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Warrant executed on Shakespeare street

Warrant executed Shakespeare Street Southport Officers from Merseyside Police executed a warrant at a property on Shakespeare Street, Southport, at 12:30pm today (Wednesday 1st April 2015). The warrent was executed to a flat behind Hearth and Home.

1st April 2015

Security Guard robbed whilst delivering cash to Morrisons, Blackpool road

Detectives are appealing for information after a security guard was robbed in Preston. Police were called at shortly after 8am to reports that a security guard delivering cash to the Morrison’s supermarket, Blackpool

1st April 2015

Police speed trap New Cut Lane Birkdale Southport

Police speed trap New Cut Lane, Birkdale, Southport. Police set up a roadside speed trap in New Cut Lane, Birkdale, Southport, at about 10.00am this morning (Wednesday 1 April 2015). A speed camera

1st April 2015

Fletchers Solicitors expands head office during period of growth

Southport-based medical negligence and serious injury law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has expanded its head office in response to a significant period of growth in the last 12 months. The expansion, which is

1st April 2015

UPDATE: Man attending ‘BangFace’ Southport music festival has died

Merseyside Police can confirm the 25-year-old man who collapsed at ‘BangFace’ a three-day music festival held at Pontins last week died yesterday (Sunday, March 29). Police were called to Pontins in Ainsdale on Friday,

1st April 2015

Police asking Aintree and Maghull residents to voice concerns about the Aintree Festival

Merseyside Police is encouraging residents in Aintree and Maghull to share any issues or concerns they have ahead of the Aintree Festival which gets underway next week. With more than 150,000 race-goers

1st April 2015

Southport ‘Antiques’ man is on the Antiques Roadshow this Sunday

Southport’s ‘Antiquesman’ John Nolan from King Street appeared on the Antiques Roadshow filmed in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral recently. The programme was broadcast on Sunday evening, April 5 2015. John was showing the

1st April 2015

Residents in uproar as Birkdale common goes up for sale

Photo: Birkdale Common Residents in uproar as Birkdale common goes up for sale The famous plot of land next to Royal Birkdale has attracted and number of Investors with-in minutes of being

1st April 2015

Rick Halsall BEM is cycling from 7am to 5pm on 25th April for the MS Trust

Rick Halsall BEM is cycling from 7am to 5pm at Tesco, Southport to raise funds for the MS Trust Rick Halsall BEM, has been raising much needed funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust

31st March 2015

Three Car Collision Cambridge Road Southport

There was a minor RTC at the junction of Cambridge Road and Cambridge Avenue this evening. The accident happened at approximately 6pm, Tuesday 31 March 2015. Drivers exchanged details at the scene. Emergency services

31st March 2015

Halliwell Jones Easter Health Check with free wash and vac

Treat your BMW to a health check and free wash & vac at Halliwell Jones this easter. No one knows your car better than Halliewell Jones experienced BMW Service specialists. At Halliwell Jones this

31st March 2015

High Winds cause Minor damage over night

High Winds cause Minor damage over night High winds caused a tree branch on Lord Street to snap in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 31 March. A member of the

31st March 2015

Josh Ryan Missing from Formby

Formby man, Josh Ryan is Missing and his friends and family are appealing for help to find him. Josh is 18 years old, quite broad, light brown hair and approx. 5′ 10″

31st March 2015

Appeal from North Yorkshire police to locate convicted murderer

APPEAL FROM NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE North Yorkshire Police are urgently asking for your help to locate a convicted murderer who is wanted for emergency recall to prison, after he breached his release

31st March 2015

Funeral arrangements for Pat Quinn (Southport)

Funeral arrangements for Pat Quinn (Southport) The funeral arrangements for Pat Quinn have been made for Tuesday 7th April 2015 at Southport Crematorium-Time12:00pm. Pat sadly passed away at the age of 83

31st March 2015

Competition: Win two tickets to Twopence to Cross the Mersey at Southport Theatre

