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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

11th July 2022

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

11th July 2022

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

11th July 2022

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

9th July 2022

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

8th July 2022

Town set for Air Show return after two-year hiatus

The Red Arrows will feature for the first time since 2018

8th July 2022

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

8th July 2022

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,

7th July 2022

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

6th July 2022

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

5th July 2022

SFC friendly hit by crowd trouble as Blackpool fans storm gate

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2nd July 2022

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

2nd July 2022

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

29th June 2022

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

28th June 2022

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

27th June 2022

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

27th June 2022

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

27th June 2022

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

24th June 2022

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

22nd June 2022

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

21st June 2022

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

21st June 2022

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

19th June 2022

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

17th June 2022

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

17th June 2022

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

16th June 2022

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