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Resort shops stock wristbands to help little Isla

Special wristbands are being sold to raise money to boost a Southport family’s appeal to send their youngster to the States for specialist treatment. Isla Rose Settle, from Southport, is one of
21st September 2019

Town centre mobility store has closed down

A popular disability shop in Southport has been forced to close just a few weeks after signs in The window claimed rumours of its demise were greatly exaggerated. The Mobility World store
21st September 2019

Therapy ponies’ visit brings smiles all round

Patients at both Southport and Ormskirk hospitals this week enjoyed a visit from two tiny, beautiful therapy ponies.  Wish upon a Star dropped into Ormskirk to spend time with the young patients
20th September 2019

Birkdale barrier blaze derails train services

Merseyside Fire and rescue are currently tackling a blaze at the old Birkdale train station signal box, Thursday 19 September 2019. Rail update Due to a fire near the railway in the
19th September 2019

Southport demands more firefighters despite cuts

Local firefighters in the Brigades Union are urging the government to release funding for more firefighters and “reverse a decade of severe cuts to the service.” It comes after it was revealed fire-
19th September 2019

102-year-old ex-firefighter relives pass-out

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service’s oldest surviving former Firefighter relived his pass-out when he was presented with a restored axe by the Chief Fire Officer at the Service’s Heritage Centre. Thomas Beevers,
18th September 2019

Council forget to empty bins in Ainsdale – AGAIN!

Once again, Sefton Council has left some Ainsdale residents with unemptied bins. Last July a similar situation happened with grey waste bin sweltering in the heat https://www.otsnews.co.uk/sefton-council-leave-grey-bins-uncollected-hottest-time-year/ This time residents were left
18th September 2019

WHAT’S ON | The Noise Next Door: REMIX

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, The Atkinson – Theatre £14 / £12 concessions. Plus booking fee £1 per ticket online/phone. BUY TICKET The Noise Next Door are the U.K’s premier improv comedy
17th September 2019

Trish Armstrong-Child appointed Chief Executive

Trish Armstrong-Child has been appointed the new chief executive of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. She is currently the deputy chief executive and director of nursing at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
17th September 2019

Birkdale Station Level Crossing CLOSED

Weld Road will be closed, between York Road and Birkdale station, from Monday 16 September 2019 for approximately 6 days. Please see Travel Updates for further information. Weld Road (Birkdale) Routes 15,
17th September 2019

Successful start for DBA School of Dance

Successful start for DBA School of Dance Ltd, as they opened their doors for the first time this September. Teaching Tap and Ballet to primary school aged children, encouraging them to DREAM
16th September 2019

Vandals Smash up derelict BHS building

Vandals have once again hit their favourite destruction spot by attacking the derelict BHS building on Chapel Street. Shards of glass have littered the pedestrian highway after vandals kicked in a glass
15th September 2019

REPORT | Patience Rewarded

Goals from Zehn Mohammed and David Morgan helped Southport on their way to a 2-0 victory over Blyth Spartans. Liam Watson’s side were rewarded for their patience having been frustrated for a
15th September 2019

Mushroom cloud hovers over farm expansion plan

Controversial plans by a mushroom grower to expand its business in Southport by building a new farm are being opposed by the Scarisbrick village’s parish council. Family firm Smithy Mushrooms, based on
14th September 2019

Baby garden rededicated during hospital open day

West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has helped to celebrate the rededication of the Baby Garden at Ormskirk hospital, as part of a recent community open day.   The Baby Garden was restored and
13th September 2019
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