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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

Volunteers needed for Colour Blast Southport

Volunteers needed for Colour Blast Southport Colour Blast. Hundreds have signed up to take part in this year’s Southport Colour Blast, taking place on Sunday, July 9 and now local sight loss

14th June 2017

Next of kin appeal – Brian Howard (Ainsdale)

Next of kin appeal – Brian Howard (Ainsdale) Sefton Coroner’s office is appealing for the family of a man who died in Ainsdale to come forward. Brain Howard, 70, who lived on

14th June 2017

Southport to host chilli eating festival and contest this weekend

Southport to host chilli eating festival and contest this weekend Chilli Fest UK and Southport BID bring you Chilli Fiesta 2017 – a brand new festival for Southport. With lots of chilli

14th June 2017

Journey around the World’s Landscapes at The Atkinson

Journey around the World’s Landscapes at The Atkinson On Saturday 24 June The Atkinson creates a whole new world for families with the family show –Landscapes. Step inside Mimika Theatre’s white dome

14th June 2017

Southport golfers to play 4 rounds of golf in 24 hours in memory of Peter Wilson

72 holes (4 rounds) of golf in just 1 day for Macmillan Cancer Support because cancer has affected us all…. The Southport Old Links golfers – Robert Smallman, Paul Lang, Josh Lang and Chris Wilson are completing

14th June 2017

Exciting job opportunity at Advance Accountancy in Southport

Exciting job opportunity Advance Accountancy in Southport. Advance Accountancy are looking for an Accounts and Tax senior to join our accountancy practice in Southport. The position offers an exceptional opportunity to work

14th June 2017

ABBA REUNION comes to SOUTHPORT – Theatre on Friday 4th August 2017!

From the Director, Producer and Choreographer of the Award Winning ‘Abba Mania’ Musical. Starring the original ‘Frida’ from London’s West End! Following a 4 month run in London’s West End, Strand Theatre in 2001 with successful International

13th June 2017