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Record number of pros to give FREE lessons during the 146th Open Championship

A total of 22 PGA pros have been selected to deliver coaching sessions across seven days at Royal Birkdale during the 146th Open Championship. They will once again be providing free lessons

10th July 2017

Ditch the drink or find another way home – No alcohol policy for Southport’s Orange Lodge Parade

Ditch the drink or find another way home – British Transport Police enforce Merseyrail’s no alcohol policy for Orange Lodge Parade As thousands of people prepare to gather in Liverpool to attend

10th July 2017

Abandoned land rover in Southport considered as art by local residents

Abandoned land rover in Southport considered as art by local residents. An abandoned land rover in Southport has become such a familiar sight that parents at a nearby school are considering it

10th July 2017

Family present £2,000 for Southport hospital in mum’s memory

Family present £2,000 for Southport hospital in mum’s memory. Friends and family raised £2,000 for Southport hospital in memory of Julie Tivey who was a patient on Ward 11b. The 58-year-old former

10th July 2017

Presentation ceremony celebrates achievements of new directions service users

Presentation ceremony celebrates achievements of new directions service users. A Southport garden centre that enables people with disabilities to acquire horticultural skills held a presentation ceremony with a difference to mark their

10th July 2017

Ovington cafe has opened on Tulketh Street

The new Ovington cafe has opened on Tulketh Street, Southport TODAY Pawel Rzepnikowski officially launched his new business ‘Ovington cafe’ and it’s located at 68 Tulketh Street, Southport. Pawel told OTS News “We

10th July 2017

Start-up funding for those thinking of setting yourself up as a childminder

Start-up funding for those thinking of setting yourself up as a childminder. If you love working with children and are thinking of setting yourself up as a childminder from your own home,

10th July 2017

Sefton Community Learning Service is celebrating its latest Ofsted report

Sefton Community Learning Service is celebrating its latest Ofsted report. The Sefton Council run service offers a diverse range of high quality courses for Sefton residents aged 19 and above that are funded

10th July 2017

School is out and sport is in for Summer

School is out for summer as children and parents look for activities to enjoy during the holiday. Sefton Council’s Be Active programme is meeting the needs of families for five weeks of

10th July 2017

Car insurance on track to be most expensive on record

Car insurance on track to be most expensive on record – Premiums ramp up to £847 on average – just £11 short of highest ever price – Ogden rate cut1 and Insurance

10th July 2017

Tarleton Concert Raises £7000 and Counting!

Tarleton Concert Raises £7000 and Counting! Thursday night saw the sun shine on an amazing private outdoor concert held in the memory of Georgina Callandar and Saffie Rose Roussos, in the village

10th July 2017

Man arrested after stabbing another outside Southport pub

UPDATE | Man and woman remain in custody following alleged S18 assault in Southport

Man and woman remain in custody following alleged S18 assault in Southport. A man was arrested after an alleged stabbing near to the George Pub on Duke Street, Southport late last night

10th July 2017

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police

A Crime Alert for the residents of Southport from Merseyside Police. Burglaries In the last fortnight burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Post Office Avenue, Lynton Drive(2),

10th July 2017

Cllr David Barton calls for NHS pilot to improve health care for elderly

Councillor David Barton calls for NHS pilot to improve health care for elderly. A campaigning councillor has called on the Government to use Southport to pilot an NHS initiative aimed at educating

10th July 2017

Bootle 3 – 1 Southport – Pre-Season

Bootle 3 – 1 Southport – Pre-Season After a summer of wholesale change, Southport’s opening match of pre-season ended in defeat at Bootle. There was a raft of new faces on the

9th July 2017

FREE golfing fun comes to Lord Street during The Open

FREE golfing fun comes to Southport during The Open Sefton Council and Southport BID are busy preparing a ‘Summer of Golf’ as hundreds of thousands of people head to the borough as

9th July 2017

Blind vicar takes on huge endurance challenge

The blind Vicar of the Church of St Francis of Assisi, Folkestone Road, famous for his dare devil stunts, is facing a long test of endurance this year, rather than a short

9th July 2017

Deadline looms to sign parks petition

Local campaign group 38 Degrees want you to sign a petition to help save parks in Southport. The deadline to sign expires tomorrow lunchtime. A spokesperson for 38 Degrees said: “Our parks

8th July 2017

Police arrest four teenagers after fight outside college

Merseyside Police officers carrying out patrols in Southport Town Centre have arrested four youths following an incident on Wednesday night A report was received around 7.45pm of a disturbance near to Southport

8th July 2017

Dog rescued from near death outside Bold Hotel has been left totally blind

A greyhound that was rescued from certain death after being left in a swelteringly hot car over a year ago outside a Southport hotel has made a full recovery. On the 19th

8th July 2017

Kids go FREE at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Bin collections to remain as normal for Open residents

Bin collections to remain as normal for Open residents Bin collection days for residents who live near Royal Birkdale golf course in Southport will not change during the Open Golf Championship. Letters

8th July 2017

Citizens advice warn of Western Union scam

Citizens Advice Southport are warning people who get the following email to delete it immediately. The email reads: ‘We wish to inform you that you are one of seven email beneficiraies of

8th July 2017

Pumping station restaurant plan approved

Sefton Council has granted Planning Permission for a change of use of a former pumping station in Southport to a restaurant. The building, located on the Promenade by King’s Gardens, is situated

8th July 2017

Mostly talk features fascinating Formby coast

The next monthly talk at Formby Library will take place on Tuesday, July 11 when Sefton Council Coastal Ranger, Fiona Sunners, will discuss ‘The Coast of Formby’. During the talk, Fiona will be

8th July 2017

Planned road works in the North West – Monday 10 to Sunday 16 July 2017

Planned road works in the North West – summary for Monday 10 to Sunday 16 July 2017 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is

8th July 2017

Food bank volunteers to stage supermarket collection

Volunteers from Southport Foodbank will be collecting food at Tesco Extra, Town Lane, Kew from 9 am until 6 pm on Saturday 15th July. Southport food bank manages 6 outlets in the Southport and Formby area and helps local

7th July 2017

Volunteers needed to help capture forgotten war heritage

Volunteers needed to help capture forgotten war heritage Volunteers are needed for a project to capture memories of a military hospital on Merseyside which pioneered treatment for soldiers with ‘shell-shock’ during the

7th July 2017

Do you know how to cook the best BBQ? Share your tips!

Knowing the temperature difference between rare and well-done steak, the exact amount of time to cook your chicken and making sure you oil your food instead of the grill are some of

7th July 2017

New breastfeeding scheme launches in Sefton

A volunteer-led breastfeeding support service has been launched to provide pregnant and new mothers with practical and emotional support when breastfeeding. Commissioned by North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the service

7th July 2017

Food Writer Jay Rayner is key note speaker for Taste Lancashire

Marketing Lancashire has announced plans for the county’s first ever Taste Lancashire food and drink conference. Taste Lancashire 2017 will bring together food entrepreneurs, retail bosses, agricultural leaders, international trade experts and

7th July 2017