Southport Comic Con will be a celebration of superheroes today The Prince of Wales Hotel, Southport will today be transformed into a universe of popular scifi and superhero entertainment, Sunday 26 June 2016. The event is largely based on famous comic books, and is a chance for followers to come together and discuss, trade and celebrate their favourite comics. This comic con was not limited to American comics only as hordes of anime/manga lovers were there supporting their favorite characters. Manga is essentially the Japanese version of comics. If you are intrigued by this art form and want to learn more…
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For several decades, casinos have been an important pillar in the national economy of each country, and today they are still the global betting first choice. Day by day, in countries such as the United States, Spain, France, or UK, gambling is extremely popular. There are two casino variants, and relate to each person according to their needs, and tastes. They can be online or face-to-face. The sector of online gambling has increased in the last years since the advancement of technology and the easy access to it that allowed the full swing. This growth began in 2012 but the…
If you are looking for rewarding part time work, Home Instead may be just what you are looking for. We are currently seeking Caregivers to work evenings and weekends in the Southport area – to assist the elderly with non medical services including companionship, home help and personal care in their own homes. No experience is required as we provide full medication management training. Our pay is upto £9.00 per hour along with other benefits. Must be over 18 – no upper age limit. Please call Sandra or Jane on 01704 547938 for more details or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/southport
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Local organisation smarta business starter have European funding to offer anyone over 16 years of age living on Merseyside free support to start up their own business. This support is for 12 hours and includes one-to-one advice and a range workshops designed to offer all the support needed to develop their business idea through to starting up the business and includes topics such as using social media for business, marketing, sales and finance as well as the core start-up workshops. Before starting any business be aware of filing an annual report of the…
• People who buy valid parking tickets are being stung a second time • In one case, a ticket had blown upside down when the car door slammed shut • In another, the ticket slipped into a dark corner of the dashboard out of sight • Councils have explicit rules that state parking tickets must be displayed clearly • It means drivers who appeal such cases at parking tribunals rarely win Local councils are forcing drivers to pay fines if their parking ticket blows over or falls on the floor. Money Mail revealed that people who buy valid parking tickets…
If you’re looking for a monster bargain then look no further than the sales pages of MD travel. The popular travel firm are finally selling their acclaimed all american monster limousine. Everyone would be amazed if that monster vehicle would be a part of Boston limo service in the near future. The monster motor is bigger and better than any other form of limo on the market and has been seen far and wide being used for a host of parties, hen dos and stag parties for the last few years. MD Travel Owner Mike Heybourne said: “I made an designed…
Best Bedroom Design Ideas For 2017 If you are considering revamping your bedroom, but haven’t found the right design inspiration, find comfort in knowing that there are plenty of online resources showcasing the fantastic trends of 2017. Thanks to the ever expanding global network given to us by the internet, we now have more access than ever before to design ideas around the world. It is this access that has influenced many of the UK’s designers, and can also serve as inspiration to you to have Better Nights when you are redesigning your bedroom. Put The Jewel in Your Crown…
Photo: Peaky Blinders, Lord Street Southport town centre bucks the national nightlife trend The pints are still pouring freely in Southport, say the Southport BID despite a nationwide freefall in the number of bars and pubs we see on the street. It is a fact worth raising a glass too, they say, that Southport sees such a promising and resilient surge in the number of bars and clubs we have on offer – and it is not something we should dismiss lightly. A national data released recently that showed between 2011 and 2016 the number of town centre bars, clubs,…
May The Toys Be With You We re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2017 at 10am (The Atkinson) From a Galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars or cinema history. May The Toys Be With You is one of the country’s finest Star Wars collections of memorabilia, toys and posters owned by collector Matt Fox. The toys and collectables from this period, including X-wings, replica lightsabers, posters and figures will all be on display in this magical exhibition for families of all ages to enjoy together. Come and see why Star Wars has earned…
Last chance to donate to the ASDA Southport Christmas Toy Appeal This years ASDA Christmas toy appeal are working with the Mayor of Sefton and the Salvation Army toy appeals. It is amazing to know that learning science can be easy and fun for kids through science toys. Sharon Gregory-Wareing told OTSNews.co.uk “You can donate unwrapped new toys and gifts in the gift trolley by the Christmas tree or you can donate money at the tills in the buckets and we will buy a gift for you.” “Thank you for your support, it really does make a difference to these childrens…
