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Councillors Barton and Bliss achieve funding for tree-lined streets in Dukes and Cambridge wards here in Southport

Local Councillors Barton and Bliss have worked together to achieve funding for tree-lined streets in their respective Dukes and Cambridge wards here in Southport. As part of an ongoing restoration project to

10th September 2015

WACA’S APRIL PUBLICITY PLANTING STUNT GOES PEAR-SHAPED, DUE TO MORE MISDIRECTION AND IGNORANCE!

HAVE YOU FALLEN FOR THE CRAFTY WACA/TORY RUSE? Tory ruse to use Woodvale charity for political accolades goes sour yet AGAIN as bumbling WACA staff plant pretty flowers into harsh, toxic mulch

9th September 2015

Questionable conduct from the Woodvale Charity Chair and the Tory councillor

Professional people do have a certain duty to conduct themselves in an appropriate public fashion and set good examples. This appears to be nothing more than an example of a failure to

8th September 2015

Open manhole’s between Southport & Ainsdale

Photo: Open Manhole, Coastal Road, Ainsdale (8am) Residents have been urged to take when traveling down the Coastal road cycle path between Southport and Ainsdale. This morning (Saturday 5 September) cyclist Gary Burgess

5th September 2015

Steve Crane Tiling Contractor Join OTS News.co.uk Business Directory

OTS News.co.uk welcomes Steve Crane Tiling Contractors to Southport’s number 1 online news media. Does your bathroom need upgrading? Then look no further than Steve Crane Tiling & Building Contractor. From a

5th September 2015

Get involved: Trust in yellow quiz night tomorrow (Saturday)

As part of Trust in Yellow’s role in bringing supporters together, it is the Trust’s aim to put on at least one event after a home game every month during the season.

4th September 2015

Tomorrow’s People Young Persons ‘Working It Out’ programme starts Oct 2015!

The next Tomorrow’s People Trust Young Persons’ ‘Working it out’ personal development, and CV enhancing programme with involvement from Local Business (CSR), accredited courses in Health & Safety, First Aid and customer service commences

4th September 2015

£1 million improvements for M6 near Wigan and St Helens

Almost £1 million worth of improvements are taking place on a stretch of the M6 near Wigan and St Helens, providing smoother and safer journeys for drivers. Contractors for Highways England are

3rd September 2015

Police hunt for occupants after leaving a smash in Southport (otsnews.tv)

Photo: Police divert traffic around the Passat involved in the collision(7pm). The emergency services were called to Preston New Road following a collision at around 5.30 this evening, Wednesday 2 September 2015.

2nd September 2015

Disney’s Frozen comes to Southport’s outdoor cinema (Friday 4 September)

Fans of the frosty film can enjoy a spot of alfresco movie action at Kings Gardens next Friday (September 4) If you love Frozen and refuse to Let It Go, come along to King’s

1st September 2015

UPDATE: Will the Council or Pastor Pete help desperate Ainsdale family?

Photo: A worried Mr Wiles, Sandbrook Way A month has passed since the council visited Pastor Pete’s Sanbrook Way slum. On this visit a Sefton Council representative took photographs of the awful living conditions. The

1st September 2015

Is vaping 40% cheaper and 95% healthier than smoking?

Health organisations don’t like to endorse nicotine consumption or smoking in any form, so it’s quite understandable that they’ve always emphasised e-cigarettes are still bad for you. However, according to recent reports

1st September 2015

Why pay ‘Rip Off Sefton Parking Charges’ in Southport!

Rip Off Sefton Parking Charges in Southport Why pay extortionate parking prices in Southport town centre when you can park in town for a fraction of Sefton’s prices? The price Sefton Council

30th August 2015

Planned roadworks in the North West – 31 August to Sunday 6 August 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 28 August and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

30th August 2015

Witness appeal after fatal Wennington Road Crash (Southport)

Photo: Wennington Road(12:15am) Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Southport, last night. At around 11.30pm, a black Peugeot 307 was travelling along Wennington Road, Southport. As

29th August 2015

Drunk in charge of a ‘barge’ – Comical or a tragedy waiting to happen?

