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Sandgrounders share fond memories of rocky encounter with Eddie Van Halen

As the music world mourned the passing of rock legend Eddie Van Halen this week, a quirky tale of rock meeting rock rose from the history books. While millions of classic rock

7th October 2020

Five locals confirmed SAFE from Greene King closure plans

Five local gastropubs are confirmed as being safe from plans by a national brewery to close down some of their sites and slash 800 jobs. Greene King bosses have confirmed that they

7th October 2020

Southport commuters warned services are cancelled after LANDSLIDE

Commuters are advised to check their provider’s website ahead of travelling to Manchester this morning to see if their trains are running. It comes after heavy rain caused a landslide inches from

7th October 2020

Resort Blind charity lands £60k boost to buy new tech

Sight loss charity Galloway’s is determined to ensure blind and partially sighted people are not forgotten during the Coronavirus pandemic, thanks to the help of new grant funding. The National Lottery has

6th October 2020

Parenting 2000 launches programme to prevent children being drawn into a life of crime

Children aged between 10 and 14 years old can enjoy a specialised therapy-led personal development programme R.A.W (Roots and Wings), to help them gain the confidence to make the right decisions over

6th October 2020

Over a HUNDRED missing cases added to local coronavirus total

More than a hundred ‘missing’ cases of positive coronavirus has been left out of Sefton’s total, with many of them potentially in the Southport area. 128 cases of confirmed coronavirus have now

5th October 2020

Lockdown holidaymakers warned of Welsh quarantine plan

Southport residents looking to escape the current harsh restrictions in the town have been told to think again if they’re planning a daring journey across the border. Despite the temptation to escape

5th October 2020

Idling drivers should be punished, say eco campaigners

Southport councillors Pat Keith and Lynne Thompson are urging Sefton Council to take stronger action against drivers who leave their vehicle engine idling for prolonged periods. The council launched an anti –idling campaign

5th October 2020

Businessman raises concerns over demand for new cycle lanes in Birkdale

A businessman is hitting back at demands from local Lib Dems to drive new cycle lanes through Birkdale Village. Lee Durkin, who has worked in his family business, MD Joinery, since 1997,

5th October 2020

Formby phone lines go down as BT struggle to return service

Businesses in the Formby and Ainsdale area say they are struggling to get their phones working after a nearby telephone junction became damaged overnight. The issue has affected a number of businesses

5th October 2020

Southport pubs ‘could shut completely’ before Christmas

Resort Pubs which have struggled to make up for a drastic drop in trade thanks to the pandemic, warn local real ale experts. In more bitter tasting news, chiefs at the Southport

4th October 2020

Our Tommy takes second in Scottish Open

A short putt miss conceded the Scottish Open crown for Tommy Fleetwood as the tournament favourite lost out to first time champion Aaron Rai. Southport’s very own Tommy Fleetwood, tipped to take

4th October 2020

Drivers warned of severe coastal road flooding

Large parts of the Coastal Road between Marshside and Marine Drive are heavily flooded with cars being forced to drive way under the speed limit to avoid accident. Over 14 hours of

3rd October 2020

Boo to Boris! Southport says Halloween can still happen

Trick or treating lovers in Southport say they will just find ways to get around the Halloween ‘ban’ imposed on areas under a local lockdown. OTS reported yesterday that Halloween was cancelled

3rd October 2020

Competition heats up to buy rare Southport whisky

A rare and one of a kind whisky bottled exclusively for a Southport festival is attracting dozens of bids at auction. The Bimber Single Cask is currently up for auction and is

3rd October 2020

Budding resort writers can win CASH for their tales

Amateur authors in Southport are being encouraged to enter a local writer’s circle competition where the best story will win £150. The Southport Writer’s Circle are offering cash prizes for the best

3rd October 2020

Moore calls for quick end to new virus restrictions on resort residents

Southport MP Damien Moore is keen to see that new enhanced local measures in Sefton will be in place for as short a time as possible. The new restrictions were announced by

2nd October 2020

Are you missing the Melody to your life soundtrack?

The melody of a song is musically satisfying and often the most memorable part of the song – the same can be said for the Melody Woodlands Animal Sanctuary currently have in their

2nd October 2020

£25 MILLION cash boost for Southport takes major step toward reality

Sefton Council have acted to further secure and improve the economic future of two flagship towns in the borough. At a meeting of the local authority’s cabinet today (Thursday, October 1) plans

1st October 2020

Warning issued after man vanishes in Formby woodland

A warning has been issued to anyone walking through woodland and dunes around the Southport coastline after a man vanished in Formby pinewoods after dark. The coastguard were called by police to

1st October 2020

New scheme funds energy efficient home improvements in Southport

People living in Southport can now get up to £5,000 of energy efficient home improvements funded by the Government as part of a new scheme. The Green Homes Grant will not only enable households

30th September 2020

Southport slimmers come back together after months of virtual slimming

Slimmers in Southport are making a ‘comeback’ as their Slimming World groups reopens, with local consultants, Fiona, Liz and Viv who are excited to announce that they are now running groups across

24th September 2020

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary buy a bale appeal

It’s that time of year again when Woodlands are stocking up on food and bedding for their animals to keep them warm and fed over the winter months. They are therefore reintroducing

24th September 2020

“Coastbusters” complete fundraising effort raising £1,400 for Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Four friends have completed a gruelling 80-mile coast-to-coast walk across northern England to raise money for a wildlife charity. Donald Gordon, Phil Morrison, Mike Cooke and David Seymour set off from Bowness-on-Solway

24th September 2020

Galloway’s urges people not to let Coronavirus fears disrupt their eye health

Sight loss charity Galloway’s is using National Eye Health Week to promote the importance of good eye health and the need for regular tests. The Lancashire-based organisation warn that people should call

21st September 2020

Blood cancer wards open at region’s specialist new cancer hospital

The region’s specialist cancer hospital has opened two new wards specifically for patients with blood cancer who need inpatient care and treatment. The blood cancer wards at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool

17th September 2020

Resort home care team pull off major expansion

A Southport-based home care group has launched a new operation in Preston as part of a £200,000 investment. Fast growing family-run home care provider, Alcedo Care, has opened a new regional office

16th September 2020

Community worker from Southport lives on refugee’s rations to raise awareness of plight

Could you live on the same daily food intake as a refugee fleeing war or famine? A Southport woman is doing just that through a Ration Challenge, in order to raise

16th September 2020

Hero ICU workers shortlisted for national accolade

The Intensive Care team at Southport hospital has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award, thanks to the innovative ways team members worked during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic,

15th September 2020

Hero rangers save young woman from suicide bid

Two park rangers have been hailed for saving the life of a young girl after she attempted suicide in Ainsdale. The heroic duo have been praised for their quick thinking and lightning

11th September 2020

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