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Fast Show Star SIMON DAY Brings his Brand New Show to The Atkinson Comedian and actor, Simon Day, has announced a live tour of a brand-new show this October. In the first
David Starkey – Henry VIII :The First Brexiteer at The Atkinson As we enter a time of huge change and uncertainty historian David Starkey discusses Henry VIII’s reign and how he was
Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 21 to Sunday 27 August 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct
Corbyn draws in huge crowds for beach rally Divisive Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has drawn in thousands of labour supporters to Southport beach tonight as he gives an impassioned rally cry to
New Directions celebrates success of Flower Show Gold Medal Garden Service users and staff of Sefton’s leading adult social care provider are celebrating after their garden won a major prize at
Starting today in Hillside – the Cider and Sausage festival. The Cider Festival will start at the Grasshopper micro pub in Hillside at 6pm on Friday where a selection of around 20
Southport shoppers shocked by bloke in the buff It was a bizarre case of suns out, bums out for one man in Southport today who was caught on film strolling around with
Major refurbishment work on Southport Pier has started as part of a multi-million pound project benefiting the whole resort. Sefton Council secured £2m from the Coastal Community Fund in order to undertake
Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Prince’s Trust Team is Recruiting for September 2017! Young people aged 16-25 are being invited to join one of Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Prince’s Trust teams. Prince’s Trust programmes offer
CCTV appeal following assault in Liverpool city centre Detectives have issued a CCTV image following reports of an assault in Liverpool city centre in April. At around 4am on Easter Sunday, 16th
WARNING | Teenagers targeting cars in Southport town centre A resident has urged people using car parks in Southport town centre to take extra care and locking valuables out of sight. Three
Southport MP’s delight with Flower Show generating £4million for the local economy. Southport MP Damien Moore enjoyed the opening day of the 2017 Southport Flower Show. Damien said: “Today I had the
Dangerous electrical wiring has been left exposed on Hoghton Street Dangerous electrical wiring has been left exposed on Hoghton Street in Southport town centre. The wiring, which should be safely tucked away
Masked teens launch vicious early morning attack on vulnerable man on Lord Street, Friday 18 August 2017. Three young males have been arrested by police after launching a savage attack on a
High-end bakery and continental cake shop Patisserie Valerie opened a new store in Southport on Tuesday 22nd August 2017. Patisserie Valerie which currently operates over 145 cafes throughout the UK and the
Northbound M6 closed near Knutsford Drivers are being advised to avoid the northbound M6 in Cheshire while bridge repairs are carried out on Thelwall Viaduct. The northbound M6 is closed from junction
Dogged criminal abandons pooches in quick escape MAN on the run man who’s wanted by police for criminal damage has cruelly abandoned his two dogs in Crossens. Police officers were tasked with
Dodgy drip blamed for childs knee shattering slip at Southport Station A small child has been badly injured after slipping in the puddles outside Southport station. The toddler fell and is thought
KGV College Celebrates A Level Success Staff and students at King George V College in Southport are celebrating another year of outstanding A Level results. An impressive 66% of the College’s Advanced
Train services to and from Southport disrupted after body found near tracks Rail services to and from Southport have been disrupted after a body was found near the tracks in Crosby (Thursday
Hurricane Gert Set To Tear Through Southport This Weekend Hurricane Gert is set to visit Britain once it’s finished causing chaos in the United States, and it’s status has been upgraded to
Brooke Vincent honours soap legend Jean Alexander By Lisa French, 15 August 2017 Coronation Street favourite Brooke Vincent honoured soap legend Jean Alexander by unveiling a memorial in the late star’s home
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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