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Damien Moore MP speaks out in support of Alzheimer’s Society dementia care campaign

On Tuesday 9th July, Damien Moore MP joined 120 other Members of Parliament at an Alzheimer’s Society photography exhibition to showcase the human cost of the dementia care crisis. The photo exhibition,

19th July 2019

Rail chiefs finally cave in on danger crossing safety measures

Safety campaigners are rejoicing after Network Rail finally said they will secure a dangerous level crossing. Darcy Iverson-Berkeley launched a viral campaign after his sister died at the crossing. Now Network Rail

19th July 2019

Lytham Road blocked after rain causes smash

Two cars have collided in Southport following bad weather. Rain build up on Lytham Road in Churchtown caused one car to spin out of control and collide with another in an accident

19th July 2019

Southport sign striker Raul Correia

Southport FC are pleased to confirm the signing of former Blackpool striker Raul Correia for the 2019/20 season. A Portuguese citizen who was born in Angola, Raul has played for the Port

19th July 2019

Ainsdale trees – planted 2017 – destroyed in 2019

Subsequent to the controversial felling of a healthy mature tree in Bowness Ave pathway, the council promised to allow the old stump to regenerate and to plant new trees. Thankfully their promise

18th July 2019

Single vehicle flipped on its roof on Woodlands Road Formby

Government looks at steps to make new drivers safer

Road safety action plan to explore if graduated driver licences should be introduced in England. graduated driver licensing is being explored further in a bid to cut new driver crashes research will

18th July 2019

Southport woman launches campaign to help fire gutted friend

A Southport Samaritan is trying to raise £2,500 to help her friend who was left homeless after a fire gutted her static home. Jackie Cockwill says she was heartbroken to learn that

18th July 2019

Damien Moore MP voices support for local buses

Damien Moore MP has shown his support for local bus services and backed calls for a National Bus Strategy at an event held in the House of Commons today (2 July). The

18th July 2019

Over £1m investment in nursing at Southport & Ormskirk hospitals

A substantial investment in nursing staff at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals NHS Trust means that over 100 roles are now available for nurses and healthcare assistants. As part of this recruitment drive,

18th July 2019

‘Ainsdale in Bloom’ – Blooming Marvellous

Unsung heroes, maybe, compared to those working in other parts of the town but they are doing a mavellous job. Former Ainsdale Councillor Brenda Porter and present Ainsdale Councillor Lynne Thompson are

18th July 2019

FOI request reveals “dangerous” Southport rail crossing has needed upgrading since 2015!

A level crossing branded “dangerous” by local residents was recommended for upgrading due to safety concerns over three and a half years ago Southport Labour campaigners have discovered. The Crescent Road crossing

18th July 2019

Appeal to locate missing 87 year old Southport man

An elderly gentleman, Peter Parle has gone missing from his home on Lord Street this afternoon at 4.30pm. Peter age 87 has dementia and will be incredibly confused. The police are helping

17th July 2019

Inhuman Tories benefits system discriminates against those with mental illness

Mental health claimants are more than twice as likely to lose their benefit as non-psychiatric claimants. People who are mentally ill are 2.4 times more likely than claimants with non-psychiatric conditions to

17th July 2019

Tiny Stars shine at babyballet Starmakers Production

babyballet® Southport, Formby & Crosby held their Starmakers show on Sunday 14th July at The Southport Temperance Institute. Over 100 babyballet stars, danced in 3 wonderful shows. The average age of just

17th July 2019

Man wanted following Southport burglaries

Appeal for information on whereabouts of Darren Tyman POLICE are appealing for information to find a Bootle man we believe may have vital information that would assist investigations into burglaries in Formby

17th July 2019

SOUTHPORT BeActive this summer thanks to Sefton Council

Sefton’s most anticipated activity days are returning for the 2019 summer break thanks to Sefton Council’s leisure service.Running throughout the summer holidays, Be Active fun-filled camp days have been planned across the

17th July 2019

Southport Independent Electrical Retailer Praised in Parliament

Shadow Small Business Minister Labour MP, Bill Esterson has praised a Merseyside based family business during a recent purchase of a dishwasher for the example they set on how shops can succeed

17th July 2019

Friends and Family recommend Lancashire Care

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is proud to share overwhelmingly positive “Friends and Family Test (FFT)” feedback from service users, their carers, families and friends. The results of over 7,100 completed Friends

17th July 2019

Families brought together by Macmillan

A family fun day held by Southport and Formby Macmillan Information and Support Centre was a real success and brought parents,carers and children in similar situations together. The event, held on 22

17th July 2019

Celebrate the NHS with tea and cake

Health professionals in Sefton came together on Monday 8 July to hold a ‘Big Tea’ and cake bake event to raise money for a local NHS charity. ‘Big Tea’ events are being

17th July 2019

CCTV appeal after theft from Southport town centre shop

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to identify two women in this CCTV image. We’d like to speak to these women as we believe they could have crucial information to help us

17th July 2019

RIP well known High Park resident, Brian Edmondson

OTS News is saddened to report the death of well known Southport resident Brian Edmondson (Ebby). Brian passed away on Saturday 13th July, he was very well know from High Park, his

17th July 2019

Damien Moore MP meets families with disabled children at charity awards

Damien Moore MP joined families from Southport in Parliament to celebrate the amazing work families do when caring for a disabled child. The event was organised by Contact, a national charity that

17th July 2019

Headlines Hair Tarleton supports Woodlands Animal Sanctuary with the ‘Big Hair Do’

Louise and the team at Headlines Hair Tarleton participated in an annual event created by Schwarzkopf which runs for 100 lucky salons throughout the uk and Ireland. This event raises money for

17th July 2019

New rights for victims of crime

Victims of crime will receive greater support under government plans to boost their rights at every stage of the justice system. Greater clarity through simplified and improved Victims’ Code Entitlements updated to

17th July 2019

Chief Executive named for Liverpool’s ‘mega-trust’

A long-serving Liverpool NHS leader has been appointed as Chief Executive of the city’s new ‘mega-trust’. Steve Warburton, currently Chief Executive of Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, will become Chief Executive

16th July 2019

Southport MP hails fourth successful beach clean

Damien Moore MP has hailed a recent action day on Southport as a success as he was joined by local residents and staff from supermarkets to collect discarded plastics. It is estimated

16th July 2019

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Best friends take on Great North Run for Dementia UK

A dementia health nurse from Southport is hosting a number of events and charity runs to raise money for Dementia UK. Helen Green and her friend Jayne Telford want to raise £700

16th July 2019

Southport’s weed issue is knot good say experts

Southport has been named in the 10 ‘hotspots’ in the North West to find the ‘’aggressive and destructive’ Japanese knotweed plant. Nic Seal, chief of Environet UK, national Japanese knotweed specialists, said

16th July 2019

Ainsdale Entrepreneur receives #WOW award from Jaqueline Gold CBE

On 4th July 2019, Jennifer from Ainsdale, was recognised by British businesswoman, Jacqueline Gold CBE, for her success as a female entrepreneur, and awarded with a prestigious #WOW badge. Jennifer was one

16th July 2019