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Southport McDonalds team to walk Snowden for Ronald McDonald House

Southport McDonalds team to walk Snowden for Ronald McDonald House. A team from McDonalds Southport are daring to dream for Ronald McDonald house by walking up Mount Snowden for charity. Crew member Oliver

18th June 2017

Fleetwood was on course for a second bogey-free round before he dropped a shot at the 18th

US Open 2017: Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood one off Brian Harman’s lead at Erin Hills

US Open 2017: Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood one off Brian Harman’s lead at Erin Hills US Open round three leaderboard, Erin Hills -12 B Harman (US); -11 J Thomas (US), B Koepka (US),

18th June 2017

Three men equipped with gun and machete raid Crossens Convenience Store

Three men equipped with gun and machete raid Crossens Convenience Store Armed raiders equipped with a gun and a huge machete have stolen in excess of £200 in a daring dawn raid

18th June 2017

37 year-old Southport man charged following Canning Road burglary

37 year old Southport man charged following Canning Road burglary Peter Davies age 37 of Roseberry Street Southport has been arrested and charged with a burglary at a house on Canning Road

17th June 2017

Drunk woman crashes through garden wall on Rufford Road

Drunk woman crashes through garden wall on Rufford Road Southport The emergency services were called to Rufford Road in Southport in the early hours of this morning to reports of an RTC

17th June 2017

Lord Street & Promenade Area Consultations

Lord Street & Promenade Area Consultations Speaking on the upcoming Consultation process to be carried out by Sefton Council for a 6 week period beginning July 2017 and ending August 2017, Councillor

17th June 2017

Planned road works in the North West – Monday 19 to Sunday 25 June 2017

Planned road works in the North West – summary for Monday 19 to Sunday 25 June 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is

17th June 2017

US Open: Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood excited for weekend challenge

US Open: Southport’s Tommy Fleetwood excited for weekend challenge Tommy Fleetwood from Southport continued to shine on his US open debut as he claimed a share of the halfway lead with a

17th June 2017

David Lonsdale lends a hand at the Second Chance Shop opening

David Lonsdale lends a hand at the Second Chance Shop opening. David Lonsdale today was the special guest opening the Second Chance Shop in Birkdale. Ruth Wareing told OTS News: “The Second

16th June 2017

Sixty Six Bar opens in Hillside TONIGHT

Sixty Six Bar opens in Hillside TONIGHT The final touches were being made to the new Sixty Six Bar Eatery in Hillside ahead of its opening night tonight. It is described on

16th June 2017

Police called to intoxicated woman on the Monument

Police called to intoxicated woman on the Monument in Southport The only monument anyone is paying attention to this morning is the ongoing display of daytime drinkers collapsed across Southport (Friday 16

16th June 2017

Did you know 22nd June marks World Osteopathy Day?

Did you know 22nd June marks World Osteopathy Day? On 22nd June, osteopaths from around the country will be raising awareness of how they can support the health of people in

16th June 2017

Southport residents remember to take care in the heat

Southport residents remember to take care in the heat As the weather is getting warmer, local health commissioners and Sefton Council are keen to remind people to take precautions and look after

16th June 2017

Woodlands – Providing sanctuary and care for animals at all owls of the day and night

Woodlands – Providing sanctuary and care for animals at all owls of the day and night. As described by Vickie, one of the founding trustees of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary “the fun never

16th June 2017

Working parents in Southport to receive further free childcare

Sefton Council is encouraging working parents in the borough to find out if they are eligible for extra free childcare before it is made available in September. All parents in the UK

16th June 2017

Meols Cop Bridge close after crash, Southport

Meols Cop Bridge in Southport closed after crash

Meols Cop Bridge closed after crash, Southport. The emergency services were called to Meols Cop Bridge, Southport tonight (Thursday 15 June 2017) following reports of a RTC. Two lady drivers collided at the

15th June 2017

Southport’s Delial Brewster signs for Chesterfield

New Spireites signing Delial Brewster admits that he did not expect Chesterfield to come in for him, but once he was informed of the club’s interest it was an easy decision. Brewster

15th June 2017

Bike stolen from Crossens home

An expensive push bike has been stolen overnight from a home in Crossens. Step Thorpe says her brother is devastated after his push bike was stolen from the property sometime between 12am

15th June 2017

Police stop and search suspected bike thieves on Lord Street

Officers have stopped and searched two teenagers acting suspiciously on Lord Street, Southport this afternoon, Thursday 15 June 2017. Police detained the young males and searched them, as well as confiscating a

15th June 2017

Shoppers say NEIGH to parking fees with genius loophole

Shoppers say neigh to parking fees with genius loophole. Parking fees are so extortionate in Southport these days that people are resorting to extensive measures to dodge being fined Shoppers were shocked

15th June 2017

Southport gears up for Armed Forces Day on 24 June

With a fortnight to go the North West gears up for Armed Forces Day on 24 June With just 14 days to go, towns and cities across the North West of England

15th June 2017

Advice to concerned high-rise residents following London fire

Advice to concerned high-rise residents following London fire Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is providing advice and reassurance to residents who may be concerned about the safety of high-rise buildings following the

15th June 2017

St Cuthbert’s Pre-Scool Gains Quality Award

St Cuthbert’s Pre-Scool Gains Quality Award. St Cuthbert’s Pre-school in Churchtown has been awarded the Early Years Quality Mark after a recent assessment. This is a nationally recognised award which celebrates good

15th June 2017

Good cod! Another a chip shop is opening on Lord Street

Good cod! Another a chip shop is opening on Lord Street, Southport just a few months after the initial success of Diva chippy. The former City Look clothing shop is being transformed

15th June 2017

Threadbare & Shambles OUT, Say angry Southport FC fans

Threadbare & Shambles OUT, Say angry Southport FC fans Campaigning has stepped up to oust the new owners of Southport FC just months after they took over. Angry fans, who have branded

15th June 2017

Student has new designs on lake in Southport

Architecture student Emma plans to modernise Marine Lake in Southport A family hot spot in Southport has been given a modern day makeover by a creative University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) student.

14th June 2017

VW Golf rear ended on Roe Lane Bridge Southport

VW Golf rear ended on Roe Lane Bridge Southport The emergency services were called to the Roe Lane, Southport shortly after 5pm this evening to reports of an RTC (Wednesday 14 June). Two

14th June 2017

Southport - Last chance to have a say on your local pharmacy!

Tell us about your local pharmacy

Tell us about your local pharmacy Sefton Council are seeking your views about your local pharmacy, please help us to make sure that your local pharmacy is providing the right services and

14th June 2017

New Miss Southport crowned ready for Miss England

New Miss Southport crowned ready for Miss England. A new Miss Southport has been crowned to represent the English seaside resort of Southport in the next Miss England final. Gwen Raby a

14th June 2017

Driver advice for Royal Cheshire County Show

Driver advice for Royal Cheshire County Show Drivers using the M6, M56 and A556 in Cheshire next week are being reminded the popular Royal Cheshire County Show is taking place on Tuesday

14th June 2017