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Live Music by the ‘The Robert Mather band’ tonight at the Sandgrounder Southport

“The Robert Mather band are a 5 piece funk/rock/groove function band with a large repertoire of classic and new material. The band was put together in July 2012, acting as the resident

28th March 2015

Ruth Hunt was today signing copies of “The Single Feather ” at Broadhursts Southport

Photo: Ruth Hunt Ruth was today at Broadhursts signing copies of her book “The Single Feather “, Saturday 28 March 2105. About the Book Rachel flees her past to build a new life

28th March 2015

Canoe safari and boat tours re-open at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre (near Southport)

Experience the tranquil relaxing atmosphere of the award winning canoe and boat safari at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Re-opening from the 28th March, adults and children alike will be able to

28th March 2015

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward by one hour on Sunday 29 March

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward by one hour on Sunday 29 March 2015 The change will officially take place at 01:00 GMT so it is advised that you change your

28th March 2015

Southport residents have less than a month to register to vote

Southport residents now have less than a month to register themselves to vote in the forthcoming Parliamentary and Local elections in Sefton or apply to vote by post. The closing date for

28th March 2015

Teen cyclist in hospital after being hit by car in Southport

Photo: Portland Street A teenage cyclist was struck by a car at the junction of Portland Street and Cemetery Road this evening at approximately 10pm, Friday 27 March. One ambulance and one police

27th March 2015

CCTV appeal on behalf of Lancashire police following robbery at Upholland pharmacy

Police have released CCTV images following a robbery at a pharmacy last month. The incident happened at around 5pm on Monday 16 February at Rowlands Pharmacy on Dingle Road, Upholland. A man

27th March 2015

Railway trespassers are dicing with death – Easter holiday warning

Railway tracks are not playgrounds – that’s the message from British Transport Police (BTP) ahead of the Easter school holidays. The warning comes following increased reports during previous school holidays of youths

27th March 2015

Planned roadworks in the North West – Monday 30 March to Sunday 5 April

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 27 March and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

27th March 2015

Apprenticeships Week Success In Southport

To mark Apprenticeships Week earlier this month, Sefton Council’s Sefton@Work team held a number of events to give 16-24 year-olds in the borough more information about apprenticeships, jobs and training in different sectors.

27th March 2015

A CANADIAN, AN OPERA SINGER AND A COCKNEY WALK INTO A COMEDY CLUB SOUTHPORT

Photo: (Left) Peter White, Lloyd Griffith The Atkinson, Southport, Proudly presents ‘LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB’ Saturday 4 April 2015 8.00pm Starring: Peter White, Lloyd Griffith, Paul Ricketts & Damion Larkin (MC) A CANADIAN, AN OPERA SINGER AND A

27th March 2015

Funeral Arrangements – Tommy Simms (Southport)

R.I.P. Tommy Simms (Southport) OTS News.co.uk is saddened to report the death of Southport resident, Tommy Simms, aged 83. Tommy sadly passed away on (Tuesday 24th March 2015). Condolences to all the family

27th March 2015

Southport Photographic Society exhibition ends 29th March

The Southport Photographic Society is having and exhibition in Wayfarers Arcade. The Exhibition is to show of some of Southport’s best amateur and professional photographers. Some of the Prints on display are for

27th March 2015

Operation Beachsafe aims to cut down anti-social behaviour at Formby Point

Operation Beachsafe is a campaign by Merseyside Police to cut down on the anti-social behaviour which happens on the beaches on the north coast. Problems such as underage drinking, starting fires and other

27th March 2015

Bad weather over the weekend for Southport

On Saturday the weather will be cloudy and windy with a chance of rain. On Sunday it will be raining most of the day until about 4pm where it will clear up

27th March 2015

PARENTS & STUDENTS INVITED TO BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT KGV SOUTHPORT

King George V College is opening its doors to parents and students to update them on recent improvements, and provide information about the new multi-million pound Creative Arts Building. Principal Adele Wills,

27th March 2015

CCTV appeal for thefts in St Helens

Merseyside Police has issued CCTV images of a woman officers believe may have important information after a theft and a series of attempted thefts at shops across St Helens. Officers received a

27th March 2015

Southport and Ormskirk Trust staff help develop national Care Certificate

Hospital staff in Southport and Ormskirk have helped develop the national Care Certificate to support the training of healthcare assistants and support workers. The Care Certificate meets concerns raised in the

27th March 2015

Southport & Birkdale Tennis Team Practise Nights

All are very welcome Team tennis practices commence next week (Monday/Tuesday 30/31March)for all standards, for anyone interested in playing league matches. Club chairman and 1st team captain Sean Bennett will be at

27th March 2015

Southport firm in court over worker’s roof fall

A Southport company has been fined after an employee sustained serious injuries when he fell some four metres from a bungalow roof. The 60-year-old from Southport, who has asked not to be

26th March 2015

Video footage of dangerous use of off road bikes in Merseyside

Merseyside Police has arrested 16 people and recovered 28 off-road bikes during an operation today, Thursday, 26 March, to clampdown on the dangerous and anti-social use of off-road bikes across Merseyside. Officers

26th March 2015

Union Street businesses and shoppers left disgruntled by Sefton Council

By: Joel Rodwell Sefton Council issued less than 24 hours notice to businesses and shoppers informing them they could not park all day on Tuesday 24th March to complete new road markings.

26th March 2015

Tony Thompson and Steven Hewitt join Southport on loan

Photo: Tony Thompson Southport have signed midfielder Steven Hewitt from Premier League side Burnley and goalkeeper Tony Thompson from Championship club Rotherham on loan. Thompson, 20, has signed until the end of the

26th March 2015

Plans submitted to build new homes on side of old blind school in Southport

A company by the name of Lightflask Ltd have submitted plans to demolish the former Sunshine House blind school on Oxford Road to build new homes in a Palladian style. The site

26th March 2015

Attempted Burglary Russell Road Southport

There was an Attempted burglary in Russell Road at around 3:15pm, Wednesday 25 March 2015. It is believed that thieves were trying to gain entry through a window at the rear the building

26th March 2015

So who is really using WACA as a “political football” NOW?

Ainsdale’s blundering ‘Political Footballers’ – seeking to ‘limit damage’ with habitual Tory spin this week in Woodvale Ainsdale Tory dribblers and their double standards reach new heights of absurdity this March! One ‘defensively –

26th March 2015

Independence vote for Southport

The local council’s Southport Area Committee last night voted for independence for the town. The 21 Southport Councillors who make up the committee were responding to a public question from Lib Dem

26th March 2015

Southport in the Top 15 unhealthiest places in the UK

A new report by the Royal Society for Public Health named Southport as the 11th most unhealthy place in the UK with Preston taking the number one spot. The report published today

26th March 2015

Missing Cat (Southport)

This tabby boy with distinctive white tipped tail and white paws. He went missing on 10th January 2015 from Cardigan Road, Birkdale, Southport but could be anywhere. He may have returned to

26th March 2015

Driving forward: a new era for England’s major roads

Highways England, the government-owned company which will deliver the largest investment in England’s major roads in a generation, officially launches next week. The company, which replaces the Highways Agency from 1 April,

26th March 2015

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