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Police want phone footage as investigation launched over food festival horror

Detectives are asking for anyone who has phone footage of a shocking accident at the Southport Food and Drink festival to come forward. A 9 year old boy suffered serious injuries after

5th June 2023

Onlookers describe horror as child ‘thrown into air’ at Food festival

A child has reportedly been seriously injured after a gust of wind blew them into the air. The unidentified child was inside an inflatable ball at the time as part of an

4th June 2023

Emergency crews respond to beach 999 call

Emergency services have closed off part of Southport beach this evening. OTS News understands a person has reportedly found themselves in difficulties off the coast of Southport. The incident happened close to

3rd June 2023

Police appeal after teenager stabbed by men wearing balaclavas

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Southport on Tuesday 30 May. It was reported that just before midnight the victim was on Ash Street when he

2nd June 2023

Sefton Council appoints a new Director of Children’s Services

Children's Services

2nd June 2023

Work finally begins on new Southport Starbucks

Work has finally started on a brand new Southport drive through Starbucks. Plans for the coffee shop on Marine Parade in were submitted back in December 2021. The new Starbucks will include

1st June 2023

Council to close high school roads off to cars

Pupils at two schools in Southport will soon be the first in the borough to trial a brand new active travel scheme. The School Streets pilot, which encourages alternative and healthier ways

31st May 2023

Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day in Southport returns with even more attractions to enjoy

Families will be able to enjoy a huge array of entertainment when the second Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day takes place in Southport! The fun, free family spectacular takes place at the

30th May 2023

Sewer works kick up a stink for St Luke’s residents

Works on a sewer pipe below St Luke’s Road in Southport are creating a huge stink for residents after taking more than 3 months to complete. It’s understood the works began on

29th May 2023

Police respond to Bispham Road car smash

Bispham Road is at a standstill after a two car collision this afternoon. Police were called to the junction of Bispham Road and Canning Road just after 2pm today following a collision.

26th May 2023

New security measures to be installed on closed Southport Pier

Sefton Council has received planning permission to install new security features along Southport Pier, in line with the requirements of its insurers. The Council put in the planning application for new CCTV

26th May 2023

Red Arrows confirmed for Air Show

The iconic Red Arrows will once again thunder through the skies of Sefton for the 2023 Southport Air Show. Sefton Council is delighted to confirm the Red Arrows, Typhoon, Battle of Britain

26th May 2023

Splash World to reopen this weekend

Southport’s iconic Splash World waterpark will reopen later this month ahead of a hotly anticipated and busy summer. Sefton Council is thrilled to announce the long-awaited reopening of the all-weather attraction on

25th May 2023

Council tight lipped as Pier debacle continues

There remains no update from a silent council over the future of Southport Pier. The iconic structure has been closed since Christmas 2022 amid safety fears and rotting deck boards. Council chiefs

23rd May 2023

School children targeted by alleged Snapchat ‘predator’

Police have launched an investigation after a man reportedly tried to groom young Southport school pupils through a social media app. Police are now investigating the account in an attempt to identify

23rd May 2023

Phone users warned of ‘shoulder surfing’ criminals ready to pounce

Criminals are getting smarter at targeting victims to gain access to banking apps on mobile phones, a senior UK fraud officer has said. Detective Superintendent John Roch says the technology behind the

22nd May 2023

Urgent appeal for missing Yorkshire teen last seen in Southport

Authorities are seeking the public’s help to locate missing 15-year-old Mia McCallum from Barnsley, Yorkshire. Mia was last seen in Southport on Tuesday, May 16th. Mia, a medium build, 5’5 tall girl

19th May 2023

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary issues plea for help as donations drop 70%

Holmeswood’s Woodlands Animal Sanctuary has issued a “direct plea for funds”, with rising costs and declining donation levels placing considerable strain on the shelter. The centre looks after ill, unwanted and neglected

19th May 2023

Hesketh Park set for staggering £850,000 donation

Next week’s meeting of Sefton Council Cabinet will hear that Southport’s popular Hesketh Park is set to benefit from a bequest of £850,000. Louis and Anita Marks were long-term neighbours and supporters

18th May 2023

Ainsdale Councillor demands action over Woodvale Grotspot

Fly-tipping nightmare continues outside Sandbrook Way flats Fly-tipping has increased in the Sandbrook Road/Way area over the past few months. A sea of waste has accumulated outside the Sandbrook Way flats once

16th May 2023

Time running out to nominate entries for 2023 Design Awards

Outstanding architecture and design across Sefton will be celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony later this year. Property owners, agents, architects and developers have just a few weeks left to nominate their

16th May 2023

Police release CCTV images of man in connection with Southport FC stadium assault

Police have released CCTV images of a potential witness following an assault on a 15-year-old boy outside Southport FC’s stadium last month, in which the victim suffered a broken nose and a

16th May 2023

Resort supermarkets finally cut costs after caving to pressures

Bread and butter are among some of the essentials going down in price across Southport supermarkets. OTS has confirmed that resort Tesco, Aldi and Lidl stores have followed Sainsbury’s by cutting the

10th May 2023

Southport polling station staff ‘suffered abuse’ during Thursday vote

Local Elections

9th May 2023

Kew car park once again cleared of traveller rubbish

Significant amount of waste left by Travellers at a former car park in Kew, Southport has finally been removed. Not only will the clearance of the waste prove immensely costly to the

9th May 2023

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4th May 2023

Minor RTC disrupts Churchtown school run

The school run in Crossens has ground to a halt after a car crash in Churchtown Village: Two cars collided with each other in a minor crash just after 3pm this afternoon

3rd May 2023

CCTV image released following passenger assault on Merseyside train

Officers are releasing a CCTV image following an assault on a train between Liverpool Lime Street and Lea Green Railway Stations. On Thursday 30 March, on the 9.51pm service to Manchester Victoria,

3rd May 2023

Major road closed after vehicle collision

Emergency services have closed Scarisbrick New Road in Southport following an accident. The incident is thought to have happened near to Ash Street junction. Police, fire and ambulance units are on scene

2nd May 2023

Car-HGV collision closes Cemetery Road section

A road-traffic collision between a car and a HGV tanker has prompted the closure of a section of Cemetery Road this afternoon. The incident occurred at the junction of Portland Street and

1st May 2023