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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

Borough of Culture 2020 projects to go ahead digitally to help raise spirits in the face of Covid-19

Sefton Comedy HUB, detailed instructions of how to make an origami squirrel and Community by Nature play packs are among the re-profiled Sefton Borough of Culture 2020 projects going ahead in the

12th April 2020

Merseyside MPs letter Covid19 to Cabinet Office Minister Penny Maudant

Covid19 Merseyside MPs’ Issues Introduction The current Covid19 crisis has challenged the capacity of already denuded public services to cope given the breadth and depth of the problems facing those agencies arising

11th April 2020

Meols Cop High launch food support network

As part of the local Southport community teachers and parents at Meols Cop High School are raising money to create food parcels that can be distributed to families in Southport that are

11th April 2020

APPEAL to locate missing Southport man Edward Smith

POLICE are appealing for information to help find a man who is missing from home in Sefton. 43-year-old Edward Smith was last seen at around 8.15pm on Thursday, 9 April in the

10th April 2020

Civil Enforcement Officers On Patrol Over Bank Holiday

Sefton Council Civil Enforcement Officers will be making sure our roads and highways are safe and clear this Bank Holiday weekend to allow emergency services and key workers to travel easily throughout.

10th April 2020

Advice on collecting prescriptions over the Bank Holiday weekend

Anyone unable to get out to pick up their medicines due to the current Government advice on coronavirus can ask a trusted family member, friend or neighbour to collect them instead. Or,

10th April 2020

Southport residents asked to be on their guard against scam emails

Sefton residents are being asked to be on their guard against scam emails, purporting to be from the Government. One email relates to council tax and refers to a reduction in council

10th April 2020

MPs offered extra £10k in expenses whereas many businesses are collapsing

MPs are being offered an additional £10,000 in expenses to help them work from home. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has issued updated guidance, which states every MP can access the additional

9th April 2020

Woodlands – A hog out in the day is still NOT ok!

If you are a supporter of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary or even just someone who cares about nature and wildlife you will probably already know that if you see a hedgehog out during

9th April 2020

Heartless thieves dig up remembrance tree from Rotten Row

It is with great sadness that we have to report a theft from the borders of Rotten Row. Brian Quinn said “We, Friends of Rotten Row together with the family of Maureen

9th April 2020

Online Casino Games and the Modern Generation.

We all know that in recent years online casino games have gained huge amount of popularity. This is partly a result of the technological advancements in the worlds but that is not

9th April 2020