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Man escapes jail after assaulting Southport taxi driver

Man escapes jail after assaulting Southport taxi driver Joel Verite from Southport has pleaded guilty to assaulting a taxi driver and police officers during an altercation earlier this month. Verite was arrested

17th August 2017

Hesketh Captains day raises in excess of £8,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust

Hesketh Captains day raises in excess of £8,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust The weather was perfect on Sunday when Hesketh Golf Club Captain Jeff Watkins hosted his Charity Golf Day in aid of

17th August 2017

206 people arrested for drink and drug driving in four week crackdown

Police arrested 206 people on suspicion of drink and drug-driving during a month long summer campaign. A total of 1,995 breath tests were conducted during the four week crackdown in June to help

17th August 2017

Merseyside Police appealing for information after a burglary in a Formby shop

Merseyside Police appealing for information after a burglary in a Formby shop Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a motor business in Formby reported yesterday, Tuesday 15 August.

16th August 2017

Ten friends from Southport are set for 4 hour excerciseathon

Ten friends from Southport are set for 4 hour excerciseathon Ten friends from Southport are set to take on the endurance challenge of a lifetime when they take on a 24 hour

16th August 2017

R.I.P Patricia Bond (Nee Foster), Southport

R.I.P Patricia Bond (Nee Foster), Southport OTS News is saddened to report the death of Patricia Bond. Patricia was a dearly loved wife of the late Thomas Bond of Ainsdale, she sadly

16th August 2017

Exclusive | Ex Southport chair rocked by mansion burglary

Exclusive | Ex Southport chair rocked by mansion burglary Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Southport today (Wednesday, 16 August 2017). A report was received at around 11.45am

16th August 2017

Litter warning issued to motorists after successful prosecution of cab driver this week

Litter warning issued to motorists after successful prosecution of cab driver this week Sefton Council is warning motorists that they are not above littering laws after a taxi driver was caught on

16th August 2017

Exclusive | Ex Southport chair rocked by mansion burglary

Exclusive | Ex Southport chair rocked by mansion burglary Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Southport today (Wednesday, 16 August 2017). A report was received at around 11.45am

16th August 2017

Double blow for Southport as two key players suffer fractures

Kissock and Martin Injury Update Liam Hynes putting pen to paper on his deal with Southport FC (Image: Southport FC) Following injuries sustained last night by Liam Martin and John Paul Kissock,

16th August 2017

Attempted burglary Knob Hall Lane, Southport

Attempted burglary Knob Hall Lane, Southport Attempted burglary/theft from vehicle between 03:00 – 04:00 this morning on Knob Hall Lane. Two males, one captured on CCTV. Victim visited, CCTV viewed & Smartwater

16th August 2017

Spike in bike thefts in Southport

Spike in bike thefts in Southport Bike thefts have spiked this week with yet another report of teenagers being assaulted as they have their bikes stolen. A group of young boys were

16th August 2017

Why are Labour lefties so racist and sexist? – questions for Jeremy

Why are Labour lefties so racist and sexist? – questions for Jeremy Lifelong socialist Trevor Phillips has given Southport voters a question to ask Jeremy Corbyn when he comes here on

16th August 2017

Aquathlon challenge is coming to Southport – and it’s open for everyone

Aquathlon challenge is coming to Southport – and it’s open for everyone Sefton Council’s Active Workforce team are excited to bring a brand new sporting challenge to Southport – and it’s open

16th August 2017

Go Wild this September with Knowsley Safari Park and The Atkinson!

Go Wild this September with Knowsley Safari Park and The Atkinson! Don’t stay indoors this autumn – get your boots on and brave the weather – you will be in for a

16th August 2017

A’Level Results – Everything you need to know!

A’Level Results – Everything you need to know! It’s the final countdown for all those A’Level students who are eagerly waiting the results of their recent exams. We wish everyone lots of

16th August 2017

Merseyside Roads Policing Unit arrest driver in Banks

Merseyside Roads Policing Unit arrest driver in Banks. Officers from Merseyside Roads Policing Unit stopped a suspicious car travelling from Southport into Banks during in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday

16th August 2017

‘GREEN MONDAYS’ protesters step it up at Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site

‘GREEN MONDAYS’ Monday 14 August, saw the official launch of a series of ‘Green Mondays’, as part of a peaceful campaign to bring a large number of protesters to Cuadrilla’s fracking site

16th August 2017

Litterazzi help make Southport sparkle ahead of flower show

Southport’s litter heroes donned their Rubbish Friends jackets and sprang into action to make the resort sparkle for this year’s Flower Show. Local Lib Dem councillors turned out to swell the ranks of

15th August 2017

Trek bontrega road bike stolen from Birkdale Village

Trek bontrega road bike stolen from Birkdale Village An expensive bike has been stolen from outside a Birkdale coffee shop. The black and orange trek bontrega road bike was swiped from outside

15th August 2017

Macmillan’s fundraising artists showcase at Wayfarers Arcade, Southport

Macmillan’s fundraising artists showcase at Wayfarers Arcade, Southport Macmillan’s regular fundraising artists who hail from all over Sefton and West Lancashire will be joined by artists from the London and Glasgow art

15th August 2017

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service warns of water dangers during summer holidays

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service warns of water dangers during summer holidays With the summer school holidays in full swing Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging people to take extra

15th August 2017

Royal Birkdale to stage 2017 Simpson Cup in late September

Royal Birkdale to stage 2017 Simpson Cup in late September Southport, England – On the back of a memorable 146th Open Championship, Royal Birkdale Golf Club will be adding to its impressive

15th August 2017

CCTV Appeal after bungling burglar attempts to break into Churchtown home

CCTV Appeal after bungling burglar attempts to break into Churchtown home Shockingly clear CCTV footage has caught a man trying to break into home in the early hours of this morning The

15th August 2017

Everything you need to know about the Crafty Vintage at Cedar Farm this weekend

Everything you need to know about the Crafty Vintage at Cedar Farm this weekend. This Summer marks the 30th Anniversary of Cedar Farm and the founders are collaborating with Crafty Vintage to

15th August 2017

Stinger stops stolen car from Southport on Tarleton Bypass

Stinger stops stolen car from Southport on Tarleton Bypass Police use stinger to stop stolen vehicle at 5.00am this morning (Tuesday 15 Aug just 2017) A vehicle that was stolen in Southport

15th August 2017

WATCH | Pensioner hit and run incident at Southport Hospital

WATCH | Pensioner hit and run incident at Southport Hospital A pensioner has been caught on camera in a blatant hit and run incident at Southport hospital. The elderly woman, who was

15th August 2017

Commissioner reopens fund to help communities prevent crime

Commissioner reopens fund to help communities prevent crime. Organisations which help to reduce crime and protect communities in Merseyside are being invited to apply for a share of a fund aimed at

15th August 2017

Appeal for CCTV after vandals damage cars in Southport

Appeal for CCTV after vandals damage cars in Southport Southport officers are appealing for information from the public after a number of vehicles were vandalised in the Crossens area. Sometime in the

15th August 2017

Support your local hospital at Southport Flower Show

Support your local hospital at Southport Flower Show Although more used to cannulas than calendulas, doctors, nurses and therapists from Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust are hosting a stand at Southport

15th August 2017