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Criticism mounts over postcode-based covid information

Norwood residents have criticised information released surrounding the South African variant of coronavirus in Norwood, with the initial message being that only PR9 residents should seek a test, even though Norwood contains

4th February 2021

Hundreds tested at Kew in first day of Park and Ride testing facility

‘Hundreds’ of Norwood residents were tested at Kew Park and Ride on Wednesday, with the supporting door to door program set to deliver around 10,000 tests in the area. 2 ‘Mobile Test

4th February 2021

Mobile Testing Units being prepared at Kew park and ride

Mobile Testing Units are being set up on Kew park and ride, ahead of testing thousands of Norwood ward residents in the next few days. Surge testing will be introduced in Norwood

3rd February 2021

Murder suspect suffered serious injuries after train collision

The main suspect in the investigation into a murder at Folkstone Road on Friday was struck by a train prior to his arrest. A 70-year-old female was sadly found dead at the

2nd February 2021

Christ the King year 7 pupils isolating after covid outbreak

Year 7 pupils who have been attending Christ The King have been told they must isolate for a week. Parents who class as key workers and have had children in the school

1st February 2021

Travellers invade Dobbies Car Park despite barrier blockade

Travellers have yet again set up camp at the car park of Dobbies Garden Centre Southport, causing havoc and reportedly abusing passing staff and shoppers. A group of travellers have set up

30th January 2021

School to pay £15,000 after workman falls from roof

Christ the King have been ordered to pay £15,000 after a worker fell from a roof at the Southport school. An assistant suffered multiple fractures falling from a roof where he had

26th January 2021

New conspiracy graffiti highlights Meols Cop vandalism problem

This article contains imagery of offensive graffiti containing racial slurs and strong language. Conspiracy theory graffiti has been daubed over signage in front of ALDI on Meols Cop Road. An incomplete, misleading

17th January 2021

Missing: Dog vanishes after escaping from owner near busy roundabout

The owner of an adorable terrier like dog is asking for any help in bringing their beloved family pet home safe and sound. The dog was last seen near the endlessly busy

17th December 2020

Blooming lovely garden centre staff help raise £1 MILLION for charity

Dobbies Southport contributes to £1million donation milestone for the Teenage Cancer Trust Dobbies Garden Centres has hit a major fundraising milestone, raising over £1million for UK-wide charity, Teenage Cancer Trust. Stores across

17th December 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

Dobbies Kew takes to the airwaves to provide festive cheer

As Christmas approaches, Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has released the first of three festive themed podcasts. Sharing advice on everything from festive decorations and at-home Christmas crafts, to how

11th November 2020

Police close off Scarisbrick New Road after ‘bike smash’

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a reported motorbike crash on Scarisbrick New Road. Police have closed off a large section of the busy commuter road stretching from Kew Roadabout

6th November 2020

Southport Coin Dealer raises thousands for Autism

Southport coin expert, David Regan, has raised £3,153.35 for Autism Initiatives, Southport. David said: “Thanks to all my lovely customers I was able this week to take 161 kilos of old copper

21st October 2020

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

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

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

RTC causes chaos at busy town centre junction

A two car smash at the junction of Manchester Road and Hartwood Road a few minutes ago is causing significant delays and traffic issues. The cars collided with each other near to

8th October 2020

Hospital confirm national test supply shortage won’t affect patients

Southport Hospital has confirmed to OTS News they are unaffected by a major national logistical failure which has seen thousands of hospitals and GP surgeries left without coronavirus and cancer test kits.

8th October 2020

Apprenticeships available at Hickory’s Smokehouse

Hickory’s Smokehouse in Kew are searching for new apprentices. What will the apprentice be doing? 1. To prepare, cook & present all Hickory’s Smokehouse menus to company standard. 2. Once trained to

8th October 2020

Recovery trucks clear away Bentham’s Way shunt

Recovery trucks have been called to Bentham’s Way in Kew to clear away a two car smash this evening. A white hatchback collided with another car near to Bill Rimmer’s Farm Shop

7th October 2020

Video: Hospital shows off rare footage of Covid critical care unit

Southport Hospital has offered a rare opportunity for residents to see what goes on in their life saving coronavirus care unit. As part of its series of Virtual Hospital Open Week videos,

5th October 2020

Dobbies reveal major food hall change for Southport

Dobbies Garden Centre has opened a new look foodhall in Southport. This new wholesale partnership with Sainsbury’s brings a range of high-quality food and grocery products to the store. Shoppers at Dobbies’

1st October 2020

Hero ICU workers shortlisted for national accolade

The Intensive Care team at Southport hospital has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award, thanks to the innovative ways team members worked during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic,

15th September 2020

Charity trek set to fund Southport spinal unit mini bus

People are being urged to support a fundraising event to help spinal patients in Southport which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 20-mile Southport to Liverpool Walk in aid of

15th September 2020

Reds legend Redknapp sends motivational message to Southport man

Ex Footballer turned TV star Jamie Redknapp has paid tribute to a Southport man who is desperate to return home from 24 hour care. Michael Walton, who suffered complications from a brain

15th September 2020

In Pictures: Craft Fair at Dobbies Garden Centre

The scene today within the Craft Fair marquee at Dobbies in Kew. At least the weather stayed fine, as the day continued… More https://www.ukcraftfairs.com/craft-events/22135/artisan-craft-and-gift-fair https://www.otsnews.co.uk/pictures-southport-flower-show-2019/ Pre-school childcare community links New Soft Play

6th September 2020

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Criticism mounts over postcode-based covid information

Hundreds tested at Kew in first day of Park and Ride testing facility

Mobile Testing Units being prepared at Kew park and ride

Murder suspect suffered serious injuries after train collision

Christ the King year 7 pupils isolating after covid outbreak

Travellers invade Dobbies Car Park despite barrier blockade

School to pay £15,000 after workman falls from roof

New conspiracy graffiti highlights Meols Cop vandalism problem

Missing: Dog vanishes after escaping from owner near busy roundabout

Blooming lovely garden centre staff help raise £1 MILLION for charity

Campaigners call for hospital to reverse parking charge decision

Dobbies Kew takes to the airwaves to provide festive cheer

Police close off Scarisbrick New Road after ‘bike smash’

Southport Coin Dealer raises thousands for Autism

Coronavirus related deaths on rise as NHS England visit Southport Hospital

Ex Hospital nurse forged identity to access addictive painkillers

MISSING: Black cat Luna disappears from Kew home

RTC causes chaos at busy town centre junction

Hospital confirm national test supply shortage won’t affect patients

Apprenticeships available at Hickory’s Smokehouse

Recovery trucks clear away Bentham’s Way shunt

Video: Hospital shows off rare footage of Covid critical care unit

Dobbies reveal major food hall change for Southport

Hero ICU workers shortlisted for national accolade

Charity trek set to fund Southport spinal unit mini bus

Reds legend Redknapp sends motivational message to Southport man

In Pictures: Craft Fair at Dobbies Garden Centre

Police appeal for information on missing Southport teen

‘THANK U NHS’ Spitfire over Southport Hospital today

Stunning £500k property listed for sale on Scarisbrick New Road