Photo: Waterloo Road under 5’s Preschool parents and staff celebrating recent judgement from Ofsted as “Outstanding” Southport’s Waterloo Road under 5’s Preschool warded “Outstanding” by Ofsted Staff and parents at Waterloo Road under 5’s Preschool which is situated in the Carlton Tennis club on Dunkirk Road Birkdale are celebrating after being awarded Outstanding at the most recent Ofsted inspection. Summary of key findings for parents This provision is outstanding The highly qualified and extremely dedicated staff team works remarkably well together. They share their expertise and extensive range of skills with each other. Staff are tremendously passionate about their roles and…
Plea to find treasured engagement ring lost in Southport town centre Sami Roy from Southport has made an appeal after loosing her engagement ring, Sami told OTSNews.co.uk “I have lost a diamond and platinum engagement ring. It is extreamely important to me and I’m distraught trying to find it. It may have been lost on Lord Street on Friday evening (9th November) – any information would be much appreciated”. If you have any information please contact OTSNews.co.uk via email or call 07581350321. Or check out Diamond Rings UK Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 Email ots@otsnews.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/Otsnews-Southport-1575528676012039/…
Careers evening showcases therapy and rehabilitation services at Southport hospital Therapy and rehabilitation services at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust are hosting a careers evening for students considering a career within the department. The answer to the question does insurance cover rehab may be a little more complicated than you think. In some cases, it may be as simple as mentioning your pre-existing medical conditions. The evening is an opportunity to meet the therapists and discover the different disciplines within the Trust. They include speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics and podiatry. Whether you are a third…
Mental Health The facts and figures around Mental Health About a quarter of the population will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year, with mixed anxiety and depression the most common mental disorder in Britain: •Women are more likely to have been treated for a mental health problem than men and about ten percent of children have a mental health problem at any one time •Depression affects 1 in 5 older people •Suicides rates show that British men are three times as likely to die by suicide than British women and self-harm statistics for…
Employment opportunities at Southport IT Support Company Southport based company are currently recruiting for an engineer and also a sales and marketing person – do you have what it takes to join this hugely successful team? You should have decent knowledge about web hosting and know how to deal with servers while dealing in services like best minecraft servers and equivalents. Mainframe Computer Services are a progressive and forward thinking IT Support Company with two office locations in the North West. We believe that the future of our company depends on our people and bearing that in mind are always looking…
Photo: Kieran – Eat Elite Eat Elite Southport – Professional Nutrition At a couple of years old and with a new café recently opened, Eat Elite is now a well-established healthy meal delivery service. Founded by Sports Scientist and Advanced Nutritionist Kieran Congdon, Eat Elite focuses on providing high-level personalised meals. Whether your goal is to lose fat, gain muscle, or increase performance, meals hit all your body’s specific nutritional needs. How Eat Elite was born As a personal trainer, Kieran had a client who struggled with his diet. Frustrated with his lack of progress, his client suggested he hire a personal chef to cook his meals.…
BOS Musical Theatre Company’s next production BOS Musical Theatre Company, currently performing 42nd Street at Little Theatre, Southport, are preparing to hold auditions for their autumn production of Annie. Are you interested in producing video content for your website or blog? But you’re puzzled as to how to bring it all together? Do you want to learn how to make videos but aren’t sure where to begin? If you answered yes to any of these questions, boston video production company is the best choice for you. Anyone interested in being part of the cast are invited to come along to the…
On Friday 22nd April, womenswear brand Lavitta, will be opening their fourth UK store on Lord Street, Southport. The store will open at 9am, with the first 50 customers receiving a goody bag full of Lavitta treats. Customers will be able to shop from the new SS16 collections such as ‘Moroccan Nights’ and ‘Jungle Safari’ as well as a range of affordable basics and this season must-haves. You can easily avail some of the Big Brands coupons like boux avenue discount code and save big on your favorite clothing. Anil and Anand Chima, Directors of Lavitta commented “We are excited to…
Invest in the most important part of your property today! Advanced Roofing Solutions provide a comprehensive roof repair service. If you are looking for an experienced local roofing company who can provide a free written quotation for all types of roofing work contact Advanced Roofing Solutions on 07880121384/01704 514693 We can replace or repair slate, tile, flat or lead roofs in and around the Southport area. Advanced Roofing Solutions also carry out repointing work on any types of property. Our fully qualified roofers carry out work to the highest of standards and have a huge portfolio of customers. We can…
