Yacht pilot gets sinking feeling as boat ‘capsizes’
A yachtie on Marine Lake had that distinct sinking feeling today as their boat nearly capsized in the water. The skilled pilot was seen by shocked onlookers to be clinging on for
No train travel for FOUR days as Merseyrail launch new trains
Southport commuters face four days of rail replacement busses next month as Merseyrail look to finally bring in their new look super trains. There will be four days of constant distribution to
Desperate search to find missing Bambi enters third day
A desperate search to find a missing puppy from a Southport is entering its third day. There have been reports of sightings of the adorable Bambi, a female Black and Tan Chihuaha,
Southport Shoppers targeted in ‘dash crash’ scam
Shoppers at Central 12’s complex in Southport are warning others to be careful of a suspected dash cam crash scam operating in the area. One driver who had been to the ASDA
House builders made to pay £2m towards improving Southport schools
Nearly £4 Million of infrastructure investment is set to be spent across Southport and Sefton thanks to the Local Authority’s work with developers, a published Infrastructure Funding Statement has shown. As well
Council blame lack of contractors for major Splash World delay
Work to reopen Splash World in Southport is continuing in the face of international, industry-wide supply chain issues. Difficulties procuring labour resources and additional materials, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other
Thousands of Southport homes missing out on free £150 cash
Thousands of homes in Southport could be missing out on a free £150 cash grant to help with their rising bills. Sefton Council Cabinet Member Cllr Paulette Lappin has expressed concern that
Homeless Southport man saved by chance poster encounter
A former homeless man from Southport has told of his struggle on the cold streets of the resort before finding salvation thanks to a poster. The resident, known only as David, was
Give paws for thought when letting off fireworks urge Sefton Council
As Bonfire Night approaches, Sefton Council is encouraging residents to be considerate to vulnerable members of the community and our four-legged friends. Many vulnerable residents and animals find fireworks frightening. Research from
Ho Lee Chow restaurant snapped up ahead of D-Day auction
The iconic former Ho Lee Chow restaurant in Southport has been sold at the eleventh hour to an unknown buyer. Based on Rotten Row, the building was set to go up for
Business moguls eye up Victoria Baths for regeneration project
A historic Southport landmark is now being market tested as an exciting major investment opportunity. Works have been taking place at the Grade II listed Victoria Baths building on Southport Promenade ahead
Police hunt young girls after supermarket ramraid
A group of young girls are being hunted by police after trying to break into a Southport supermarket. The teenagers, who didn’t attempt to cover their faces during the incident, were caught
Iconic theatre will be demolished within five months
The once grand Southport Theatre will be no more by March of next year. The date has been set for diggers and bulldozers to move into the site, which will make way
Man detained after arrest attempt turns into armed stand off
A man who had a ‘warrant out for his arrest’ has been detained by police after an armed stand off in a quiet Southport street. The male, who neighbours say is well
Police surround Clifton Road house amid ‘axe wielding’ stand off
A half naked man is engaged in a standoff with police at a house in Clifton Road in Southport. Officers in riot gear armed tasers have been called to a house in
Major blaze breaks out at industrial estate
Fire crews are dealing with a huge blaze which has broken out at a industrial estate in Southport. Emergency services have rushed to Crowland Close off Crowland Street this evening after a
Police launch appeal after town centre anti-semitic hate crime
Detectives have issued images of a man who may have information that may assist enquiries following an antisemitic hate crime at a pub in Southport. At around 6.30pm on Wednesday 21 September
Council plan 30mph speed limit on bypass during refurbishment works
Sefton Council are set to implement a 30mph speed limit on the A565 Formby bypass for 15 weeks during cycle lane refurbishment works. Sefton Council is currently considering the speed limit, and
Police hunt Tarleton trio who destroyed football dugout
Detectives are appealing to uncover the identity of three boys in connection with the destruction of a football dugout. More than £2000 of damage was caused to the sports pitch on Carr
Resort GPs alert hospital patients to major building change
GPs in Southport are reminding people with appointments at the Royal Liverpool hospital that they will no longer be seen at the decaying old city centre building. The Liverpool Royal outpatient departments
Lord Street sports bar shuts ‘permanently’ after string of closures
A sports bar on Lord Street has closed for the final time after shutting temporarily for extended periods over the last two years. Owners of the Potting Shed announced this morning that
Southport petrol station mannequin prank goes viral
A group of pranksters from Southport have gone viral after a holding up a Petrol station cash machine queue with a mannequin. The unidentified jokers, who have repeatedly posted a series of
Sefton calls on telecoms companies to hang up on baffling language
Sefton Council is reminding telecoms providers of the need to be clear when consulting with residents over the erection of often controversial telephone masts. Following concerns raised by Councillors and residents, Sefton
Air ambulance makes emergency landing on KGV fields
The North West air ambulance made an emergency landing on KGV playing fields yesterday afternoon The air unit was called to the Kew area around 3pm on Wednesday afternoon, taking off from
Waterloo Road smash causing massive tailbacks
At least two cars have crashed into each other in Hillside this evening causing massive tailbacks. Traffic heading towards Birkdale via Waterloo Road has ground to a halt after an incident involving
Vulnerable Southport residents targeted by energy scammers
Hundreds of vulnerable people in Southport are being targeted by scammers. The criminals are preying on people who are concerned about their energy bills in a bid to extort or steal money
Bliss Hotel put up for sale by owners
Owners of the Bliss Hotel have put the popular venue up for sale. The hotel’s owners Waterfront Southport Properties has given instructions to a Manchester real estate firm market the property. In
Southport ‘Spoons duo survives pub axe
Despite boasting two branches on the same street, Wetherspoons bosses say Southport is safe from a recent cull of the popular pub chain’s portfolio. JD Wetherspoon has put 32 pubs across England
Road closed after person struck by train in Birkdale
A person has been hit by a train near to Birkdale. Police have closed off a number of roads around Birkdale including Crescent Road level crossing. OTS understands an unidentified person was
Fireworks ash on Marine Lake making dogs ‘very sick’
Dog owners say their pets have been falling sick after eating ‘ash’ from the recent Fireworks competition. Worried pet owners have shared warnings to other dog walkers in Southport to be careful