5th October 2020 | OTS News

Over a HUNDRED missing cases added to local coronavirus total

More than a hundred ‘missing’ cases of positive coronavirus has been left out of Sefton’s total, with many of them potentially in the Southport area. 128 cases of confirmed coronavirus have now

5th 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

Lockdown holidaymakers warned of Welsh quarantine plan

Southport residents looking to escape the current harsh restrictions in the town have been told to think again if they’re planning a daring journey across the border. Despite the temptation to escape

5th October 2020

Idling drivers should be punished, say eco campaigners

Southport councillors Pat Keith and Lynne Thompson are urging Sefton Council to take stronger action against drivers who leave their vehicle engine idling for prolonged periods. The council launched an anti –idling campaign

5th October 2020

Shop local this Christmas, urge Southport stores

Whether it’s a shiny new watch, diamond ring, new coat, the latest toys or something even more extravagant, Southport is the place to look this Christmas. That’s the message from a hoard

5th October 2020

Council ‘will not hesitate to take action’ against businesses flouting Covid-19 rules

After making several visits and issuing a warning letter Sefton Council last week issued a Closure Notice to the owner of Skin Kerr in Bootle. Visits to the premises by the Council’s

5th October 2020

Southport FC confirms opponent player tested positive for Covid-19

Southport FC bosses say there is no need to panic after their latest game was blighted by a confirmed case of the coronavirus. The Yellows faced Morpeth Town at the weekend when,

5th October 2020

Birkdale bar shuts as virus case confirmed

A popular Birkdale bar has temporarily shut down ‘with a heavy heart’ after it was confirmed that the premises had experienced a positive case of COVID-19. Management at the Allotment in Birkdale

5th October 2020

Businessman raises concerns over demand for new cycle lanes in Birkdale

A businessman is hitting back at demands from local Lib Dems to drive new cycle lanes through Birkdale Village. Lee Durkin, who has worked in his family business, MD Joinery, since 1997,

5th October 2020

Formby phone lines go down as BT struggle to return service

Businesses in the Formby and Ainsdale area say they are struggling to get their phones working after a nearby telephone junction became damaged overnight. The issue has affected a number of businesses

5th October 2020

Hospital Trust launches virtual ‘open week’ event

Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are welcoming the local community to join their first ever virtual Open Hospital event. Launching on Monday 5 October, the event replaces the usual annual open day. Sadly

5th October 2020

Southport stage comeback to progress in FA Cup

Southport began the 2020/21 season with a 2-1 victory over Morpeth Town in the second qualifying round of the Emirates Cup on a damp afternoon at the Pure Stadium. Liam Watson’s side

5th October 2020

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