmac

Lord Street resurfacing – red vs black tarmac Councillor David Barton has spoken out ahead of the scheduled Lord Street resurfacing work which is set to start next month. “I would strongly

25th August 2017

Police Patrols stepped up in Botanic Gardens following Anti social behaviour

Police Patrols stepped up in Botanic Gardens following Anti social behaviour Merseyside police has stepped up patrols in Botanic Gardens following a number of reports of anti social behaviour in the area.

25th August 2017

Lord Street resurfacing outrage – “we need a sensible solution”

Lord Street resurfacing outrage – “we need a sensible solution” A Southport Town Center Councillor is battling to try to seek a sensible solution to the resurfacing of Lord Street. Councillor Tony

25th August 2017

Drivers can save money this Bank Holiday by avoiding Motorway Fuel Stations

Drivers can save money this Bank Holiday by avoiding Motorway Fuel Stations – 20 million bank holiday drivers could save £24(1) by avoiding motorway fuel stations – The 20 million2 drivers on

25th August 2017

Southport – Last chance to have a say on your local pharmacy!

Southport – Last chance to have a say on your local pharmacy! There are only a few weeks left for Southport residents to take part in the public survey about their local

24th August 2017

Everton legend Seamus Coleman to launch the brand new Anytime Fitness Gym

Everton legend Seamus Coleman to launch the brand new Anytime Fitness Gym Everton legend Seamus Coleman will officially launch the brand new Anytime Fitness Gym in Southport next week. The grand will

24th August 2017

Paul Compton & Ken Inglis at Audi quattro Cup

Southport amateur golfer prepares for Audi quattro Cup UK final

Audi quattro Cup 2017 Ken Inglis, keen golfer from Southport, is teeing up for the UK final of the largest amateur golf tournament in the world: the Audi quattro Cup at the

24th August 2017

Southport residents invited to have a ‘Big Chat’ at annual review

Southport residents invited to have a ‘Big Chat’ at annual review Health commissioners are inviting Southport and Formby residents to come to their ‘Annual Review meets Big Chat’ event on Tuesday 12

24th August 2017

Excellent Connell Court Gets CQC ”Good’ Rating

Excellent Connell Court Gets CQC ”Good’ Rating Connell Court, Birkdale, has received a ‘cross-the-board’ ‘Good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission when they visited last month. And a local councillor is wondering

24th August 2017

Burnt out tranny van in Grove Street, Birkdale

Burnt out tranny van in Grove Street, Birkdale Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to Grove Street in Birkdale in the early hours of this morning to reports of a Ford Transit on

24th August 2017

My 2 year old daughter could have died after choking on laughing gas canister

My 2 year old daughter could have died after choking on laughing gas canister Worried parents are calling on Park wardens and police to do more to tackle laughing gas canister abuse

24th August 2017

Both Ormskirk and Leyland police stations to close

Both Ormskirk and Leyland police stations to close Both Ormskirk and Leyland police station front counters will close next year, under new plans announced by Lancashire Constabulary. The move follows a review

24th August 2017

Southport Vue cinema will screen the Mayweather v McGregor fight

Southport Vue cinema will screen the Mayweather v McGregor fight Vue cinema in Southport will be screening the much anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Most sports fans will be

24th August 2017

Formby Lottery Winner Lends Helping Hand at Baby Hospice

Formby Lottery Winner Lends Helping Hand at Baby Hospice EuroMillions winner, Emma Dunkley from Formby, has helped to create a new outdoor relaxation area for a local baby hospice. Emma, who scooped

23rd August 2017

Motorists and shop owners react to the announcement of Lord street 6 week closure

Motorists and shop owners react to the announcement of Lord street 6 week closure OTS News have been inundated with angry emails and Facebook messages by motorists and shop owners after it

23rd August 2017

Level-crossing safety roadshow makes its first stop at Southport station

Level-crossing safety roadshow makes its first stop at Southport station A level-crossing safety roadshow was held at Southport railway station to heighten awareness of the risks posed by level-crossings and to keep

23rd August 2017

Bombay Blussi opens in Birkdale Village today

Bombay Blussi opens in Birkdale Village today A new restaurant will open its doors in Birkdale Village today (Wednesday 23 August 2017). Bombay Blussi owner, Jay Rahman said: “I am glad to

23rd August 2017

JH and staff listening to SL presentation

Secretary of State for Health visits Southport hospital

Secretary of State for Health visits Southport hospital Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, yesterday (22 August) visited Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust to talk to staff about improvements in

23rd August 2017