Some public concern has been raised over excess drinking and antisocial conduct on barges that spoils the waterway for other canal users In this following instance two barges crashed together creating a loud bang. It

27th August 2015

Essential Maintenance at Southport Pier

Sefton Council will be carrying out essential maintenance work on Southport Pier, starting on Tuesday 1 September. The works, which are expected to last around one month, will involve timber repairs and

26th August 2015

UDATE: Vintage jet aircraft ‘significantly restricted’ at the 2015 Southport Air Show

Photo: Southport Airshow Flying displays over land by vintage jet aircraft will be significantly restricted until further notice, the Civil Aviation Authority has said. The planes will be limited to flypasts, meaning

24th August 2015

Police using unmarked car to catch motorists breaking the law in Southport

Photo: Police stop a motorist, Fairway, Southport (2pm) Merseyside Police today has been carrying out vehicle checks around the resort. Police have been operating in marked and unmarked vehicles, Monday 24 August 2015.

24th August 2015

Violent Southport boyfriend jailed for 5 years

Michael Quinn (25) broke his girlfriend’s fingers with a baseball bat and cheekbone by elbowing her in the face. Violent Michael Quinn who demanded his girlfiend call him Dominus, after the slavemaster in

21st August 2015

Women with head injuries waits over 1 hour for ambulance in Southport

Photo: Head injury, Nevill Street • Women trips on curb and splits her head open. • Women was taken to hospital one hour and ten minutes after ambulance was called. Today a woman who split her head

9th August 2015

Southport flower show prize is just the ticket for John!

John Birchall wasn’t going to let a two hip replacements stop him from enjoying his favourite pastime. And his determination and hard work has been rewarded by Hesketh Bank Parish Council after

9th August 2015

This weekend at the fox and goose sound lounge Southport

Photo: BLACK DIAMOND (Liverpool) Rock This weekend at the fox and goose sound lounge, cable street, southport FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST 2015 “Friday Night Live (Originals) Best of the fresh new northwest

7th August 2015

23-year-old from Aughton in 2nd place in Powerboating World Championship

Photo: (Left)Matthew Palfreyman Last weekend (1st & 2nd August) saw Matthew Palfreyman, 23, of Aughton, Lancashire compete in the second round of the 2015 Formula 2 Powerboating World Championships in Tonsberg, Norway.

6th August 2015

Doctors’ Group Pulls Plug on Southport Hospital Contract

Southport MP John Pugh is urging local doctors to think very carefully before ending Southport Hospital’s contract to provide community nursing services to the area. The decision has been made by

6th August 2015

Café Varley On London Street Southport Set To Open Monday 27th July

Photo: Café Varley, London Street Café Varley is intending to open to the public on Monday 27th July, all being well with the fit out. Café Varley will be a breakfast and daytime

14th July 2015

North Meols Councillor defends his care home after critical CQC report

Photo: Failing Care Home Southview Lodge on Station Road in Hesketh Bank A care home has been told to make a series of improvements after failing four out of five key assessment targets.

28th June 2015

Gazebos can be rented for £20 per day at Southport Market (otsnews.tv)

Southport market has this week kick-started its ‘open season’ Gazebos can be rented for £20 per day (or just £30 for two), to new or existing stall-holders looking to pitch up in the

28th June 2015

14-Year-old boy has bike stolen after being pushed off (Churchtown)

Photo: Stolen Cube bike Mother pleas for the return sons bike, Monday 22 June 2015 Mother Kim Owens said: “My 14 year old son has just had his bike stolen whilst riding

22nd June 2015

A Southport Councillor’s Call to speed up Disability Payments

Photo: Dukes Ward Councillor Tony Dawson, Deputy Leader of Liberal Democrat Group Many people with major disabilities have waited far too long for their Personal Independence Payments to be processed, say local

16th June 2015