Gritters ‘nowhere to be seen’ as town turns into ice rink
Southport has turned into a frozen ice rink with dozens of people saying more needs to be done to grit the roads and pavements in the town. The council have told OTS
Pier closed after frost causes “significant” damage
Southport Pier will be closed to the public until further notice as a result of extreme cold weather damage and ice. Freezing temperatures, which are forecast to impact the Sefton coast for
Santa Sprint postponed amid dangerous pier conditions
Icy conditions on the weather exposed Southport pier have led to the 2022 Queenscourt Santa Sprint being postponed. Organisers of the annual charity dash, which sees hundreds of runners jog around the
Help Dan be the man for Finland as rugby starlet launches crowdfunder
A Southport teenager is just £5000 and one thousand miles away from becoming an international rugby star. 17 year old Daniel Kirk needs to raise £5,000 to travel to Finland after he
The ten best tourist attractions in Southport – according to artificial intelligence
The following article was wholly created by ChatGPT – a large language model trained by OpenAI. It can generate text that is similar to human writing and can be used for a
Emergency services in attendance as van catches fire next to school
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service have been called to Larkfield Lane after a van caught fire. Witnesses heard a large bang in the area just after 3pm this afternoon. OTS News understands
New Deputy Police Commissioner for Merseyside confirmed
The new Deputy Police Commissioner for Merseyside has spoken of her commitment to building stronger, safer communities across the region. Councillor Jeanie Bell made the vow after her appointment as Deputy was
Met Office issues weather warnings for ice this Thursday and Friday
The UK’s Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for ice in Southport. The warnings are in effect from Thursday morning until Friday evening. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing tonight,
Icy roads and danger to life warning as temperature drops below -3°
Severe cold weather is set to hit Southport this week, with overnight temperatures plummeting to -3°c. Frost and ice is expected and gritters will be mobilised across the town. People are being
Respected local journalist Martin Hovden dies aged 70
Tributes have been paid to respected Southport journalist Martin Hovden, who has passed away aged 70. The former editor of the Southport Champion, Martin was a well-known media figurehead in Southport and
Iconic HSBC building is safe from latest round of branch cuts
Bosses at HSBC bank have confirmed that the iconic Southport branch of its chain will remain open. It comes as banking bosses say they will close hundreds of branches of HSBC banks,
Southport Market festive lineup revealed
Southport Market is once again turning into a winter wonderland this festive season for those of all ages! With special visits from Santa Claus and his elves, as well as a magical
Hundreds expected to need ‘warm spaces’ as temperatures drop below 9°
Buildings across Southport that are acting as ‘warm spaces’ for people struggling or unable to heat their own homes are expected to open this week. Temperatures are forecast to stay below double
Ex resort doorman abused young girl on her birthday
A young girl was cruelly robbed of her “innocence” after being sexually assaulted on her birthday. The actions of former Southport security guard and doorman Roy Brown, now 77, have had a
Disabled man beaten with beer bottle in horror hotel robbery
A disabled man was beaten with a glass bottle in a horrific robbery at his Southport hotel room just months before he passed away. Victim Peter Keppie sadly died three months after
CCTV appeal following bike thefts in Southport
Police have issued CCTV images of two men who may have information that could assist enquiries into bike thefts in Southport. Merseyside Police received a report on November 14th that a bike
Local Artist works with the community to bring colour to High Park
A bit of colour has been added to Russell Road recreation ground in High Park, Southport with a wonderful mural created by Lisa Langan and the local community. The mural was designed
Jenny takes on marathon challenge after dad’s heartbreaking medical diagnoses
A Southport woman is preparing to take on the Manchester Marathon in honour of her father. Jenny Athow’s dad Mike was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, a revelation that shocked the
Kind hearted Sandgrounders urged to dig deep for toy appeal
Struggling families who may otherwise be unable to afford to buy presents for their children are being asked to donate to the 2022 toy appeal The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Clare Louise
Hospital to hold annual baby and child loss remembrance service
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its annual baby and child loss remembrance service next month. The service is held every December and aims to support bereaved families who are
Famous fishmonger closes after FORTY years in Southport
A Southport fishmonger has closed its doors for the final time after serving the town for more than 44 years. The decision to close Wesley Fishmongers on Tulketh Street was made after
Royal Mail strikes set to cause Christmas chaos in Southport
Six fresh strikes are set to be staged by Royal Mail workers, with many causing Christmas disruption. These new strikes are part of the long-running dispute that workers are having with Royal
Knives found stashed in bushes around Marine Lake
Police say they have found knives stashed away in bushes around the Marine Lake in Southport and Duke Street Park in Formby. It’s the latest in a series of cop crackdowns on
Car park plan revealed for Formby pinewoods
Bosses at the National Trust say they want to build a new car park in the middle of Formby pinewoods. The new car park, which has been proposed to help cope with
Residents face rocketing energy bills
From April the average energy bill for a family in Southport will jump an eye watering £500. The energy price cap is being raised to £3000 and widespread financial support for all
Cops uncover two shops selling knives to underage children
Two unidentified shops in Southport are no longer allowed to sell knives after they were caught selling the blades to underage children. Southport Neighbourhood Police Officers used a youngster to pose as
Southport has ‘no rough sleepers’ claim council
A council survey has shown there are no ‘official’ rough sleepers in Southport, despite a number of beggars on the town’s high streets. Sefton Council’s homeless team says that nobody is apparently
New state-of-the-art vets surgery to open in Southport
A brand new state-of-the-art veterinary surgery is set to open at the end of December on Southport Road in Southport to care for pets in the local area. The new £1.1 million
Salvation Army launches Christmas present appeal
The Salvation Army in Southport is calling on the community to donate new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal that will support families in need over the festive season. As the cost
Town centre tailbacks after Lord Street breakdown
Commuters are stuck in long tailbacks in Southport town centre this morning. Two large crossover vehicles were involved in an incident on the roundabout between Lord Street and Albert Road just after