Police launch divers on Marine Lake after gun fears
Police divers combed Southport’s Marine Lake last night after it was reported a man threw a gun into the water. Detectives have said they have arrested three men on suspicion of being
Traffic nightmare after two car Preston New Road smash
Preston New Road is experiencing traffic grinding to a halt after a two car smash this evening. The crash happened near to the junction of Peterhouse School just before 5pm. Paramedics were
Southport man in court after attack leaves 55-year-old in critical condition
Police have charged two people with assault and theft following an incident on Stanley Road in Bootle in the early hours of Tuesday, 12th July. Jay Byrne, 26, of Leyland Road, Southport
Heartbroken family of Southport teen speak out after quarry tragedy
A family from Southport has been left heartbroken after a teenage boy died in an incident in a quarry. On Saturday, Jamie Lewin, 16, got into difficulty after entering the water at
MP hits back over councillor criticism
MP Damien Moore has hit back after he was criticised by Cllr Greg Myers and the Southport Labour Party regarding his stance on Boris Johnson. Cllr Myers accused Mr Moore of ‘hypocrisy’
Met office issue Amber weather warning over ‘extremely high’ temperatures
The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme Heat Warning, as temperatures look to build later this week for much of England and Wales. The Amber Warning, which has been issued for
Guard agreement reached for new Merseyrail fleet but challenges remain for 2022 rollout
The introduction of Merseyrail’s new £500m fleet of trains has moved a step closer, after agreement was reached with the RMT union over guards. Unions have agreed a proposal that sees a
Councillor calls for return of Southport Area Committee
Conservative Councillor Sir Ron Watson has called for the Southport Area Committee (SAC) to be reinstated by Sefton Council. The SAC was established in 2000 and saw quarterly meetings regarding affairs specific
Crowds flock to triumphant return of Southport Air Show
Thousands of people flocked to Southport Beach today to witness the spectacular return of the Southport Air Show. Culminating in a full-strength display from the Red Arrows, the first-day show was a
Sefton set sights on operator for Enterprise Arcade
Plans to transform one of Southport’s many heritage buildings into the town’s first ever purpose designed workspace for creative and digital start-up businesses has taken a huge step forward. Sefton Council has
Town set for Air Show return after two-year hiatus
The Red Arrows will feature for the first time since 2018
Southport-born pilot to feature in Air Show
The Royal Air Force Tutor Display Pilot, appearing at the Southport Airshow this weekend, is Flight Lieutenant David-John Gibbs. David-John is known to most as DJ or Gibbo. He was born in
Planning permission application for new Marine Lake Events Centre
The Marine Lake Events Centre & Water and Light Show project has reached a major milestone after Sefton Council submitted a detailed planning application for its creation. The submission made yesterday (Tuesday,
Man arrested after Nevill Street attack
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of assault following an incident in Southport in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 6 July. At around 2.25am, officers were informed of an
Family’s Ocean Plaza trip turns Gru-some thanks to annoying TikTok craze
Hordes of teenagers dressed in suits ‘ruined a cinema trip and left children in tears’ as part of a crazy social media trend. The latest craze, started on social media app TikTok
What Are The Benefits of Ecomposite Fencing?
Fencing used to consist of just two choices – metal or wood. Fortunately, you now have a wide range of different fencing choices to choose from. One of the most popular types
National acclaim for Sefton baby bonding scheme
A Sefton-based scheme which helps vulnerable parents to better bond with their newborns has been hailed in Parliament. The Sefton Building Bonds and Attachment Service (BABS) was launched in January 2022 and
Golf fans fear Fleetwood may join controversial Saudi backed tournament
A controversial Saudi funded golf tournament that has rocked the sport may soon be joined by Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood. That’s the claim being made by a number of trade press outlets
Southport’s superstar DJ Adele reveals incredible news over cancer diagnosis
Southport DJ turned national heroine Adele Roberts has this week revealed she has successfully fought off bowel cancer. Writing on Instagram, the I’m a Celeb Star and BBC disc jockey said it
Police making “extensive efforts” to find 16-year-old girl missing from Birkdale
Police are appealing for help in finding a 16-year-old teenage girl who is missing in Birkdale. Hien Nguyen was last seen on Saturday night at around 10pm at an address on Westcliffe
Queens Road reopens to traffic after legal orders expire
‘No Entry’ signs on Queens Road were covered up by workmen on Friday, just hours after OTS News revealed that the legal orders enabling the town centre cycle lanes had expired. It
Police close off Albert Road after hand grenade discovery
A suspected hand grenade hidden away in an old fire place has been uncovered at a house in Southport. Police have closed off a huge section of Albert Road in the town
Canning Road Chop Shop discovery sparks police car chase
Police have arrested two men after enquiries into suspected stolen vehicles and parts in Southport. At around 9.10pm on Sunday 19 June, officers were called to a report of a cloned vehicle
Woman knocked down in Lord Street bus lane
A woman needed minor medical attention this morning after being knocked over by a car. The woman, thought to be in her forties, was hit by a large people carrier style car
Bypass traffic grinds to halt after van smash
Traffic between Formby and Hightown has backed up after a crash on a busy junction this morning. Emergency services were called to the Red Squirrel junction on the Formby bypass just before
Police launch information appeal over missing 12-year-old Southport girl
Police are asking for help to find 12-year-old Brooklyn Nash who is missing from home in Southport. Brooklyn was last seen in Southport at around 4pm on Saturday 18 June. She is
Crumbling Debenhams building set for bar and retail revival
One of Lord Street’s biggest empty buildings is set for a massive revamp. The former Debenhams building on Lord Street closed a few months before the pandemic hit in 2020 after the
Southport petrol pumps hit 200p per litre mark
An Ainsdale petrol station took the eye watering crown of the highest cost for fuel this morning. Shell Garage on Liverpool Road is charging an extortionate 205.9p per litre for diesel, while
No Merseyrail trains during three days of strike action next week
Merseyrail’s entire network will close on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday next week as thousands of RMT union workers walk out on strike. Merseyrail are not one of the 13 rail operators whose