Have your say about cancer services
A NHS trust wants to hear what cancer patients, their families and carers think about the care they received in hospital. Jackie Brunton, Cancer Services Manager at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS
New community roles for paramedics
New community roles for paramedics The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) has launched a new initiative which aims to improve services and engagement with communities throughout the North West region.
UNISON police strike called off
UNISON police strike called off UNISON has decided to withdraw the industrial action in police forces planned for this Friday (23 January) and is to consult members on a revised pay offer
Southport ironing company celebrates 3rd anniversary!
Local ironing company celebrates 3rd anniversary! A local ironing company is celebrating its 3rd anniversary in business this week! “Creasless Ironing” is run by local mother Nonglak Rodwell. “Creasless Ironing”, The Professional
The Atkinson Southport LS Lowry & Theodore Major art exhibition hailed as one of the best in the North
Image: Sun at Wigan, Theodore Major. Saturday 17 January 2015 – Sunday 29 March 2015 – Times vary The Atkinson, Galleries – Free Admission Compare the works of two very different Lancashire artists who
Coronation Street actress Anne Kirkbride dies aged 60
Above: Anne Kirkbride Playinfc Crazy Golf in Southport 2005 Coronation Street star Anne Kirkbride, who has played Deirdre Barlow since 1972, has died aged 60. She was last seen in Southport on
A.V.I.S (Abandoned Vehicle In Southport)
Vauxhall Vetra remains abandoned in Russell Road, Southport since November 2014. The car has now been vandalised. Submit News Contact us with your community, business or sport news. Phone 07581350321 or
Southport’s 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. NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Halliwell Jones Southport Offer affordable Servicing and MOT’s for the owners of older BMW vehicles
Introducing the BMW Four Plus Service Four Plus Service Welcome to BMW Four Plus (real savings on specialist care and Genuine BMW Parts). BMW Four Plus is a complete care programme specially designed
Lord Street Southport Is Prime Location For New UKIP Office
UKIP Southport have taken over ‘Lilies Of Lord Street’ and are currently giving the premises a total refit. The new offices will be located at 597, Lord Street, Southport. This must be
Thomas Glover O.B.E. involved in RTC Hoghton Street Southport
Thomas Glover O.B.E. involved in RTC Hoghton Street Southport Well known Southport resident Tom Glover escaped unscathed from a RTC which happened at the junction of Hoghton Street and Mornington Road, Southport
Cllr John Dodd’s ADVICE CENTRE Thursday 22nd January 2015
Cllr John Dodd’s ADVICE CENTRE Thursday 22nd January 2015 Meols Ward Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Jo Barton will be holding their next Advice Centre on Thursday 22nd January They will
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