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Man detained after children attacked with knife on Hart Street

*This breaking news story will be updated – our servers are currently over capacity and we’re working hard to keep our coverage online.* There are multiple casualties after an attack on Hart

29th July 2024

Councillors clash over fire service and enviroment at Town Hall meeting

Councillors sparred over the environment and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service at a meeting of Sefton Council at Southport Town Hall last night. Mayor of Sefton, Cllr June Burn, opened the meeting

12th July 2024

Southport elects Labour MP for first time

Southport has elected its first-ever Labour Member of Parliament. Hurley garnered 17,252 votes, 38,29% of the vote, comfortably defeating the incumbent Conservative MP Damien Moore, who received 11,463 votes (25.44%). Southport has

5th July 2024

Council Conservative leader fails in West Lancs MP bid

Mike Prendergast, Conservative leader on Sefton Council, has been unsuccessful in his bid to become the MP of West Lancs. Labour’s Ashley Dalton successfully defended her seat. Labour has held the constituency

5th July 2024

Candidates face off at hustings event

The six candidates for Southport’s parliamentary seat answered questions from members of the public on Thursday evening at a hustings event at Christ Church on Lord Street, with around 150 local voters

27th June 2024

Council defends covered braille map in Kings Gardens

Sefton Council has said it is “exploring options” after a braille map covered in Perspex by Kings Gardens was widely mocked on social media. A pair of tactile braille maps installed on

26th June 2024

Crowbar-brandishing burglars steal cash boxes from Lord Street Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s on Lord Street was broken into by burglars brandishing crowbars last night, Merseyside Police have confirmed. A number of males broke into the store in the early hours of the evening

26th June 2024

Lib Dem campaign leaflet pulled for misrepresenting election results

Liberal Democrat candidate Erin Harvey will cease distribution of a campaign leaflet after OTS News analysis revealed the leaflet contained inaccurate information. A bar chart appearing on the Liberal Democrat leaflet presented

8th June 2024

Damien Moore: ‘Apology not enough’ for Lib Dem leaflet

Damien Moore says “an apology is not enough” after a Liberal Democrats election leaflet published misleading vote information. Liberal Democrat candidate Erin Harvey has stopped the distribution of a campaign leaflet after

8th June 2024

Independent Sean Halsall launches election campaign

Independent candidate Sean Halsall launched his election campaign last night at the Southport Youth Centre, telling supporters he would stay “rooted to the community” if elected. Mr Halsall currently sits as an

7th June 2024

Report recommends major overhaul for Southport Pier

Southport Pier faces significant structural challenges, according to a detailed report by engineering consultants Thomasons, with some sections requiring “systematic dismantling” to enable repairs. Southport Pier was “temporarily” closed 17 months ago

9th May 2024

Labour’s Sefton grip tightens, but Southport remains contested ground

Results in the 2024 local election for Sefton Council were devoid of any major shocks, with Labour winning 17 of the 22 contested seats across the borough. Labour needed just two seats

3rd May 2024

Medical emergency delays play at Southport FC

Play was briefly delayed at Southport Football Club this afternoon when first aiders were called to a medical emergency on the Southport bench. Southport were 3-0 up against Rushall Athletic when play

13th April 2024

Candidates announced for 2024 local elections

Candidates for the 2024 local elections have been announced by Sefton Council. One seat in each of Sefton’s 22 wards will be contested on 2 May. Labour will defend 15 of its

10th April 2024

Telegraph pole protestors: We’ll stay as long as it takes

Local residents opposing the planned installation of telegraph poles on Wennington Road say they will continue their peaceful protest ‘for as long as it takes’. A group of protestors have monitored the

24th February 2024

John Pugh calls for Council investigation over Southport Pier boards

Liberal Democrat leader John Pugh calls for transparency from Sefton Council as reclaimed boards from Southport Pier appear for sale.

19th February 2024

Ormskirk timber yard selling off Southport Pier boards

An Ormskirk-based sawmill is selling ‘reclaimed’ boards from Southport Pier. The firm has approximately £30,000 retail value worth of stock for sale, at £50 per square metre. A description on the Lawson’s

14th February 2024