Photo: Liverpool Bay Gas and Oil field /Credit Pat Regan Smoke has today been billowing from the Liverpool Bay Gas and Oil field. A number of residents contacted OTSnews and complained of being able to smell oil and gas in the air. Gas flaring as it is known is believed to cause cancer if not strictly controlled. The Liverpool Bay Development – BHP Petroleum’s largest single project worldwide – comprises four oil and gas fields, together with significant offshore and onshore facilities used for extracting, transporting and processing these reserves. Offshore operations are centred on the Douglas complex – a three-platform facility that monitors…
Photo: Matthew Rycraft Leading North West wedding photographer Matthew Rycraft has double cause for celebration after opening a brand new photography studio at The Mews Wedding Centre in Birkdale and winning Your Merseyside Wedding Magazine’s Wedding of the Year. North West wedding photographer Matthew Rycraft has made a successful career out of capturing the happy unions of countless satisfied newlyweds. Now it’s his turn to celebrate finding his own match made in heaven, as he opens a new photographic studio at The Mews Wedding Centre in Birkdale. Matthew said: “As business has grown at a pace, I’ve simply got to the…
Photo: Cedar Grange Care Home, 5-7 Pilkington Road, Southport, PR8 6PD Overall summary We carried out an unannounced comprehensive inspection of this service on 9 and 10 June 2015 and identified two breaches of regulation in the ‘safe’ and ‘effective’ domains. The breaches of regulation were related to concerns we identified about the management of medicines and application of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005). We asked the provider (owner) to take action to address these concerns. There are so many building inspection services which offer thorough inspection of a home and areas where it needs to be…
Photo: Poker Ace, Peter Hendrick Southport Poker Player Peter Hendrick celebrates winning a regional poker tournament in Liverpool this weekend. Peter who has been playing at the Park Hotel in Birkdale for the past four years won a one week all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas on Sunday. This trip also includes free entry into a major poker tournament with a chance to win £1,000,000. Peter said: “I’m delighted to get so far, it’s going to be great experience and I will be flying the flag for Southport”. Use some poker sites on Fliptroniks. Submit News Contact us with…
Transform Fitness Training is a mobile personal training & boot camp service designed specifically for women who are looking to burn fat, shape up and feel great. Transform Fitness Training launched Body Blast Boot Camp in January, (which is already approaching 50 members!) “Body Blast Boot Camp is more than just ‘an exercise class’. Our members come to us as they have tried every fad diet, gym membership and exercise DVD going. And best posture corrector get such amazing results because we offer the entire health and fitness solution including full nutrition plans for everyone, monthly measurements & accountability forms and…
Photo: (Left)Dr Andrew Falzon, (right)Consultant Urological Surgeon Mr Rahul Mistry A young doctor’s idea to prevent kidney damage has landed him a major prize in a NHS version of TV’s Dragon’s Den. Dr Andrew Falzon and his mentor, Consultant Urological Surgeon Mr Rahul Mistry, were awarded £1,000 to develop “Breaking AKI” which won them the runner-up prize in the Health Education North West Junior Doctor Advisory Team competition. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is sudden damage to the kidneys which causes them to stop working properly. It particularly affects people over 65 but also those with long-term medical conditions such as…
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Child Safety Online The internet can be a fantastic place for children and young people to talk to friends, be creative and have fun. However, just like in the real world, parents and carers need to be aware of the dangers they may face and take steps to keep them safe online. The lucrative world of online games is expanding with varied options of car and bike racing, aircraft games available at sites such as jet x. Reduce their risk by following these simple tips: Set up and use parental control software on children’s computer, mobile and games consoles. Keep the computer…
The government has yesterday published the legislation which will incorporate new European regulations on mortgage lending into UK law. These new regulations, which are set out in the EU Mortgage Credit Directive, set common standards that EU members need to meet in order to protect consumers taking out loans to buy a residential property. The government has already introduced a number of major reforms to mortgage lending, including creating new, stronger regulators with powers to ensure people only borrow what they can afford to repay, as well as tackle any future risks to financial stability from the mortgage market at a…
Photo Credit: mrw.co.uk Merseyside’s residents can get their hands on free recycling bags this January in exchange for unwanted or broken electrical items. The giveaway, involving all 13 Merseyside Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), is aiming to stop precious metals used in electronics and electrical equipment ending up in landfill. Visitors to the region’s HWRCs will get a free heavy duty recycling bag in exchange for broken or unused small electrical and electronic waste items – anything from hairdryers, hair straighteners and children’s electronic toys to radios, DVD players, mobile phones, kettles, toasters, power tools and more. Household Waste Recycling…