Dog reunited with grateful owners after OTS News appeal
An OTS News appeal helped to reunite a lost dog with his worried owners in less than ten minutes. Kind hearted residents of Alexandra Road got in touch with OTS this afternoon
Distressed dog found in Southport as appeal launched to find owners
A dog with no collar has been taken in and rescued after being found wandering alone in Southport today. The dog, which appears to be a type of old English bulldog, was
Southport man arrested on suspicion of sexual communication with a child
A Southport man has been arrested after he was alleged to have been caught in an online child sexual exploitation trap. The 70-year-old man has not been charged with any offence but
Police units carry out stop and search investigations across Southport
Police are carrying out stop and search investigations across Southport today. One man on a pedal bike was pulled over on Aughton Road this morning after catching the eye of officers. It’s
Politicians claim council pier announcement may have deliberately benefitted Labour Party
Opposition councillors in Southport have hit out at Sefton Council claiming their latest Southport Pier news in the build up to the local election was designed to benefit the Labour Party. Councils
Historic items rescued from crumbling theatre with demolition weeks away
Southport Theatre will be demolished in a matter of weeks as historic items from the venue are being saved. The crumbling and closed down theatre will be demolished ‘in early summer’ according
Fire crews dealing with town centre apartment fire
Fire crews are currently dealing with a fire at an apartment block in Southport Town Centre. Crews from Manchester Road station were called just after 1pm today to reports that a fire
Full Sefton Council Local Election results
Ainsdale Party Candidate Votes % Status Liberal Democrats Lynne Thompson 1978 51.47% Elected Labour Frank Hanley 1193 31.04% Not Elected Conservatives Ryan Abbott 527 13.71% Not Elected Green Party Laurence Rankin 145
Police close off Kew Road after serious car crash
Police have closed off a stretch of road near Bedford Park this morning following a car accident. Officers were called to Kew Road after two cars collided just after 9am today. Paramedics
Police launch hunt for Southport man wanted in connection with drug offences
Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a man from Southport who is wanted on a warrant issued by Liverpool Crown Court relating to drug offences. John Paul Remington, aged 19,
Southport Theatre demolition to get underway in summer 2024
The creation of the hugely anticipated Marine Lake Events Centre can now take another landmark step forward as demolition preparations begin. Sefton Council have selected specialist demolition company, the DSM Group, to
Young piano sensation wows millions on Channel Four show
A young musical talent from Southport has fulfilled an incredible dream of playing piano in front of millions. Brooke Shotton had a starring role on the Channel 4 show The Piano, where
15-year-old Southport girl missing from home
Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a 15-year-old girl who is missing from home in Southport. Emily Kalthoeber, was last seen at around 3pm on Sunday 28th April. She is
Council form team of ‘industry leaders’ to fix broken Pier
A specialist team for the delivery of the Southport Pier refurbishment project has now been finalised. The collective of industry-leading experts identified to bring one of Southport’s most iconic attractions back into
Southport Hesketh book trophy final place after 7 goal thriller
Southport Hesketh beat Penwortham St Teresas (U17) 5-2 to reach the Syndicate Trust Youth Trophy Final where they will meet Atherton Laburnham Rovers at Bamber Bridge FC on Wednesday 8 May at
Police hunt man after pub staff assaulted
Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who could have information that may assist with their enquiries following an assault in Southport. At around 11.30pm on Friday 12 April, two men
Cries of ‘shame’ from public gallery as Council ceasefire motion is watered down
Angry scenes broke out at a Sefton Council meeting at Southport Town Hall on Thursday night, as a motion in support of a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel was watered down by
XL Bully one of three dogs killed after Southport woman attacked
An XL Bully and two other dogs have been put down after a woman was attacked in a house in Southport. Police were called to a house on Victory Avenue on Tuesday
Local lad Sean announces MP bid after cutting ties with Labour Party
A Southport councillor who last week broke away from the Labour Party says he’s setting his sights on becoming the town’s MP. Cllr Sean Halsall, who announced he was stepping away from
Traffic cops find drugs after searching car in Ainsdale
Two men were arrested and suspected cocaine seized in Southport yesterday (Thursday 11 April) after a car was stopped. At around 1pm, officers stopped the car on Falkland Road and detained two
Police hunt Pizza Parlour attacker after second targeted hit
A pizza restaurant in the heart of Hillside appears to be the victim of a malicious vandal. The unknown male, who has now been caught on CCTV, attacked the glass frontage of
Chippy tea loving John becomes WORLD’S oldest man
A Southport resident is now the world’s oldest living man at the age of 111. Previously John Tinniswood, who made national headlines in 2021 for saying the secret to a long life
Detectives investigate bizarre case of man claiming to be stabbed on Ainsdale beach
A man claims he was stabbed by an unknown assailant in Ainsdale beach earlier this week. Despite not needing hospital treatment for his wounds, the male has since reported the incident to
Family businesses face ‘crippling’ bin collection price hike
Businesses in Southport say they are facing eye watering price hikes to have their rubbish taken away. One family run firm in the town showed OTS news copies of their latest Commercial
Three arrested in connection with Meols Cop Road stabbing
Police have arrested three people in connection to a stabbing in Southport on Friday 29 March. Just before 8pm, Merseyside Police received a report that a man in his 50s had been
Police confirm death of woman on Chapel Street – circumstances not suspicious
Police have confirmed that a woman died after receiving emergency medical treatment on Chapel Street on Sunday morning. The circumstances that led to her death are not being treated as suspicious. A
Southport man fighting for life after being repeatedly stabbed
A Southport man is currently in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed multiple times last night. A huge police response was launched in Meols Cop shortly after 8pm on
Alcedo Care Southport host successful open day
Earlier this year Alcedo Care moved into their new premises on Hoghton Street, and on March 27th hosted an open day, welcoming members of our community to spend time with the team,
Town centre card shop shuts after 60 years service
A popular greeting cards store in the heart of Southport has closed its doors for the final time after 60 years in the town. Plaza Cards announced last year that they would