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Southport royalists forced into motorway u-turn after lying in state closure

The queue to see the Queen lying in state has been closed due to 12 hour long queues, forcing many people to cut their historic journeys short. A number of royalists and

16th September 2022

Southport beach covered in mud as council issue car warning

The beach at Southport is too treacherous for cars to travel on, it’s been announced. Southport Beach car park remains closed after beach rangers said a thick layer of mud has covered

16th September 2022

Resort retail figures fall as cost of living bites

Retail sales in Southport and other shopping centres fell sharply in August as the rise in the cost of living put pressure on households, figures show. Across the nation face to face

16th September 2022

PCC to put your questions to Merseyside Police’s Chief Constable

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell will put the public’s questions to the Chief Constable and her senior team at their quarterly Scrutiny Meeting next week (Wednesday 21st September). This key meeting was

15th September 2022

Victim’s veneers shattered in horrific town centre attack

A mum of six stamped on her victim’s face so hard she knocked out their teeth after she falsely believed they had set up a fake social media profile in her name.

14th September 2022

Theatre cans ‘inappropriate’ Horrible Histories show

Atkinson bosses have cancelled a run of the Horrible Histories stage show in reaction to the passing of the Queen. Refunds will be issued to anyone who bought a ticket to the

14th September 2022

ASDA Southport to shut on day of Queen’s funeral

The Southport ASDA store will be shut throughout the daytime of the Queen’s funeral. All online deliveries for the day have also been rearranged. Bosses at the Central 12 superstore say they

14th September 2022

Befriending and Companionship volunteers needed throughout Sefton

Approximately 3 million people in the UK feel lonely often or always (according to the government’s Community Life Surveys from 2018-2021). Five organisations across Sefton have come together to tackle this and

14th September 2022

Ex Ainsdale rehab centre set for 130 new build homes

Sandbrook Road in Ainsdale could finally be revamped into a huge housing development after plans were approved by the council. Dozens of homes could soon be built on a former rehabilitation centre

13th September 2022

Town Hall turns Purple to honour Queen

Southport Town Hall is lit up purple this week in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The civic building will be illuminated for eight nights – this is to mark the UK wide

13th September 2022

Obituary | Frank Warner

The family of Frank Warner would like to sadly announce that he passed away on the 29 August, aged 92. Frank was well known in the local football community. Having founded the

12th September 2022

Southport mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died. The Queen passed away peacefully, aged 96, at Balmoral this afternoon having reigned for 70 years. Damien Moore MP led tributes representing Southport, calling the

8th September 2022

Sefton Conservatives call for DBS checks for councillors

Sefton Conservatives are calling for all elected councillors in the borough to be subject to a mandatory DBS check on taking office. A motion on the subject will be debated by councillors

8th September 2022

Man knocked off bike in Hillside

A man has been knocked off his motorbike following a collision in Hillside. The incident happened outside Hillside Railway Station just before 8.30am this morning. The biker, who had Learner plates on

6th September 2022

Petition launched after Bypass ‘mowing’ brings traffic to a standstill

Furious users of the Formby bypass say it’s taking hours to travel down the busy dual carriageway because of grass cutting. A petition has been launched to stop grass cutting on the

5th September 2022

Club reveller ‘critically injured’ after town centre balcony fall

A woman who fell from a nightclub balcony in a Southport this morning is being treated for critical injuries. The 20 year old woman is believed to have fallen from a height

4th September 2022

‘Statutory responsibilities not being met’ in Council terrorism prevention

Sefton Council is failing in multiple areas related to the Government’s counter-terrorism Prevent programme, a new report has revealed. The Prevent strategy is a nationwide multi-agency programme published in 2011, as part

2nd September 2022

Defeat for Churchtown TNA in season opener but positives on show

Newly-formed Churchtown TNA suffered a difficult start to their Southport and District Championship season, with three goals not enough to overcome Orme FC in their opening match. Taking to the field for

2nd September 2022

Pontins savaged (again…) in viral TikTok review

Families are taking to TikTok to describe the hellish conditions of staying at Pontins Southport. One woman even went as far as to claim she found a bag of cocaine under one

1st September 2022

Southport Market to host Wedding Fayre

Southport Market is set to host its first ever wedding fayre later this month. Loved up couples destined to tie the knot will be invited to meet with a host of local

1st September 2022

Southport Pier Questions

Want to send a letter to the editor for publication? Email ots@otsnews.co.uk It seems very strange that Southport Council will spend £3m to reboard the decking on the non-revenue generating pier when

1st September 2022

Council Cabinet member ‘shocked and heartbroken’ over cost of living report

At their meeting today, Sefton Council’s Cabinet endorsed actions planned to help the Borough’s residents and business cope with the growing Cost of Living crisis. Sefton Council has already set up a

1st September 2022

100 year old car showroom to shut down for final time

The owners of a Southport car showroom say they are closing the business after more than 100 years in the town. The Oldfield family have taken the decision to retire, meaning their

29th August 2022

Terrifying moment left children stranded in mid air rollercoaster failure

Screaming children left in terror on a broken down rollercoaster were rescued by medics after a horrific ride malfunction at Southport Pleasureland this weekend. Eyewitnesses say they watched in horror as parents

28th August 2022

Southport Champion to cease publication

After nearly thirty years of business, the Champion Newspaper has reportedly printed its last edition. The Champion have yet to release a statement but have informed their advertisers that they have ‘ceased

26th August 2022

Council to consider 20mph speed limit for Eastbank Street

Sefton councillors are being asked to consider a range of new traffic measures in and around the Southport Town Centre, including a 20mph speed limit for Eastbank Street. A report to Sefton

26th August 2022

Record breaker John celebrates landmark 110th birthday

A Southport resident is celebrating his 110th birthday today, cementing his position as the UK’s oldest living man. John Tinniswood, who made national headlines in 2021 for saying the secret to a

26th August 2022

NHS urges use of 111 facility with busy weekend expected for emergency services

The NHS is expecting an extremely busy weekend over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend and is encouraging anyone who needs to check symptoms or get healthcare help or advice to ‘think 111

25th August 2022

56 miles of new decking planned for Southport Pier refurbishment

More than 56 miles of decking boards will be used on the refurbishment of Southport Pier, the same distance as travelling from the resort to Stoke! Southport’s 160-year-old Grade II listed Pier

24th August 2022

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Southport man charged after alleged Marine Lake sex attack on young girl

A Southport man has been charged after allegedly raping a young girl near the Marine Lake. Christopher Wade, 53, of Jacksmere Lane, Scarisbrick, has been charged with one count of rape of a

23rd August 2022