Woodlands Animal Sanctuary launch ‘Tea & Tours’ initiative
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very pleased to announce a new initiative they have launched; Tea & Tours. For only £10 per adult & £6 per child (under 12) you can get an
Home secretary thanks Merseyside fire fighters for coronavirus efforts
Home Secretary Priti Patel paid tribute to the work of firefighters throughout the coronavirus pandemic as she visited Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service yesterday (Thursday 6 August). She met with firefighters who
Safe re-openings for Sefton’s play areas now complete
Sefton Council has now re-opened safely nearly all of its 100 play areas after they were closed as part of nationwide “lockdown” restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. Just two remain
Council clarify covid test centre location
Sefton Council have moved to clarify the location of the Covid-19 test centre at the Town Hall, after several reports celebrated a change of location. The entrance to the centre was originally
Appeal for eye-gaze technology for Southport man with rare brain tumour
The family of a Southport man who has spent two years in intensive care are fundraising to help purchase specialist equipment to help his quality of life. Michael Walton was left needing
RIP Kevin Dawson
Tributes have been paid to a much loved Southport man who has passed away. Kevin Dawson sadly passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning (Tuesday August 4th) suddenly. Kevin’s mother
Schools in Southport to receive £866,000 to upgrade and refurbish school buildings
Damien Moore MP has welcomed the announcement that schools in Southport will benefit from £866,338.50 to improve school facilities. Schools in Southport have been allocated a share of £560 million Government investment,
Hospital team to make 850,000 steps in August for Dementia awareness
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust’s Dementia and Delirium Team will be taking 850,000 steps during August to raise awareness of Dementia. The team said: “Research has shown that 850,000 people in
Plan to build commerce and community spirit in “forgotten” Southport retail area.
Local councillors are spearheading a move to revitalise one of Southport’s more “forgotten” retail areas by launching a scheme to help improve it. They’ve joined forces with traders on Bispham Road to look
Entrance to Cambridge Arcade covid test centre changed after campaign
Potential Coronavirus carriers won’t come close to businesses in a cramped Southport Arcade thanks to an appeal by OTS News. Last week OTS revealed how businesses in Cambridge Arcade were left furious
Plea to public to continue to be sensible and respectful at Sefton beauty spots
A number of organisations across Sefton are joining forces to remind people to continue to be sensible and respectful if they choose to spend time outdoors during the warm weather. The agencies
LIST | 97 Southport restaurants in Government’s 50% off scheme
97 Southport businesses have signed up to the Government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme. You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme at a participating establishment: – to get
North West Film Archive seek lockdown life videos for historical preservation
The North West Film Archive is asking the public to submit videos of their experience of the Covid-19 pandemic to preserve for future generations. The NWFA, part of the Manchester Metropolitan University,
Birkdale Park Nursing Home halts visiting amid ‘second wave’ concerns
Birkdale Park Nursing Home has temporarily halted visiting amid concerns of a second wave of Coronavirus, after areas of Greater Manchester had additional lockdown restrictions imposed. Jonathan Cunningham MBE, Registered Care Manager
Cash boost sees Southport land £1m for European style Market
The transformation of Southport Market into a social space to enjoy food, drink and markets is one step closer to reality with the Governments Acceleration Grant announcement The resort has been awarded
Town Hall to become local Covid-19 testing site
The first ever dedicated walk-through Covid-19 testing sites in Cheshire and Merseyside are to be deployed in Sefton. The semi-permanent sites, known as Local Testing Sites (LTS), are being created in both
Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre re-opens
Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre on Stanley Street, Southport are re-opening its doors to provide residents affected by cancer with face to face, COVID safe support following the recent
Southport Rugby Club raise £25,000 for Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals Charity
Southport Rugby Club’s fundraising for Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals Charity has now surpassed £25,000. The club embarked on #TheEllisExpedition in honour of former club president Graham Ellis who passed away in June.
Southport baby business says local councillor and Sefton saved them from going under in Covid crisis
A Southport woman has praised her ward councillor and the local authority after she says they came to her rescue and helped save her business. Jennifer Butler Scholes owns local companies Empowered
Covid reflections from Southport Hospital chaplains
Masks become compulsory in shops from Friday. Martin Abrams and Jan Fraser, chaplains at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, reflect on their work with patients and families affected by Covid-19 – and the
Mask up NOW is Southport councillor’s call
A Southport councillor is calling for local people to ‘jump the gun’ when it comes to wearing masks in the town’s shops rather than waiting until Friday when it becomes illegal to
Starkidz is Back and Ready to Party
Starkidz Entertainment is back with a bang! When Coronavirus hit, the children’s entertainment company, from Southport, made the decision to postpone all party and event bookings for the safety of their team
Merseyside Rotary Clubs to host Virtual Variety Show this Friday
This Friday, June 24th at 7.00pm, the Merseyside Rotary Clubs situated North of the Mersey are holding a Virtual Variety Show to raise vital funds for Queenscourt Hospice and Woodlands Hospice. The
Southport MP Damien Moore urges council to reopen playgrounds for families
As the school Summer holidays begin, MP Damien Moore is urging Sefton Council to reopen playgrounds for local families to use. The MP wants the local authority to open up the facilities
Donations fund launched for local boy with rare form of Leukaemia
Thousands of pounds has already been raised for a young Southport boy suffering from a rare form of Leukaemia. Lewis Wright has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, news which has
Southport FC U8s seek new players
Southport FC Juniors U8’s are looking for a couple of players to add to the new team. Birth dates must be between 01/09/12 and 31/08/13. Matches are in the Craven Minor League
State of the art venue planned to replace Southport Theatre
Sefton Council has today (17 July 2020) released plans outlining its ambitious vision for a brand new world-class theatre and conference centre on Southport waterfront. The new state-of-the-art venue would sit on
Southport and Formby patients positive about GPs
Results from the latest national GP Patient Survey published by NHS England last week show that patients in Southport and Formby overall are positive about the care they receive from their GP
Sefton Council seek ideas to improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists
Sefton Council are asking from ideas from residents on how to improve access for cyclists and pedestrians as part of their Sefton Liveable Streets initiative. Respondents can tag a location on a
Parents plead with Council to reopen resort playgrounds
Parents across Southport are calling on Sefton Council to reopen to the town’s playgrounds. Playgrounds were shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic but Government guidelines stated that facilities could reopen from July