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Mike Prendergast with Sir Ron Watson CBE, delivering in Dukes Ward

Conservative councillor candidate seeks residents views

Dukes Ward Conservative Candidate Mike Prendergast has been at the forefront in seeking residents’ views on a number of local issues. Thousands of surveys have now been hand-delivered to local residents, with

18th August 2020

Southport FC searching for Covid medical officer

Southport FC are searching for a voluntary Covid-19 medical officer, to help facilitate supporters returning to games at the Pure Stadium. This role must be in place if the club is to

18th August 2020

Southport Lifeboat statement after St Anne’s search

On Saturday evening (15/08/2020), volunteer crew of the Southport Lifeboat crew were paged to join a multi-agency search for two missing teenagers, believed to have been cut off by the tide on

17th August 2020

Master Barber completes 1300 mile motorbike ride for Make-A-Wish

Dan Rix of Lord Street’s Master Barber’s Shop has completed a 1300-mile motorcycle ride around the UK in aid of the Make-A-Wish foundation. BarbersRide started in 2017 and sees barbers from across

17th August 2020

Merseyrail begin deconstruction of current fleet ahead of new rolling stock

Two trains from the Merseyrail Fleet were transported to South Wales for scrap over the weekend, ahead of the introduction of the new 777 fleet. A YouTube video shows 508110 and 508134

17th August 2020

Southport earn first pre-season victory with 90th minute winner against Everton U23

Mo Ali and Marcus Carver scored in the second half as Southport registered their first win of pre-season against Everton U23s. On a scorching hot day at Finch Farm, the Port played

17th August 2020

Two men violently attacked and left unconscious in street on Butts Lane

Two men were violently attacked and left unconscious in the street after a confrontation outside the Thatch and Thistle on Saturday night. Upon leaving the pub, the pair were attacked by two

15th August 2020

Southport commemorates 75th anniversary of VJ day

Damien Moore joined with members of the public and local military charities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ day. VJ Day is the day on which Japan surrendered in World War

15th August 2020

‘Carnage’ after Sussex Road RTC

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a severe two-car smash last night on a busy Southport road. Two cars, one a Ford Fiesta, were involved in a high-speed collision at the

15th August 2020

Emergency services on scene at Lord St incident

Traffic on Lord Street ground to a halt this last hour after good samaritans rushed to the aid of an elderly man who collapsed in the road. Emergency services were called after

14th August 2020

Traffic misery for road users in Meols Cop

Scheduled works on key routes throughout the town are causing traffic misery for road users. Meols Cop Road is closed between Haig Avenue and Kew roundabout until 17th August whilst sewer repair

14th August 2020

Keep Our NHS Public campaigners at Southport Hospital

Members of local group Keep Our NHS Public were out in force outside Southport Hospital on Town Lane today, braving the blistering heat to raise awareness of their campaign. The campaigners say that

14th August 2020

Mighty Radio presenter celebrated by Merseyside Women of the Year Marvels Awards

Southport’s own Cassie James has been revealed as one of the winners of Merseyside Women of the Year’s special MWOTY Marvels Awards. The MWOTY Marvels awards were launched in June, after the organisation was

14th August 2020

Hospital yet to confirm full reopening of Ormskirk Children’s A+E after 4 months of overnight closure

OTS Exclusive: Hospital chiefs unable to confirm when children’s unit will resume normal hours The A&E department has now been closed overnight for 4 months Children are being taken to Alder Hey

14th August 2020

Southport head to Finch Farm for Everton friendly

Our third pre-season game takes place on Saturday 15 August with a trip to Finch Farm to take on Everton U23s, the game will kick off at 12pm. In accordance with current

14th August 2020

Tables turn on vinyl bar booze thief as CCTV captures daylight theft

Baffling CCTV footage has been released of a woman brazenly stealing a bottle of alcohol from a Southport bar. The woman, thought to be in her forties, wearing a full-length dress, was

13th August 2020

MP criticises ‘ridiculous’ traffic restriction plans

MP Damien Moore has criticised the ‘ridiculous’ plans to restrict traffic in Southport town centre this Summer. Sefton Council, Liverpool City Region and MetroActive are working together to create pop-up cycle lanes,

13th August 2020

Grading glitch leaves resort college students disgusted

Furious parents of A-Level students at a Southport College say they have been left waiting hours longer than they should have for their results today. One mum, who’s child studies at King

13th August 2020

Local students await A-Level results amid grading confusion

Thousands of students from across the region will receive their A-Level results today, despite not sitting a single exam. However last-minute changes to grading are causing confusion after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson

13th August 2020

Sainsbury’s megastore plan finally reaches checkout as council approves Kew site

Controversial plans for the long awaited Sainsbury’s megastore in Kew have been approved. Despite concerns council chiefs have moved to protect the future of the Lord Street store, saying it must stay

12th August 2020

Fore! Golfers create ingenious warning system after huge pothole appears

A trio of golfers found themselves navigating a tricky hole tonight after discovering part of Hesketh Road collapsed. The pot hole which has opened up on the exclusive road, was discovered by

12th August 2020

Sefton Council urges coastline visitors to park considerately

Sefton’s coastline, an internationally protected ‘nature reserve’, is stunning, and we understand why people want to visit, especially when the weather is nice. Since restrictions were lifted allowing people to spend more

12th August 2020

Heartless thieves steal plants from Rotten Row

Thieves have been pictured stealing plants from Rotten Row. The incident occurred on Monday, 10th August. The border is maintained by the Friends Of Rotten Row group, who put thousands of hours

12th August 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals to receive £1.7m to upgrade A&E facilities for winter

Southport MP Damien Moore has welcomed news that Southport & Ormskirk NHS Hospitals Trust is set to receive an additional £1,729,000 in order to support A&E capacity ahead of the winter months.

12th August 2020

Midwife conquers Mersey for charity

Perinatal mental health midwife Keran Carter, who works for Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust, just conquered the impressive challenge of swimming across the River Mersey, and raised over £2,300 with her

12th August 2020

Port in goalless draw at Witton as trialist run outs continue

On a baking hot and muggy evening Southport drew a blank in a hard fought game against Witton Albion. Once again, Liam had a look at a number of trialists as well

12th August 2020

Council adopts temporary pavement licences to support local business

Sefton Council have adopted a new pavement licence that will allow businesses to place furniture such as outdoor seating on the pavement outside their business. In a press release, Sefton Council said:

12th August 2020

Should teachers’ proficiency be regularly tested?

Testing students’ knowledge is a usual thing. Young people receive marks for exams and assignments, can determine weaknesses and boost their academic performance. It is worth remembering that teaching is even more

12th August 2020

How to be happily divorced when your friends are happily married?

Yes, you can. And this is the most important thing that you need to understand right now. And if right now you are faced with the need for filing for divorce online,

12th August 2020

Why can’t traders skip lessons?

In recent times, trading has become the number 1 most demanding profession. People from all over the world are subscribing and many websites are growing up offering life-changing lessons. As people want

12th August 2020

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