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Southport residents angry with littered streets following half marathon

Southport residents angry with littered streets following half marathon Piles of rubbish have been strewn across the roads of Southport town centre after runners descended on the town this morning (Sunday 2

2nd July 2017

Letter the editor | Where has the George Drive money gone?

Letter the editor | Where has the George Drive money gone? Is anyone else concerned about what happened to the money that was raised on bank holiday Monday round at George Drive?

2nd July 2017

5 Nights at Pontins £595 – This is the 146th OPEN Golf Championship!

5 Nights at Pontins £595 – This is the 146th OPEN Golf Championship! It has been predicted that there’s statistically more chance of scoring eighteen holes-in-one than there is of getting a

2nd July 2017

Police stop and search a car on Lord Street Southport

Police stop and search a car on Lord Street Southport Police stopped and searched a car along Lord Street, Southport, at approximately 5pm (Saturday 1 July 2017). A witness told OTS News:

2nd July 2017

The “Settle Inn” has now opened in Botanic Gardens, Churchtown

The “Settle Inn” has now opened in Botanic Gardens, Churchtown. The Settle Family are celebrating 50 years of running the cafes in Botanic Gardens in Churchtown this year. The family will now

1st July 2017

Perveted Southport man who abused a young boy has been jailed for three years

A Perveted Southport businessman who abused a young boy has been jailed for three years. A court heard that Colin Alty had been a boy of 15 himself when he seriously sexually

1st July 2017

Southport Councillor welcomes conservation campaign boost in time for the Open

Southport Councillor welcomes conservation campaign boost in time for the Open A campaigning councillor has welcomed a major funding boost from Sefton Council to refurbish a mass of civic assets across the

1st July 2017

A Southport paedophile guest house owner jailed for 15 years

A paedophile guest house owner John Aspin jailed for 15 years. Two sickening paedophiles who ran a geust house in Southport ruined the lives of their victims Liverpool Crown court heard today

30th June 2017

Southport to lose Manchester Airport link but gain Leeds and Blackburn train

Southport to lose Manchester Airport link but gain Leeds and Blackburn train A draft proposal by Northern Rail will see Southport lose its direct links to Manchester Airport but instead gain a

30th June 2017

Community Cinema Approved for Southport town centre

‘Bijou’ Community Cinema Approved Sefton Council has today (June 30) granted Planning Permission for a change of use of the former Latin Lounge restaurant in Southport to an independent cinema and cafe.

30th June 2017

All You Need To Know About Article 50 and Its Impact on Foreign Exchange

All You Need To Know About Article 50 and Its Impact on Foreign Exchange What is Article 50 all about? Article 50 is a clause in the Treaty of Lisbon (which was

30th June 2017

Police in Southport appeal for the owner of watch to come forward

Police in Southport appeal for the owner of watch to come forward Police in Southport are inviting a woman who lost a Jaeger watch worth £5,000 to come in to the town’s

30th June 2017

Formby church to hold religious service just for pets!

Formby church to hold religious service just for pets! A Formby church are holding a special religious service – exclusively for animals! In a bid to include beloved cats, dogs, goldfish and

30th June 2017

Share your Views about Caring for the Formby Coast

Share your Views about Caring for the Formby Coast The National Trust at Formby is inviting local people to share their thoughts about caring for the coast at an Open Day on

30th June 2017

Drink Driver arrested Marshside Road, Southport

Drink Driver arrested on Marshside Road, Southport A drink driver was arrested in Marshside Road, Southport last night (Thursday 29 June). Officers pulled the driver over near to Stanley High School. The driver

30th June 2017

Man jailed for sexual exploitation of boy aged 13

A man has today (Friday, June 30) been jailed after he was convicted of a number of sex offences against a 13 year old boy. David Monks, 59, of Golden Hill Lane,

30th June 2017

Southport dementia service pays tribute to carers at Brookdale Resource Centre

A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia hit the right note with a musical strawberry tea party paying tribute to the carers of its clients. Family and friends

30th June 2017

New Southport FC 2017/18 Away Kit Revealed

New Southport FC 2017/18 Away Kit Revealed The new Southport FC away shirt sponsored by County Insurance will be available from Saturday July 1st in The Club Shop with the shop open

30th June 2017

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Southport MP explains why he voted to keep public sector pay cap

Southport MP explains why he voted to keep public sector pay cap Southport MP Damien Moore said he voted against a proposal to increase public sector pay as it would have benefitted

30th June 2017

Formby man is the Uk’s first ebay millionaire and cleared a net profit in excess of £5m

Formby man is the Uk’s first ebay millionaire and cleared a net profit in excess of £5m Merseyside based online bathroom retailer business, Victorian Plumbing, ran by the UK’s first ever ebay

30th June 2017

Herald Juniors FC snubbed by Craven Minor League

Herald Juniors FC snubbed by Craven Minor League A Southport football coach has been left baffled after a junior football league snubbed the chance to let children play the beautiful game. Jay

30th June 2017

Byng House Summer Fayre – 22 July 2017

Byng House Summer Fayre Byng House Royal British Legion Poppy Break Centre provide a much needed break for serving and ex service members of the armed forces community. Byng House are holding

29th June 2017

The Dev’s to play at the Volunteer this Sunday (July 2)

The Dev’s to play at the Volunteer this Sunday One of Southport‘s most popular band will be performing live at the Volunteer arms this coming Sunday 2nd July 2017. The band will

29th June 2017

Police called to litter dispute in Southport town centre

Police called to litter dispute in Southport town centre Litter enforcement officers picked a fight with the wrong crowd today after trying to issue on the spot fines to a group of

29th June 2017

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Southport NHS Trust blows £1,394,355 on investigations

Concluding statement on whistleblowing investigation Following a number of whistleblowing complaints made in 2015, the Trust undertook rigorous and detailed investigations into allegations against four members of senior management. They were the

29th June 2017

Fly tipping problem continues on Bolton’s Cop near Southport

Once again fly tippers have left their mark on Bolton’s Cop near Southport. A large amount of tipping is committed by people who simply can’t be bothered to take their rubbish to the

29th June 2017

Police appeal following the disappearance of a 23-year-old man from Ormskirk

Police appeal following the disappearance of a 23-year-old man from Ormskirk Police are appealing for information following the disappearance of a 23-year-old man from Ormskirk. Dean Barlow was last seen around 1.55pm

29th June 2017

Southport fitness fanatics can now enjoy the gym any time day or night

Southport fitness fanatics can now enjoy the gym any time day or night. The council have now approved plans to open Anytime Fitness gym at the Ribble Buildings on Lord Street. Brett

29th June 2017

Speed check operation in Southport accident hotspot

Speed check operation in Southport accident hotspot Eagle eyed police have set up a speed trap on the Coastal Road, Southport in a bid to snare speeding drivers this morning (Thursday 29

29th June 2017

Southport firefighters to hold charity car wash for victims of Grenfell Tower disaster

Southport firefighters to hold charity car wash for victims of Grenfell Tower disaster. Firefighters from Southport Community Fire Station will be holding a car wash at the station on Saturday, July 1

28th June 2017