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Pensioner in hospital after being hit by car in Southport

Pensioner in hospital after being hit by car in Southport Emergency services were called to the junction of Lord Street and Hill Street, Southport shortly after 8am this morning to reports of

7th September 2016

Lord Street Resurfacing Regeneration

Lord Street Resurfacing Regeneration I should like to extend my warmest appreciations to both the dedicated relevant Departments at Sefton Council and local Contractor “Dowhigh” for having taken forward my request for

5th September 2016

BMW 1 Series stolen from Southport Driveway

Photo: Stolen BMW BMW 1 Series stolen from a driveway in Southport A resident has made an appeal after her BMW 1 series was stolen from the driveway on Grantham Road, Southport on the evening Friday

4th September 2016

Drink driver arrested after crash on Ainsdale Beach

Photo: Police patrolling Ainsdale beach after arrest – Credit Scott Harrison Drink driver arrested after crash on Ainsdale Beach A man suspected of drink driving was arrested on Ainsdale beach last night,

30th August 2016

Ormskirk MotorFest 2016

Ormskirk MotorFest 2016 This Sunday 28th of August brought the MotorFest back to Ormskirk town centre and coronation park with its free spectacular car show and with excess of 300 vehicles and

29th August 2016

Fernley Observatory Open Day Hesketh Park in Southport (Sun 28 Aug)

Fernley Observatory Open Day Hesketh Park in Southport (Sun 28 Aug) The Fernley Astronomical Observatory in Hesketh Park, Southport will be open to the public today. The Fernley Observatory, built in 1901,

28th August 2016

Southport Hotel Offers Dementia Friendly Welcome

Southport Hotel Offers Dementia Friendly Welcome The Royal Clifton Hotel has joined the growing numbers of businesses in the resort to back the Southport’s Dementia Friendly campaign. Staff at the hotel have

25th August 2016

CCTV appeal after sausage theft at Marks & Spencer

Do you know this male? Ormskirk and Burscough Police are looking to speak to this male in connection with a theft of sausages from Marks and Spencers at Ormskirk on the afternoon

24th August 2016

Man in his 20’s rushed to Southport hospital after suspected drug overdose

A police officer standing guard on Hampton Road (11am) Man in his 20’s rushed to Southport hospital after suspected drug overdose Merseyside Police can confirm that police are carrying out forensic enquiries at a

23rd August 2016

Southport Café Manager Named Finalst at the Café Life Awards 2016

Finalist at the Café Life Awards 2016 This week, Britain’s coolest awards announced café manager Susan Yarnell as a sandwich design finalist at this year’s Café Life Awards 2016. Recognising and celebrating

23rd August 2016

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Council Tackles Southport’s Weed Invasion

Council Tackles Southport’s Weed Invasion A blitz on weeds has been launched across Southport after it was revealed that regular spraying to combat the problem had been delayed. Work to tackle the

22nd August 2016

Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton holds his Ward Surgery every third Saturday of the month

Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton holds his Ward Surgery every third Saturday of the month Dukes Ward Councillor David Barton holds his Ward Surgery every third Saturday of the month. The next 3 surgery dates

18th August 2016

Green Party Say Community Paediatric Services For Southport Are In Chaos

Green Party Say Community Paediatric Services For Southport Are In Chaos Rick Furness, a local Green Party campaigner, who stood as a candidate in Kew Ward in this year’s local elections, claims

17th August 2016

A Southport Councillor backs local businesses against proposed parking plans

Photo: Mrs Louise Hankinson- Everatt of “VIP Hair Emporium”; Mr Bill Signet of “Hignet’s DIY”; Mr Mark Wright of “Smiths TV” and Jackie of “Just Flowers”. Manchester Road Area Consultation Community Campaign

14th August 2016

Zero tolerance call over redundant Southport Street furniture

Zero tolerance call over redundant Southport Street furniture A leading campaigner for the rejuvenation and regeneration of Southport has called for a zero tolerance policy on excess street furniture and redundant and

