By John Pugh What is important about Southport, the town in which we live – and what sort of place do we want Southport to be?Southport is the place I care for
Woman collapses Water Lane Crossens Southport Members of the public and passing motorists went to the aid of a woman who collapsed in Water Lane, Crossens, Southport, at 10:15am this morning (Tuesday
UKIP’s parliamentary candidate for Southport, Terry Durrance, will be officially opening the party’s local campaign office on Saturday. The shop premises are in the heart of the town at the north end
Stroke Association encourage people to act FAST The Stroke Association has launched a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment. The charity is calling for people
UKIP deputy leader Paul Nuttall is to stand in the Bootle constituency in Merseyside in the General Election, it was announced today. Mr Nuttall, who is the party’s MEP for the area,
Sunday 8 February 2015 – 7:30 pm The Atkinson – Theatre They’ve skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright, now the Reduced Shakespeare Company tackles the subject it was born to reduce.
Courtney Walker Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing a missing teenage girl from Knowsley who was last seen on Tuesday. Courtney Walker, who is 15-years-old and originally from
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) oversaw the biggest digital Self Assessment event ever this year, receiving 10.24 million tax returns by midnight on 31 January, it revealed today. A record 85.5% of
Southport’s Danny Hattersley jumps ship to Halifax Town FC Halifax Town have signed striker Danny Hattersley from Southport on a permanent deal until the end of next season. Hattersley enjoyed a successful
Sefton Council has agreed a slightly revised Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2015/16. By law, each financial year Sefton Council must consider whether to revise or replace its local Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Sefton Council
Police have released pictures of some stolen property recovered from an address in Birkenhead that they want to reunite with their rightful owners. Following a number of searches at an address on
Man collapses Cemetery Road Southport Members of the public and passing motorists went to the aid of a man who collapsed in Cemetery Road, Southport, at 2:30pm this afternoon (Monday 2 February
Southport’s new state of the art cultural centre was closed this morning for a period of time (Monday 2 February 2015). This was so that staff could be consulted on possible cuts
Taxi Driver victim of a Smash and Grab Southport football club, Haig Avenue, Southport. A taxi was robbed in Haig Avenue, Southport, at about 09:15 (Monday 2 February, 2015). Police or driver
Photo: bbc The Council is working closely with a range of stakeholders on delivering the Government’s Special Educational Needs and/or disability (SEND) reform and one of the key themes coming out of
REDUCED OPENING HOURS NOW IN FORCE AT SOUTHPORT POLICE STATION Southport Police Station’s Enquiry Office, until recently open 24 hours a day, from today sees opening hours reduced to 08.00 hrs to
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Craven Minor Football Results Week Ending 1st February 2015 Under 11 Premier Redgate White 3-0 Southport FC Juniors S&A Red 1-1 Maghull Youth Under 11 Championship Trinity Blue 2-5 Formby JSC
AINSDALE TORY LAZINESS, SIDE-LINING AND INCORRECT FACTS OVER CHERRY ROAD PARK CAMPAIGN This week in the Southport Champion newspaper Ainsdale Conservative councillors, Ted Hartill and his chief, Cllr Terry Jones, are promoting
Michael Portillo in Southport British journalist and broadcaster Michael Portillo was at ‘The Atkinson’ Southport on Sunday afternoon 1st February 2015 promoting his latest books. Michael did a Q&A session in front
By Chris Gill Division 1 Tarleton A came out on top in their ‘Derby’ match with Tarleton C, winning 4-2 to stay unbeaten in the league and remain top of the table.
The following forms just one example of how outrageous council closure plans can shatter the lives of our most vulnerable citizens. Brookdale Resource Centre resident, Albert Hooley, is 91 years old.
Southport residents can get their hands on free recycling bags this January/February in exchange for unwanted or broken electrical items. The giveaway, involving all 13 Merseyside Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) is
Are you on these photos? It was taken at Norwood Road Junior School, Southport in the mid 1960’s. Former pupils Janet Winter and I, Pam Williams, are organising a school reunion for the
Result Just 900 watch Southport get beat 0-1 against Gateshead Southport took another beating at home this afternoon (Saturday 31 January 2015) against Gateshead in the Vanarama Conference. Rob Ramshaw (Gateshead)
Southport’s Fances McLoughlin celebrates her 100th Birthday A Southport woman celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday (31st January 2015) and received a congratulatory card from Her Majesty. Fances McLoughlin, was born in
1980’s style house in New Cut Lane to be demolished A 1980’s style house in New Cut Lane, Birkdale, Southport, is set to be demolished. The house that has been suffering from
Lib Dem Councillor Tony Dawson has written to the Council, calling for them to take whatever steps they can to stop United Utilities neglecting their responsibilities and allowing contractors to do shoddy
R.I.P Philip Carder 1951-2015 OTSnews is saddened to report the death of well-known Southport man Phil Carder. The SADACL League Vice- Chairman and Honorary Treasurer. Phil passed away on Saturday 24th January after a very
Bon-Ton Churchtown to become an Estate Agents OTS News.co.uk understands that a local estate agent is in talks with reference to purchasing the former Bon-Ton Off licence and Convenience Store in Botanic