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Photo: Gypsies settle in at new Kew site Gypsies/Travellers move onto private car park in Southport A number of travelling families have set up camp on Kensington Road industrial estate, Southport, Wednesday 19

4X4 vehicle stuck on Southport Beach A 4X4 vehicle became stuck in mud on Southport Beach this morning (Wednesday 19 October). The incident happened about 500 yards out to sea off Weld

Trattoria 51 played host to Big Comedy for the third year running as part of this year’s Southport Comedy Festival. Hosted by local restaurateur Attilio Sergi together with acclaimed funny man Brendan

Picture: Jean Alexander with former Mayor of the Borough of Sefton, Councillor Maureen Fearn at the opening of the Tulketh Street temporary library Southport should erect a Statue to Jean Alexander, says

Coffee chain giant Costa set for Birkdale Village A new Costa Coffee shop is set to open in Birkdale Village, Southport on Thursday 20 October 2016 – and is already proving very popular with local

On Wednesday 12 October, King George V College welcomed over one thousand visitors to discover the extensive advanced level provision available at the College, during the first Open Evening of the academic

Formby and Crosby libraries will be hosting a children’s ‘illustration and story writing workshop’ throughout the half term week. Formby author and illustrator, Holly Bushnell, will be guiding children aged 4 and

The MileLongLure Returns This Halloween weekend, Saturday 29th Oct  Lord Street will once again  be the venue for Southport’s very own Pokemon Go event, The Mile Long Lure. As of 12 noon,

A Southport firm which has a 108-year-old heritage has been bought by an industry leading storage solutions company, securing 25 local jobs. Railex Filing and Railex Storage, which manufacture and supply office filing

 CCTV images released after men threatened train guard with violence – Ainsdale British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information after a train guard was threatened with violence on a train

Scarisbrick church targeted by thieves  These images were taken from a burglary at a church in the Scarisbrick area that occurred at some point overnight on Sunday 16th October. The offenders smashed

The Southport Lecture Society said: ‘After a great start to the season, our second talk of the programme is on Saturday the 15th OCTOBER 2016 at 7.30 pm ( the doors open at 7.00pm) admission

ONO shop on Leicester Street Southport wishes to thank everyone who has helped support them with donations and by purchasing from them during our opening months. They are running a Promotion During

Tanya Lee Davis is an international superstar and she may only be 3ft 6” but she gets big laughs around the world. You may recognise her from her storming sets on ‘Live

Massams are one of the largest suppliers of Christmas Trees in the north west  and sell over 20,000 to wholesale and retail. Wide range of trees from 3ft to 25ft, lots of

FLETCHERS SOLICITORS APPOINTS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Fletchers Solicitors has appointed Alexandra Hatchman as a non-executive director to its board. Alexandra has over 10 years’ experience as a senior executive, specialising in running and transforming

Ford Fiesta ST Stolen from Ainsdale A Ford Fiesta ST was stolen outside a home in Ainsdale overnight (Monday 17/18th October 2016) The owner told OTSNews.co.uk “Please could you ask people to

Do you recognise this person? Do you know this man? CCTV appeal after Edge Hill cash machine theft This man was responsible for the theft from a cash machine at the laundrette

The Future Of Bootle Town Hall – Statement Cllr Marion Atkinson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Skills, said: “Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the positive response we have received from residents

Hill Street closed after pedestrian is hit by car  Emergency services were called to the junction of Hill Street and Lord Street, Southport shortly after 5.15pm following a collision involving a pedestrian,

Men plead guilty to animal cruelty after dog nearly died in hot car in Southport Brothers who left their dog in a car on what was the hottest day of the year,

The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may need help. This also includes: signposting

Surrender launched to remove knives from our streets KNIVES will not be tolerated on Lancashire’s streets – and now police are appealing directly to residents to hand in their weapons. As part

Melling Road – Closure Please be aware that due to a change in scheduling, Melling Lane, Maghull will now be temporarily closed for  carriageway resurfacing between 17th October 2016 and 21st October 2016. Access will be maintained for

Sefton Council is encouraging local families to discover more about adoption and consider building their families by providing children with a forever family.  Adoption is something that affects many Sefton residents –

Port boss Burr admits failings as Southport FC Continue to Struggle. Despite having only taken over at Haig Avenue a little over a month ago, manager Steve Burr has already seen a

Photo: KFC window shattered Southport man arrested for causing criminal damage Neighbourhood Officers have arrested a 24-year-old male from Southport for causing criminal damage to a shop door on Eastbank Street —