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KGV students win Sefton Art Competition

BEAUTIFUL paintings and photography by King George V advanced level Art students have won a prestigious art prize. Stunning works by three KGV students have won prizes in the acclaimed Sefton Student
4th May 2017

Southport solicitor struck off

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) this month struck off a solicitor who used more than £500,000 from the estates of deceased clients over seven years, mainly to play the property market and
4th May 2017

Funeral arrangements for Brian James Gaskell

The funeral of Brian James Gaskell will take place at 2.40pm this Friday, the 5th of May, at Southport Crematorium. Brian was a much loved Father and Grandfather. He was a Caretaker
4th May 2017

Yorkshire glory for Churchtown Under 9s

Churchtown Under 9s Football Team have returned to Southport victorious after coming out on top of a recent tournament in Yorkshire. Held at Falmingo Land in Yorkshire, the 19 man squad from
3rd May 2017

Churchtown Deli GIN is born

So Churchtown has its own Gin. Not to be outdone, the local delicatessen, the Churchtown Deli approached Birkdale Craft Distillery to have their very own blend. It seemed a perfect fit. The
3rd May 2017

UPDATE | Two arrested in Dover Road Police Raid

Merseyside Police assisted Gloucestershire Constabulary in the execution of arrest warrants at 6.40am today (Wednesday 3 May, 2017) at an address in Dover Road, Southport. A 39-year-old male and a 26-year-old female
3rd May 2017

Sky tv filming on Ainsdale Beach

This morning a film crew was spotted on Ainsdale beach (Wednesday 3 May 2017). A crew member told our reporter that the were working for Sky tv – filming a dog advert
3rd May 2017

Police find knife hidden in Southport playground

Out on patrol we found this knife was found hidden near a children’s playground. See it, See it, report it – 101 or @CrimestoppersUK 0800 555 111 Knife crime, is any crime that involves a
3rd May 2017

Manchester Road Closed For 3 Weeks

Manchester Road, Southport is now closed for up to 3 weeks at the junction with Hawkshead Street. Resurfacing and drainage works are being carried out. However motorists and pedestrians can still gain
3rd May 2017

The Blue Anchor remains open during refurb

The Blue Anchor, Tithebarn Rd, Southport PR8 6AB The Blue Anchor will remain open during refurb. Lesley from the blue anchor told OTS News “we started our refurb today but want people to know
3rd May 2017

KungFu Relaunch Casino-Themed Party

KungFu on Ocean Plaza had a spectacular re launch event last Saturday (April 22). KungFu on Ocean Plaza celebrated its new management with a casino-themed evening. Guests enjoyed the delightful food and entertainment
2nd May 2017

CCTV appeal after SMAKUS STORE robbery

Merseyside Police are issuing CCTV images of two men we wish to speak to in connection with a burglary at a Southport convenience store in March. Intruders broke into the Smakus store
2nd May 2017
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