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Anglers encouraged to return to fishing as Close Season Ends

From today, Thursday 16 June, anglers are encouraged to start fishing our rivers again as the statutory close season for coarse fishing in England’s fisheries comes to an end. The 16th is

16th June 2022

Town centre to ‘grind to a halt’ amid road closures and rail misery

Huge swathes of Southport Town Centre will close on Sunday June 26th for two major events, coincidentally clashing with a weekend of national rail strikes OTS News has already reported that people

15th June 2022

Damien Moore MP slams French handling of Champions League Final

Damien Moore MP has slammed the French authorities for their handling of the Champions League Final. On Friday, Mr. Moore met with constituents who were at the match, and who have spoken

15th June 2022

MISSING: Southport teen hasn’t been seen since June 8

Please share and help us find missing 14-year-old Aron Rodwell from Southport. Aron was last seen on Links Avenue, Southport on Wednesday 8 June at around 1pm and extensive enquiries are ongoing

15th June 2022

World’s best amateur golfers to compete at Southport courses

Two of Southport’s most well renowned golf courses will host The R&A’s amateur championships and international matches in 2023. The world’s leading men’s amateur golfers will compete at two other famed north-west

14th June 2022

Alex Russell, Southport FC goalscoring great, passes away

Former Southport FC forward Alex Russell passed away yesterday, the club’s Former Player’s Association has announced. Russell made over 340 appearances for Southport in the Football League and was, according to the

13th June 2022

Search and rescue operation launched after reports of body in water at Southport Beach

A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched at Southport Beach last night, following reports of a person sighted in the water. Crews for Southport lifeboat, HM Coastguard Search & Rescue and

13th June 2022

Police investigating BMW stolen from Churchtown home

Police are investigating a ‘car key burglary’ that took place between 03:00am and 04:00am on Wednesday the 8th June, where a black BMW X5 was stolen from the driveway of an address

9th June 2022

Damien Moore: No 10 must “strain every sinew to regain people’s trust”

Damien Moore has said that he believes Monday’s vote of confidence in the Prime Minister from the Parliamentary Conservative Party has “helped to refocus the Prime Minister’s mind”. The Southport MP says

8th June 2022

Thousands descend on Southport Food and Drink Festival

Tens of thousands of food and drink lovers descended on Southport this past Jubilee bank holiday weekend to sample the very best that the North West has to offer. A diverse range

8th June 2022

Formby bypass commuter chaos as car breaks down

A broken down car at a busy intersection on the Formby bypass has caused commuter chaos this morning. A white VW Golf broke down in the right hand lane of Altcar Road

8th June 2022

Police launch urgent appeal over missing Birkdale boy

Police have launched an urgent appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of missing 11-year-old Kallum Mook-O’Neill from Birkdale. Kallum was last seen on Monday 6 June at the Recreation ground in Ainsdale

7th June 2022

Land Rover lost to tide during Southport Lifeboat rescue

Southport Lifeboat have confirmed that a vehicle lost to the tide in the process of an attempted rescue last night. Crews were called to assist in the search for a despondent male

3rd June 2022

Lib Dems call for clarity from MP over Boris Johnson

In the wake of the Sue Gray report and polls showing nearly 60 % of the country believe Boris Johnson should resign, Liberal Democrats are calling on Southport’s Conservative MP, Damien Moore

3rd June 2022

150-plant cannabis farm discovered inside former Lord Street post office

Southport Neighbourhood officers have continued to disrupt organised crime activity in Southport by dismantling another cannabis farm. The finding of this farm, located in the basement of the old main Post Office

3rd June 2022

Rain cancels second day of Food & Drink Festival

Heavy rain overnight has caused the cancellation of the second day of the Southport Food & Drink Festival. Sefton Council said: “Due to heavy rain overnight we’re unable to host the Southport

3rd June 2022

Crews rush to house fire 40 yards from fire station

Fire fighters in Southport could have saved petrol after dashing to a fire just forty yards away from their station. Two units from the Manchester Road Merseyside Fire and Rescue unit responded

1st June 2022

Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis One School Blazer at a time!

Compassion Acts are delighted to announce that they have joined forces with local community group, Free Uniforms for Southport Schools (FUSS), for a project which will now be known as Uniform Hub.

1st June 2022

Southport bars turn red for Champions League final

Bars and restaurants in Southport are turning red for the Champions League final tonight, with dozens of places being forced to turn away customers at full capacity. Food and drink outlets across

28th May 2022

Police issue urgent appeal over missing Southport mum

Police have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of missing Southport mum Maria Reid. Maria was last seen at Linaker Primary School at around 8.30am Wednesday 25 May and

27th May 2022

Access to healthcare in Southport and surrounding areas over Jubilee Bank holiday weekend

As Sefton residents prepare to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, NHS leaders are sharing information on how to get healthcare help while enjoying the long bank holiday weekend. Anyone in need of

27th May 2022

Black Eagles of South Korean Air Force announced for 2022 Southport Air Show

Southport Air Show will play host to the first UK appearance by the world-famous South Korean Air Force in more than ten years. The Asian nation’s Black Eagles aerobatic flight team, will

27th May 2022

LFC legend to appear in unique resort show

Tickets are already selling fast for a special evening with a Liverpool FC legend in Southport. Ian Callaghan, one of the all-time Liverpool FC greats, will be appearing in a unique show

26th May 2022

Emergency services pay tribute to “true hero” at funeral of fire officer George Taylor

George Taylor, a retired fire officer who rescued five people from a fourth-floor ledge in the Henderson’s Department Store fire on 20th June 1960 was laid to rest on Monday in a

26th May 2022

Pontins branded “worst place I have ever been” in viral TikTok

A mum from Wales who booked a holiday with her family to the infamous Ainsdale Pontins holiday park has shared her horror holiday experience. A live ant nest, mould, rotting balcony supports,

26th May 2022

PCC responds to launch of “Race Action Plan: Improving Policing for Black People”

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has responded to the NPCC and College of Policing’s Race Action Plan: Improving Policing for Black People released today. Emily Spurrell said: “Today’s launch of the national Race Action

26th May 2022

Citizens 4 Good scheme honours community heroes

A scheme which honours Sefton residents who make a difference to life in their local communities has honoured its latest recipients. Citizens 4 Good aims to highlight the good deeds, kindness and

26th May 2022

Damien Moore MP hails “seismic change” to Southport’s fortunes during Queen’s Speech debate

During the Queen’s Speech debate last week, local MP Damien Moore applauded the progress made in recent years to put Southport back on the map, and also called for more to be

25th May 2022

Record breaking number of street parties planned for Sefton’s Jubilee celebrations

Sefton will play host to a record number of street parties where local people are celebrating next month’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. From Birkdale to Bootle and Crossens to Crosby, communities around

25th May 2022

Shotguns and crossbows among weapons handed in under Merseyside Police firearms amnesty

Twelve shotguns, an antique revolver and two crossbows are among the haul of weapons handed in so far as part of a firearms surrender on Merseyside. The two-week surrender launched by Merseyside

24th May 2022