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Southport teen Katrina Halsall to skydive in memory of her dad

Photo: Katrina Halsall A Southport teenager is taking part in a skydive on her 16th birthday. On Thursday (July 23), Katrina Halsall will jump out of a plane at 15,000ft and fall to the ground

17th July 2015

Lydiate fundraisers boost the fight against cancer

A fundraising group from Lydiate set up in memory of family and friends who lost their battle with cancer has raised more than £3,235 for a local cancer research charity at its

17th July 2015

29-year-old arrested following serious assault in Southport (otsnews.tv)

Photo: Crime scene Merseyside Police can confirm a 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was seriously injured in Southport. At about 8am today (Friday, 17 July)

17th July 2015

Popular Bat and Barn Owl BBQs return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Popular Bat and Barn Owl BBQ events return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer. Every Friday in August (7th, 14th, 21st & 28th) join our reserve team and bat expert

17th July 2015

Attempted burglary at Lord Street Post Office Southport

Photo: Scientific support finally show up Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses following an attempted burglary at a post office in Southport. Police were called to Lord Street at just before 3am

17th July 2015

Steph’s hair chop is raising hundreds of pounds for the SEPSIS TRUST

Photo: Stephanie O’Connor Steph’s story My lovely daddy died very suddenly in November 2014. He wasn’t ill, he had a sudden onset of a bad back and then within 6 hours he

17th July 2015

Ormskirk Police urge OTS readers to come forward with information about this man

Ormskirk Police are urging OTSnews readers to help them find this man, after an elderly lady was robbed while in Ormskirk yesterday (Thursday, July 16). Officers have circulated this picture as they are

17th July 2015

Appeal for missing sex offender

Keith Foster, 60, whose last registered address was in Blackpool, is wanted for a breach of a Community Order and for a breach in his notification requirements after failing to notify police

17th July 2015

Become a volunteer at the Ormskirk Motorfest

You can enjoy a fantastic day out and help to make one of the North West’s biggest free family events an even more enjoyable day out. The fabulous Ormskirk MotorFest returns on

17th July 2015

Southport Library has free Wi-Fi

Sefton Libraries are taking part in a new national initiative to bring free Wi-Fi and hands-on digital support to libraries in the borough. Sefton already supplies free Wi-Fi in three libraries, the Atkinson, Meadows

17th July 2015

Jacques Aubergine Restaurant Review – Samsara Thai Restaurant & Bar (Birkdale Village)

Photo: Mr Aubergine visits Samsara Dear Connoisseurs I am Jacques Aubergine, a lover of good food and drink. I have eaten at some very good restaurants and some very bad restaurants across

16th July 2015

Wife pays tribute to husband Carl Rimmer who was tragically killed in road collision today

Photo: Carl Rimmer Wife Lisa said: “Carl Rimmer was a 53 year old man. He was a very quiet person who enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was a

16th July 2015

Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association has activities galore during the school holidays

Local young people can look forward to a summer jammed-packed with subsidised activities and events, thanks to Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association. Throughout August, the Community Association will be running a variety

16th July 2015

Overnight M6 closures for Heysham Link project

Drivers using the M6 through north Lancashire are being advised an important phase of Lancashire County Council’s £124 million Heysham Link project will require the closure of the M6 for up to

16th July 2015

Aerial Photographs following the Southport Pleasureland fire

Phot0: Southport Pleasureland fire Photo: Fire Pleasureland Firefighters tackle blaze at Southport Pleasureland Firefighters are currently at the scene of a blaze in the grounds of Southport Pleasureland, Wednesday 15 July 2015. Fire

16th July 2015

Three arrested following murder of Vincent Waddington

Detectives from the specialist Matrix Serious Organised Crime team have arrested two males and a woman following the murder of 18-year-old Vincent Waddington on Tuesday, 14 July 2015. The males, aged 31 and

16th July 2015

View from Merseytravel Chair – More to be done on costs of transport for young people

Following this week’s official announcement that bus firms Stagecoach and Arriva are reducing children’s ticket prices and are raising the age limit to anyone 18 and under, Merseytravel Chair Cllr Liam Robinson

16th July 2015

A Huge Crane Towers Over Marshside Southport

Photo: Crane, Knob Hall Lane A Huge Crane is currently towering over Marshside this morning, Thursday 16 July 2015. The crane is to erect a detached dwelling on land to the side of

16th July 2015

Witness appeal after bike stolen from Merseyside station – Waterloo

British Transport Police has released a CCTV image of a young man officers would like to speak to about the theft of a bike shortly before 1.30pm on Tuesday, 23 June, at

16th July 2015

A Southport motorcyclist dies in collision in Aughton

Photo: Moss Delph Lane in Aughton A 53 year old man from Southport has died following a collision in Aughton. We were called at around 5.45am this morning, Thursday 16 July, to reports

16th July 2015

53 year old Southport motorcyclist killed in collision with bus in Aughton

Police were called to Doctors Bridge, Moss Delph Lane in Aughton at around 5:45am this morning (Thursday 16th July, 2015) when a 53 year old motorcyclist was involved in a fatal collision

16th July 2015

Fire Service Summer Safety Advice Ahead Of The Summer Holidays

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is issuing safety advice as the temperatures start to rise. Now that the warm, light evenings are with us and the summer holidays are set to start,

16th July 2015

Ditch those Stabilisers summer sessions in Ainsdale

Photo: Young riders This summer will see the return of the popular “Ditch Those Stabilisers” cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at the sessions

16th July 2015

Rusty Goldfish rock the Volunteer (Friday 17th July)

Southport 5 peice band ‘the rusty goldfish‘ will be playing live at the volunteer, Friday 17 July 2015 Ozzy and the band will be from 9am, free entry and sure to be

16th July 2015

R.I.P Mrs Brenda Pye

Photo: Brenda Pye Brenda Pye died peacefully at home with her family. The funeral is to be held at Southport crematorium on Monday 20th July at 10.40am. Brenda will missed by her family and

15th July 2015

Man assaulted in Leyland

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Leyland last month. The incident happened at around 2.30am on Saturday 27 June at the junction of Towngate and Hough Lane.

15th July 2015

Witness appeal after Orangemen causes violent disorder at Ainsdale station

British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for help from the public to identify individuals who started fighting on a train travelling from Southport to Liverpool at the weekend. The incident occurred after

15th July 2015

Burscough man to face the courts charged with supplying cocaine and heroin

28 PEOPLE have been arrested as part of a major investigation into the supply of cocaine and heroin across West Lancashire. The 24 men and four women were arrested during a week of

15th July 2015

The George Pub closed for Refurbishment

Photo: The George Pub The George Pub, Duke Street, Southport is currently closed for refurbishment. The management has informed OTSnews that they hope to be open within 2-3 weeks. Updates and promotions

15th July 2015

A van driver from the North-west has become the first person to be convicted under new anti-social driving legislation. But is the law having the desired effect?

A van driver has become the first motorist in the UK to be convicted under laws introduced to crack down on middle-lane hogging. Legislation to ban “inconsiderate” driving, which also includes tailgating

15th July 2015

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