Hospital appeal for clothes to help get patients home
Hospitals are appealing for clothes to help get patients out of bed and feeling ready to go home. Patients often assume they will be in bed for much of their treatment and
CCTV Appeal for Theft of Poppy Tin Money in Ainsdale
Merseyside Police have issued a CCTV still of a man who may be able to assist with an investigation into the theft of two charity tins and food on Saturday, 26 October.
Labour’s Liz helps residents tackle Marshside and Crossens crime problems
Labour’s Liz Savage has been out with officers on patrol in Marshside after a series of incidents in the local area which have concerned local residents and seen car windows smashed. The
Brexit campaigner threatens to run against town tories
Southport’s prominent brexit campaigner is poised to submit his name as the party’s Southport candidate in the upcoming general election next month. Darcy Iveson-Berkeley has the papers signed and ready to go
Birkdale rocked by poo bucket health scandal
Environmental health bosses are investigating claims that a block of flats has resorted to using buckets as toilets in an upmarket area of Southport. OTS understands that residents in an expensive part
Local dental practice helping to save lives with FREE mouth cancer checks
The team at Southport Dental Care @ Secrets Medi Spa are getting behind Mouth Cancer Action Month this November and offering free mouth cancer checks to help spot early signs of the
Cancer patients invited to help shape future of care
One of the country’s leading specialist surgeons will be among those speaking at an event for head and neck cancer patients in Liverpool later this month. Professor Simon Rogers, Consultant Head and
The Arts Society Peggy Guggenheim by Alexandra Epps Mon 25 November 6pm at The Atkinson
The Atkinson welcome Alexandra Epps, in the second lecture from The Arts Society. This lecture is about the ‘poor little rich girl’ who changed the face of the twentieth-century art, Peggy Guggenheim.Not
CRADLE launches early pregnancy loss service at Ormskirk hospital
Cradle, a charity which provides early pregnancy loss support, has launched its service at Ormskirk hospital. Thanks to Cradle, women and their partners or companions receiving emergency care for early pregnancy loss
Southport law firm wins four customer service awards in ESTAS Conveyancer Awards
Birchall Blackburn Law’s conveyancing team scoops four separate awards for outstanding customer service – including local and regional levels. Birchall Blackburn Law, the Southport-based conveyancing firm, has been recognised for its outstanding
Government consults on new police powers to criminalise unauthorised encampments
Proposals include powers to to arrest and seize the property and vehicles of trespassers The Government will launch a consultation on proposals to give police new powers to arrest and seize the
Free talk about Wills, Powers of Attorney, care fees and inheritance tax
Formby Befriending Scheme are hosting a free seminar covering Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, the rules surrounding paying for care and inheritance tax planning. The session will be led by experienced Formby
Charity appeal for panto performance donations
The St Vincent de Paul Society are hosting a Children’s Pantomime for 150 disadvantaged and disabled children a few days before Christmas – and are appealing for donations to help them reach
MP backs red squirrel conservation work in Formby
Bill Esterson MP thanked Lancashire Wildlife Trust and hundreds of volunteers for their work protecting red squirrels through their “Saving the last reds”. Mr Esterson visited the trust’s Formby Dune Heath reserve
Landmark Southport hotel offered for sale
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has brought to the market the Royal Clifton Hotel, a 3-star, 120-bedroom hotel in the Merseyside coastal resort of Southport. A landmark building within the
New parking code could give motorists 10-minute grace period in private car parks
New Code of Practice to bring greater regulation, making it easier for drivers to challenge unfair parking tickets and supporting our local shops. Local Government Secretary announces British Standards Institution will develop
Formby Junior Sports Club
F.J.S.C. is a FA Charter Standard Development Club Children of all abilities can come along and try us out to see if they like it before they join. BOYS’ FOOTBALL Reception 9.30am
Police are looking for missing Southport girl Mia Powell, aged 17
Can you help? Police are looking for missing Southport girl Mia Powell, aged 17. Mia was last seen in the Formby area around 6.30pm on Wednesday 30 October, and lives in the
CCTV appeal after assault in Liverpool city centre
POLICE have issued CCTV stills of a man we believe could have information that will assist an investigation into an assault in Liverpool city centre. It was a reported a man was
Council slammed for climate change hypocrisy
Furious green campaigners have accused council bosses of rank hypocrisy. Sefton Council have been preaching to us about air quality when a significant amount of the personal vehicle pollution, to which the
My mistake over Gina Miller “voting” app
Veteran Southport journalist Martin Hovden writes: I reported yesterday that Pro-Europe businesswoman Gina Miller (pictured) has launched a tactical voting app which urges Southport Lib Dems to vote Labour to help oust
Lib Dem hospital “lies” exposed by local NHS Trust chief’s comments say Labour
Southport Lib Dems have been accused of “lies, scaremongering and reckless behaviour” by their Labour opponents after recent comments by the departing local NHS Trust chief. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Trust Chief
Appeal for information following fatal road traffic collision on M57
POLICE are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the M57 this morning, Thursday 31 October. At 9.30am, emergency services were called to Junction 4 northbound to reports of
Remembrance Day Services: All you need to know
As many people as possible are encouraged to join Remembrance Day services taking place across the borough next week, to remember those who died in conflict. The Mayor of Sefton, Councillors and
Yobs run riot in Banks destroying car wingmirrors
Unruly yobs have been running riot in Banks over the previous two nights causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to cars in the area. In one case a BMW X5 has
Departing Southport Hospital chief says its problems can’t be underestimated
Southport’s departing NHS trust chief has made clear that the hospital and its A&E department are secure for now but expressed concern over long term problems that need addressing. Speaking in a
Traffic bulletin: M57 closure, Merseyside
Drivers in Merseyside are being advised the M57 is closed in both directions between junction 4 near Knowsley and junction 6 at Kirkby. The closure follows a serious collision between two cars
Bill Esterson MP says only Labour has the vision to save our environment
Bill Esterson MP met the RSPB to discuss the potential benefits of natural solutions to the climate crisis. Mr Esterson said, “By protecting key habitats, ecosystems can recover and we can avoid
Sefton Central MP calls on ASDA to have a change of heart over new contract
ASDA staff in Aintree and Southport face losing their jobs on 2 November if bosses go ahead with unfair new contract Sefton Central Labour MP, Bill Esterson has called on ASDA to
Alzheimer’s society Sefton Fire Station Event
Alzheimer’s society Sefton are holding another of their popular Memory Cafes at the Southport Fire Station, Manchester Road on Wednesday 6th November. If you are worried about your memory or care for