First meet for health commissioners in 2015
First meet for health commissioners in 2015 Health commissioners in Sefton are holding their first governing body meetings of the New Year next week and local residents are welcome to come along
Nick Clegg calls for new ambition for zero suicides across the NHS
Nick Clegg calls for new ambition for zero suicides across the NHS The Deputy Prime Minister hosts a major Mental Health Conference today to discuss the future of mental health services in
Another Southport Town Centre Business Closes
Hot to trot vintage clothing shop on Market Street Southport has now closed and will be only trading online in the future. Owner Sara said: “I am sad to close the Market Street store,
Soul Patrol at Fleetwood Hesketh Southport
Soul Patrol at Fleetwood Hesketh Southport The next dance is to be held at the Fleetwood Hesketh Social Club on Fylde Road, Marshsidem Southport on Friday 21st January 2015. Submit News Contact
Southport Snooker Results (19/01/2015)
Southport Snooker Results (19/01/2015) 1st Division… The new leaders of the 1st division, Tarleton BC A, carried on with their recent great form by beating Mere Brow B 6-0, making it three
Wearing killer high heels could lead to osteoarthritis, study warns
Wearing killer high heels could lead to osteoarthritis, study warns “Killer heels could lead to osteoarthritis in knees,” The Daily Telegraph reports. An analysis of the walking patterns (gait) of 14 women
Ainsdale Beach To Close This Week Due To Predicted High Tides
Due to predicted high tides, Sefton Council will close Ainsdale beach for car parking on Wednesday 21 Jauary . The beach car park will re-open on Sunday 25 January . Alternative parking
Craven Minor Football Results & Fixtures
Craven Minor JFL Results Week Ending 18th January 2015 Under 11 Harry Cope Cup Burscough 0-1 Southport FC Juniors Birkdale United 2-9 Formby JSC White Trinity White 4-5 Redgate White S&A Blue 0-9
Have Your Say On How Pharmacy Services Are Shaped In Southport
Above: The opening of the out patients pharmacy (SDGH) Sefton residents, organisations and professional bodies still have time to have their say on shaping pharmacy services in the borough. A consultation opened in December
Merseyside’s Collective Switch is back
A new round of collective switching is being launched for Merseyside. Sefton householders are invited to be a part of it and see how much they could save on their energy bills.
Video: Southport Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Cyber Crime Offences
Southport Man arrested for ‘swatting’ and denial of service offences An 18-year-old man was arrested this morning (16/1) in Boundary Street, Southport on suspicion of unauthorised access to computer material contrary to
Train Cancellations to services between Southport and Hunts Cross
Report by Grant Tindel Cancellations to services between Southport and Hunts Cross Due to poor weather conditions between Southport and Hunts Cross the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Impact: Train
Man collapsed in the road St Georgie’s Place Southport
The emergency services were called to St Georgie’s Place Southport at 3:45 this afternoon (saturday 17 January 2015) following reports of a person collapsed in the road. They arrived on scene within
Result: Southport 0-0 Chester
Report Credit: bbc Southport remain without a home win since mid-October after being held to a goalless draw by Chester as both sides finished with 10 men. Chester’s Kingsley James was sent
Video: Police Target Organised Crime Across Merseyside
By Aimee O’Callaghan Merseyside Police joined forces with a host of partners to deliver a crackdown on anti-social behaviour and gun and gang crime in North Liverpool today (Thursday 15 January 2015)
The Neville Street A-Board Obstacle Course Southport
Above: The pavement on Neville Street, Southport Dear OTSnews I read the article that you published earlier this week and I believe that this is not the only problem spot in the resort. I
Wetland wildlife gets boost from players of People’s Postcode Lottery
By Joel Rodwell Wetland wildlife is to benefit from new developments at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) Martin Mere Wetland Centre thanks to the generous support of players of People’s Postcode
Southport Golfers Are All Heart
By Aimee O’Calaghan Generous clubs at Southport Golf Links have shown they are all heart this week by raising money for a vital life-saving piece of equipment. The clubs, all affiliated to
It’s official – KGV has some of the best teaching in England
Staff and students at King George V College (KGV) are celebrating after being honoured with four awards for their outstanding teaching and exam results across three subject areas. The Good Schools Guide
Pugh Flying The Flag for Southport
MP John Pugh led a debate in the Commons this week on ‘Coastal Towns and Economic Development’. It was very well attended with many other MPs queuing up to sing the praises
Minor RTC driver runs into rear of a parked van on Westcliffe Road Southport
Minor RTC Westcliffe Road, Birkdale, Southport. Paramedics were called to Westcliffe Road, Southport, at approximately 4:00pm today, Friday 16 January 2015. A VW Polo ran into the rear of a Gateways van
Scarisbrick Hall College Fencer Wins 2014 Leon Paul Junior Series
Scarisbrick Hall College Fencer Wins 2014 Leon Paul Junior Series Richard Michell, a pupil at Scarisbrick Hall, has just been confirmed as this year’s Leon Paul Junior Series under 15 epee champion.
Video: Police Investigation Underway Following Waterloo Road RTC Southport
Merseyside Police can confirm an investigation is underway following an RTC in Southport on Saturday, 10 January. At approximately 10pm a patrol observed an Audi A3 travelling at speed in the Southport
Ofsted plans for double inspections in Spring
Ofsted plans for double inspections of school Responding to the news that Ofsted is to trial ‘double inspections’ in the spring to verify the reliability of the inspection process, Kevin Courtney,
Police staff strike set for 23 January 2015
UNISON police staff strike set for 23 January UNISON police staff members working in forces in England and Wales* are to stage a 24-hour strike starting at 07.00 hours on Friday 23
Celebrities teach first aid to help choking babies
David Walliams, David Mitchell, Johnny Vegas and Sir John Hurt voice new St John Ambulance baby choking first aid campaign St John Ambulance has launched a new campaign featuring the voices of
Coffee Morning for Southport Lifeboat
Above: Southport Lifeboat members Paul Harrison(left) and Scott Harrison(right) Saturday 31st January 2015 Ainsdale 33rd Girl Guide Group is running a Coffee morning for Southport Lifeboat. The venue is: Ainsdale Methodist Church Office, Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NQ (Across the
Get Active With Netball At Dunes Southport
Sefton Council, in partnership with England Netball, is launching a new Back to Netball initiative to get residents active. The session will run for eight weeks at Dunes Splashworld, Southport starting on
European Arrest Warrant Issued For Timmy Donovan Following Murder Of PC Neil Doyle
Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a 30-year-old man who is wanted on a European Arrest Warrant for the murder of PC Neil Doyle. Timmy Donovan, who is
Sefton Council – How Southport residents can beat ‘Blue Monday’
Tips to help beat ‘Blue Monday’ Sefton Council is encouraging residents to look out for each other or discover local services and activities ahead of ‘Blue Monday.’ Blue Monday, said by some researchers