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UPDATE As part of Operation Abbeyville two warrants were executed on Thursday, 13 August at properties in Netherton and Southport. A 25 year-old woman and a 28 year-old woman from Netherton were arrested

Offences of driving whilst using a mobile phone and failing to wear a seat belt are now being detected by mobile camera technicians. As well as detecting speeding offences, the camera technicians

Beloved ogre Shrek and the beautiful Princess Fiona will ‘swamp’ Southport Flower Show’s opening day on Thursday 20 August.  The characters of SHREK THE MUSICAL® will be making appearances throughout the day

Grease was the one thousands of people wanted as they flocked to King’s Gardens, Southport to watch an outdoor showing of the classic musical. Film fans of all ages headed to the

King George V College students celebrate great results despite the disruption caused to students caused by the terrible OFSTED report in 2014. Grade A* to C were achieved by 80% of the

OFFENCES of driving whilst using a mobile phone and failing to wear a seat belt are now being detected by mobile camera technicians.   As well as detecting speeding offences, the camera

Photo: This blanket was luckily over a child’s head as he was cold otherwise this burn would have been on his face. Sefton Council are now looking to employ a firework safety officer following

This morning a number of fire engines were seen in the carparks of Marine Drive training. The Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Training and Development Academy provides training and development for MF&RS

Advanced and Higher Apprentices from Sefton attended the UK’s biggest apprentice graduation to formally recognise and celebrate their achievements. The high-profile event at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, saw around 1,000 apprentices and

Shale gas planning applications will be fast-tracked through a new, dedicated planning process, under measures announced today. Shale gas planning applications will be fast-tracked through a new, dedicated planning process, under measures

This Saturday (15th August 2015) there is going to be a fundraising event at the Devonshire club in memory of Steven Roberts and John Mason.  There will be music and a fun

Rivers in Lancashire are being restocked with thousands of coarse fish as part of an annual programme aiming to rehabilitate and enhance rivers all over the country. The Environment Agency fisheries team

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin joined Cllr John Fairclough, Cabinet Member Locality Services and Margaret Carney, Sefton Council’s Chief Executive to name the new A5758 Broom’s Cross Road. The new Thornton to Switch

Unemployment figures in Sefton have remained constant, bucking national figures which show that the jobless total rose by more than 25,000 in the last three months. In Sefton, 4,900 people claimed Jobseekers

A campaign to save a Southport bank swung into action within hours of NatWest’s shock announcement that their Churchtown branch faces closure. Lib Dem Councillors Pat Keith and John Dodd visited the

A company director is charged with health and safety breaches after a man fell to his death from scaffolding in Southport. Rickie Lake, 47, appeared in Sefton Magistrates’ Court today following the death

Yesterday (11th August 2015) a bike was stolen from outside ASDA. The bike was locked and a statement has been given to the police. The bike as a Carrera Vulcan and was

With A-Level results day just around the corner Southport College is advising students who have not yet secured their university places to get in touch. The College’s University Centre offers a range

The Emergency services were called to the junction of Crescent and Burlington Road after a collision between seat Ibiza and a taxi, Weds 12 August 2015. The collision happened at around 2.30,

Organised by YCP (The Youth & Community Partnership) the event will run from 1 – 8pm at Princess Diana Gardens on Wednesday 12th August. Our UP: Front Music project which is led

Photo: Tarleton Bypass Log Jam The north end of Southport is currently at a standstill due to surface dressing work on Preston New Road Jamie April quoted: “Traffic has literally stopped moving on

Photo: Micro-pub, Hillside Parade Plans have been accepted for ‘The dressing Room” on Sandon Road to become a micro-pub. The new Micro-pub will also cater for outdoor revellers, Sefton Council have passed these

James McNally Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of 54-year-old James McNally from Southport. James was reported as missing from his home address in Southport on Wednesday, July 22.

Photo: Southport / By Matthew Rycraft OTSnews have the today had the privilege of meeting award winning wedding photographer Matthew Rycraft to learn more about his plans of developing world-class wedding fayres,

Community Life Champions Sharon Gregory-Wareing (ASDA Southport) Natalie Murry (ASDA Wigan) Gwen Appleton (ASDA Leigh) secured £600 of funding from the ASDA Foundation for the welcome home packs for the residents of

Photo: Jalal saves penalty as ten-men Silkmen held Result Macclesfield 0-0 Southport Southport were denied a first National League win of the season after failing to overcome 10-man Macclesfield. Macclesfield goalkeeper Shwan Jalal

‘If you are not a police officer, then you should not be impersonating a police officer in a police vehicle’ • Southport businessman confronted speed camera operator on New Cut Lane, Birkdale, Southport.