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Southport Residents invited to learn more about carer opportunities

Merseyside residents are being invited to find out more about careers in Sefton’s care sector at an event in Southport next week. New Directions, Sefton’s leading adult social care provider, is staging

27th July 2018

George enjoys his new smoke-free life

George enjoys his new smoke-free life One Sefton resident is counting the benefits of stopping smoking with Sefton’s free stop smoking service. George Travers, from Bootle, went to Smokefree Sefton’s clinic at

27th July 2018

Merseyside residents invited to New Directions Southport jobs fair

Merseyside residents are being invited to find out more about careers in Sefton’s care sector at an event in Southport next week. New Directions, Sefton’s leading adult social care provider, is staging

27th July 2018

UPDATE | Unconfirmed firearms discharge – Southport

Merseyside Police is carrying out an investigation following reports of an incident in Southport yesterday evening (Thursday 26th July 2018). Officers were called to Saunders Street just after 7.30pm when members of

27th July 2018

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

POLICE WARNING | A Cold Caller visiting properties in Southport

POLICE WARNING | A Cold Caller visiting properties in Southport The Police are aware of a male who is knocking on doors and trying the handles to see if the property has

27th July 2018

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police.

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries Between the 12th July and 25th July burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Nuthall Road, Queens Road, St

27th July 2018

Cannabis-derived medicinal products to be made available on prescription

The Home Secretary decided to reschedule these products after receiving advice from experts during the two-part review he commissioned on June 19. It means that senior clinicians will be able to prescribe

27th July 2018

Police declare major incident in Southport town centre

A major incident has closed off Saunders Street in Southport. Forensics, Merseyside Police Matrix units and the police helicopter have been seen across Southport this evening. Saunders Street has now been closed

26th July 2018

Southport will never leave Sefton say angry OTS readers.

Southport will never leave Sefton say angry OTS readers. One letter to the editor says that nobody should worry about the town getting back to its roots as all politicians will vote

26th July 2018

SOUTHPORT FC HOSPITALITY | Kick-off In Style!

With the 2018/19 league campaign only a few days away we are now taking hospitality bookings for our opening back-to-back Vanarama National League North home matches. Altrincham visit on Tuesday 7 August

26th July 2018

Council to cut library job numbers

Sefton Council is looking to reduce the number of staff working at its libraries – but bosses maintain the overall library service will be maintained. A regular user of Sefton libraries says

26th July 2018

Motorists and festival goers heading to Kendal Calling advised to avoid M6 in Lancashire after bridge incident closure

Drivers are being urged to avoid the M6 in Lancashire as Highways England works with the emergency services to reopen the motorway after a bridge was damaged by a vehicle earlier today

26th July 2018

Southport and Formby NHS pain service shortlisted for national award

NHS pain service shortlisted for national award A service run by Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust has been nationally recognised for making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with

26th July 2018

Herald Junior U9’s new sponsor Heartwood Developments

Herald Junior U9’s new sponsor Heartwood Developments Herald Under 9’s Kicked off the new season with a friendly against Southport Trinity Blue under 10s on Tuesday evening (24th July). Playing against a

26th July 2018

Latch on to to event supporting local breastfeeding mums

Join us to be part of the upcoming Global Big Latch On event. Two events will be running in west Lancashire, aiming to support local breastfeeding mums. Local businesses will attend the

26th July 2018

UPDATE | Person arrested after man KO’d on Lord Street

UPDATE A 33 year old man was arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident on Lord Street, Southport, Wednesday 25th July. OTS News will have a full update later this morning.

26th July 2018

Southport MP fights for vulnerable road users in meeting with Minister

Southport MP fights for vulnerable road users in meeting with Minister MP Damien Moore wants to protect pedestrians, motorcyclists, and other vulnerable road users from personal injury reforms. He met with Rory

26th July 2018

Guinea Pigs abandoned in cardboard box

Guinea Pigs abandoned in cardboard box In a summer which has already seen a dramatic recent increase in animals abandoned at Freshfields, 6 male guinea pigs were brought in by concerned members

26th July 2018

Galloway’s gear up for two-day Cross Bay Walk

Galloway’s gear up for two-day Cross Bay Walk Local sight loss Charity, Galloway’s Society for the Blind, are encouraging people to put their best foot forward and join them on the 4th

26th July 2018

Restaurant customers rush to help concussed man

Restaurant customers rush to help concussed man Restaurant staff and customers at Volare rushed to help a concussed man this evening after he collapsed on Lord Street. Drinkers at Peaky Blinders and

25th July 2018

Poundworld shuts for the final time

Poundworld stores in the town have closed for the final time today. Both outlets at Central 12 shopping centre and on Chapel Street have shut with the loss of 20 jobs. The

25th July 2018

Bike & Go launches Southport’s third annual Chic Cyclist Contest

Bike & Go launches third annual Chic Cyclist Contest Leading bike hire scheme Bike & Go has launched its third Chic Cyclist competition, and is inviting stylish cyclists across Southport to join

25th July 2018

Calling all SOUTHPORT’S artists of the future

Calling all SOUTHPORT’S artists of the future This year to celebrate Southport Flower Show, Southport & Formby hospital is inviting local children to send in their best artwork, to be in with

25th July 2018

Creative Craze to take over Kings Gardens this summer #seftonrocks

Creative Craze to take over Kings Gardens this summer #seftonrocks A new creative craze will be taking over parks and green spaces in #MySefton this summer and you can get involved! #seftonrocks is a

25th July 2018

Southport MP Praises New Station As CONSERVATIVES Give Millions To Merseyside

Southport MP Praises New Station As CONSERVATIVES Give Millions To Merseyside. Damien Moore MP has welcomed the Conservatives’ new investment in Merseyside, after helping open the revamped Ainsdale station. This month, the

25th July 2018

Southport FC to give away the 500th season ticket free-of-charge!

UPDATE | Superb Southport Support! The club are extremely delighted to announce that current season ticket sales for the 2018/19 season are currently at 499 this morning (Tuesday 24 July). This is

25th July 2018

Highways England gears up as CarFest hits the North!

Highways England is gearing up to support CarFest North with a something-for-everyone stand appealing to drivers – and would-be drivers – of all ages. A high-visibility traffic officer vehicle will be the

25th July 2018

Sir Ron slams poor excuse for Council meeting

Sir Ron slams poor excuse for Council meeting Forums set up to replace Area Committees across the borough have been likened to ‘popping in for a cup of tea and chat’ and

24th July 2018

MATTRESS ANYONE? Fly-Tipping, Woodmoss Lane

MATTRESS ANYONE? Fly-Tipping, Woodmoss Lane Fly-tippers have dumped Mattresses and carpet along Woodmoss Lane today, Tuesday 24 July. Fly tipping is an unsightly and dangerous problem and costs council tax payers money

24th July 2018

Sefton Council Secures Highway Funding

Sefton Council Secures Highway Funding Sefton Council has secured £2.3 million for a major highway improvement project in Maghull. The proposed scheme will allow for reduced congestion and improved safety at the

24th July 2018