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Police reveal special card for autistic people in Southport

Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) have collaborated with the Cheshire Autism Practical Support (ChAPS) and Autism Together charities to launch the Autism Attention Card. This initiative helps people

21st October 2017

Cllr demands help for shops blighted by Lord Street resurfacing

A councillor at the forefront of work to improve Southport town centre has called for more to be done to help shops which have seen trade dry up during work to resurface

21st October 2017

Stay safely dressed this Halloween

Stay safely dressed this Halloween Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is urging families to think safe this Halloween and be alert to the fire risks from wearing Halloween costumes. Wearing a Halloween

21st October 2017

Voyeurism cop jailed at Crown Court

A FORMER police officer has today (Friday, October 20) been jailed for three years after he was convicted of voyeurism. Jayson Lobo, 48, of Woodfold Park, Mellor, was found guilty of 11

21st October 2017

£15 BILLION Road plan to ease congestion in Southport

Highways England has today updated its £15 billion road improvement programme to reduce the impact of roadworks on motorists and minimise congestion while improvements take place. Plans for 26 road upgrades have

20th October 2017

Lifeboat needs more life saving volunteers

An appeal has been issued by the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust for more volunteers to sign up to be local life savers A recruitment evening will be held on November 1 at

20th October 2017

Southport lawyer’s call to protect pensioners from fraud

A Southport solicitor has joined the fight by protective organisation Solicitors for the Elderly against proposals to fully digitise the ‘lasting power of attorney’ process. Claire Hamilton from Kirwans law firm, is

20th October 2017

Scooter gang in phone snatch and grab around Bedford Park

Scooter riders are snatching mobiles out of the hands of unsuspecting victims around Bedford Park The crime ridden area is no stranger to theft and robbery but the latest tactic involves two

20th October 2017

Lotto chiefs invest over £20 million into resort

The National Lottery has invested more than £25m in Southport projects in the twenty years since the first draw in November 1994. In the past twenty years well over 400 grants have

20th October 2017

Lancashire Care wins College of Mental Health Pharmacy Award

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Pharmacy Team won the oral presentation award for their newly developed Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), at the international College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP) Conference. The Trust’s

20th October 2017

Round Table promise to light up resort skies

Southport Hesketh Round Table’s charity fireworks and family bonfire returns next month and promises to wow audiences across town. The team of volunteers responsible for the night are inviting families to come

20th October 2017

Southport Hospital holds memorial service to remember loved ones

Hospital holds memorial service to remember loved ones. Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are holding a memorial service next month for anyone wishing to remember a loved one. The memorial service will be

20th October 2017

Health chiefs want you to get the jab done and protect yourself

NHS chiefs are urging Sefton residents who are eligible for the flu jab to make sure that they are protected. Leading health figures from Sefton Council, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group

20th October 2017

Anti fireworks campaigners call for public ban on bangers

Residents fed–up of being subjected to a constant barrage of noise from fireworks have turned to a ‘fireworks abatement’ petition in a bid to ease their suffering. Ella Guiney from Crossens is

19th October 2017

BID promise spooktacular Halloween festival

Southport’s annual Halloween festival is back and things are set to get spooky. There are some hauntingly good things to see and do and the best bit is the majority are free

19th October 2017

Get ‘on yer bike’ for a Sefton Cycle Chat

Cyclists are being encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road, Ainsdale. The evening session, on Tuesday November 7, will run from 6pm-8pm and is

19th October 2017

Missing from home appeal for Michael Smith

Police are appealing for help to find Micheal Smith who has vanished from his home. He was last seen in the litherland area last night and his family are growing increasingly concerned

19th October 2017

Gypsy travellers invade KGV car park

A gang of Travellers have set up camp in the KGV college in Southport overnight (Thursday 19 October) Although faster and more effective enforcement powers have come into force regarding unauthorised Gypsy

19th October 2017

Ex forces volunteers help clean up lake

Local ex forces volunteers from Southport and West Lancashire are volunteering in an environmental project to upgrade Abbey Lakes. West Lancashire Borough Council’s Parks and Countryside Ranger Service is working in partnership with

19th October 2017

Council promise family centre consultation is NOT about closures

A spokesman for Sefton Council has today told OTS News that the consultation over family centres is not about closures. They are hoping as many people as possible will come forward and

19th October 2017

Hugely popular KidsFest returns to the Atkinson

This October half term the annual family fun fueled festival returns and is bigger and better than ever before! Monstersaurus launches the 2017 Atkinson KidsFest on Saturday October 21 from 2.30pm. It is described

19th October 2017

Debt advisors warn of Christmas spending exceeding limits

A debt-counselling service is urging residents in Southport to start saving up now to avoid running up tripping credit charges at Christmas The Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre on Mornington Road in

18th October 2017

Expensive watch found after OTS reader appeal

An expensive watch which disappeared from a Southport gym has now been found after an OTS appeal. Gaenor Pilling has written in to say: “My son’s omega watch has been handed into the

18th October 2017

YMCA Spooktacular Halloween disco tickets available

Little skeletons and tiny pumpkins are putting on their dancing shoes for a special spooky disco at the Southport YMCA.The Trick Or Treat Yourself YMCA roller disco is on Saturday 28th Of

18th October 2017

Martin Mere to teach young kids to fly broomsticks!

Martin Mere Wetland Centre is quite literally flying open their doors this half term with a range of pumpkin activities and the latest attraction: Broomstick Flight Training. Half term activities are on

18th October 2017

Kevin Davies appointed Southport FC manager

Southport Football Club are thrilled to announce Kevin Davies and John Dreyer have joined the club as First Team Manager and Assistant Manager. Both Kevin and John have signed two-and-a-half year contracts

18th October 2017

Kate high kicking for joy with black belt certificate

A Southport woman is high kicking for joy after her hard work saw her gain a black belt in karate. Last weekend Katie Hughes was finally awarded for her hard work and

18th October 2017

OTS Exclusive: Councillor says Council ignoring conservation meeting laws

The council is tonight making a last ditch effort to cover its lawbreaking over conservation, says a town centre councillor In a move he described as ‘half-baked desperation’ Councillor Tony Dawson, says

18th October 2017

Mark Baghurst from Southport found safe and well

Mark Baghurst has today been located safe and well following extensive enquiries. Thank you for sharing . Merseyside Police is appealing for information to locate a man from Southport who has not

17th October 2017

MP slams Linaker consultation as ‘lacking transparency’

Southport MP Damien Moore has criticised Sefton Council for lacking transparency and failing to provide clarity over proposed changes to the location and services provided by Sefton’s Children’s Centres. The consultation, which

17th October 2017