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On 1st April 2016 the government is bringing in the ‘National Living Wage’ for over 25’s. What does this mean? Well it means that employees who are paid the current minimum wage

Merseyside Police are continuing to warn motorists of the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs. On 2 March 2015 the drug driving law changed. It is now an offence

Consider NHS walk-in services at this busy time for A&E Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are experiencing very high demand for services again this week. A&E attendances were up 17% on Sunday against

Photo: Morrisons, Southport Morrisons in Southport is to install Parking Eye ANPR in their car park. This will replace the old ticketing system. The maximum stay will be three hours with no return

A ‘FitBit’ was found on Lord Street next to the taxi rank earlier today, Monday February 8 2016. If you think it could be yours or you know someone who has lost

Photo: Cath Regan When I started in the nursery business in April 2001, I’d just had my third child. She is now almost fifteen years of age and a lot of the

Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 13th February. They will be available from 11am-12noon at Crossens School, Rufford Road,

Halsall Parish Council and Scarisbrick Parish Council are jointly hosting a public meeting on the 18th February at 7.30 pm, at the Memorial Hall in Halsall on the serious issue of long-term

John Parrott MBE & Dennis Taylor played local players in a snooker exhibition at the weekend at Aughton institute in aid of 2 local charities Connor Ruscoe memorial fund & North City

1st Division The title race was blown right up last week as Tarleton BC A went down 4-2 losers to an Argyle LTC side who recorded their first victory over Tarleton A since way back in December

Photo: Gareth Hibbot Southport and Fleetwood hesketh’s Gareth hibbott became the new IPA World Pool Champion not only did he win the singles event earlier he won the doubles event with Dean

Photo: Altcar Training Camp *UPDATE SENT 8.40AM* Merseyside Police can confirm that a 17-year-old girl from Moreton, Wirral has been arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply, in relation to

‘February fill-dyke’ is a rural expression for the month of February, when rain or melting snow fill dykes or ditches. Heavy rain had adversely affected lands around the country. Rufford in Lancashire did not

Southport Hesketh Round Table Mad Dog 10K run February 7th 2016 Over 2,500 runners took part in today’s Southport Hesketh Round Table ’Mad Dog 10K run’ The route took runners along Southport’s scenic coastline,

Hesketh Colts Hesketh Colts are now actively looking for players for the upcoming seasons, age group year 1 and 2 school year. Current training takes place on Wednesday 6pm, Street Soccer Ltd,

Alan Francis Landscapes Joins OTSnews business directory OTSnews welcomes Southport Flower Show gold medal winners Alan Francis Landscapes to our business directory. With 30 years experience in domestic gardens and commercial landscaping, we

Norwood spot-kick gives Tranmere derby day victory Rovers made it a four wins in four matches as they beat Southport 1-0 at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon thanks to a penalty by

Photo: Start line 2015 Southport & Hesketh Round Table Packing for Mad Dog 2016 10k Run: Time Laps Shot with GoPro This year the Event hopes to raise between £15,000 and £20,000

Photo: Churchgate, Southport The emergency services have been at an address on Churchgate since this morning, Saturday February 6 2016. Police forensics have now carried out an investigation into the death of a

An Ford Focus was seized by police on Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, this afternoon (Saturday 6 February 2016) for having no valid insurance. The vehicle was taken to a secure compound until the

Sefton Council is changing its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) from April 1, 2016. By law each financial year Sefton Council must consider whether to revise or replace its Local Council

It’s a Merseyside Derby for Tranmere this weekend as we welcome Southport to Prenton Park for a National League fixture on Saturday afternoon. The two clubs have not met at Prenton Park

Sefton Council has announced a number of local football pitches are unplayable this weekend following pitch inspections. Teams that are scheduled to use the pitches will be informed and it is also

Photo: RTC scene, Sunny Road There was a minor RTC at the corner of Cambridge and Sunny Road shortly after 5 pm this evening, Friday February 5 2016. Thankfully there was no

Photo: Ovington Drive, Kew, Southport A Pensioner crashed into Traffic refuge island only minutes before Kew Woods Primary school was about leave for home. The emergency  services were called to Ovington Drive