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Community group boost Queenscourt funds with £1k donation

A community group in Crossens have helped to raise £1,000 for a popular Southport charity. Queenscourt Hospice recently received a very generous donation of £1,000 from the Crossens Community Association (CCA).⠀⠀⠀The CCA,

23rd September 2020

Business owners slam town centre cycle lane as petition launched

Furious business owners in the town centre are in a spin over the ‘ridiculous’ cycle lanes which have appeared outside their places of work. Popular restauranteur Sinclair D’Albuquerque has blasted the new

23rd September 2020

Councillor endorses pension petition calling for missed payment checks

A new petition could point the way for a section of Southport women to be refunded missing pension entitlements which has been welcomed by Sefton Councillor Pat Keith. “ It is planned

23rd September 2020

Government announces £10,000 fines for failing to self-isolate due to Covid-19 plus new £500 lockdown support packages

The Government will introduce a new legal duty requiring people in England to self-isolate if they test positive for Coronavirus, or are traced as a close contact. From next Monday (28 September),

23rd September 2020

Coronavirus survivors should donate blood, medics say

The NHS are asking men in Southport who have recovered from coronavirus, to donate blood plasma. Doctors leading the NHS Blood and Transplant have made the urgent appeal because there is currently

22nd September 2020

Tip queues build up as winter time change looms

Queues at the Southport recycling centre are once again increasing as hundreds of people rush to get rid of their rubbish before the tip changes its opening hours. In October the waste

22nd September 2020

Town centre pub shuts after staff member tests positive for coronavirus

The landlady of a Southport pub says she is not taking any chances after one of her staff tested positive for coronavirus. Annie McTarggart, landlady of the Wellington Pub on Eastbank Street,

22nd September 2020

Can you find Coco? Birkdale Budgie last seen flying solo at pub

A budgie which has disappeared from a Birkdale family home was last seen in a pub according to witnesses. Coco the bright yellow budgie disappeared from a house on Kew Road, Birkdale

22nd September 2020

Sweary Birkdale blooper leaves teacher red faced

A Birkdale High teacher has been left red faced after a virtual assembly went drastically wrong. The unnamed staff member had gone out of their way to put together a special virtual

22nd September 2020

Fourth man arrested for the murder of Stephen Maguire

Detectives investigating the murder of Stephen Maguire in Birkdale in March have arrested a fourth man today, Tuesday, 22 September. Emergency services were called to an address in Guildford Road shortly after

22nd September 2020

SWANS stop traffic on Formby bypass

Furious drivers on the northbound carriageway of the Formby bypass have had their journeys ground to a halt thanks to a family of swans. In a scene straight from Hot Fuzz, a

22nd September 2020

Southport’s league start in doubt after government spectators backtrack

Southport FC may not be able to start their National League North season after a Cabinet Minister all but confirmed fans would not be able to enter stadia in October. Michael Gove

22nd September 2020

Southport Dance Academy closes temporarily after teacher tests positive for coronavirus

The Southport Dance Academy has temporarily closed after a teacher tested positive for Covid-19. The Mornington Road based dance school will close for a deep clean after the positive test. “One of

22nd September 2020

Cross party group of politicians determined to reunite North West towns and cities by rail

North West towns and cities including Preston, Southport and Ormskirk could soon be connected by rail thanks to a growing cross-party campaign by local MPs, council leaders and business leaders. They have

22nd September 2020

Pleasureland closes early for Summer but plans Winter special events

Southport Pleasureland has taken the decision to end their 2020 Summer season early as Covid-19 restrictions come into force in the region amid rising case numbers. Southport Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis said:

22nd September 2020

Residents can turn to emergency scheme after furlough ends

Residents across Sefton who find themselves in financial difficulty following the end of the Government’s furlough scheme may be able to seek support from Sefton Council. The local authority’s Emergency Limited Assistance

21st September 2020

Year 11 sent home from Stanley High after “covid cases linked to school”

Stanley High School has confirmed that 2 “Covid cases linked to the school” have been reported. OTS has been contacted by several parents who said that the entirety of Year 11 has

21st September 2020

Crime alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

Burglaries Between the 3rd September and the 16th September 2020 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Albert Road (garage), Wavell Avenue, Bibby Road, Everton Road, Bury Road,

21st September 2020

Galloway’s urges people not to let Coronavirus fears disrupt their eye health

Sight loss charity Galloway’s is using National Eye Health Week to promote the importance of good eye health and the need for regular tests. The Lancashire-based organisation warn that people should call

21st September 2020

How Homeowners Increase the Value of Their Property with These Few Simple Steps

Generally, the value of an old property is lesser than a new house in the real estate market, irrespective of regions. However, house owners need not lose hearts, as there are several

21st September 2020

Port post 8-1 victory over Ashton with league season rapidly approaching

A first half hat-trick from Connor Woods helped Southport on their way to a 8-1 victory over Ashton Athletic at Brocstedes Park. The attacker’s three goals came in a scintillating opening 45

21st September 2020

Tips for playing online casino games with SMS payments

SMS payments are increasingly becoming popular on online casinos. They are fast, safe, and easy to complete. All you need is a mobile device and an account at an SMS casino. And

21st September 2020

Lesser-known sports you should consider getting into

It’s always a good time to take up a new sport! Getting involved in sport is a great way to keep healthy, make new friends, and give yourself years of enjoyment, and

21st September 2020

The UK National Lottery announces that minimum playing age is now 18

The United Kingdom is one of the biggest markets for the gambling industry. This is mainly because most forms of gambling are legal in the country. The UK is simply one of

21st September 2020

Mum & Daughter duo host bake sale to spread cheer

A mother and daughter have hosted a charity bake sale in a sunny Southport park to help raise smiles and money for charity. Sally Tasker heaped praise today on both her daughter

20th September 2020

Southport rough sleepers given £500k emergency lifeline

Sefton is among 274 councils which will receive emergency funding, the Housing Secretary announced today. Sefton Council will receive £522,561 to provide accommodation for people at risk of homelessness as part of

20th September 2020

‘Is this a joke?’ Motorists oblivious to pop up cycle lane

A pop up cycle lane in Southport which has cut off a once busy arterial road through the town has infuriated motorists. Work has been completed on closing off half of the

20th September 2020

Rats scare Sunday supermarket shoppers

Shoppers at a popular town centre supermarket screamed in shock this afternoon after encountering rats scuttling around their car. Louise Prendagast says she returned to her car parked at the Victoria Park

20th September 2020

Council finally put horse bus stop out to stud

After decades of taking up space on the promenade, Council highways chiefs have finally decided to get rid of the Horse Bus Stop near to Funland. An order has been made for

20th September 2020

Dodgy driver leaves fake details after Botanic Gardens smash

Police and insurance officials are hunting a driver of a grey car which will have suffered serious damage after colliding with other parked cars in Southport. Unfortunately little is currently known about

20th September 2020

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