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Hundreds of Southport kitchens declared a fire risk

Hundreds of homes in Southport are unknowingly using unsafe appliances. In the town centre alone there are over 200 cookers, fires and boilers were found to be unsafe. Cadent, which runs the

22nd October 2017

Over half of us worry about losing independence

According to new research from Age UK Southport, 63% of today’s over 65 year olds in the North West worry about losing their independence. For most the ability to stay at home

22nd October 2017

Storm destroys shops and buildings

Storm Brian has caused no end of misery this weekend with Russell & Bromley and Haruns Grill taking the full force of It’s icy winds Late night boozers were lucky not to

22nd October 2017

Storm Brian wreaks havoc on kebab house

Late night revellers who got the munchies ended up ordering more than they bargained for after a takeaway roof nearly collapsed Icy winds from storm Brian which have battered Southport for nearly

22nd October 2017

Doctors want you to ‘self care’ before they need to

Health chiefs are stressing the importance of checking before making a doctors appointment during Self Care week next month. Self–Care Week is an annual awareness campaign that aims to raise awareness of

22nd October 2017

How UK Students Can Prepare Their Finances for Studying in the U.S.

Attending college in the United States can be a dream come true, but before you can enjoy what life in America has to offer, you first need to make concrete plans to

22nd October 2017

Children’s centre campaigners warn local politicians against “muddying the waters”

Parents worried by proposals to change children’s service provision in Sefton have appealed for a spirit of “cooperation not criticism” to resolve the issue. The campaigners are concerned that local politics may

22nd October 2017

Woodvale is a waste of cash says RAF expert

Experts have claimed that RAF Woodvale is nothing more than a waste of money, despite the strip being a well used light aircraft centre. In a message to OTS news, a former

21st October 2017

Hate crime victim speaks out thanks to police support

A victim of hate crime has teamed up with Merseyside Police to urge others not to suffer in silence. In a film produced to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Phil Hume

21st October 2017

Police called to Eastbank Street disturbance

Police were rushed to Eastbank Street this afternoon after a fight spilled out onto the street. Two men who were reported to be clearly intoxicated were exchanging verbal insults before the argument

21st October 2017

Council put on nighttime park fun to distract teens on Mischief Night

The hugely popular Sefton Sporting Lights is returning later this month to give youngsters the chance to enjoy a host of free and fun activities. Taking place at Coronation Park, Crosby on

21st October 2017

Sea wall littered with laughing gas and drug needles

The sea wall is the latest place where young drug users are getting high. Readers have sent complaints in to OTS News this morning to say the car park on the sea

21st October 2017

Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer

Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its last ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 9th November and anyone who has been affected by cancer, whether

21st October 2017

McDonalds staff get fancy for charity

A team from McDonalds Southport are daring to dream for charity by spending their entire weekend shift fundraising in fancy dress . Crew member Oliver Rothwell will lead a team of staff

21st October 2017

PREVIEW | Southport V Gainsborough Trinity

Kevin Davies’ stint as Southport manager begins with the visit of Gainsborough Trinity this today. The former England striker will be hoping to lead his new charges to a first point in

21st October 2017

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