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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

22nd April 2020

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

22nd April 2020

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

22nd April 2020

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

22nd April 2020

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

22nd April 2020

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

22nd April 2020

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

22nd April 2020

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,

21st April 2020

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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

21st April 2020

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

21st April 2020

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

21st April 2020

MP welcomes cash boost in fight against climate change

Land managers in Southport are being encouraged to get involved in a multi-million pound government-backed scheme to see more tree planting as part of a woodland creation scheme. The Forestry Commission has

20th April 2020

SPAR partner with FareShare to support vulnerable communities

SPAR wholesaler for the north of England, James Hall & Co., has launched a partnership with FareShare Lancashire and Cumbria to support vulnerable communities across the North West. Located in Preston, James

20th April 2020

Iceland – customer highlights lack of coronavirus care

OTS News has received news from a concerned customer who recently visited Southport’s Iceland’s store in the town centre. The customer stated: “I went to do my shopping at Iceland and on entering

18th April 2020

Cancer patient’s car vandalised in heartless attack

A cancer patient from Southport has women up this morning to find her only means of transport for treatment taken off the road, Saturday 18 April 2020. The patient, who travels to

18th April 2020

Two additional sites for collecting community medical equipment from Tuesday

From Tuesday 21st April 2020, there are two additional Sefton sites where referrers and family members can pick up community medical equipment that has been ordered for person being discharge from

18th April 2020

FREE wine for our Southport NHS workers

Our team at Point Safety would like to thank the NHS workers in Southport for all they are doing to combat COVID 19, working endless hours while dealing with all the risks

18th April 2020

Trucker convoy gets in gear to pay tribute to NHS heroes

A trucker and a convoy of joy spreading truck drivers have organised an emotional drive by in Hesketh Bank to pay tribute to NHS staff and key workers. Stephen Raby (the leader

17th April 2020

Family pay tribute to Kyle Gareth Whitley – who was fatally stabbed in Litherland

The family of 18 year-old Kyle Gareth Whitley – who was fatally stabbed in Vincent Road, Litherland on Monday – have today paid the following tribute: As a family we are devastated

17th April 2020

Galloway’s to join in the 2.6 Challenge to help raise vital funds

Lancashire sight loss charity Galloway’s is joining a host of other organisations to take part in The 2.6 Challenge, a nationwide campaign to raise vital funds. As largescale fundraisers have been postponed

17th April 2020

Planning a Summer Holiday ? Not So Fast, U.K. Government Warns

Britons looking forward to a summer vacation will have to put their plans on hold, as the government said there is no certainty on when lockdown restrictions will be lifted. “As of

17th April 2020

“WASTE CAN WAIT” New campaign provides advice on how to manage your household waste during movement restrictions

Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MRWA) are launching their “WASTE CAN WAIT” campaign to help and support residents with their household, food and green waste problems during the coronavirus restrictions. Carl Beer, MRWA

17th April 2020

Dunelm convert pillowcases for Southport hospital heros

A massive well done to Dunelm for donating pillowcases, which they have converted into uniform bags, which Mariella Davidson (pictured above) had the pleasure of passing onto Sister Katherine Chisholm, at Southport

16th April 2020

Fire crews called to blazing back garden accident

A bored isolated Lonsdale road resident found themselves facing the heat of emergency services after accidentally setting fire to their back garden, Thursday 16 April 2020. Residents called 999 after a back

16th April 2020

Letter to the editor | Inessential store ‘The Range’ remaining open in Southport

Letter to the editor: I would like to draw attention to the fact that there are still shops open in Southport selling non-essential goods. One of the main culprits is the Range,

13th April 2020

Southport solicitors give back to the NHS

Southport solicitors Breens Solicitors are donating 10% of fees that come from making Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney to Southport and Ormskirk District Hospital. The donation will cover all Wills and

13th April 2020

Time to order those pies – Andy’s Snack Bar Collection/Delivery

Time to make some more pies etc…… Orders being taken now for collection or delivery on Tuesday 14th April 2020. Call Craig on | 07481154522 25 kingsways, Southport. https://hungryhuman.co.uk/Andys-Snack-Bar-Southport/Southport/menu/

13th April 2020

Lings on kings are proud to Present Southport’s Superhero Sunday

Lings on kings are proud to Present 🎉Southport’s Superhero Sunday 🎉 Where every Sunday one of our local superhero’s will be treated to a free meal on US!! This week we visited

12th April 2020

VANITY HAIR is searching for Coronavirus heroes and we need your HELP

We all know a key worker – someone who is on the frontline it could be a doctor, postman / woman, nurse, shop assistant, delivery driver, paramedic, teacher, ambulance driver, police officer,

12th April 2020

Andy braves the shave to thank Southport hospital heroes

A Southport man is braving the shave to raise money for the NHS. Andy Fleming is asking his friends and family to donate to his cause to help raise funds for staff

12th April 2020