11th August 2016

Bike Stolen from Morrisons Southport

Bike Stolen from Morrisons Southport A Southport resident contacted OTSNews.co.uk after his bike was stolen from outside Morrison’s 4.15pm Wednesday 10th August. He said: “It was locked to a cycle stand, very

11th August 2016

BBC Descend Upon John Nolan ‘The Antiques Man’ Southport shop

BBC Descend Upon John Nolan ‘The Antiques Man’ Southport shop John Nolan The Antiques Man again has attracted the TV Crews of the BBC to our great town. This is the 14

9th August 2016

RTC Biker taken to Southport DGH following Accident on Formby Bypass

Photo: Police arriving on scene (6.45pm) RTC Biker taken to Southport DGH following Accident on Formby Bypass The emergency services were called to Formby Bypass at approximately 6.30pm this afternoon (Saturday 6

6th August 2016

CCTV appeal following Birkdale day time burglary

CCTV appeal following Birkdale day time burglary A house on Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport was broken into yesterday afternoon (Friday 5 August). A ktm 250 exc Motocross bike, along with a mountain

6th August 2016

Southport man Matthew lands a ‘plumb’ role!

Photo: Ready to roll … Matthew Edwardson outside the new James Hargreaves Plumbing Depot in Southport. Southport is set to welcome a new business – with a local man at the helm. James

5th August 2016

Concern for safety on Ainsdale Sand Dunes

Concern for safety on Ainsdale Sand Dunes Merseyside police, Southport Coastguard and air support have been searching for vulnerable male between Ainsdale beach and Pontins, Friday 5 Aug 2016. Police located man

5th August 2016

Litter rules are same for all in Southport

Litter rules are the same for all in Southport Contractors and employees of Sefton Council will be treated the same as everyone else when they drop cigarette but or other litter. Councillor

4th August 2016

1st Hillside Cider and Sausage Festival 5th – 7th August 2016

1st Hillside Cider and Sausage Festival 5th – 7th August 2016 Visitors to Hillside over the last few months will have noticed the signs of revitalisation of the shopping parade along Sandon

3rd August 2016

Body of man found in Southport hotel room

Body of man found in Southport hotel room Merseyside Police can confirm that enquiries are being carried out to establish how a man whose body was found in a hotel room in

2nd August 2016

Labour battle over ‘crashed’ Eagle

Photo: Angela Eagle / Credit bbc While the Labour Party members nationally gear up for their controversial leadership vote, suspended Labour Parties on Merseyside are battling over candidate who isn’t even in the

2nd August 2016

“Rubbish Friends” Litter pickers and Southport Hoteliers Association team up to clean up!!

“Rubbish Friends” Litter pickers and Southport Hoteliers Association team up to clean up!! Southport’s litter picking group “Rubbish Friends” will be out on Wednesday 3rd August cleaning up Southport Promenade before the

2nd August 2016

UPDATE: Cllr David Barton – Lord Street North Litter Issue Article

Rotting household rubbish spewed all over Lord street “In response to this article I would like to update people on the situation. I have received confirmation from Sefton Council that the issue is

1st August 2016

HM Coastguard Southport Merseyside Fire and Rescue training on beach

Photo gallery from todays exercise HM Coastguard Southport Merseyside Fire and Rescue training on beach Today HM Coastguard Southport crew took part in a joint training exercise with Merseyside Fire and Rescue (Southport)

31st July 2016

“It costs £400 for the council to replace a tree in Southport” – Sefton Council

“It costs £400 for the council to replace a tree in Southport” – Sefton Council It appears that the high figure set by Sefton Council of £400 to replace a tree in

30th July 2016

Man and two dogs rough sleeping in Southport

Man and two dogs rough sleeping in Southport Sad times – this man and his two dogs have spent another night in the rain. This man has taken rest in a weather

29th July 2016