Trinity to close Formby Times and Crosby Herald
Trinity Mirror confirmed today that it is to close two of its Merseyside titles, the Formby Times and Crosby Herald at the end of next month. It is planning to replace the newspapers
Minor RTC Formby Bypass
Minor RTC Formby Bypass There was a minor RTC on the A565 Formby Bypass at about 5:30pm tonight (Thursday 5 Feb 2015). Both drivers exchanged insurance details at the scene. There were
Tractor Demolishes lamppost in Moss Lane Churchtown Southport
Tractor Demolishes lamppost in Moss Lane Churchtown Southport A Tractor & trailer demolished a lamppost on Moss Lane, Churchtown, Southport, at approximately 9:00 am this morning (Thursday 5 February 2015). There was
SEXUAL ASSAULT – SOUTHPORT
SEXUAL ASSAULT – SOUTHPORT Detectives are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was sexually assaulted in a car in Southport. The 30-year-old victim and a friend got in a car
GPs should screen for diagnosis, not immigration status say UKIP
UKIP Health: GPs should screen for diagnosis, not immigration status. ‘The only screening GPs should be doing is for health diagnoses, not eligibility to free care’, said Ukip’s Health spokesman, in response
Electric Lamp Company Ltd awarded Control 4 Gold status!
Electric Lamp Company Ltd have been awarded Control 4 Gold status Electric Lamp Company Ltd have been awarded Control 4 Gold status for their audio visual installation and a number of projects
Southport UKIP candidate Jeff Hughes urges Seften Council to take action over rubbish
Sefton council have again failed to remove the rubbish that has built up around the wheelie bins at the car park on wright St southport, local residents have brought this to our
Southport & International Artist ’Robert Newbiggin’commissioned to paint an official Eric Morecambe Portrait
Southport & International Artist ’Robert Newbiggin’ commissioned to paint an official Eric Morecambe Portrait. Former Southport & International Artist’ Robert Newbiggin’ has recently been commissioned to paint an official Eric Morecambe Portrait.
RTC Lord Street Southport
RTC Lord Street Southport The emergency services were called to Lord Street, Southport, at approximately 2:30pm this afternoon (Wednesday 4th February 2015) following reports of a collision. A Central Cab Taxi and
LABOUR SEX EDUCATION PLANS “A DISGRACE”
LABOUR SEX EDUCATION PLANS “A DISGRACE” Labour plans for sex education lessons beginning when children are just five are “a disgrace,” said UKIP deputy leader Paul Nuttall. “Children deserve their innocence, which
Hello, my name is Simon
Hello, my name is Simon Trust’s new Director of Nursing begins first day signing up to #hellomynameis campaign. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust welcomes new Director of Nursing, Simon Featherstone, as
RTC Southport Road Scarisbrick
RTC Southport Road Scarisbrick The emergency services were called to Southport Road, Scarisbrick, tonight (Tuesday 3rd February 2015) following reports of a RTC. A Hackney Cab was involved in an accident outside
Southport FC sign Louis Almond
Southport FC sign Louis Almond Sandgrounders have signed former Blackpool forward Louis Almond from Hyde on an undisclosed contract. The 23-year-old is ineligible to make his debut in Saturday’s clash with fellow
Labour’s plan to eradicate LGBT bullying in schools
Labour’s plan to eradicate LGBT bullying in schools Commenting on the plans outlined by the Shadow Education Secretary, Tristram Hunt, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest
Woman collapses Water Lane Crossens Southport
Woman collapses Water Lane Crossens Southport Members of the public and passing motorists went to the aid of a woman who collapsed in Water Lane, Crossens, Southport, at 10:15am this morning (Tuesday
Stroke Association encourage people to act FAST !
Stroke Association encourage people to act FAST The Stroke Association has launched a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment. The charity is calling for people
UKIP DEPUTY LEADER TO CONTEST BOOTLE CONSTITUENCY
UKIP deputy leader Paul Nuttall is to stand in the Bootle constituency in Merseyside in the General Election, it was announced today. Mr Nuttall, who is the party’s MEP for the area,
Southport’s Danny Hattersley jumps ship to Halifax Town
Southport’s Danny Hattersley jumps ship to Halifax Town FC Halifax Town have signed striker Danny Hattersley from Southport on a permanent deal until the end of next season. Hattersley enjoyed a successful
VIDEO: Michael Portillo in Southport
Michael Portillo in Southport British journalist and broadcaster Michael Portillo was at ‘The Atkinson’ Southport on Sunday afternoon 1st February 2015 promoting his latest books. Michael did a Q&A session in front
Result Just 900 watch Southport get beat 0-1 against Gateshead
Result Just 900 watch Southport get beat 0-1 against Gateshead Southport took another beating at home this afternoon (Saturday 31 January 2015) against Gateshead in the Vanarama Conference. Rob Ramshaw (Gateshead)
Southport’s Fances McLoughlin celebrates her 100th Birthday
Southport’s Fances McLoughlin celebrates her 100th Birthday A Southport woman celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday (31st January 2015) and received a congratulatory card from Her Majesty. Fances McLoughlin, was born in
1980’s style house in New Cut Lane to be demolished
1980’s style house in New Cut Lane to be demolished A 1980’s style house in New Cut Lane, Birkdale, Southport, is set to be demolished. The house that has been suffering from
Bon-Ton Churchtown to become an Estate Agents
Bon-Ton Churchtown to become an Estate Agents OTS News.co.uk understands that a local estate agent is in talks with reference to purchasing the former Bon-Ton Off licence and Convenience Store in Botanic
Southport shoot nets dozens of partridge
Southport shoot nets dozens of partridge In the fields of Churchtown, farmers, businessmen and gamekeepers from all over the North West had a “field day” as the last day of the shooting
Southport man gets 5 years 4 months for manslaughter
Southport man jailed for 5 years 4 months Joseph Inglesby, aged 38, of Market Street, Southport, was jailed for 5 years 4 months at Liverpool Crown Court for manslaughter. The man
RTC Saunders Street Southport
RTC Saunders Street Southport The emergency services were called to Saunders Street, Southport, at approximately 5:35pm tonight (Friday 30 Jan 2015) following reports of a RTC. They arrived on scene within
Southport King George V students receive Oxbridge offers
King George V College (KGV) is pleased to announce four students have received offers to study at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Principal Adele Wills congratulated the students on the offers.
St John Ambulance searches for life savers
St John Ambulance is calling for nominations for the St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes awards. The awards are an annual event celebrating the nation’s life savers. The first aid charity is asking
Southport Taxi driver not happy with contractors
Southport Taxi driver not happy with contractors A local taxi driver sent in these photographs of contractors parking on the main taxi rank on Lord Street, Southport on Thursday night without giving
Labour MEPs demand investigation into historic miscarriages of justice
Labour MEPs this week renewed their calls for a thorough investigation into a strike at Cammell Laird shipyard where strikers were arrested despite no laws being broken. Jude Kirton-Darling MEP, member of