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Coronavirus related deaths on rise as NHS England visit Southport Hospital

Southport & Ormskirk NHS trust are seeing an increase in Coronavirus related deaths according to regional statistics. It comes as the hospital trust had its latest in a series of regular visits

15th October 2020

Edge Hill chiefs reassure parents that virus on campus is ‘safely contained’

Edge Hill’s Deputy Vice Chancellor has moved to reassure worried parents that the campus is taking extra measures to halt the spread of the virus. A number of pupils and a lecturer

15th October 2020

Resort foodbanks need your volunteer support

The Southport Foodbank says it needs volunteers to help hand out supplies to people in need. As older volunteers were shielding early in the year, vacancies were taken by workers who were

14th October 2020

Ex Hospital nurse forged identity to access addictive painkillers

A former Southport hospital ward nurse has been found guilty of fraud after pretending to be her mother in order to access a drug she was addicted to. Jennifer Peters, who resigned

14th October 2020

Gym closures a ‘serious threat’ to mental health warns fitness guru

A Southport fitness expert has warned of a dangerous and potentially life threatening mental health crisis that could emerge from the closure of local fitness establishments. George Dixon-Spain, from CrossFit ASG in

14th October 2020

Friends of Rotten Row celebrates Winning The Community Green Flag Award

Today, parks and green spaces across the country will be raising their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality

14th October 2020

Katy lands dream carer role thanks to volunteer work

Volunteers play a very important role in life at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. Due to the pandemic, many existing volunteers had to stay at home to shield from the virus,

14th October 2020

Rueter’s Return! Restaurant is back in business after ‘ghost’ quarantine closure

Management at the Rueter’s Restaurant in Southport Town Centre have announced they are now reopen, for food, following a period of needless staff quarantine. Staff were sent into a panic after receiving

14th October 2020

Smiling Shane brings shame on Southport litter louts

A young Southport boy who can be seen always smiling away as he helps clear and remove any litter and rubbish he finds in the town is being hailed for his efforts.

14th October 2020

Less is Moore! MP takes on his own government to change Southport restrictions

Southport MP Damien Moore says he welcomes the more agile approach taken by the Government as new Tier 3 Covid restrictions come in force this Wednesday, but does not believe that Southport

13th October 2020

Police hunt Roe Lane van thieves

Officers are appealing for any information which will lead to the recovery of a transit style van which has been stolen in Southport. The van was swiped from Roe Lane after thieves

13th October 2020

Busy Southport road to face FOUR months of roadworks

A major project is set to get underway next month to replace one of Southport’s oldest and largest gas main lines, which pre-dates the Second World War. Over 1,000 metres of gas

13th October 2020

Switch On is Off as BID pull out the stops to spread seasonal joy safely

Southport BID say they’re doing all they can to ensure seasonal cheer and Christmas spirit is found in abundance in the resort this year. But they have confirmed there will be no

13th October 2020

‘I’m heartbroken.’ Tearful gym owner reacts to shut down order

A tearful Southport gym owner has made an emotional plea for any and all support following news that they have to shut down under government guidance. The Tier Three lockdown hits Southport

13th October 2020

Dobbies Southport launch search for Santa

The hunt is on for Santa to work in Dobbies Southport store this Christmas. The UK’s leading garden centre retailer has a host of magical in-store events and experiences in the 2020

13th October 2020

Children’s A&E opening extended until midnight from 19 October

The children’s accident and emergency department at Ormskirk hospital closed between 10pm and 8am daily from Monday 6 April this year. The decision to temporarily close overnight was made because the Trust

13th October 2020

Ainsdale station makes shortlist in public vote to find Britain’s favourite railway station

Ainsdale station has made the shortlist of 48 stations to compete to be crowned the country’s favourite railway station in the World Cup of Stations 2020. The competition, run by the Rail

13th October 2020

Huge outdoor comedy event set for Victoria Park

Prepare for a riotous summer evening of laughter as promoter M&B announces their second huge comedy event for 2021. Comedy In The Park, an exciting all-day comedy extravaganza, will take place at the stunning

13th October 2020

Bikers lucky to escape Coast Road crash with broken bones

Emergency medical attention by quick thinking police officers have played a vital role in saving two bikers following a horrific crash on the Coastal Road. Emergency services were called to the Marine

13th October 2020

10 Reasons to Start Playing Golf in College

Many students strive to go in for sports while studying for various reasons. However, it may happen that your physical condition or health doesn’t allow you to play basketball or American football,

13th October 2020

Bird lover Carl spends £2,000 on bread to feed Marine Lake swans

A kind hearted Southport man who spends most of his free time looking after and feeding a flock of birds on the Marine Lake has found himself gathering a selection of fans.

12th October 2020

Little Lourdes is an acting sensation at just 10 days old!

A Southport star of the small screen is already making headlines for her acting talents, a feat even more impressive given she can’t yet talk. Lourdes Collinson was just ten days old

12th October 2020

Van owners warned of nighttime thieves on the prowl

Overs of vans and utility vehicles in Southport are being warned to make sure they’re taking extra steps to see their vehicle is secure after would be thieves were caught trying to

12th October 2020

MISSING: Black cat Luna disappears from Kew home

A beloved black cat has gone missing from her home in the Kew area of Southport. Luna went missing from Langford Drive on Sunday morning. She is a small black cat and

12th October 2020

Funeral staff ‘plant’ Memory Tree to raise awareness of baby loss

Staff at a funeral directors in Southport are encouraging residents to help their memory tree to ‘grow’ as part of a campaign to raise awareness of baby loss and pregnancy loss. Eleanor

12th October 2020

Edge Hill tight lipped on coronavirus party allegations

Edge Hill University have so far refused to comment on claims that Uni security staff have been forced to break up a number of unsafe parties within their campus halls. OTS News

12th October 2020

Care home scam manager hit with £12,000 court bill

A care home manager who played an active part in one of the largest and most shocking scandals to hit the Southport care industry must now pay a bill of £12,000. Barton

12th October 2020

Thomas takes contractors to task over ‘slow’ development

A Southport resident is putting pressure on housing developers and Sefton Council to speed up the demolition of the former Phillips Factory on Balmoral Drive, which is being removed to make way for 157 homes and 6,000 square metres

12th October 2020

Two major Southport landmarks given £325k lifeline

The Atkinson on Lord Street and Meols Hall in Churchtown will share over £325,000 in special lifeline grants designed to boost the recovery of the culture sector. The Atkinson has been awarded

12th October 2020

Pleasureland boss warns of ‘uncharted territory’ in national podcast

Putting lives first, retaining great staff and finding new ways to deliver the best experiences safely for colleagues and customers has put the hospitality industry in unimagined territory – says Southport Pleasureland

12th October 2020