Man WANTED after escaping Kirkham Prison
Police are appealing for information after a man absconded from prison. Jack Walsh, 24, absconded from HMP Kirkham on May 5th and is now wanted. He is described as white, medium build,
Midnight Mountain Trek for Maggie’s Merseyside
A ragtag team from a local law firm and asbestos helpline are taking on the highest mountain in Wales in the dead of night to raise money for cancer charity, Maggie’s Merseyside.
MP backs 1950s born women over pension unfairness
Sefton Central Labour MP, Bill Esterson congratulated women campaigners for pension justice when he joined them at Aintree Retail Park. The Women Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI) Liverpool campaign spoke to shoppers
Southport Trinity Blue U16’s win the Ken & Les Cup
Southport Trinity U16 Blues produced a great 7-0 victory to win the “Under 16 Ken & Less Cup” played at Thomas Galvin Sports Ground, Abbey Lane Burscough on Sunday 5th May 2019
Parbold Hill death | Teenager charged with murder
Detectives have (Sunday, May 5) charged a youth following the murder of a teenager in Parbold. Police were called around 5.25pm on Wednesday, May 1, after a body was found in a
Multiple bids made for Model Railway site
OTS understands several bids have already been made after the Southport Model Railway Village was put up for sale for an undisclosed sum. Bolton-based sales broker Knightsbridge is accepting offers on the
Learning Rooms staff unite to fundraise for those lost to heart disease
A number of staff and clients of Southport based charity The Learning Rooms Southport will be participating in three fundraising events over the next three months. The Learning Rooms is an inclusive
Southport Off-Key Choir invite you to their Big Southport Singalong
Southport Off-Key Choir would like to invite you to their Big Southport Singalong. We’re on a mission to get Southport singing and experience the joy and health benefits it can bring. Come and join
Professional Dancers launch New Southport Dance school
Exciting times ahead for two professional dancers, Jennifer Berrett (35) and Rebekah Ryan (28) as they launch a new dance school in Southport, DBA School of Dance ltd for children from 4
Birkdale Councillors holding Advice Centre this Saturday
Liberal Democrat Councillors representing Birkdale and Dukes ward will be holding their regular monthly Advice Centre this Saturday, 4 May 2019 at the Liverpool Road Methodist Church (‘The Red Chapel’) at the
Edge Hill student blocks come forward in Ormskirk
Plans have been submitted for three accommodation blocks in the centre of Ormskirk, reaching between four and five storeys, for Edge Hill University students. The developer, J Waring & Sons, has put
Delight for local dance school babyballet, Nominated in National Awards
babyballet® Southport, Formby & Crosby is delighted to have been nominated in not one but two categories in the prestigious National Awards hosted by ‘Whats On 4 Little Ones’. The highly sought-after
Southport business urged to help victims of domestic abuse
Southport businesses are being urged to do more to help staff who are victims of domestic abuse. Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy has launched the Merseyside Domestic Abuse Workplace scheme in partnership
Magic Mild at The Grasshopper, Hillside
May is the month that CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale promotes Mild Ales. Mild is a very traditional type of beer that is sweeter and usually darker than regular bitter beers.
Murder investigation underway in Parbold
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in Parbold. Police were called around 5.25pm yesterday (Wednesday, May 1) after a body had been found in a wooded area
RTC Formby Bypass (near Southport)
Crash on A565 Formby bypass near Ince Blundell, Thursday 2 May 2019. North End Lane which runs from the bypass to Hightown. There were a couple of casualties involved who were taken
L37 Fest – Full Weekend Lineup Announced!
The hugely anticipated ‘L37 Fest’ is coming to Orrell Hill Woods (just off the Formby Bypass) from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th July 2019. Tickets have been going fast since they went
Southport MP campaigning for Southport Town Council
Damien Moore commented said: I’m campaigning for a local review into local government to create a Southport Town Council to give local residents a greater say on how their money is being
How to Hire the Right Employees for Your Business
When starting a business, one of the first things that you should consider is how to find the best employees for the jobs that you need filling. Your employees can affect a
Nurse Recruiment Day at Southport Hospital
On Saturday 11 May, from 11am-3pm, we are holding another recruiment event, for band five nurses. This is for any band five nurse or students soon to graduate. We are not hiring
European Parliamentary Elections: Registration deadline is looming
There are just days left for anyone in Sefton wishing to have their say in the European Parliamentary Elections to ensure they are registered to vote. More than five million voters across
May Bank Holidays: All You Need To Know In Southport
Thousands of people are expected to visit beautiful Sefton this Bank Holiday weekend (May 4-6) and we’ve put together a list of helpful tips to make the most out of the borough.
Salons support Neonatal mental health week
Ormskirk hospital Neonatal Unit took part in the first national Neonatal Mental Health Awareness Week. Running from 15th to 21st April, it aimed to raise awareness, share best practice and inspire change.
BMW driver abuses pavement parking
A BMW driver has been slammed by visually impaired residents at a tower block after he continues to park on the pavement nearby. Elderly residents living at flats above Farmfoods say they
Hilarious Edinburgh fringe show in Southport
A show full of laughter, which received five stars at the Edinburgh Fringe, is coming to Southport in June, as part of a national tour. Searchlight Theatre Company will dramatize the first
Get the Blood Pumping: How to Improve Circulation for Seniors
One gallon. The same amount as a gallon of milk. That’s how much blood is pumping through your body at any given time. Given that your heart is about the size of
Eye-Opening Reasons Why Custom Challenge Coins Make Unique Gifts
Every year people in Britain spend almost £1,000 per year on gifts. Giving each other gifts is a time-honored tradition among many societies. From birthdays, Christmas and other holidays it is customary to show
Itchy and Scratchy: Recognizing and Treating Allergies in Dogs
There’s no doubt that your dog is a part of the family and likely your best friend to boot. Dogs have a variety of needs like ensuring that they get the right
Right at Home launches charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society
Leading homecare provider Right at Home is thrilled to announce the launch of its new charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society. The franchise has pledged to raise more than £20,000 for the charity
Your chance to nominate a Sefton Sporting Star for 2019
The honour of joining Sefton’s sporting hall of fame is one step closer as entries open for the 2019 Sefton Sports Awards. Now in its 17th year, the awards celebrate the very