PACE service relaunches for young people
Sefton Sexual Health Service has relaunched its PACE clinics across the borough, which are specifically designed for young people aged 19 and under. PACE clinics offer the same service as all other
Damien Moore MP welcomes support for entrepreneurs in Southport
Damien Moore has welcomed new figures showing £500 million has been awarded to small businesses across the country, and is urging more entrepreneurs in Southport to apply. The new figures show that
– Lifesaving hospital helipad sees more than 200 landings in first two years
More than 200 critically injured people from across Cheshire and Merseyside have benefitted from a Liverpool hospital’s helipad since it opened two years ago today (3rd July 2019). The £1m helipad at Aintree University
Bridging Finance For a Residential Property: 3 Tips
A bridging loan can be an extremely valuable tool in property investment and finance. It can enable you to do profitable property deals that would otherwise have been impossible. For example, when
In pictures: Steam and Vintage Rally
Last weekend saw the 10th Steam & Vintage Vehicle Rally at the Leisure Lakes in Tarleton. A great day out for all the family. Photos by Jason Regan http://www.leisurelakessteamrally.co.uk/index.html https://www.otsnews.co.uk/dave-elsby-mobile-motoring-services/ https://www.otsnews.co.uk/pictures-uk-hot-cars-warm/
Formby Car Show attracts new owners
Classic car owners basked in the sunshine at the second edition of Formby Car Show, organised by ODMC (Ormskirk and District Motor Club), last Sunday. Run alongside the Formby Live! family fun
Damien Moore MP says, “No one should be turned away because of their assistance dog”
Damien Moore MP supported a campaign to tackle discrimination against guide dog owners at an event in Parliament organised by the charity Guide Dogs. On Wednesday, 19 June, more than a hundred
Damien Moore MP joins push to encourage more accessible rail journeys in Southport
Damien Moore MP has today joined forces with the rail industry to encourage more disabled people in Southport to travel by train using the Disabled Persons Railcard, which offers a third off journeys. Damien
Van overturns after crash on residential street in Southport
Photo: Birch Street RTC The emergency services were called to Birch Street at 8am this morning following a collision involving two vehicles, Tuesday 2 July. A local resident told our reporter: “There was
Southport Music Festival ‘SONFEST’ returns for its 6th year
Over 1000 people will gather at the free music festival, SonFest Southport, set to take place on 13th July in Southport, Merseyside at King’s Gardens. SonFest Southport will feature a range of
Formby cyclist takes on 300 mile ride in memory of murdered Jo
A Formby cyclist will honour the memory of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox with a sponsored cycle ride from Yorkshire to Parliament. Pam Ashton, 72, of Argarmeols Road, Formby, will join
Award for Liverpool NHS volunteers who ensure no patient dies alone
A group of hospital volunteers from Liverpool has been recognised for their work in enhancing end of life care and ensuring no patient dies alone. The team at Aintree University Hospital has
VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes at Mighty Radio’s Live Sounds show
Mighty Radio hosts Martin Hovden and Cameron Maerevoet had the tables turned when studio guest Phil Calland started filming them for the last 10 minutes of their four-hour Live Sounds show. Phil,
Our £4.2m plan to target serious violence and put criminals behind bars
A major policing operation which aims to tackle serious and violent crime and put the people responsible for committing it behind bars will be launched across Merseyside today, Monday 1st July. In
Globetrotter Challenge brings hospital staff and local community together
Staff at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are half way through their summer Globetrotter Challenge. Over 400 people from across both hospitals are competing in 40 teams, to win a race around the
Birkdale Park Rickshaw Takes Centre Stage at Armed Forces Service
Birkdale Park Rickshaw Takes Centre Stage at Armed Forces Service and Parade Once again Birkdale Park Nursing Home and its proud veterans couldn’t miss the opportunity to be on parade at the
Sefton campaigner gives guarded welcome to leasehold ban plan
Councillor Pat Keith, who has been opposed to leasehold properties, has a given a tentative welcome to the Government’s announcement that they are to ban new leasehold homes. But the Cambridge Ward
Rubbish Friends get Brownie points!
Southport’s celebrated Rubbish Friends team had a big surprise when they turned out for their latest cleaning mission… a helping hand from a pack of Brownies and Rainbows. The volunteer group turned
Puppies left for dead in horrific dunes dog attack
A horrific dog attack on Formby dunes has sparked a region wide hunt for a danger dog and its owner. A man wearing a grey t shirt and jean shorts has been
Another rough sleeper in Southport town centre
Another rough sleeper on the streets of Southport this time in Lord Street. This man is well known around the town centre and sadly he has a drink and drug problem .
Southport Salvation Army Open Friendship Cafe
Southport Salvation Army have opened a brand new friendship cafe this month. The cafe will open from 1-3pm each Sunday. A spokesperson for the charity said: “It is a great opportunity for
Combined Authority Sets Ambitious Targets to Tackle Climate Emergency
Having declared a Climate Emergency, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority today set out ambitious targets for tackling climate change and will develop a full Climate Action Plan by December 2019. Amongst
TODAY modern slavery EXHIBITION, Ormskirk
Why not pop along to Moorgate this morning and come and take a look at our modern slavery exhibition. Lancashire police will be there from 10am until 2pm for a chance for
Brenda bags top gong at Merseyside Woman awards
An Ainsdale woman who is well known for her work to improve the village and the surrounding area has won a lifetime achievement award. Brenda Porter, Ex councillor and local volunteer, has
This week at the Grateful Freds Session at the Atkinson are Resonant Rogues
Resonant Rogues Coming all the way from Western North Carolina, Resonant Rogues craft fresh songs from a variety of vintage folk styles, featuring vocal harmonies accompanied by accordion, guitar, banjo, fiddle, and
Southport’s Inciner8 receives back-to-back accolades for exporting excellence
Southport-based waste management specialist, Inciner8, is celebrating after receiving two top accolades last week, as it was named International Business of the Year by the Echo Regional Business Awards and received
Exciting proposals revealed for transformation of Southport Market
Exciting new plans are being developed to potentially transform Southport Market into a unique food and drink offer with flexible events and market space. Impressive images have just been released charting how
MP hops to defence of Formby’s natterjack toads
A number of Formby residents joined their MP Bill Esterson at the climate and environment protest, “The Time Is Now”. They included Formby National Trust’s Kate Martin, who asked Mr Esterson for
Health & Safety issue, Used drug needles Shorrock Street, Southport
Health & Safety issue, Used drug needles Shorrock Street Southport Hypodermic needles are being strewn and abandoned across Shorrock Street Southport. Near to Cambridge Walks there is a build up of not
Stay #SunSafe during the hot weather in Sefton
Thousands of people are expected to visit beautiful Sefton this coming weekend (June 28-30) with temperatures set to soar. Sefton also plays host to two major events this weekend, with the Southport