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Coastal Road closed after head on collision

Traffic is backing up on the Coast Road after two cars smashed into each other head on earlier this evening. Police have closed off the northbound carriageway of the Coast Road after
27th July 2017

Top gong for Southport sports injury surgeon

Top gong for Southport sports injury surgeon A surgeon has received a major international award for his work on a common knee injury that left untreated can end the sports careers of
27th July 2017

Atkinson beams with Pride for LGBTQ rights

The Atkinson, has been lit up in the colours of the rainbow flag as part of a three year initiative to help the Liverpool City Region become more visibly LGBT friendly. Cllr
27th July 2017

Pensioners forced to ‘swim’ for their bus!

Pensioners making a dash for the popular X2 bus this morning after doing their weekly shop in Morrisons have been practically forced to swim to their stop. Heavy rain overnight created a
27th July 2017

Formby homes plan blasted by residents

An application has been submitted to build homes on land behind Andrews Close Formby. Although this site is included in the Local Plan to be released for development, at the the time
27th July 2017
Jason Murphy

Funeral arrangements for Jason Murphy (Southport)

Jason James Murphy 10/6/72- 21/7/17 Funeral arrangements for Jason Murphy (Southport) Jason passed away peacefully in hospital with all his family around him after a short illness. He will be dearly missed
27th July 2017
Thunderstorms cause widespread disruption around Southport

Thunderstorms cause widespread disruption

Thunderstorms cause widespread disruption Thunderstorms struck the North West last night, causing the most damage in Southport and Formby. The electrical storm rolled over the coast, knocking out large swathes of satellite
27th July 2017

Bike swiped outside Ainsdale cycle cafe

The family of a furious bike owner are appealing for any information after his bicycle was swiped outside MeCycle cafe in Ainsdale. In a plea to reunite the bike with his brother,
26th July 2017

Are you Southport’s best neighbour?

A new recognition scheme, celebrating Southport residents for being good citizens, is being launched by Sefton CVS and the Sefton Mayor’s Office. Citizens 4 Good hopes to recognise local people for good deeds,
26th July 2017

Have your chance to sing at the Civic!

Budding thespians in Southport are being offered the chance to take part in a special theatre workshop in Ormskirk. A spokesperson for the Civic said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone
26th July 2017

Inconsiderate Port fans block pavement

Ignorant football fans taking advantage of free parking on Haig Avenue have yet again run the risk of angering neighbours. A furious Haig Avenue resident has written into OTS News saying enough
25th July 2017

Fire crews tackle Chapel Street bin fire

Fire crews have been called to Chapel Street tonight after a fire broke out at the rear of JD Sports and Chase Menswear. The popular shopping street was filled with smoke as
25th July 2017

High society take over Band Stand

Fears that the Band Stand is becoming a hotbed of drug taking have been fuelled after photos were taken showing alleged distribution and use of cannabis A group of teenagers were caught
25th July 2017

Health chiefs claim Southport GPs are getting better

Healthcare commissioners in Southport and Formby have improved their annual performance score in the latest national assessment of clinical commissioning groups (CCG) carried out by NHS England. NHS Southport and Formby CCG
25th July 2017

Young carers find success in book scheme

Young carers from Southport recently took part in a unique pilot to help them meet challenges they face in their everyday lives. The initiative from Sefton Council’s library service and Sefton Carers
25th July 2017
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