Going Self Employed: How It Will Impact Your Finances
Going self-employed can deliver a lot of great benefits. You get to be your own boss, choose your own hours and do something you actually enjoy. However, before diving into the world
Is the electric car revolution coming?
In times of increasing awareness about how our lifestyles directly impact our environment, it seems more important than ever that we continue to make strides in reducing the harm we cause to
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very excited to announce their very first…
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very pleased and excited to announce their very first sponsored Sleep In! As everyone is adjusting to this new, temporary lifestyle, with changes being made both personally and
Coronavirus testing facilities supports Southport key workers to return to work
A pilot mobile testing site in Southport is now offering tests to key workers, and the people they live with, if they have Coronavirus (Covid-19) symptoms. Over the next two days, key
A Southport Church open to help those in need of food
Shoreline Church on Mornington Road in Southport may have closed its doors on Sundays for worshippers, but the doors are wider open than ever on weekdays to keep the food bank running
Playtown Southport cook and deliver free meals to key workers
A huge thank you to Playtown Southport, who are working incredibly hard during these difficult times to cook and deliver free meals to NHS workers, key workers, vulnerable people and anyone that
Sefton Open 2020 – Digital Exhibition
Date: Saturday 18 April 2020 – Saturday 6 June 2020 The Sefton Open is an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and artistic talent across the borough of Sefton. For the first time, The
Sefton Council and local NHS helping people to be Kind to Your Mind during the Coronavirus outbreak
A new campaign ‘Kind to Your Mind’, to help lift people’s people spirits during the Coronavirus outbreak, has been launched in Sefton. Designed to support mental wellbeing of people living and working
Popular resort entertainer dies of Coronavirus complications
Tributes have been paid to a famous Southport entertainer who has passed away as a result of complications due to Coronavirus The famous Gary Melia has sadly passed away at Broadgreen Hospital
Aldi joins Free School Meal voucher scheme
Aldi has confirmed (Tuesday 21 April) it has signed up to the national voucher scheme, which is one of the ways the Government is supporting children on free school meals during the
Merseyside Police supports National Stalking Awareness Week
Merseyside Police is continuing to support stalking victims as part of National Stalking Awareness week. The theme for the week, which runs until 24th April 2020, is See Stalking Clearly – to
Sefton Council business grants update
Following extensive communication and engagement, Sefton Council has received 3,100 applications for Business Grants over the last few weeks. We are pleased to confirm that all these have been processed and any applications which are eligible and have yet to receive payment will do
Oh deer! Nature lovers rejoice at roe deer rail adventure
A rare sighting of a roe deer venturing onto the railway line near Southport has left some nature lovers puzzled. With less people on the streets and less cars on the road,
Job retention scheme is a boost to help businesses across Southport during COVID-19 crisis
Businesses across Southport affected by the Coronavirus crisis will be able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages as part of the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, which has now
Death of Southport DGH nurse Josephine Peter
Death of colleague and nurse Josephine Peter We can confirm that sadly Josephine Peter, a nurse at Southport and Formby District General Hospital, died on Saturday at the hospital after testing positive
Army commandos take control of resort site for virus tests
Mask wearing territorial army commandos have rolled into Southport this morning to fight the Coronavirus. The soldiers in full cammo gear have set up what appears to be a drive through testing
MP welcomes cash boost in fight against climate change
Land managers in Southport are being encouraged to get involved in a multi-million pound government-backed scheme to see more tree planting as part of a woodland creation scheme. The Forestry Commission has
SPAR partner with FareShare to support vulnerable communities
SPAR wholesaler for the north of England, James Hall & Co., has launched a partnership with FareShare Lancashire and Cumbria to support vulnerable communities across the North West. Located in Preston, James
Iceland – customer highlights lack of coronavirus care
OTS News has received news from a concerned customer who recently visited Southport’s Iceland’s store in the town centre. The customer stated: “I went to do my shopping at Iceland and on entering
Cancer patient’s car vandalised in heartless attack
A cancer patient from Southport has women up this morning to find her only means of transport for treatment taken off the road, Saturday 18 April 2020. The patient, who travels to
Two additional sites for collecting community medical equipment from Tuesday
From Tuesday 21st April 2020, there are two additional Sefton sites where referrers and family members can pick up community medical equipment that has been ordered for person being discharge from
FREE wine for our Southport NHS workers
Our team at Point Safety would like to thank the NHS workers in Southport for all they are doing to combat COVID 19, working endless hours while dealing with all the risks
Trucker convoy gets in gear to pay tribute to NHS heroes
A trucker and a convoy of joy spreading truck drivers have organised an emotional drive by in Hesketh Bank to pay tribute to NHS staff and key workers. Stephen Raby (the leader
Family pay tribute to Kyle Gareth Whitley – who was fatally stabbed in Litherland
The family of 18 year-old Kyle Gareth Whitley – who was fatally stabbed in Vincent Road, Litherland on Monday – have today paid the following tribute: As a family we are devastated
Galloway’s to join in the 2.6 Challenge to help raise vital funds
Lancashire sight loss charity Galloway’s is joining a host of other organisations to take part in The 2.6 Challenge, a nationwide campaign to raise vital funds. As largescale fundraisers have been postponed
Planning a Summer Holiday ? Not So Fast, U.K. Government Warns
Britons looking forward to a summer vacation will have to put their plans on hold, as the government said there is no certainty on when lockdown restrictions will be lifted. “As of
“WASTE CAN WAIT” New campaign provides advice on how to manage your household waste during movement restrictions
Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MRWA) are launching their “WASTE CAN WAIT” campaign to help and support residents with their household, food and green waste problems during the coronavirus restrictions. Carl Beer, MRWA
Dunelm convert pillowcases for Southport hospital heros
A massive well done to Dunelm for donating pillowcases, which they have converted into uniform bags, which Mariella Davidson (pictured above) had the pleasure of passing onto Sister Katherine Chisholm, at Southport
Fire crews called to blazing back garden accident
A bored isolated Lonsdale road resident found themselves facing the heat of emergency services after accidentally setting fire to their back garden, Thursday 16 April 2020. Residents called 999 after a back
Letter to the editor | Inessential store ‘The Range’ remaining open in Southport
Letter to the editor: I would like to draw attention to the fact that there are still shops open in Southport selling non-essential goods. One of the main culprits is the Range,