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Residents Invited to Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 13th May. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,

8th May 2017

Meet your Southport Labour General Election candidate

Liz Savage has once again been selected to stand as Labour candidate in Southport for next month’s General Election. Liz remarked “I’m delighted to be representing Labour in Southport again at this

8th May 2017

Southport Triathlon – 21st May 2017

Southport Triathlon – 21st May 2017 Vital Events will be staging the 6th edition of this extremely popular Triathlon on 21 May from Waterside Lodge, Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1RY. Once again,

8th May 2017

Thieves targeting cars in Southport

Thieves have targeted unlocked cars in the Fleetwood Road area of Southport over the weekend. Currently thieves are targeting cars for handbags, wallets, tools and Sat Navs. Vehicle registration plates are also being

8th May 2017

Labour push through plan to build on Southport’s Green Belt

Cllrs Sue McGuire & Bill Welsh have campaigned against development on greenbelt at Moss Lane. At Thursday’s Council Meeting Lib Dem councillors spoke against the adoption of the Local Plan which is

8th May 2017

Former Riverside Caravan site resident handed fly-tipping prosecution

Preston City Council has been successful in a fly-tipping prosecution against Mr Scott Smith, 31, previously of Riverside Caravan site, Banks, Southport at Preston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Following

8th May 2017

War declared on unsightly wheelie bins in Southport

Wheelie bins designed to help keep Southport tidy are causing an unsightly mess across the town in the run up to The Open golf tournament, campaigning councillor David Barton has revealed. Cllr

8th May 2017

Biker rushed to hospital following road rage incident in Southport

A female biker has been rushed to hospital after an apparent road rage incident in Southport (Sunday 7 May 2017). Police have closed off a portion of Sussex Road this evening after

7th May 2017

The Original Vanwall British Grand Prix Winning Car Returns to Southport

Iconic Stirling Moss Grand Prix winning car coming to Southport This year marks the 60th anniversary of the famous win by Sir Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks at the British Grand

7th May 2017

Whoops! Shop N Go delivery driver knocked down our post box

Letters of complaint won’t be sent to a delivery firm – because their bungling van driver knocked down a postbox on High Park Corner yesterday. One elderly resident, Graham Burgess, told OTS

7th May 2017

Lancashire Police appoint new Deputy Chief Constable

Lancashire Constabulary has today appointed a new Deputy Chief Constable. Sunita Gamblin, currently a Chief Superintendent at Derbyshire Constabulary, will take over from current Deputy Chief Constable Andy Rhodes in June when

7th May 2017

Missed all of the Gin taste competitions? Don’t worry, Rueters Gin needs taste volunteers!

Missed all of the Gin taste competitions? Don’t worry, Rueters Gin needs taste volunteers Rueters Bar & Grill is the next in line to have its own premium gin. Sinclair ….. took over management

6th May 2017

Southport Rotary Club donate £250 to Lord Street in Bloom

Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers Earlier this week Southport Rotary Club donated a cheque to the group which spends hours each week cleaning up the town centre gardens of Lord Street, weeding, hoeing

6th May 2017

Lit cigarette causes bin blaze on Lord Street, Southport

Fire-fighters from Southport Community Fire Station were called to Lord Street, Southport on Saturday (6 May 2017) following an emergency call. They arrived on scene withing minutes and quickly put out the

6th May 2017

Car abandoned after crashing into Ainsdale roundabout

A Toyota Yaris has been abandoned on the Pontins roundabout this morning, Saturday 6 May 2017. It would appear that the driver lost control of the car when entering the roundabout from

6th May 2017

Man brutally attacked on Lord Street, Southport

A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries after a ‘vicious attack’ near to Lord Street in Southport town centre, Saturday 6 May 2017. Police remain at the scene this

6th May 2017

Peter Jackson the Jeweller to close down Lord Street store

Peter Jackson jewellers in Southport is closing down. Peter Jackson has served customers from its Lord Street in Southport town centre for many years. The company also has stores in Blackburn, Preston,,

6th May 2017

Nigel Allen releases statement after Clapham enforces ban on Southport FC board meeting

On (Weds 3rd May) I along with the 2 other Directors appointed to the board in September were scheduled to not only attend but I was to chair a Board meeting at

5th May 2017

Clapham shall not be moved! Investors slam owner in fan forum meltdown

Phil Hodgkinson said I can now confirm publicly that I made a formal written offer to acquire a majority shareholding in Southport FC, last week. The offer was I believe presented at

5th May 2017

Warrant executed in High Park Road Southport

Warrant executed in High Park Road Southport Merseyside police officers officers executed a warrant in High Park Road, Southport this morning, Friday 5 May 2017. A local resident told our reporter: “Police took one

5th May 2017

Fletchers Solicitors looks for more growth as it reaches 400 staff milestone

Fletchers solicitors named as a great place to work

Fletchers Solicitors has been named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in the UK. The leading medical negligence and personal injury law firm ranked 44th place in the medium-size business

5th May 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 8 to Sunday 14 May 2017

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 5 May and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

5th May 2017

U.S. singer songwriter Jenn Bostic to perform in Southport

Critically acclaimed U.S. singer songwriter Jenn Bostic is back with Wrong Thing, a bluesy new single. Debuting the song on JUCE TV in the United States, this track has us anxious for the release of her new album this autumn. Bostic

5th May 2017

Police called to West Street after barking dog annoys neighbours

Police were called to West Street earlier after a barking dog became a noise hazard this afternoon, Friday 5 May 2017 OTS news understands officers were called to West Street for a

5th May 2017

STATEMENT | New Board To Confirm Managerial Position

Manager Andy Preece has been invited to reapply for the position of SFC manager with a new board to be constituted soon Following Wednesday evening’s Southport Football Club Board Meeting it was

5th May 2017

Nurses from across the region to be thanked this International Nurses Day

Nurses from across the region to be thanked this International Nurses Day In West Lancashire and Sefton, nurses from across primary care, hospital, community and home care settings are to be celebrated

5th May 2017

Woodlands – Wonderful Winston

I know we keep going on about it but black cats really do take a lot longer to be rehomed than any other colour. Wonderful Winston has been with us for nearly

5th May 2017

Home Instead Service Information and Recruitment Event

Home Instead Service Information and Recruitment Event Home Instead are holding a Service Information and Recruitment Event at Southport Hospital on Monday 8th May from 10.00am-3.00pm Come and have a chat with

5th May 2017

Man denies trying to murder woman in Southport

A southport man who tried to kill himself after allegedly attempting to murder his girlfriend has denied trying to end her life. Ryan Quigley, 22 pleaded guilty to wounding with intent but

5th May 2017

Southport Hesketh Round Table announces new Chairman

Southport Hesketh Round Table has announced Dean Wilson as its Chairman for this year. Dean has taken over from Bob Sung , and is looking forward to working with members to introduce

5th May 2017