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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

Fêted folk hero Luke Daniels is bringing the ‘Electrophon’ to Southport

Fêted folk hero Luke Daniels is bringing the ‘Electrophon’ to Southport. Genius loves company Luke Daniels, recently described as “a genius” by fRoots magazine, is touring his varied selection of smart new songs for

23rd August 2017

Southport Pleasureland require additional Ride Operators

Southport Pleasureland require additional Ride Operators A spokesperon for Southport Pleasureland said: “We are looking for people to join the team for the rest of the season so it’s full time until

23rd August 2017

Councillor leads campaign to re-open Southport Flower Show park to residents

Councillor leads campaign to re-open Southport Flower Show park to residents A campaigning councillor is leading residents’ fight to reclaim their local park after it was beset by problems surrounding Southport Flower

23rd August 2017

Speed trap on Sussex Road Southport following numerous RTC’s

Speed trap on Sussex Road Southport following numerous RTC’s Following a number of recent injury collisions & feedback from members of the public Merseyside Police are doing speed enforcement on Sussex Road

22nd August 2017

Witnesses needed after young mum and baby involved in Kew car crash

A young woman and her baby are appealing for help after they were involved in a crash at Kew Roundabout today At around twenty to two this afternoon a young female

22nd August 2017

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary – Luck – Let’s make our own to share

Woodlands – Luck – Let’s make our own to share Luck, being wished luck or making your own, now and again we all want some. The resident animals at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary

22nd August 2017

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

ADVICE CENTRE Thursday 24th August Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 24th

22nd August 2017

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Harry’s barbershop on Lord Street closes months after opening

It’s all comb over for Harry’s barbershop A Southport barbers have failed to prove they can cut it after shutting down just months after they opened on Lord Street. Harry’s Turkish barbers,

22nd August 2017