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Injured scooter rider flee’s scene after a smash on Hawkshead Street Southport (otsnews.tv)

An injured scooter rider flee’s the scene after a smash on Hawkshead Street, Southport (otsnews.tv) Paramedics were called to the junction of Hawkshead Street and St Luke’s Road at around 4.45pm following a

15th June 2015

New Italian caffè opens in Crosby, Liverpool

Rizzi Caffè & Gelateria has now opened in Crosby. The new caffè is bringing a slice of Italy to Crosby, with its Italian themed menu. Customers can choose between a delicious range

15th June 2015

Warrant executed Wennington Road Southport (otsnews.tv)

Photo: Wennington Road Merseyside police raided an address on Wennington Road Southport this morning, Monday 15 June 2015. A police spokesperson on the scene said: “We have just gained entry to the

15th June 2015

CCTV Appeal: Armed robbery – Bargain Booze Litherland

CCTV Appeal: Armed robbery – Bargain Booze, Ennerdale drive, Litherland Detectives investigating an armed robbery at an off-licence in Litherland have released CCTV of four men they want to trace. The incident happened at

15th June 2015

Eastbank Street overgrown roundabout a ‘considerable risk’

Photo: Eastbank Street roundabout The Eastbank Street roundabout that is overgrown with shrubs and weeds has been branded an accident waiting to happen. People living in the area of town say that

15th June 2015

GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS TRIP TO LIVERPOOL CITY OF CULTURE

King George V’s Geography AS Level students visited Liverpool’s historic waterfront to help build upon their understanding of the role Geography plays on the ‘re-branding’ of towns and cities. Mike Graham, Geography

15th June 2015

LJLA becomes home to Merseyside’s first rapid electric vehicle charging point

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has installed Merseyside’s first Rapid Charging Point for electric vehicles in partnership with green energy company Ecotricity. The facility is part of Ecotricity’s Electric Highway which forms part

15th June 2015

Driver advice for Cheshire Show

Drivers using the M6, the M56 and the A556 in Cheshire next week are being reminded that the popular Cheshire County Show is taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday (23 and 24

15th June 2015

Motorist smashes through 8-foot high wall in Churchtown car park (otsnews.tv)

Photo: Cambridge Road A motorist had a lucky escape when she over shot the paring bay and knocked down an 8ft high wall. The lady driver got her foot stuck between the

15th June 2015

Video: The Southport Independent Lifeboat escorts the RMS Queen Mary 2 into Liverpool

As promised, here is a full video of our day escorting the RMS Queen Mary 2 up the River Mersey to the Cruise Line Terminal, Liverpool. The Southport Lifeboat crew were the

15th June 2015

Scarisbrick Hall Student Richard Michell Wins Second Adult Medal

Photo: (Left)Richard Michell On Saturday at the Cumberland Open in Carlisle, Richard Michell, a pupil at Scarisbrick Hall School, won his second bronze medal in an adult tournament. Richard, who has only

15th June 2015

New approach to dealing with mental health incidents

A NEW innovative pilot partnership to tackle emergency incidents involving mental health will be rolled out across Lancashire from today (Monday 15th June 2015). Aimed at reducing demand whilst ensuring that

15th June 2015

Southport fitness blog: “The number reason one people fail to get into shape!” (otsnews.tv)

Transform Fitness Training is a mobile personal training & boot camp service designed specifically for women who are looking to burn fat, shape up and feel great. Transform Fitness Training launched Body Blast

14th June 2015

WARNING British Transport Police are watching you! (Birkdale Village Southport)

Photo: Birkdale Village BTP has invested tens of thousands of pounds in a vehicle fitted with the latest technology in a bid to reduce accidents and keep trains running on time. The

14th June 2015

Mercedes Burnt out Moss Lane Formby

Photo credit: Norman Marshell Merseyside Fire and Rescue service was today called to Moss Lane, Formby, following a 999 call. The black Mercedes was burnt out at around 1.30pm. Submit News Contact us

14th June 2015

New Bus timetable card is ‘just the ticket’

A bus service to town and to Birkdale Village, replacing one cancelled by Arriva has been brought in down Aughton Road by Comfybus. The trouble is that few people know about it.

14th June 2015

Southport Child Molester Fails To Clear His Name

A Southport man who molested two young girls when he was a teenager has failed in a bid to clear his name. Barry John Pierce was aged about 15 when he committed

14th June 2015

Southport sign Bootle Goalkeeper Andy Coughlin

Paul Carden completed the signing of goalkeeper Andy Coughlin this morning, Saturday 13 June. Coughlin who played at Wembley in the FA Trophy Final just weeks ago and is the current England

13th June 2015

Southport families have the chance to take part in Venetian Proms in the Park

Families will have the chance to take part in a unique Proms in the Park Venetian Nights Masquerade in Southport on Saturday, 1 August. The fun will begin in the afternoon from

13th June 2015

Clampdown on illegal fishing across the region

Photo: Legal angler, Eddy Edmondson Environment Agency enforcement teams have continued their clampdown on illegal fishing, carrying out more than 30 patrols across the region and 2 rod license ‘blitzes’ over the May

13th June 2015

Southport NHS Pride Award 2015 winners revealed

Nearly 450 staff, volunteers and guests attended the event at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre on Friday 5th June. Staff cast votes for colleagues in 12 of the 13 categories while patients

13th June 2015

The Cricketers Pub presented with Pub of the Year award

Doug McAdam,Chairman of Southport & West Lancashire Camra presenting Dave Speak of The Cricketers,Ormskirk with The West Lancashire,Pub of the Year award. The Southport & West Lancashire branch of Camra presented the

13th June 2015

Southport business AdaptiveComms named BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2015

Southport based IT and Telecommunications company AdaptiveComms wins Business of the Year 2015. AdaptiveComms were last night delighted to be awarded Business of the Year 2015 at the prestigious e3 Business Awards.

12th June 2015

Sefton Council back Southport councillor Tony Dawson – Brittania can no longer waive the rules

Photo: Amusement Arcade, Lord Street Planning Committee over-rules Brittania Sefton Council’s planning committee have unanimously backed Southport councillor Tony Dawson and decided that Brittania can no longer waive the rules. After listening

12th June 2015

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

Planned road works in the North West for Monday 15 June to Sunday 21 June

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 12 June and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

12th June 2015

Sanduh’s licence set to be reveiwed

The Sanduh off-licence which was shut down a few weeks ago due to anti-social behaviour is set to have its licence reviewed. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321

12th June 2015

Vintage Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea to raise vital funds for Queenscourt hospice

Queenscourt are excited to be hosting a Vintage Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea to raise vital funds for the hospice this July. The event, being held on Wednesday 8th July will take

12th June 2015

Maintenance staff on Merseyrail stations to strike over sackings which could effect Southport’s stations

RMT CLEANERS and maintenance staff working on Merseyrail stations for contractor Lorne Stewart are to strike on Friday (June 12) in support of two long-standing colleagues and union activists sacked on trumped-up

12th June 2015

‘Specials Weekend’ highlights contribution of volunteer police officers, as transport police looks to increase numbers

More than 80 volunteer officers from British Transport Police (BTP) took part in operations and events on the rail network last weekend, as the force announced it was looking to expand its

12th June 2015

Road Safety Week

More than 60 young people were injured and needed hospital treatment following crashes in Merseyside, new figures released to mark CFOA Road Safety Week show. Distractions are the key theme for the

12th June 2015

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