Picture: Paul Heaps NEW TWOPENCE PLAY OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS FORRESTER’S SON TO FLY IN FROM CANADA TO SEE SHOW! “Helen Forrester’s memoirs come to life! ★★★★ Liverpool Echo “A tremendous and well

31st March 2015

Cap Council Tax and make £20 billion more cuts says Labour

Labour’s Shadow Local Government Secretary Hilary Benn (above) says he wants to retain the Coalition’s cap on Council Tax bills. He made the statement in a visit yesterday to Garforth, Yorkshire. Labour has

31st March 2015

Man from Scarisbrick dies in car crash on Bannister Lane, Hilldale

Police are appealing for information after two people died in a collision. Officers were called after a black BMW 320 was found on Bannister Lane, Hilldale at about 7.15am today (Monday, March

31st March 2015

Sefton Enforcement Officers Check Taxi on Fairways Park and Ride Southport

Photo: Fairways Park and Ride Southport Sefton taxi Enforcement team has been carrying out checks in Southport today, Tuesday 31 March 2015, It is Sefton MBC’s aim to ensure public safety in all

31st March 2015

Annual Easter running day for Merseyside heritage transport charity

The Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be holding its’ Easter running day event on Sunday 5th April to raise funds for the upkeep of its’ fleet of over 50 vintage vehicles. This

31st March 2015

See what the bird sees around Botanic Gardens Southport (www.otsnews.tv)

Southport’s Botanic Gardens is few minutes out of the Southport centre in Churchtown are the Botanic Gardens. Originally opened in 1874, these Victorian gardens are bursting with floral splendour and colourful displays. Winding

30th March 2015

VIDEO: Southport is set for a close election

By: Office Of John Pugh Southport is set for a close election between John Pugh and the Conservatives, with UKIP and Labour out of the race. At the last election, John Pugh’s team

30th March 2015

The Legion’s Advice is open to discuss the Legion’s services with Southport

Photo: Sarah Abbotson The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may need help. This also

30th March 2015

Police Clamp down on drivers who disregard road traffic signs in Southport

Photo: Police ANPR vehicle, London Street A number of drivers were stopped in London Street, Southport today (Monday 30 March) as part of the on going Merseyside Police road safety campaign targeting

30th March 2015

Fake Police in the Merseyside area

Merseyside Police is advising people across Merseyside to be vigilant after an incident in West Derby in which men posing as police officers stole a quantity of cash. At about 8.30am on

30th March 2015

Appeal on behalf of Lancashire Police to find 2 missing teens

POLICE are appealing for help to find two teenagers who were last seen in Preston. Joshua Bolton, 16 and Chloe Womack, 15 were last seen at 12.10pm on Wednesday (25 March) at

30th March 2015

Did gambler leave child in buggy outside Southport bookies while they went in to place a bet?

A startling image has been sent in showing a baby abandoned outside a betting shop, Bispham Road, Southport. The photo was sent into OTSnews this morning and confirmed the child was still

30th March 2015

Craven Minor Football Results Week Ending 29th March 2015 (Southport)

Craven Minor JFL Results Week Ending 29th March 2015 Under 11 Premier Formby JSC White 3-2 Redgate White Under 11 Championship Redgate Yellow 1-1 Crosby Stuart Under 12 Premiershuip Formby JSC White

30th March 2015

Better bin buying would save £70 million every year

Councils can make sensible savings by joining forces to buy refuse trucks and wheelie bins, according to a new report. Councils can make sensible savings by joining forces to buy refuse trucks

30th March 2015

CONSULTANT SURGEON GIVES ADVICE ON MEDICAL CAREERS TO KGV STUDENTS

King George V’s medical society students welcomed Frank Mason, a Consultant Vascular Surgeon from Southport & Ormskirk Hospital to the college on Friday in February. Students who are interested in pursuing a career

30th March 2015

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