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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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Detectives investigate Skelmersdale sex assault We are appealing for information after a 17-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by a man in Skelmersdale. Around 1.40am on August 6, the victim was walking on
Crossens residents furious over spray paint vandals Furious Crossens residents woke up this morning to find that their cars had been spray painted by a mystery artist. Worse still ten of the
Southport FC host FCUM on Tuesday in search of fourth win. Southport welcome FC United of Manchester to the Merseyrail Community Stadium on Tuesday evening, in the first ever meeting between the
FLEA WARNING: Prepare for INVASION of randy SUPER-FLEAS who want to use your home to mate A PLAGUE of randy super-fleas are set to invade British homes as the washout summer has
Community groups to bid for YBS funding Charities in Southport and Formby can benefit from a slice of a £100,000 fund set up by a building society foundation. The Yorkshire Building Society