Look after yourself and others, says local NHS
AS we start the New Year, the NHS is reminding everyone of the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. For many the winter season can pose problems for health and
RTC, Liverpool Road, Southport
The emergency services were called to Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport this evening following a report of an RTC (Friday 10 January). Witnesses reported a car crashing into a garden wall at around
New series highlights life working on one of UK’s busiest roads
A new, prime time television series which follows Highways England traffic officers, engineers and road workers as they manage life of one of England’s busiest motorways in the country will air on
£Multi-Million attraction confirmed for Southport Pleasureland
Southport Pleasureland today confirmed that, further to securing a long lease with Sefton Council, its £multi-million plans to create a substantial and unique attractions anchor for Southport, the borough, the Liverpool City Region and
Labour candidate to rid party of anti-Jewish hatemongers
Jess Phillips the Labour leadership candidate has promised to rid the party of “anti-Jewish hate”, which she says was “far too common” under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership. Labour’s ongoing failure to tackle antisemitism,
Appeal to locate missing Merseyside teenager
Can you help us find missing teenager Jade Roberts from Old Swan? 17-year-old Jade was last seen on Christmas Eve but may also have recently been seen on Dale Street, Liverpool City
CCTV appeal following assault in Liverpool city centre
Do you recognise these men? We believe they may have information that could assist enquiries into on an assault in Liverpool city centre in August last year. It was reported a 20-year-old
Traffic bulletin: Lancashire M6 weekend closure confirmed
Highways England has confirmed the M6 in Lancashire will be closed this weekend to allow a footbridge over the motorway to be demolished. The demolition work was confirmed at noon today (Thursday
Government announces new Town of the Year competition
The competition aims to celebrate towns’ achievements, including in areas such as entrepreneurship, technology, community, enterprise, and integration. Communities Secretary announces new Town of the Year competition to celebrate thriving towns New
What’s On The Sporting Calendar Around Southport In 2020?
When it comes to sports, Southport has plenty to offer. Further afield in Liverpool, the city has one of the best football teams in the world, but sports fans don’t have to
Facebook and eBay pledge to combat trading in fake reviews
Following action from the CMA, Facebook and eBay have committed to combatting the trade of fake and misleading reviews on their sites. In a win for online shoppers, Facebook and eBay have
Next of kin appeal – Alison Hardman
Liverpool and Wirral Coroner’s Office is appealing for the family of a woman from Waterloo who recently passed away to come forward. Alison Hardman, 42 years, of Sandon Street sadly died at
Heartless pair desecrate beloved war memorial
Two heartless people have been caught on camera desecrating a sacred war memorial in Southport. The pair were caught by shocked onlookers scratching the stone and etching sweat words into the monument
Upcoming ‘Uncovered Southport’ event a must for local historians!
On Tuesday 14th January, the Birkdale Civic Society are holding an special evening showcasing a selection of restored and unseen images of the area, presented by local historian Martyn Griffiths. These images
Southport opticians supports local soup kitchen
SPECSAVERS in Southport is celebrating raising £676 for Southport Soup Kitchen, and will be hosting a free eye health clinic for homeless in need at the end of the month. The opticians
The Southport Hesketh Round Table Raise £8,500 With Dancing Santa
The Southport Hesketh Round Table would like to praise and thank everyone that came out in force on the streets of Southport in December and saw their Santa float. The volunteers brought
A magical Happy New Year from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
The team at Woodlands would like to wish all their supporters a very happy and healthy 2020! At the start of a brand new decade the sanctuary’s sights are set on the
Council chiefs evacuated after furious taxpayer phones in bomb threat
Council chiefs have been evacuated from their offices after a bomb scare. OTS has been told that ab aggrieved resident phoned in a bomb scare at the council headquarters in Bootle today
Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre
ADVICE CENTRE Saturday 11th January Councillors John Dodd, Daniel Lewis and Yaso Sathiy, will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 11h January. They will be available
Saturday recruitment event at Southport hospital
As part of its ongoing drive to hire an additional 100 nurses, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is inviting local people to come along on Saturday 25 January from 11 till
Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police
BURGLARIES Between the 22nd December 2019 and the 5th January 2020 burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Coudray Road, Blundell Drive, Cemetery Road, Moreland Drive, Knob Hall Lane, Cedar Street,
POLICE appeal to locate WANTED Sefton man
Do you know this man? Officers in Sefton are looking to speak to 26-year-old Dylan Go from Crosby. We believe that Go may have information in connection with an ongoing drug supply
Appeal to locate missing Merseyside man
Can you help? We are continuing to appeal for help in finding 31 year-old Lee Radford, who is missing in St Helens. Lee was last seen in the Marshalls Cross Road area
Drivers reminded of Lancashire M6 weekend closure
Drivers using the M6 in Lancashire are being reminded about plans to close the motorway this weekend as part of a safety project. Highways England is removing Nan’s Nook bridge which carries
Motorists escape head on collision, Birkdale
A commuter had a horrific start to the first working Monday of the new year after crashing into a parked car in Birkdale, Monday 6 January 2020. A blue fiat panda somehow
Bold move as hotel undergoes carvery transformation
Customers at the Bold Hotel say they can’t wait to see what happens when the popular Lord Street hotspot reopens later this month. The Bold is currently shut while it undergoes a
Charity boosted thanks to generous supermarket shoppers
A local charity which supports local families in Southport and Formby during ‘tough times’ has been given a donation of £8,011 from a supermarket chain. Volunteer and trustee Sheila Jones from Home-Start
Resort residents urged to take life saving blood pressure tests
Southport residents have been tested for high blood pressure to help them detect the condition, with the tests being carried out by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. Across Cheshire and Merseyside, around
RESULT | Southport 0-2 York City
REPORT | Disappointment At Home Southport slipped to a fourth straight defeat as Kieran Green and Jordan Burrow struck either side of half-time to secure maximum points from York City. Despite the
Appeal after Southport businessman has van stolen
Local businessman Christ Stead last night had his van stolen, Friday 3 January 2020. Chris said: “Not one for having a rant BUT SOMEONE STOLE MY VAN LAST NIGHT WITH MOST OF