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Photo: Massive queues at Southport train station Train cancellations between Southport Wigan Wallgate Due to signalling problems between Wigan Wallgate and Southport all lines are blocked. Impact: Train services running to and from

Family pay tribute to man who died on M58 motorway The family of a Crosby man who died on the M58 motorway have paid tribute to him, saying they are “absolutely heartbroken”

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,

Prestigious Queens Award Presented to Southport Business The Lord Lieutenant, Sheriff and Lord Mayor of Southport presented the Double Queens Awards to Inciner8 Limited, a local manufacturer and exporter of waste incinerators.

Support Helen in Southport’s Strictly Ballroom Event Support Helen Law who is taking part in this years charity fundraising event – Strictly Ballroom 2016. Helen told OTSNews.co.uk some of you may be

Missing Miniature SchnauzerSouthport Dog owner Kelly Rix said: “Huxley has gone missing from the Oak street area in Southport at 8am this morning (Tuesday 30 Aug). “He is a Miniature Schnauzer and

Consultation meeting on Manchester Road Parking issue Local Councillors are attending a cross-Party meeting today with Council officers to try to find better solutions to the Manchester Road Parking Issue. Liberal Democrat

Southport Bar owner makes CCTV appeal after alleged theft  The owner over Peaky Blinders on Lord Street has made an appeal on Facebook following an alleged theft from the premises. John Sinclair

Photo: Charlie Clapham’s Southport trip over Forest Green Rovers Result: Forest Green Rovers 5-1 Southport Forest Green racked up a fifth straight win with a convincing victory at home against struggling Southport. Kieffer

WATCH: Southport motorist has two dogs hanging out of open boot A dog owner was captured on a dash cam driving from Ainsdale to Southport along the Coastal Road with two dogs

Can you help homeless Southport man and his two dogs A gofundme has been set up by Southport business woman Sheryl Flint to help raise funds for a homeless man living with his

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

Photo: Missing, Michael Welsh, aged 58 Appeal to trace Missing Southport man  Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing a Southport man who has not been seen since last week.

Gypsies/Travellers crack the locks and set up on Southport Road A gang of Travellers has set up camp to the former Tesco site on Southport Road this weekend. Access can be gained to this

Result: Southport 1-1 Tranmere Referee: Stephen Ross Attendance: 3,046 Teams Southport •1Belford, 12Jones, 5Thompson, 20StanleyBooked at 40mins, 3Ashton, 22Howe, 18Jones, 4NolanBooked at 32mins, 17McCarthy, 19BishopBooked at 45minsSubstituted forAlmondat 53’minutesBooked at 90mins, 16CatonSubstituted forAllenat 51’minutes Substitutes •2White, 7Allen, 9Gray, 10Almond, 14Royle Tranmere •1Davies, 2VaughanSubstituted forRidehalghat 74’minutes, 5McNulty, 20Maynard, 24J Hughes, 6Ihiekwe, 4Jennings, 8HarrisBooked at 41minsSubstituted forKirbyat 78’minutes, 10Norwood, 9Cook, 11JenningsSubstituted forMekkiat 69’minutes Substitutes •3Ridehalgh, 7Mekki, 13Turner, 14Stephenson, 17Kirby

Photo: Disgruntled resident Bennett Robert Lavenders Weeds, weeds, weeds and uneven pavements  A disgruntled resident has contacted OTSNew.co.uk regarding the state of the pavements around our town. Bennett Robert Lavender said: “I took

Musical Variety Evening raised £675 for Eric’s prosthetic leg Claire Kelly Dobson speaking on behalf of  Southport Piano Academy told OTSNews.co.uk “We are thrilled to announce that so far we have raised £675 towards

BID objects to HMO application on Bath Street Southport BID has submitted a formal objection to a planning application to convert a guesthouse on Bath Street into a House in multiple occupation

Ruthless traffic warden tickets car but leaves dog for near dead in Southport. A traffic warden ticketed a car but left a dog for near dead along The Promenade, Southport this afternoon, Friday 26

Worries as care agency pulls out of Southport A Southport councillor is calling for action to safeguard the care of dozens of vulnerable people in the town who are reliant upon care

Family pays tribute to Formby fire victim Andrew ‘Coogy’ Coogan   The family of a man who died in a stables fire at Shorrocks Hill country club have paid tribute to him. Police found

Southport Mecca Bingo Hall evacuated  Fire crews were called to Lord Street, Southport this afternoon and staff and customers were evacuated from Mecca Bingo, Friday 26 August 2016. Mecca bingo, on Garrick