Jack & Georgia take on the 2.6 Challenge
Jack (12) & Georgia (11) are cycling 26km to raise money for Heartbeat a Lancashire based charity who support those with heart disease. Charities across the UK are really struggling right now
Body found in Southport promenade flat fire
An investigation is underway after at least two people died in a house fire in Southport. Fire crews and emergency services were called to a block of flats on the promenade overnight
Huge reptile discovered slithering through Southport
A stunned walker in Marshside was baffled today after coming across a rare pet which had escaped from a home in the area. Diane Mellor was stunned to discover a huge corn
Damien Moore – An update on coronavirus:
The last few weeks have been incredibly busy for my office as we deal with the significant number of letters, emails, and phone calls from constituents and businesses which have been coming
A special message from Southport’s Beauty Salons
Local salons in Southport have all teamed up to send a little message of appreciation. L E T S A L L S T I C K T O G E T
WATCH | Old School Southport Colts V Waterloo Colts
Old School Port: Uncut Southport Colts -V- Waterloo Colts Starting XV Forwards: 1. A Ritchie 2. D Ritchie 3. E Eatoph 4. S Rowe 5. P McCormack 6. B Rowe 7. K
Pupular Indian takeaway offering 25% to NHS staff
25% off for NHS staff Monday to Thursday. Address, No 3 Crown building, Liverpool road (off crown pub) PR8 3BY. Tel | 01704 550302/550501
What should a cat owner do if they contract COVID-19?
Probably no need to panic but sensible precautions are advised Most health experts agree that infected pet owners should play it safe and have minimal or no contact with their animal. This is
Southport FC Matchday Programmes | Still Available
“The Match That Never Was” programme is certain to be a collectors item in years to come and we have copies available to post out. Southport v Gateshead was due to have
Appeal to locate WANTED Merseyside man
Officers are appealing to the public to help find wanted man Nathan Ellis. Ellis is wanted in relation to three no bail warrants for cannabis production, firearms possession and possession of a
Resort demands tips to reopen amid rubbish pile up
OTS News readers are demanding that the recycling centre in Southport is opened as a one off to help cope with demand. Thousands of people voted in their droves in a poll
Ryder Crescent treated to strange shark Drum solo to applaud NHS
As thousands of people turned out this evening to pay tribute to nurses and doctors one Southport resident went one step further. Caz Bishop said she was delighted after her daughter donned
Is the return of the English Premier League around the corner?
The English Premier League has been put on hold since early March 2020, with over a month of postponed games and isolation, are we any closer to resuming the 19/20 schedule? –
1663 small businesses across Southport and Sefton receive government Coronavirus support
1663 business properties in Southport and the wider Sefton area have already received grants as part of the Government’s Small Business Grants Scheme. In total, more than £19.4 million has made its
Going Self Employed: How It Will Impact Your Finances
Going self-employed can deliver a lot of great benefits. You get to be your own boss, choose your own hours and do something you actually enjoy. However, before diving into the world
Is the electric car revolution coming?
In times of increasing awareness about how our lifestyles directly impact our environment, it seems more important than ever that we continue to make strides in reducing the harm we cause to
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very excited to announce their very first…
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very pleased and excited to announce their very first sponsored Sleep In! As everyone is adjusting to this new, temporary lifestyle, with changes being made both personally and
Coronavirus testing facilities supports Southport key workers to return to work
A pilot mobile testing site in Southport is now offering tests to key workers, and the people they live with, if they have Coronavirus (Covid-19) symptoms. Over the next two days, key
A Southport Church open to help those in need of food
Shoreline Church on Mornington Road in Southport may have closed its doors on Sundays for worshippers, but the doors are wider open than ever on weekdays to keep the food bank running
Playtown Southport cook and deliver free meals to key workers
A huge thank you to Playtown Southport, who are working incredibly hard during these difficult times to cook and deliver free meals to NHS workers, key workers, vulnerable people and anyone that
Sefton Open 2020 – Digital Exhibition
Date: Saturday 18 April 2020 – Saturday 6 June 2020 The Sefton Open is an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and artistic talent across the borough of Sefton. For the first time, The
Sefton Council and local NHS helping people to be Kind to Your Mind during the Coronavirus outbreak
A new campaign ‘Kind to Your Mind’, to help lift people’s people spirits during the Coronavirus outbreak, has been launched in Sefton. Designed to support mental wellbeing of people living and working
Popular resort entertainer dies of Coronavirus complications
Tributes have been paid to a famous Southport entertainer who has passed away as a result of complications due to Coronavirus The famous Gary Melia has sadly passed away at Broadgreen Hospital
Aldi joins Free School Meal voucher scheme
Aldi has confirmed (Tuesday 21 April) it has signed up to the national voucher scheme, which is one of the ways the Government is supporting children on free school meals during the
Merseyside Police supports National Stalking Awareness Week
Merseyside Police is continuing to support stalking victims as part of National Stalking Awareness week. The theme for the week, which runs until 24th April 2020, is See Stalking Clearly – to
Sefton Council business grants update
Following extensive communication and engagement, Sefton Council has received 3,100 applications for Business Grants over the last few weeks. We are pleased to confirm that all these have been processed and any applications which are eligible and have yet to receive payment will do
Oh deer! Nature lovers rejoice at roe deer rail adventure
A rare sighting of a roe deer venturing onto the railway line near Southport has left some nature lovers puzzled. With less people on the streets and less cars on the road,
Job retention scheme is a boost to help businesses across Southport during COVID-19 crisis
Businesses across Southport affected by the Coronavirus crisis will be able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages as part of the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, which has now
Death of Southport DGH nurse Josephine Peter
Death of colleague and nurse Josephine Peter We can confirm that sadly Josephine Peter, a nurse at Southport and Formby District General Hospital, died on Saturday at the hospital after testing positive
Army commandos take control of resort site for virus tests
Mask wearing territorial army commandos have rolled into Southport this morning to fight the Coronavirus. The soldiers in full cammo gear have set up what appears to be a drive through testing