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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Eye watering £3million needed to save Southport Pier
Southport Pier will need three million pounds of repairs carrying out urgently. Sefton Council published a report today effectively condemning the current state of the pier’s decking, which has already caused numerous
Former Everton Chairman Dr David Marsh passes away aged 88
Former Everton chairman Dr David Marsh MBE has passed away aged 88, Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club has announced. Born in Southport in 1934, Dr Marsh was most well known for his
Macmillan Cancer Support scoops award at Southport Flower Show
Cancer charity Macmillan has scooped an award at Southport Flower Show after its showcase garden wowed judges. Macmillan’s garden– named ‘A Growing Legacy’ – celebrates gifts left to the charity in the
Help available for Sefton residents suffering with long Covid
Residents of Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Knowsley suffering from the long-term effects of coronavirus can seek assistance with their recovery thanks to Mersey Care’s Long COVID Service. Mersey Care’s Tier 3
Council warns dog walkers after sheep waste washes up on shore
Sefton Council is advising members of the public not to swim near Southport beach after animal waste washed up on the coastline overnight. OTS News received reports this morning from a concerned
KGV principal praises “excellent results” achieved by class of 2022
KGV principal Michelle Brabner has praised students for their “excellent” results with the publication of today’s A-Level results. Michelle Brabner, Principal said: “Our students have achieved excellent results today and as such
Back on the busses – Arriva strike to end as pay deal reached
Arriva bosses and union officials have reached a pay agreement that will local bus routes return from tomorrow (Thursday). Unite say Arriva North West have agreed to an 11.1% pay increase, and
Heli lands on beach amid Pier emergency
Emergency crews including a police helicopter have rushed to the end of Southport pier this afternoon. Crews from the RNLI and HM Coastguard were called to the end of Southport pier as
Splash World rape victim tried to take their own life
A court case described as almost ‘too horrific to publish’ has revealed how a young child was raped in the changing rooms of Splash World in Southport. Liverpool Crown Court has heard
Ambulance called after town centre tree collapse
A huge tree branch has snapped and landed on a unsuspecting park user in Southport. Paramedics were called to St George’s Place just after 9am today after a substantial tree branch collapsed
Sudden car fire shuts Hoghton Street
Fire crews have closed off part of Southport town centre after a serious car fire. The blaze broke out on Hoghton Street near to the corner of Church Street this morning just
Fire crews face four blaze challenge in Kew
At least four fires have reportedly broken out in the space of a few minutes this evening near to Southport hospital. Brave motorists and passers by tried to tackle two fires near
Concerns grow for safety of missing pensioner
An elderly man has gone missing in Southport. 89 year old John Munnelly was last seen yesterday evening (Friday 12th). police are now appealing for anyone who may have any idea of
Heatwave forces vinyl shop owner to get creative
Scorching temperatures have forced the owner of a popular vinyl music shop in Southport to take drastic action to save his collection. Quicksilver Music owner Dave Thorey, who runs the hugely popular
Rail strikes add further misery to town’s transport woes
There is set to be more public transport misery for Southport residents next week as train signal officers prepare to strike. Merseyrail will be running a limited train service on Thursday 18