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Southport MP calls for increased awareness of risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

John Pugh MP of Southport has joined Baby charity The Lullaby Trust in urging local authorities to ensure health professionals in the North West receive the training and support they need to

13th March 2017

Plea to find family of war hero after medal discovered stashed in former Southport rest home

Plea to find family of war hero after medal discovered stashed in former Southport rest home A CAMPAIGN has been launched to find the family of a World War One hero from

13th March 2017

‘A success in every continent’ at LOL comedy club at the Atkinson

‘A success in every continent’ at LOL comedy club at the Atkinson Not many comedians are a raving success in every continent across the globe but Daliso Chaponda has breezed to success

13th March 2017

ASDA Foundation support the Dragons

ASDA Foundation sponsorship ASDA Southport have been working with Unite Martial Arts Academy. The ASDA Foundation sponsorship of £500 for new head guards and body armour which arrived this week for the

12th March 2017

Support The Port This Afternoon In Survival Six Pointer At The Merseyrail Community Stadium

Support The Port This Afternoon In Survival Six Pointer At The Merseyrail Community Stadium We have perfect conditions here at the Merseyrail Community Stadium for this afternoons Southport v Torquay Vanarama National

11th March 2017

CCTV Appeal following theft at charity shop – Crosby

CCTV Appeal following theft at charity shop – Crosby Merseyside Police has issued CCTV stills of a man and woman officers wish to speak to following a confrontational burglary at a charity shop in

11th March 2017

So what will Southport’s £7m hotel look like?

So what will Southport’s £7m hotel look like? Plans to add a 7-story hotel to Marble Place shopping centre in Southport were approved by Sefton Council. The prospective 4-star hotel is expected

10th March 2017

Long lost relatives search for Southport man Roy Brown

Photo: Roy Brown (Left) Long lost relatives search for Southport man Roy Brown An OTS reader from U.S contacted us today asking for your help. Christel Temple said: “We are looking for

10th March 2017

National Lottery money available for First World War Centenary Projects in Southport

National Lottery money available for First World War Centenary Projects in Southport Following the phenomenal success of its community grants programme First World War: then and now, the Heritage Lottery Fund has

10th March 2017

Southport Student Shortlisted for £5,000 National Legal Award

Southport Student Shortlisted for £5,000 National Legal Award A student from Southport has been named as a finalist for Future Legal Mind, a legal award run annually by National Accident Helpline. Comfort

10th March 2017

Southport’s Kevin Ward and Jake Barton are on the Road to GLORY

Southport’s Kevin Ward and Jake Barton are on the Road to GLORY Phil Barton spoke to OTS News ahead of Saturday nights (March 11) Road to GLORY fight event. Phil said: “Today I

10th March 2017

Marble Place seven storey hotel given the green light

Marble Place seven storey hotel given the green light A controversial proposal to build a new seven storey hotel on the site of the Marble Place hotel has been approved by Sefton

9th March 2017

Pleasureland Southport are recruiting!

Pleasureland Southport are recruiting! We are now recruiting for the 2017 season for staff to work from the end of March to November including flexible hours across all weekends, Bank Holidays and

8th March 2017

Santander Southport to host National Initiative Day called Take Five – to stop fraud!

Photo: Santander, Chapel street, southport Santander Southport to host National Initiative Day called Take Five – to stop fraud! On Thursday 16th March 2017 Santander on Chapel Street, Southport are hosting a National

8th March 2017

Jason Bryne ‘The man with three brains’ comes to Southport

Jason Bryne ‘The man with three brains’ comes to Southport ‘The Man With Three Brains’ is a brand new show from the highly acclaimed and extremely funny comedian, Jason Byrne. Following his

8th March 2017

Liberal Democrats Slam Labours Budget as ‘Smoke & Mirrors’

Liberal Democrats Slam Labours Budget as ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ Liberal Democrats across Southport and Sefton have spoken out against the Sefton budget that was passed in Bootle Town Hall last week. The budget,

8th March 2017

Formby coastline could be given to National Trust by Sefton Council

Discussions have taken place between Sefton Council and the National Trust over the potential land transfer of land in Formby. Sefton Council has just published a formal notice considering the disposal of

8th March 2017

Take expert help to quit on No Smoking Day

With No Smoking Day presently underway today (Wednesday 8 March), people who smoke, vape or chew in Lancashire are being reminded that they can access specialised support sessions run by the Quit

8th March 2017

Guns or Roses live at the Fox and Goose – Saturday 11th March

Guns or Roses live at the Fox and Goose – Saturday 11th March This Saturday night (11 March 2017) live at the Fox and Goose, cable street, Southport the amazing Guns or

7th March 2017

Southport MP Pugh and Solloway Waste No Time at Tideway

Photo: Amanda Solloway Pugh and Solloway Waste No Time at Tideway On Wednesday 1 March Dr John Pugh, Member of Parliament for Southport, and Amanda Solloway, Member of Parliament for Derby North,

7th March 2017

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre

Meols Ward Councillors Advice Centre Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Saturday 13th March. They will be available from 11am-12noon

7th March 2017

Southport pro dart player cleared of sending a communication of an offensive nature

Southport pro dart player cleared of sending a communication of an offensive nature A Southport man who wrote “Awesome” under a vile Facebook post mocking the victims of the holocaust has been

6th March 2017

Southport Independents campaign – Get involved!

Photo by Matt Rycraft Southport Independents campaign – Get involved! Here’s an interesting fact for you: did you know that recent market research discovered there are more independent restaurants and bars in Southport

6th March 2017

Hospital trust team up with Southport Kidney Fund to host World Kidney Day 2017

Hospital trust team up with Southport Kidney Fund to host World Kidney Day 2017 Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is celebrating World Kidney Day by hosting an information and awareness stand

6th March 2017

Preece hits out at Tourism Budget cuts

Labour at Budget Council Refuse To Produce Post Open Royal Birkdale Southport Economic Impact Post Event As They Cut Town’s Tourism Budget Cllr Preece asked in full Budget Council on Thursday night

6th March 2017

Miss England competition launch a new award to their regional heats

Photo: Miss England 2016 The Miss England competition have launched a new award to their regional heats and final for 2017. The Miss England Inspiration Award is a new award being introduced

6th March 2017

Formby United Reformed Church Coffee Morning

Formby United Reformed Church Coffee Morning “Fairtrade Fortnight was celebrated at the regular Wednesday Coffee Morning held at Formby United Reformed Church, Church Road, on the 1st March 2017. Fairtrade Tea, Coffee, Bananas and

6th March 2017

Yobs attack another Southport business

Photo: Jaspers Sweet Shop Yobs attack another Southport business Yobs have yet again targeted Jaspers Sweet Shop on Cambridge Arcade (Friday 2 February 2017). Four youths; two boys and two girls, were spotted by

3rd March 2017

Do you know where your nearest defibrillator (AED) is? Call for information!

Do you know where your nearest defibrillator (AED) is? Call for information! Members of the British Heart Foundation (BHF), Southport Links Rotary Club and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have been working

3rd March 2017

Southport hit by another Council Tax rise!

Southport to hit by another Council Tax rise! Due to huge budget savings Sefton Council has to achieve and the spiralling cost of Adult Social Care, Council Tax for 2017/18 will rise

3rd March 2017