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The Atkinson is holding a special event on Thursday 23 July 2015 to celebrate the achievements of some remarkable figures in land and water speed record breaking as well as exploring Southport’s pivotal

Merseyside Police is encouraging people who are in abusive or violent relationships to seek help before the problems escalate following the sentencing of a woman for the domestic murder of her former

Police in Devon have launched a nationwide appeal to trace three potential victims of crime. This is part of an ongoing investigation into a series of burglaries across the country including Devon

HAVE you seen this man?  We are trying to trace registered sex offender Jack Tyhurst, 19, who is wanted for recall to prison after failing to attend probation appointments and not keeping

Yet more fisheries are set to benefit as the Angling Trust announces today (8th June) that an additional £50,000 is up for grabs later this summer as part of the hugely successful ‘Fishery

Three Nene goslings have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre.  Only about 1,000 Nenes – pronounced ‘nay-nay’ after their call – survive in the wild in their native Hawaii.  The Nene

WHEN WILL THIS COUNCIL BE PROPERLY INVESTIGATED? OTS News recently ran a revealing article called: Are you insured if volunteering for Sefton? https://www.otsnews.co.uk/are-you-insured-if-volunteering-for-sefton/ Margaret Carney, Sefton Council’s Chief Executive, said: “We are

Photo: Mark Parker Homeless man, Mark Parker was described as a “lovable rogue”by the people who knew him. Mark Parker, was found at around 7.10am near to the monument. Police cordoned off a stretch

Photo: Lilly Woods (left) & Layla Vella Swimming Teacher, Gail Rickett’s remarkable success continues, following her TV appearance on ITV’s Granada Report’s late last year. Two of Gail’s more recent pupils, Lilly

Photo: Jane Kennedy Sefton Council is today supporting a new specialist service launched by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner aimed at improving victim care in the region. Victim Care Merseyside is a

Photo: Cable Street Ian Grassick appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today, where he pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. A two-day trial was fixed for July 20th 2015. Ian Grassick denied carrying out a

Photo: Leyland Close Merseyside police seized a black Vauxhall Astra sports car from Leyland Close, Banks this evening, Monday 8 June 2015. A resident said: “Police were looking around the ’05 plate’ Astra

We have released CCTV images of a woman who we would like to speak to in connection with an assault in Leyland last year.  The assault happened at around 11.20pm on 26

The service is designed to give victims the best possible help to cope and recover from the after effects of crime and ensure victims get enhanced support from the first moment they

The Falstaff Pub on King Street has now closed and set for a £300k refurbishment. The Falstaff pub has now closed and will re-open under new management. Today the kitchen was being

Photo: Le boulevard Le boulevard has been recognised as one of the must visit daytime eateries in Merseyside and has now been awarded 5 full circles in a certificate of excellence award from

Police are asking for help to trace a woman who we would like to speak with following two burglaries in Skelmersdale. Both incidents happened on Saturday 23 May on Inglewhite. One burglary

Photo: Iain Maher Sefton Council’s new Leader, Bootle Councillor Iain Maher may have appointed a new enlarged ‘Cabinet’ unlawfully, a Southport councillor has claimed. Liberal Democrat Councillor Tony Dawson says: “It is clear

Southport have won a Football Conference Community Trust Award this morning at the Conference AGM held at Celtic Manor. The £5,000 award funded by the Premier League and the PFA was for the

Photo: Atkinson The Atkinson is recognised as a top performing visitor attraction as reviewed by Travelers on the world’s largest travel site. The Sefton Council run multi art-form venue has welcomed over

Photo: Nick Sheard The body of a well-known Southport man Nick Sheard was found in Liverpool this morning. Police launched an investigation following the discovery in Liverpool city centre. Officers were called at 8.35am

The Southport Lifeboat would like to make people aware that Canvassers for the Southport Lifeboat lotto will be out in the Southport area recruiting new members  from Monday 24th May. For less

Updates and advice to motorists on abolition of the counterpart to the photocard driving licence. From Monday 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid

Stephanie Beko’s story I am attempting to get a team 150 people together to climb Snowdon on Sunday 6th September and we are looking for walkers and more importantly sponsors. I am doing this to

Staff, Students and visitors enjoyed a day of celebration at King George V College on Saturday 6th June. The College welcomed visitors to join them for an Open Day and Summer Festival

By KEVIN GARSIDE/Independent Young Briton has ironed out flaws in his game and is raring to go at the US Open in a fortnight’s time Tommy Fleetwood remembers hitting golf balls aged five

Once again Ainsdale Village Church Summer fayre and Gala day was a resounding success today with the hugely popular Talent Factory supplying the entertainment. They kept the atmosphere going for an amazing