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WATCH: Southport Pier Tram taken away forever

Photo: Southport Pier Tram WATCH: Southport Pier taken away in the hours of darkness The Southport Pier Tram was removed by contractors in the hours of darkness to avoid protests for Southport residents.

23rd March 2016

Southport sign Jonathon Margetts on loan

Photo: Jonathon Margetts Andy Bishop has made his first signing with the news after training on Tuesday afternoon with Jonathon Margetts joining the Port squad on loan from Tranmere Rovers. Andy Bishop said

23rd March 2016

Annual Easter running day for Merseyside heritage transport charity

The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ Easter running day event on Sunday 27th March to raise funds for the upkeep of its’ fleet of over 50 vintage vehicles. Since

23rd March 2016

Police appealing for information following overnight burglary

Photo: Sensory Touch 66-76 (The Rear) Sensory Touch, Tulketh Street was broken into in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 23 March 2016. Thieve(s) gained entry by Kicking through the front door.

23rd March 2016

Sefton Council say “Travellers will be moved”

Travellers remain at the Tulketh Street car park for the second day, Wednesday 23 March 16. Travellers A spokesman for Sefton Council said: “In line with our Unauthorised Encampment Policy, we have

23rd March 2016

80-year-old has £400 stolen from bag on Lord Street, Southport

Photo: The Post office were pensioner withdrew pension A 80-year-old Southport lady was the victim of bag dipping incident on Lord Street, Monday 21 March 2016. The lady’s daughter now wants to

22nd March 2016

Emergency services called help distressed woman in Hesketh Park

Photo: Hesketh Park, Southport Emergency services were called to Hesketh Park shortly after 5pm this evening after a member of the public reported a young woman in distress, Tuesday 22 March 2016.

22nd March 2016

Hartill and his flight from Southport politics, but what’s behind it all?

OTS News exclusive Ted Hartill has now decided that being an Ainsdale councillor is not really his cup of tea. He’s resigning as councillor in the Ainsdale ward and will not be

22nd March 2016

UPDATE: Appeal for witnesses following attempted robbery in Hesketh Bank(otsnews.tv)

Photo: Police recover two vehicles from Station Road, Hesketh Bank Appeal for witnesses following attempted robbery in Hesketh Bank We are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Hesketh Bank this morning (March

22nd March 2016

Tea and Scones at Byng House

Join Byng House on Tuesday 29th March between 2pm and 4pm for a cup of tea and a scone to discover what the Poppy Break Centre does for its Armed Forces community

22nd March 2016

Lee Mack’s Comedy Collegue In Southport At The Atkinson’s Lol Comedy Club

Mike Wilmot is one of those uncompromising, hard hitting comics who’s still incredibly loveable and hilarious in equal measure. His talent hasn’t gone unnoticed in TV land and you may have seen

22nd March 2016

Sefton Labour Council Supports Southport

Brought to you by Sefton Labour Council and the Sefton Labour Partys of Southport, Sefton Central and Bootle. Despite vicious cuts to local funding by the previous Liberal Democrat and Conservative Government and the continued attacks from the current Conservative Government

22nd March 2016

Soul II Soul are back…..

Back In The Day “We’re from the days when a number 14 bus and a supermarket trolley got us around.” Jazzie B remembers the lengths he and a school friend used to

22nd March 2016

Free Parking in Tulketh Street Car Park today?

Travellers have returned to the Sefton Council run car park in Tulketh Street in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 22 March 2016. OTSnews spoke to a traffic warden his way

22nd March 2016

Linaker Headteacher splashed more than £100,000 of school money for his own purposes

Colin Coleman, who ran Linaker Primary School in Southport, spent £15,000 on a planned expedition to the North Pole, £30,000 on trips to India and China and £24,000 on photography equipment. The 49-year-old was sacked

22nd March 2016

Police called to a disturbance in Lancaster Road, Southport

Photo: Police outside Lancaster Road address Police were called to Lancaster road shortly after 7.45 this evening following reports of a disturbance, Monday 21 March 2016 A local resident said: “As I

21st March 2016

Travellers settle in on Ocean Plaza Southport

Photo: Traveller site, Ocean Plaza, Southport A group of “Travellers” have descended on the Ocean Plaza car park (opposite McDonalds), Southport, Monday 21 March 2016. Although faster and more effective enforcement powers have come

21st March 2016

New Face For New Generation Southport Law Firm

Magnus Legal is the new face of Bromiley Holcroft Solicitors, an independent family run solicitors firm that has been based in Southport for 25 years. The business was set up by Southport

21st March 2016

Michael Jackson Sentenced For Rape In Southport

Photo: Pontins, Southport Jackson was found guilty on Thursday (17 March) of the rape of a 30-year-old woman at Pontins, in Southport in the early hours of 13 April 2014. Merseyside Police can

21st March 2016

Cigarettes stolen in Leyland theft

Cigarettes stolen in Leyland theft Do you recognise this man? Police are appealing for information after a theft in Leyland. Around 8.20pm on March 3, a man entered the Co-op store in

21st March 2016

John Dodd ADVICE CENTRE Thursday 24th March

Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 24th March. They will be available from 10.30am-11.30am at Cafe Moo Moo, Cambridge

21st March 2016

World Down Syndrome Day

Monday 21 March 2016 marks the 11th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day. One of the tests I had whilst pregnant some years ago, showed that our baby was probably going to

21st March 2016

Egg-cellent Easter treat hunt for luxury cat hotel guests!

Lucky guests staying at this boutique luxury hotel in Southport are in for a day filled with tasty treats and festive entertainment to celebrate Easter. The day begins with complimentary hand prepared

21st March 2016

Tax-Free Childcare: 10 things parents should know

Tax-Free Childcare will be available to around 2 million households to help with the cost of childcare, enabling more parents to go out to work, if they want to, to provide greater security for

21st March 2016

Understanding Your Council Tax Bill

A total of 33,000 Council Tax Bills have been posted out to residents across Sefton. Lots of information is available on the website in the Council Tax section to help you. We’ve also compiled

21st March 2016

Free blues concert in Southport for kids under 16 to help promote the genre

Free blues concerts for children are being held at the Atkinson to promote interest in music. Martin Maynard who runs Sounds Good recording studio in Southport is organising the event. Martin, who has over

21st March 2016

Council board up Dave Scanlan’s Bridge Street property

Photo: Mr Scanlan’s Bridge Street property Sefton Council Merseyside Police have returned to the property in Bridge Street that was raided on 10th March. David Scanlan, 63, Southport was arrested on suspicion of

21st March 2016

The Spring Equinox, Easter and some very old horse races?

The chilly month of March gets its name from the Roman god of growing energies and war, Mars. This month was vital to the ancient peoples, as it was once held to be

21st March 2016

Southport And District Craven Minor Football Results

Results Week Ending 20th March 2016 Under 9 Jim Rourke Cup Final S&A Amateurs 0-1 Southport Trinity Blue Under 10 Wilf Jenkinson Cup Final Redgate Rovers Yellow 0-3 Southport Trinity Blue

21st March 2016

Doll that caused Southport road closure

Merseyside Police can confirm officers have been in attendance on Norwood Road, Southport, today, Friday 18th March. A member of the public contacted police after they were concerned by something they saw

21st March 2016

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