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Merseyside Fire & Rescue: “Stay safely dressed this Halloween”

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging families to remember Halloween for the right reasons this year and be alert to the fire risks from wearing Halloween costumes. Halloween is going

28th October 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Sefton bosses call on eligible residents to get flu jabs

Health organisations in Sefton are encouraging everyone eligible for a flu vaccine this winter to make an appointment, particularly children aged 2-3, people aged over 65 and anyone who is a carer.

28th October 2020

Top features that reduce your home’s value

Top features that reduce your home’s value Whilst the housing market has taken a down-turn in previous years – even pre-Corona, thanks to the Stamp Duty holiday, properties are the on the

28th October 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a New Life in the Wild

It can be quite exhausting to keep up with the fast-paced life in the city, such that living in the wilderness is a welcome adventure. Just keep in mind that if you

28th October 2020

Empty Plates Protest mounted against Southport’s MP Damien Moore

Masked public protestors sent a message of dissatisfaction to Southport’s Tory MP, Damien Moore, today. The small group left plates with messages written on them outside Mr Moore’s office in Post Office

27th October 2020

Hospital’s charity Covid appeal raises £116,000

The charity appeal to support staff, patients and volunteers through the Covid-19 pandemic has raised more than £116,000. Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals Charity launched the appeal in April with a video from

27th October 2020

Sefton families who are not online encouraged to apply for printed half term meal vouchers

Sefton Council is reminding residents who don’t have Internet access that printed vouchers for its October half term meal scheme are available from the Borough’s Family Wellbeing Centres. Families who receive free

27th October 2020

Liberal Democrats to lay empty plates outside MPs office in food poverty protest

Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Councillor Andy Corkhill will join Councillor Kris Brown, Liberal Democrat candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner as well as Liberal Democrat councillors

27th October 2020

REPORT | Blyth Spartans 0 Southport 3

Southport returned from the North East with all three points after a comfortable win at Blyth Spartans on Saturday. It took 40 minutes to break the deadlock when George Newell coolly finished

26th October 2020

Public consultation opens over improvements to Southport Golf Links

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team has launched a public consultation on ways to improve the course and facilities at Southport Golf Links. As well as the tees, greens and fairways, people taking

26th October 2020

What’s Trending in Post-COVID Spanish Property Market?

The outburst of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the industries and markets globally. It has posed a threat to humankind. Furthermore, the novel concepts of self-isolation and quarantine have changed people’s lifestyles.

26th October 2020

How to Improve Your Amazon FBA Business

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) businesses have been gaining popularity of late, and buyers and sellers are increasingly looking to get involved in the industry. The FBA model works with client companies and

26th October 2020

Perfect Christmas Gifts For a Teenage Boy

Christmas is a time of giving but shopping for the perfect gift to please your teen can be a pretty challenging task. If you are tired of returns and run out of

26th October 2020

Chapel Street cash machine BLOWN UP in overnight theft

Police are on scene at Chapel Street this morning after criminals used explosives to steal cash from an ATM. Therefore, atm service seattle is designed to make atm secured and protected ensuring money is

25th October 2020

LIST | Brilliant organisations and businesses supporting families with free food this half term

A number of community organisations, charities and restaurants are offering free food to struggling families this half term. Please do contact us at ots@otsnews.co.uk or message via our Facebook page for any

24th October 2020

Covid-secure activities to run for 3,000 young people this autumn half term, thanks to PCC funding

Covid-secure activities aimed at keeping more than 3,000 young people safe this Halloween and Bonfire Night will run thanks to funding from the region’s Police Commissioner. Jane Kennedy is using funding raised

24th October 2020

MP Damien Moore joins police as they carry out drugs raids in Southport

MP Damien Moore has praised Merseyside Police officers as he joined them for a series of drugs raids in Southport on Thursday (22 October). The Southport MP was impressed as he watched

24th October 2020

Local groups rally to combat Southport child food poverty after MP “utterly failed”

Sefton Council, local charities and businesses are being praised for rallying around after the government refused to extend free school meals to hard-pressed local families this week. Despite strong appeals from Manchester

24th October 2020

Julia and Hans Rausing Trust awards Galloway’s £120,330

Sight loss charity Galloway’s is celebrating its biggest ever grant donation this year, after being awarded a staggering £120,330 from The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust. The Lancashire and Sefton-based organisation was

24th October 2020

Woodlands Sanctuary – Kittens found in garden thriving

If you follow Woodlands Animal Sanctuary on Facebook, you may have seen the photos of the three kittens rescued from a garden in Liverpool at the beginning of this month. These three

24th October 2020

11 charged after Southport drug raids

Police have charged 11 people with conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs after a series of warrants were executed in the Sefton and Liverpool area yesterday. The below have

23rd October 2020

Southport Baby Bank – “No child will go hungry next week”

Southport Baby Bank have linked up with Remedy to help families needing assistance next week as a result of the government decision not to extend free school lunches into half term. The

23rd October 2020

La Tabella Churchtown offers free pasta meals to children in need

La Tabella Churchtown is offering free pasta dishes for children in Southport in need of food. In a Facebook post the restaurant said: “Unlike our local MP we at La Tabella don’t

23rd October 2020

Call for Universal Credit hotline

With hosts of local workers due to be furloughed under the new lockdown, a big rise in desperate people struggling for the first time with Universal Credit is anticipated – especially now

23rd October 2020

Southport MP Damien Moore welcomes £1billion additional Covid support for councils

Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has today (22 October 2020) confirmed allocations for individual councils from the £1 billion of additional support announced by the Prime Minister earlier this month. Over £900

23rd October 2020

PGA Matchplay Victory for Sean

Sean Towndrow won the Lancashire Professional Golfer Association final, held at Royal Lytham Golf Club on Thursday. He qualified by winning the stroke play round at Bury, shooting 5 under par and

23rd October 2020

Four ways to balance your time as an adult student

Going to college as an adult can help you earn a degree that lets you continue on your career path. One reason who many adults hesitate to attend college is that they

23rd October 2020

Reasons why your casino withdrawal failed

Has your withdrawal failed after playing your favorite casino games and winning? There are several reasons that can lead to this. However, you shouldn’t fret because your funds will be automatically returned

23rd October 2020

Top things to do in Southport

Southport is packed with great things to see and do throughout the year. So if you’re thinking of making a trip to the town or you live there and just want some

23rd October 2020

4 things to look for when hunting for the perfect house

House hunting can be an exciting yet stressful time in one’s life. On the one hand, you are searching for the place you will call home for the foreseeable future. However, on

23rd October 2020

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