A train conductor was grabbed by her wrist and pulled backwards in an assault at Walkden train station. British Transport Police have released this image of a man they believe has information
‘Oh No!’ – Judging for Southport in Bloom takes place on Orangemen’s Day Judges will be in Sefton in the coming weeks as part of the prestigious North West In Bloom and
Photo: L & A’s Botanic Road, Churctown Southport Popular Churchtown Cafe has closed L & A’s has closed for business and display sign reads ‘Tables for sale’. The popular was only open for
UPDATE: Police recover stolen bike from address in Southport OTSNews.co.uk can confirm that the Carrera bike stolen from Pound land on Chapel street at 8.45am on Monday has been recovered by Merseyside Police, Tuesday
Photo: Police divert traffic around the scene Emergency services were called to Chapel Lane, Banks shortly after 5.30pm this afternoon following reports of a collision, Tuesday 5 July 2016. A member of the
Photo: Johnson Tool Centre – Shakespeare Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 5AJ Johnson tool centre set to close, Southport Johnson tool centre on Shakespear Street, Southport is set to close in the near future. A closing down
At Crosby High we aim to do our best to ensure every pupil Learns, Enjoys, Achieves and Progresses together as a team. Meet Mr Kyle Parr! This young man’s determination and positive
Truck reverses into post outside June the Florist Early this morning (Tuesday 5th July) a truck was attempting to perform a U-turn outside the florists when it collided with the post supporting
Southport Foodbank Benefits From CLF Grant The Community Link Foundation was delighted to support a cause right at the heart of the community. Southport Foodbank, based at the Lakeside Christian Centre, had
Merseytravel approves its contribution to Ainsdale Station re-build Merseytravel’s contribution to the re-build of Ainsdale Station has been confirmed this week, with work on the project due to start later in the
Photo: M&S Eyewear directors – Mark and Simon Supermarket giants force local business to relocate Traders on Birkdale Trading Estate are being forced to sell up as a low budget supermarket eyes up the
Southport resident sparks national campaign. Michele Martin (38 Degrees member) has sparked a national campaign for our governments promise to ensure that the £350 million a week that was promised goes to
Renewed appeal for woman missing in ‘fragile and distressed’ state We are issuing a renewed appeal for information about a woman who was last seen over a week ago in a ‘fragile
Many things that we throw away provide great food for our wonderful UK birds! Check the RSPB site for feeding tips: https://www.rspb.org.uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/helpingbirds/feeding/whatfood/scraps.aspx Goldfinches are always welcome in the garden. Young goldie –
Business Feature Southport Electric bikes – Unit 38 Birkdale Trading Estate Southport, PR8 4PZ OTSNew.co.uk was today invited to look at one of the towns fastest growing businesses and test drive a bike or
Over 300 people have already registered to take part in Southport’s first ever Colour Blast in aid of Galloway’s Society for the Blind. The event will see participants run, walk, skip and
Crossens Bowling Club celebrated their 80th Anniversary on Sunday July 3rd 2016. The sun shone and 50 people, old friends and new, enjoyed an afternoon of fun looking at old photos and
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
Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 9th July. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,
Decriminalise sex workers, says Home Affairs Committee The Home Affairs Committee publishes an interim report on prostitution, saying that soliciting by sex workers, and sex workers sharing premises, should be decriminalised. Report: Prostitution Report:
Last month, Home Secretary Theresa May set out her vision for the fire and rescue service in England. One element is to bring greater transparency to the fire and rescue sector by
2,000 take part in the Southport Half Marathon Over 2,000 runners sprinted along Lord Street in Southport (Sunday 3 July) as they enjoyed the 2016 Southport Half Marathon. The historic boulevard was closed for
Mr Andy Cooke has today (Monday, 4 July 2016) taken up his new role as Chief Constable of Merseyside Police. Chief Constable Cooke has a significant amount of experience in policing Merseyside having started
Southport FC launch a pink kit 2016/17 Andy Bishop’s new-look Southport will begin their pre-season schedule this Saturday by sporting a brand new look of their own. The Sandgrounders kick-off their preparations
Southport man Ray Woods completes Three Peaks Challenge in Aid of Lifeboat The Southport Lifeboat would like to thank Ray Woods for raising money towards our new boathouse by completing the Three
Photo: Emergency services at Marine Lake Café (8pm) UPDATE: Woman in Hospital after falling off beer garden bench Emergency services were called to the Marine Lake Café, Southport this evening to treat a woman
Local MG Club attend Lydiate classic car and bike show This Sunday the 3rd of July West Lancs MG Owners Club attended a local show the “Lydiate Classic Car and Bike Show”
Get your own Yaffé portrait from as little as £45, saving you £195! Now has never been a better time to experience the magic of a Yaffé photoshoot experience. Too many times in life we put
CCTV Appeal – Shoplifting, Costco, Liverpool Merseyside Police has issued a CCTV still of a woman who may be able to assist with an investigation into the theft of designer clothing from Costco
Update – Monday 4 July 2016 Concern for Safety, Bridge Street, Southport. The 47-year-old man arrested in relation on suspicion of Class A drug supply has been bailed for further enquiries. The