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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

The sun sets on local MG Owners Club

Last night was the West Lancs. MG Owners Club second mid-month meet of the summer and the chosen venue by Ron, our events and monthly meet co-ordinator, was the Heaton’s Bridge, a

5th May 2017

Stop Sefton Council banning off lead exercise for dogs

A petition has been launched by dog lovers in Southport to stop Sefton Council from issuing banning order on dogs running around freely in parks. According to passionate campaigners, the Council are

4th May 2017

Voyeurism – Preston Train Station

Officers have launched an investigation after a man was caught looking at people in the men’s toilets at Preston railway station. The incident happened on April 20 just after 12pm. A man

4th May 2017

Having low water pressure or none at all – Your not on your own!

Bispham Road, Thursday 4 April 2017 Update @ 20:15 You may have noticed that the water is coming out of your tap slower than usual or may have gone off altogether. We’ve

4th May 2017

King King Bring Classic Rock Back to The Atkinson

The multi-award winning rock/blues band is back at The Atkinson this May with a back catalogue to die for, three radio hit singles, a nomination for Best New Band at the 2015

4th May 2017

Pop on your blue suede shoes and watch Shawn Klush Elvis World Tour with MD Travel

Pop on your blue suede shoes and get involved in a little more action with MD travel! The popular Southport Limo hire firm are offering coach travel and tickets to an exclusive

4th May 2017

Independent travel expert to open in Southport

Book In Style – Tulketh Street Southport PR8 Who says first class travel has to stair at the airport? At Book In Style, nobody knows the world better than the Tulketh Street team!

4th May 2017