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Less should be Moore! Campaigners call for MP pay freeze amid covid cuts

A campaign is gathering momentum to force through a pay freeze for MPs such as local politicians Damien Moore and Bill Esterson. It follows the announcement that thousands of public sector workers

28th November 2020

Ditch digital and shop local this Christmas, urge Southport BID

People are being encouraged to go out and support local shops, restaurants and other Southport businesses in the run-up to Christmas, in a safe way. Southport BID is looking forward to seeing

28th November 2020

Campaigners call for hospital to reverse parking charge decision

Southport Labour has called upon the local hospital trust to rethink a decision to reintroduce parking charges at their sites in the town and Ormskirk. The charges will come back into force from

28th November 2020

What causes kitchen sink leakage – 6 common reasons

Are you the judicious sort of person who doesn’t go things without digging the root cause of the problem? If yes, you are a thousand times better from others who just temporarily

28th November 2020

3 NBA Prospects That Could Be Steals Of 2020 NBA Draft

The NBA Draft is just one week away, scheduled for Wednesday November 18th. With top players like Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and James Wiseman looking to be taken near the top of

28th November 2020

How Seniors Can Beat Loneliness

Loneliness is one of the biggest problems facing seniors. As we age, it’s common to become isolated due to family and friends living far away or passing away. It can feel very

28th November 2020

How businesses are adapting to Covid regulations

Increasing regulations are shaping the way we work and many companies are making adaptations to their business model to stay afloat. Here are some effective ways businesses can change the way they

28th November 2020

Should You Get a General or Specialized MBA?

If you feel a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is right for you, you’ll have to think about whether you want a generalized or specialized one. While each has its advantages, the

28th November 2020

5 Unwritten Rules of Successful Dating in Southport

There are rules to everything in life, be it work, socializing, and indeed dating. Many of these rules are based on experiences and may not necessarily be cast in stone. On dating

28th November 2020

Skaters celebrate after £20k Southport investment confirmed

Local activist and skater Mike Marsh started a campaign recently to make much needed refurbishments to the skate park near Ocean Plaza. Local Labour Councillor Sean Halsall along with Cabinet Member Cllr Ian Moncur have delivered on the much-needed investment. Cllr Halsall said “Investment

27th November 2020

Pair assaulted in ‘unprovoked’ town centre attack

Do you recognise these two males? We believe they may have information that could help detectives investigating an assault in Southport on 30 August this year. It was reported a man, 31, and woman,

27th November 2020

Burst pipe floods Formby bypass – thousands of homes without water

Thousands of homes in Ainsdale, Freshfield and Formby are without water today after a burst pipe flooded the Formby Bypass. United Utilities said: “Our engineers have attended to a report of damage

27th November 2020

Sefton Council launches brand new Winter Hub ahead of cold snap

Sefton Council is fully prepared and ready to grit nearly 470 kms of road across the borough this winter to keep its communities safe. Launched from the local authority’s brand new ‘Gritting

27th November 2020

Visitor parking charges return to Southport and Ormskirk hospitals this weekend

Parking charges for visitors at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals will resume this weekend. Blue badge holders will be able to park for free at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals from 1 December 2020

27th November 2020

Police seek information on Southport teen missing for one week

We are appealing for help to find 15-year-old Lilly Heneghan who is missing from home. Lilly, from Southport, was last seen at 9pm on Thursday 19 November. She is described as a

27th November 2020

Southport enters second tier after drop in region’s virus cases

Southport is now in Tier 2 Coronavirus restrictions. Here is what that means for you. It follows a significant drop in virus cases in the Liverpool City Region. This is for areas

26th November 2020

Serious RTC in Meols Cop causes main road closure

Police are investigating a serious road traffic collision in Meols Cop this morning. OTS News understands that a male has sadly lost his life in the accident overnight on the junction of

26th November 2020

Could you run this iconic Southport bar and restaurant?

A staple of Southport’s town centre hospitality sector is now looking for new management. Rueter’s Bar & Grill, owned by Punch Breweries, are looking for a new managing tenant to take over

25th November 2020

Council reveal how YOUR Christmas will play out safely in Southport

2020 has proved to be extremely challenging for everyone due to COVID-19. Over the last nine months, residents have had to juggle home schooling, working from home, job losses, being furloughed, illness,

25th November 2020

Southport care homes ‘BANNED’ from putting up Christmas decorations

Dozens of furious and stunned care workers across Southport have written to OTS News to say they have been informed by public health bosses against putting up Christmas decorations this year. They

25th November 2020

Resort band strike a chord with debut album deal

Southport band BOBHOWLA have confirmed they have finally signed a deal to launch their debut album In news fans welcomed today, the band can finally announce that their ever so slightly delayed

25th November 2020

Puppy litters STOLEN from family farm

Two litters of adorable puppies have been stolen in a suspected premeditated theft from a family farm on the outskirts of Southport The puppy’s Furious owners have deceived the pup’s mothers as

25th November 2020

Mass testing now available for Southport residents

Southport residents can now get access to mass asymptomatic testing for the coronavirus, but will need to travel to Aintree to get it. Residents can now get a coronavirus test even if

25th November 2020

Moore leads Commons debate calling for more Southport support

Southport MP Damien Moore has today urged the Government to provide greater investment for the North of England to help the region recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Moore led a Westminster

25th November 2020

Southport nurses call on MP to support urgent pay rise

Southport residents are being urged to revive the spirit of the Thursday night clap for the NHS by calling on their MP to support a fair pay rise for nursing staff. It

25th November 2020

Bates Dairy expansion is a cream come true for family business

Bates Farms and Dairy in Southport is set to expand its business operations in the Birkdale area. Subject to the Company obtaining planning permission, Sefton Council will sell 0.75 acres of its

25th November 2020

Popular resort restaurant goes up for auction

Ronnies Bistro and Bar on Southport’s Bold Street is due to be auctioned next month by auctioneer Pugh, as part of a sale of more than 100 properties and plots of land.

25th November 2020

Vandals target nutcracker trail just days after launch

Southport BID is replacing names on the Southport Nutcrackers which have unfortunately been removed by vandals. Five of the 12 statues in Southport were targeted. Southport BID CEO Rachel Fitzgerald said: “It

25th November 2020

Massive sinkhole opens up on busy road

A huge sinkhole opened up today in a busy road in Formby. The huge sinkhole emerged after water began massing in a underground gap below the carriageway on Gores Lane in Formby

24th November 2020

Vandals destroy town centre planters

Mindless vandals have turned their hand to amateur gardening in the early hours of this morning, tearing up planters in Southport Town Centre. In the latest act of petty vandalism in the

24th November 2020