Southport Market festive lineup revealed
Southport Market is once again turning into a winter wonderland this festive season for those of all ages! With special visits from Santa Claus and his elves, as well as a magical
Local Artist works with the community to bring colour to High Park
A bit of colour has been added to Russell Road recreation ground in High Park, Southport with a wonderful mural created by Lisa Langan and the local community. The mural was designed
Mayor of Sefton launches 2022 Christmas Toy Appeal
The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Clare Louise Carragher, has today (Monday 21 November) launched the borough’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal. Each year thousands of kind-hearted Sefton residents, council staff, partners and community
Southport Hesketh Round Table raises over £600 for Children In Need
Southport Hesketh Round Table has enjoyed another superb Children In Need fundraising day at schools, businesses and other venues around Southport. The prolific charity, which manages some of the largest family events
Kind hearted Sandgrounders urged to dig deep for toy appeal
Struggling families who may otherwise be unable to afford to buy presents for their children are being asked to donate to the 2022 toy appeal The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Clare Louise
Hospital to hold annual baby and child loss remembrance service
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its annual baby and child loss remembrance service next month. The service is held every December and aims to support bereaved families who are
Salvation Army launches Christmas present appeal
The Salvation Army in Southport is calling on the community to donate new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal that will support families in need over the festive season. As the cost
Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals to hold annual memorial service
Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are holding an annual memorial service next month to allow those grieving the loss of a loved one to remember and reflect. The service will be held at
Heartbroken family pay tribute to son found dead under Southport Pier
A support fund has been launched for the mum of a man found dead under Southport Pier earlier this week. The body of Samuel Latham was discovered by a member of the
Bespoke car detailing firm go from strength to strength
A popular car detailing firm in Southport say they are going from strength strength while welcoming new customers. Based across Southport, Birkdale, Formby and Ainsdale, Car Detailing Central is run by Jason
Southport mum killed in horror crash named as family share touching tributes
The family of a Southport woman who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to her. Sarah Kirsty Lumb, 42, died on Monday, October 17 following a crash on North
Thousands of resort families left in the dark over future energy bill support
Thousands of struggling families in Southport will now be worrying about the long term rise in their energy bills and mortgage payments after a unprecedented government u turn. The new Chancellor Jeremy
No train travel for FOUR days as Merseyrail launch new trains
Southport commuters face four days of rail replacement busses next month as Merseyrail look to finally bring in their new look super trains. There will be four days of constant distribution to
Desperate search to find missing Bambi enters third day
A desperate search to find a missing puppy from a Southport is entering its third day. There have been reports of sightings of the adorable Bambi, a female Black and Tan Chihuaha,
House builders made to pay £2m towards improving Southport schools
Nearly £4 Million of infrastructure investment is set to be spent across Southport and Sefton thanks to the Local Authority’s work with developers, a published Infrastructure Funding Statement has shown. As well
Council blame lack of contractors for major Splash World delay
Work to reopen Splash World in Southport is continuing in the face of international, industry-wide supply chain issues. Difficulties procuring labour resources and additional materials, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other
Thousands of Southport homes missing out on free £150 cash
Thousands of homes in Southport could be missing out on a free £150 cash grant to help with their rising bills. Sefton Council Cabinet Member Cllr Paulette Lappin has expressed concern that
Homeless Southport man saved by chance poster encounter
A former homeless man from Southport has told of his struggle on the cold streets of the resort before finding salvation thanks to a poster. The resident, known only as David, was
Resort GPs alert hospital patients to major building change
GPs in Southport are reminding people with appointments at the Royal Liverpool hospital that they will no longer be seen at the decaying old city centre building. The Liverpool Royal outpatient departments
Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport
Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition
Vulnerable Southport residents targeted by energy scammers
Hundreds of vulnerable people in Southport are being targeted by scammers. The criminals are preying on people who are concerned about their energy bills in a bid to extort or steal money
Fireworks ash on Marine Lake making dogs ‘very sick’
Dog owners say their pets have been falling sick after eating ‘ash’ from the recent Fireworks competition. Worried pet owners have shared warnings to other dog walkers in Southport to be careful
Dozens of jobs on offer as Social Care Jobs Fair takes place in Southport
Are you interested in learning more about a fulfilling new career? People are being invited to call into a Social Care Jobs Fair taking place in Southport this September. Representatives from six
Missed Green bins won’t be collected until SATURDAY
Southport Residents who were left with overflowing green bins have been told to put them back out this weekend Following the bank holiday in place for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen
Tickets nearly sold out for Fireworks spectacular
A handful of tickets are still available for the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport later this week. Following on from the success of the Food & Drink Festival and Southport
Churchtown girls side boosted by community sponsor
The Churchtown Athletic Under 10s are kickstarting the season buoyed by a new kit sponsor. UK wide waste management firm Gilston Waste Management, who are based in Birkdale, have sponsored a series
Befriending and Companionship volunteers needed throughout Sefton
Approximately 3 million people in the UK feel lonely often or always (according to the government’s Community Life Surveys from 2018-2021). Five organisations across Sefton have come together to tackle this and
Macmillan Cancer Support scoops award at Southport Flower Show
Cancer charity Macmillan has scooped an award at Southport Flower Show after its showcase garden wowed judges. Macmillan’s garden– named ‘A Growing Legacy’ – celebrates gifts left to the charity in the
National acclaim for Sefton baby bonding scheme
A Sefton-based scheme which helps vulnerable parents to better bond with their newborns has been hailed in Parliament. The Sefton Building Bonds and Attachment Service (BABS) was launched in January 2022 and
Ex Royal Marines dad of two faces devastating cancer battle as friend launches fundraising challenge
A Southport Dad is urging people to help him raise vital funds for close friend and former Royal marine Commando who is facing a brutal battle against cancer. Dad-of-five Stephen Richmond is