James Cave | OTS News - Southport

Busy day at the Beach sees searches for TWELVE missing children

Lifeboat crews were involved in different searches for 12 missing children on a busy Friday at Ainsdale Beach. Crowds flocked to the seaside on the hottest day of the year, putting a

1st August 2020

North West Film Archive seek lockdown life videos for historical preservation

The North West Film Archive is asking the public to submit videos of their experience of the Covid-19 pandemic to preserve for future generations. The NWFA, part of the Manchester Metropolitan University,

1st August 2020

Birkdale Park Nursing Home halts visiting amid ‘second wave’ concerns

Birkdale Park Nursing Home has temporarily halted visiting amid concerns of a second wave of Coronavirus, after areas of Greater Manchester had additional lockdown restrictions imposed. Jonathan Cunningham MBE, Registered Care Manager

31st July 2020

VIDEO | Paramotor pilot in dangerous Pier landing stunt

A paramotor pilot has completed a dangerous landing stunt by Southport Pier. Video shows the pilot fly close to ground level along the sea wall, before narrowly clearing the Pier and landing.

30th July 2020

Broken down train causing Merseyrail disruption

A broken down train on the Merseyrail network is causing major disruption on the Northern Line this morning. Services from Southport to Hunts Cross are currently terminating at Liverpool Central. The broken

30th July 2020

Southport FC to resume competitive fixtures on October 3rd

Southport FC will return to competitive fixtures on Saturday, October 3rd. The Sandgrounder’s first competitive fixture will be in the Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round. Southport will play either 40 or

27th July 2020

Family go into panic mode after accidentally locking baby in car

A family on a day out in sunny Southport got the fright of their lives today after their baby became trapped in their locked car. The family, from Manchester, were left in

26th July 2020

Yobs batter Botanic swans in horrific stone attack

Sefton Police have confirmed they have attended an incident this evening where it was found youths were attacking swans with stones in Botanic Gardens. Sefton Police said: “Whilst on patrol in Southport

25th July 2020

Man lucky to be alive after being struck by car

A man is lucky to be alive this morning after being struck by a car on Lord Street in the early hours. Emergency services attended the incident at 3:15am to find a

25th July 2020

Sangrounders announce first friendlies ahead of 2020/21 season

Southport FC have announced they will play two pre-season friendlies away at Witton Albion and Nantwich Town. The Sandgrounders will play Witton Albion on Tuesday 11th of August and Nantwich Town on

24th July 2020

Southport MP votes against NHS protections in future trade deals

Damien Moore joined with the Conservative Party in Parliament on Monday night in voting against measures that would protect the NHS in future trade deals. New Clause 17, which would have guaranteed

22nd July 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Patients evacuated at Southport Hospital overnight as fire crews investigate smoke reports

A number of patients were evacuated from treatment areas at Southport Hospital last night, as fire crews were called to investigate smoke coming from a roof space. Fire crews were called to

21st July 2020

Merseyside Rotary Clubs to host Virtual Variety Show this Friday

This Friday, June 24th at 7.00pm, the Merseyside Rotary Clubs situated North of the Mersey are holding a Virtual Variety Show to raise vital funds for Queenscourt Hospice and Woodlands Hospice. The

21st July 2020

Coronavirus conspiracy graffiti appears on Southport Coastal Road

Dangerous anti-mask campaigners have daubed potentially life-threatening graffiti on a busy main road in Southport. The sign which usually boasts a tourism promotion has been covered in graffiti reading ‘masks > vaccine

20th July 2020

Donations fund launched for local boy with rare form of Leukaemia

Thousands of pounds has already been raised for a young Southport boy suffering from a rare form of Leukaemia. Lewis Wright has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, news which has

20th July 2020

Freshfield level crossing closure causes long diversions

A busy level crossing outside Freshfield station will be closed this week causing a lengthy diversion and traffic issues. Network Rail are conducting “improvement work” in the on the level crossing next

20th July 2020

Southport ranked just 73rd best seaside town in UK by Which? study

An annual ranking of seaside towns published by consumer choice company Which? has named Southport just the 73rd best seaside town in the UK. More than 3,700 respondents were asked to score

19th July 2020

Holiday makers left devastated by Coronavirus cancellation furious at failed travel agent payout

A high street travel agent is being accused of abandoning holidaymakers left without a holiday or cash from the Coronavirus. Heartbroken holidaymakers who were left without their dream trip due to the

17th July 2020

State of the art venue planned to replace Southport Theatre

Sefton Council has today (17 July 2020) released plans outlining its ambitious vision for a brand new world-class theatre and conference centre on Southport waterfront. The new state-of-the-art venue would sit on

17th July 2020

Southport Pier closed after lorry smash

Southport Pier is currently closed from the seafront gates, after a lorry driver misjudged the height of his vehicle, crashing into the structure. The pier remains open before the seafront gates. The

17th July 2020

Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust records 150th coronavirus death

Thursday’s NHS coronavirus update has confirmed there have now been 150 deaths caused by Covid-19 at Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust. There were no recorded deaths in the region from Covid-19 for

17th July 2020

Lord St Pizza Express at risk as parent company approaches insolvency

A popular pizzeria in Southport is in danger of being closed for good. National chain Pizza Express is to close at least 75 of its restaurants as part of a rescue plan

16th July 2020

Sefton Council seek ideas to improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists

Sefton Council are asking from ideas from residents on how to improve access for cyclists and pedestrians as part of their Sefton Liveable Streets initiative. Respondents can tag a location on a

16th July 2020

Parents plead with Council to reopen resort playgrounds

Parents across Southport are calling on Sefton Council to reopen to the town’s playgrounds. Playgrounds were shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic but Government guidelines stated that facilities could reopen from July

15th July 2020

Southport shoppers must wear masks from 24th July

The government is set to confirm that face coverings are to become mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24th July. But Environment Secretary George Eustice told Sky News the new rules would

14th July 2020

Labour councillor calls on town MP to oppose scrapping free TV licence fees for over 75s

Councillor Sean Halsall has written to Southport MP Damien Moore, calling on him to oppose plans to scrap free licence fees for over 75s. Cllr Halsall, who represents Kew ward, says many

14th July 2020

Queenscourt Hospice shop on Chapel Street reopens today

Queenscourt Hospice’s charity shop reopens today (Tuesday 14 July). Queenscourt Hospice said: Tomorrow will see the reopening of our retail shop in Chapel Street, Southport, and we cannot wait to welcome customers

14th July 2020

Mighty Radio to launch sister station in Leeds

Mighty Radio are planning to launch a sister station in Leeds. Station manager Paul Tasker told Radio Today: “Leeds is a great city and we want to be able to talk about

13th July 2020

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

Southport man charged with string of burglaries

A Southport man has been charged with a string of burglaries and thefts after allegedly ransacking two homes and a garden outhouse in the resort. 56-year-old Stuart Spicer of Bath Street has

13th July 2020

Dog attacked with axe by owner finds new home

Freshfields Animal Rescue have confirmed that a dog who was attacked by his owner with an axe in 2017 has found a new home. In a press statement, Freshfields said: “We are

13th July 2020