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According to new research from Age UK Southport, 63% of today’s over 65 year olds in the North West worry about losing their independence. For most the ability to stay at home
Storm Brian has caused no end of misery this weekend with Russell & Bromley and Haruns Grill taking the full force of It’s icy winds Late night boozers were lucky not to
Late night revellers who got the munchies ended up ordering more than they bargained for after a takeaway roof nearly collapsed Icy winds from storm Brian which have battered Southport for nearly
Health chiefs are stressing the importance of checking before making a doctors appointment during Self Care week next month. Self–Care Week is an annual awareness campaign that aims to raise awareness of
Attending college in the United States can be a dream come true, but before you can enjoy what life in America has to offer, you first need to make concrete plans to
Parents worried by proposals to change children’s service provision in Sefton have appealed for a spirit of “cooperation not criticism” to resolve the issue. The campaigners are concerned that local politics may
Experts have claimed that RAF Woodvale is nothing more than a waste of money, despite the strip being a well used light aircraft centre. In a message to OTS news, a former
A victim of hate crime has teamed up with Merseyside Police to urge others not to suffer in silence. In a film produced to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Phil Hume
Police were rushed to Eastbank Street this afternoon after a fight spilled out onto the street. Two men who were reported to be clearly intoxicated were exchanging verbal insults before the argument
The hugely popular Sefton Sporting Lights is returning later this month to give youngsters the chance to enjoy a host of free and fun activities. Taking place at Coronation Park, Crosby on
The sea wall is the latest place where young drug users are getting high. Readers have sent complaints in to OTS News this morning to say the car park on the sea
Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its last ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 9th November and anyone who has been affected by cancer, whether
A team from McDonalds Southport are daring to dream for charity by spending their entire weekend shift fundraising in fancy dress . Crew member Oliver Rothwell will lead a team of staff
Kevin Davies’ stint as Southport manager begins with the visit of Gainsborough Trinity this today. The former England striker will be hoping to lead his new charges to a first point in
Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) have collaborated with the Cheshire Autism Practical Support (ChAPS) and Autism Together charities to launch the Autism Attention Card. This initiative helps people
A councillor at the forefront of work to improve Southport town centre has called for more to be done to help shops which have seen trade dry up during work to resurface
Stay safely dressed this Halloween Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is urging families to think safe this Halloween and be alert to the fire risks from wearing Halloween costumes. Wearing a Halloween
A FORMER police officer has today (Friday, October 20) been jailed for three years after he was convicted of voyeurism. Jayson Lobo, 48, of Woodfold Park, Mellor, was found guilty of 11
Highways England has today updated its £15 billion road improvement programme to reduce the impact of roadworks on motorists and minimise congestion while improvements take place. Plans for 26 road upgrades have
An appeal has been issued by the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust for more volunteers to sign up to be local life savers A recruitment evening will be held on November 1 at
A Southport solicitor has joined the fight by protective organisation Solicitors for the Elderly against proposals to fully digitise the ‘lasting power of attorney’ process. Claire Hamilton from Kirwans law firm, is
Scooter riders are snatching mobiles out of the hands of unsuspecting victims around Bedford Park The crime ridden area is no stranger to theft and robbery but the latest tactic involves two
The National Lottery has invested more than £25m in Southport projects in the twenty years since the first draw in November 1994. In the past twenty years well over 400 grants have
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Pharmacy Team won the oral presentation award for their newly developed Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), at the international College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP) Conference. The Trust’s
Southport Hesketh Round Table’s charity fireworks and family bonfire returns next month and promises to wow audiences across town. The team of volunteers responsible for the night are inviting families to come
Hospital holds memorial service to remember loved ones. Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are holding a memorial service next month for anyone wishing to remember a loved one. The memorial service will be
NHS chiefs are urging Sefton residents who are eligible for the flu jab to make sure that they are protected. Leading health figures from Sefton Council, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group
Residents fed–up of being subjected to a constant barrage of noise from fireworks have turned to a ‘fireworks abatement’ petition in a bid to ease their suffering. Ella Guiney from Crossens is
Southport’s annual Halloween festival is back and things are set to get spooky. There are some hauntingly good things to see and do and the best bit is the majority are free
Cyclists are being encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road, Ainsdale. The evening session, on Tuesday November 7, will run from 6pm-8pm and is