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Southport Golf Pro hosting golf day for Asha’s Autism Assistance Dog (otsnews.tv)

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21st July 2015

Merseytravel slash ticket price fares for 18s and under

Young people who have been campaigning tirelessly for affordable transport have told Merseytravel and bus operators that they feel they are being listened to following news that over 90% of buses in

21st July 2015

Two arrested in connection with Skelmersdale assault

We are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a serious assault in Skelmersdale at the weekend, and we have made two arrests as part of our on-going enquires. The incident occurred on

21st July 2015

Level playing field promised on Southport business rates

Clubs and bars will have a ‘level playing field’ on Business Rates in future after an intervention by a Southport local councilllor. Councillor Tony Dawson contacted Sefton Council after a local trader

21st July 2015

APPEAL FOLLOWING ROBBERY AT THE BLUE ANCHOR PUB, AINTREE

Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a robbery at a pub in Aintree in the early hours of Monday, 20 July. At around 1.30am four masked men carrying crowbars and screwdrivers

21st July 2015

A 24-year-old man arrested for overstaying his visa during Curry Hut immigration raid

Photo: Curry Hut A 24-year-old man was arrested by immigration enforcement officers when they raided the Curry Hut,Tulkuth Street, Southport, on Saturday evening 18 July, A 24-year-old Pakistani man was arrested for

20th July 2015

There’s something for everyone at The Atkinson this summer

Photo: Atkinson summer activities During the school summer holidays (27 July – 31 August) The Atkinson has something taking place every day. And most of it is free! As well as the

20th July 2015

Jazz Soul and Motown at Dobbies Southport

Photo: Dobbies, Southport Dobbies hosts a soul and Motown night quarterly which is always a sell out our next event is 24th July until late and is priced at only £10pp with a hot

20th July 2015

Tesco calls on Southport charities to join free food scheme

Will Tesco minimum spend on groceries affect Southport shoppers?

Tesco have recently issued the following letter to customers who do online grocery shopping. Dear customer, We wanted to let you know about an important change that will soon take place. From 23rd July

20th July 2015

Southport resident is wearing 365 different hats for Tourettes Action and Cancer Research

Julie Hopkins is fundraising in aid of Tourettes Action and Cancer Research. Hats on 365 is about raising awareness and fundraising for 2 charities – Tourettes Action and Cancer Research. Julie said:

20th July 2015

Vandals steal wheels and graffiti a Southport tradesman’s van

Photo: Vandalised van without wheels A tradesman from the Birkdale area this morning woke up to find a van without wheels and messages wrote on it in permanent marker, Monday 20 July 2015.

20th July 2015

Minor RTC Church Road Banks

Photo: RTC, Banks There was a collision on Church road this morning at around 9am, Monday 20 July 2015. A Vauxhall Astra collided with a Fiat 500 at the junction. No serious injuries

20th July 2015

RTC 2 Car Shunt Preston New Road Southport

Photo: RTC Preston New Road The emergency services were called Preston New Road this morning following a 999 call, Monday 20 July 2015. The collision happened at the traffic lights outside Larkfield school at

20th July 2015

Garden Bird Feeders area opens

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has opened a new garden bird feeders area this week. The new area can be viewed from the old beaver lodge and it is designed to have

20th July 2015

Police are too busy to investigate Lord Street bike theft

Photo: Bike stolen from Lord Street A reader from Southport has contacted us today in regard to an incident that the police are too busy to investigate. The incident took place on

20th July 2015

Councillors push for Parking Review in Southport

Photo: Lib Dem deputy leader Councillor Tony Dawson Southport Lib Dem councillors are pressing Sefton Council’s Performance Scrutiny for a review of all aspects of the Sefton Council’s Parking operation. They are pressing

20th July 2015

Pensioner in sports car wipes out bollards on Waterloo Road Crossing Southport (otsnews.tv)

Photo: Damaged sports car The emergency services were called to Waterloo Road at around 7pm following a 999 call, Sunday 19 July 2015. A pensioner driving a red Audi TT smashed through

19th July 2015

Mrs Rodwell delighted with offer of Respite at Byng House Southport (otsnews.tv)

Photo: Mrs Barbara Rodwell Mrs Barbara Rodwell is delighted with the safety rail at her home address that was provided by Bing house. The rail was provided to help Barbara when pottering around

19th July 2015

Car flipped upside down in RTC Kings Road Formby

There was an RTA on Kings Road at approximately 3pm this afternoon, Sunday 19 July 2015. A car was flipped upside down. We have been told that nobody was hurt. We will update

19th July 2015

Charity lunch at the Crete Taverna will raise money for Southport Hospital Intensive Care Unit

Southport resident Alexia Zeniou is hosting a charity lunch today to raise money for the Southport Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Sunday 19 July 2015. Event organiser Alexia said: “In October 2012 my dad had

19th July 2015

Southport get a footballing lesson at home to Wigan Athletic

Photo: Max Power and Billy Mckay Southport 0-2 Wigan Athletic A COUPLE of own goals either side of half-time gave Wigan Athletic a comfortable 2-0 victory at Southport. On a beautiful afternoon in

19th July 2015

Appeal to find teddy bear lost by girl in Southport

Photo: This teddy bear has been lost in Southport A family is appealing for help from people in Southport, after this much-loved teddy bear disappeared last week. Gillian Nelson, from Annan in Scotland, issued

19th July 2015

Police called to a disturbance on Leicester Street Southport

Photo: Leicester Street Police were called to a property on Leicester Street following reports of a disturbance, Sunday 19 July 2015 The photograph above was taken at 7am this morning. Police at

19th July 2015

Outreach Sefton join OTSnews business directory

Outreach Sefton join OTSnews business directory Outreach aspires to improve the lives of its clients by providing an excellent quality of care that is delivered by a well trained and committed workforce:

19th July 2015

Missing Dog Southport

Photo: Missing German Shepherd German Shepherd missing from the St Lukes Road area of Southport, Saturday 18 July 2015 He was last seen this morning on St Lukes Road, he is a

18th July 2015

A.V.I.S on Longacre Road Southport

Photo: A.V.I.S Longacre Road The abandoned Audi on Longacre Road, Southport, Saturday 18 July 2015. Residents reported the abandoned Audi to Merseyside Police over a week ago but it still remains on the road. Report

18th July 2015

Harris Hawk Missing From Hampton Road Southport

Photo: Owner Stephen with Harris Harris Hawk went missing yesterday afternoon, Friday 17 July. He has jesses and a 3 ft leash attached to his legs. Owner Stephen Hunter said: “It would

18th July 2015

Looking out of a shop window to the hidden street of mystery in Southport

Photo: Looking through the gaps in the wall Today OTSnews was invited under a Nevill Street business to see what is believed to be a bricks width away from discovering what Sefton Council

18th July 2015

Planned roadworks in the North West– summary for Monday 7 to Sunday 13 August 2017

Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 20th – 26th July

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 17 July and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

18th July 2015

If D’vine is your sandwich you can have it for £37,500

D’vine Sandwich & Food Bar on Market Street is for sale. D’vines doors opened in summer 2009 which quickly became recognised as a professional business that prides itself on quality and attention

17th July 2015

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