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Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Southport and Formby residents invited to NHS commissioners’ governing body meeting

NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) invites members of the public to attend its next governing body meeting on Wednesday 7 November. The meeting will be a chance for people

30th October 2018

Diabetes patients mark over two centuries with the condition

Diabetes patients mark over two centuries with the condition Four patients at Aintree University Hospital were awarded Alan Nabarro medals after collectively living with Type 1 Diabetes for more than 200 years.

30th October 2018

Macmillan’s Southport Flower Show garden tells tale of life after cancer diagnosis

Macmillan’s Southport Flower Show garden tells tale of life after cancer diagnosis A garden telling the tale of life after a cancer diagnosis will be exhibited at this year’s Southport Flower Show

30th October 2018

Open your home to Chernobyl children

Members of the Sefton Link of the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline is appealing for volunteer hosts to help with the children’s next visit in June 2019. While the world’s worst nuclear disaster occurred

30th October 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT | Southport FC New Club Captain

ANNOUNCEMENT | Southport FC New Club Captain Southport FC are proud to announce that David Morgan is now the First Team Captain for the foreseeable future. The 24 year-old signed a contract extension

30th October 2018

Young Southport Carer Wins Regional Care Award but needs your help!

Amy Chambers (24), currently a Senior Carer at Birkdale Pak Nursing Home has won the Skills for Health Clinical Support Worker of the Year (North West). Jonathan Cunningham Registered Care Manager of

30th October 2018

Birkdale United u11 – Squad places available

Birkdale United u11 – Squad places available Our aim is to provide an environment were kids can flourish, it’s their game after all. Results are very much secondary to our kids development.

29th October 2018

The Metro Bar & Hotel Launch Food Menu

The Metro Bar & Hotel Launch Food Menu The Metro Bar & Hotel located on Portland Street in Southport will be launching a new food menu starting on Wednesday 31st October. You

29th October 2018

Ainsdale resident receives British Empire Medal

Ainsdale resident receives British Empire Medal Ainsdale resident Iris Whitaker, who was awarded the British Empire Medal for Services to Charity and the Community of Ainsdale in Merseyside in HM The Queen’s

29th October 2018

SOUTHPORT service to remember a loved one

It’s Southport hospital’s annual memorial service this weekend. The service will be held at Marshside Road Methodist Church, Southport, at 10.30am on Sunday 4th November. Anybody wishing to remember a loved one

29th October 2018

Fisticuffs and Cufflinks is back for it’s 7th year running

Fisticuffs and Cufflinks is back for it’s 7th year running Christmas is fast approaching; which also means Southport’s most popular white-collar boxing event “Fisticuffs and Cufflinks” is back for it’s 7th year

29th October 2018

Round table sorry for cancelling fireworks

Southport Hesketh Round Table have announced that they will not be putting on their popular annual charity fireworks and bonfire this year. The event located at Victoria Park, has been one of

29th October 2018

Brookdale’s afternoon tea with a difference to celebrate halloween

Staff at a specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia organised an afternoon tea with a difference to celebrate Halloween this week. The team at Brookdale Resource Centre in Ainsdale

29th October 2018

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

Enjoying the Halloween and Firework Season

Enjoying the Halloween and Firework Season Halloween and bonfire night are festivals that are enjoyed by many. Unfortunately, the behaviour of a small minority of people can sometimes spoil the fun for

29th October 2018

CVS appeals for more people to become trustees of Sefton Charities

CVS appeals for more people to become trustees of Sefton Charities A leading Sefton charity support organisation is appealing for more local residents to offer their services as trustees of good causes

29th October 2018

Central Avenue waits two years for resurfacing to be finished

Central Avenue waits two years for resurfacing to be finished Birkdale’s Councillor Simon Shaw says that the long wait to see the carriageways in Central Avenue’s cul-de-sacs properly resurfaced could be over

29th October 2018

Roll up, roll up, there’s a Circus Freak Show heading into Southport

Roll up, roll up, there’s a Circus Freak Show heading into Southport to bring a week of fiendish thrills for Halloween. The FIREPIT Smokehouse and Sports Bar on Lord Street is being

29th October 2018

Police called to Guildford Road RTC

Emergency services were rushed to the scene of a horror smash on Guildford Road early this morning. Two cars collided with each other shortly after 1.30am after one driver lost control of

28th October 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 29 October to Sunday 4 November 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 29 October to Sunday 4 November 2018 The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday

28th October 2018

Car smash this afternoon Canning Road

The RTA occurred at the junction of Canning Road and Cobden Road in Blowick with a ford sustaining extensive damage. One lady was believed to be in shock.

27th October 2018

Merseyside residents urged to take care with wheelie bins over Bonfire period

Merseyside residents urged to take care with wheelie bins over Bonfire period Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is urging residents to help prevent their household wheelie bins becoming targets for arsonists over the Bonfire

27th October 2018

Revitalise Sandpipers in Southport to celebrate Pearl Anniversary

Respite holiday centre in Southport to celebrate milestone birthday and thirty years of supporting disabled people and carers. Date & time: Tuesday 30 October, 12-4pm. Venue: Revitalise Sandpipers, Fairway, Southport, Merseyside, PR9

26th October 2018

MOGWAI with special guests The Twilight Sad play LIVERPOOL – Eventim Olympia on Thursday 22nd November 2018!

Last year saw Mogwai release their eagerly anticipated ninth studio album, Every Country’s Sunvia their own Rock Action Records in vinyl, CD and digital formats. The record is their first studio album

26th October 2018

Formby Hall to Become World Class Destination Resort

Planning permission recieved to create Formby Hall world-class destination resort Approval has been given for Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa’s planning application that will see its current top-end facilities transformed into

26th October 2018

As UK Broadband Falls Behind, Government Sets Dubious Goal

As UK Broadband Falls Behind, Government Sets Dubious Goal As we head further into the 21st century, internet users here in Southport, and in all of the UK for that matter, are

26th October 2018

PORT ready to sign former Leeds ‘wonder kid’ Billy Whitehouse

Southport FC are ready to sign Billy Whitehouse. OTS News understands that Southport FC are currently in negotiations to sign one of non league football hottest properties for an undisclosed fee a wonder

25th October 2018

TRAFFIC | M62 and M57 closed in both directions

The M62 and M57 have been closed in both directions after a woman falls from bridge. Police confirmed that the motorway is closed at Junction 6 of the M62 and traffic is

25th October 2018

WATCH | Tailgater Cyclists dice with death

WATCH | Tailgater Cyclists dice with death Members of Southport Cycling club had a near Miss with death after being caught on camera riding in a tractors blind spot. Two riders were

25th October 2018

Awards all round at new Centre Stage

Awards all round at new Centre Stage A unique Sefton drama company for people from across the borough with support needs staged a special celebration event this week to salute the success

25th October 2018

Enjoying the Halloween and Firework Season

Enjoying the Halloween and Firework Season. Halloween and bonfire night are festivals that are enjoyed by many. Unfortunately, the behaviour of a small minority of people can sometimes spoil the fun for

25th October 2018