Nevill Street closed after sink hole appears
Frustrated motorists are facing lengthy delays in Southport town centre after Nevill Street was closed off. The street was shut after a reported sinkhole opened up causing the road to be deemed
Former Formby High School pupils make historic sexual abuse allegations
Six former pupils of Formby High School are preparing to take legal action after making allegations of sexual abuse. Andrew Grove and Co Solicitors of Cambridge say they represent six former pupils
Call for volunteers to help with plastic clean up at RSPB Marshside
Staff at RSPB Marshside, Southport, are calling on local volunteers to help with their ‘Big Marshside Clean-up’ event on Saturday 26 March. Following recent high tides, the nature reserve has seen a
Sefton Health Chief raises concern about posible rising covid cases when free testing ends
With the number of COVID cases in the UK once again on the rise, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, Cllr Ian Moncur, has expressed concern that the Government is
“Extremely busy” period at Southport and Ormskirk causing “long waits in A&E” this morning
Patients with minor injuries are being told to stave off an A&E visit after Southport Hospital doctors confirmed they’re facing extreme issues. Southport And Ormskirk NHS Trust said this morning that unless
New weekly Artisan Market starts at Southport Market this Thursday
This Thursday, between 10am and 4pm visitors to Southport Market will be able to enjoy a day of shopping, eating, drinking, and relaxing. Held in the brand-new Extravaganza Space every Thursday, Southport Market’s weekly artisan market will be a
Southport FC Juniors in search of new youth coaches ahead of 22/23 season
Southport FC Juniors are looking for new youth coaches. The club expects to launch a number of additional teams next season and hopes to recruit a number of additional volunteer coaches. The
Cyclist killed in Formby Bypass crash
An elderly man has been killed following a collision on the Formby Bypass. OTS News understands from a number of sources that the man, understood to be an elderly cyclist, was killed
Bypass closed at Ince Blundell after car collides with cyclist
Police have confirmed they are this morning, Tuesday 15th March, at the scene of a road traffic collision in Formby. Officers were called to the Formby bypass/North End Lane at 11.05am following
Sky internet outage reported across Southport
A number of homes in Southport have been left without internet tonight. Sky Broadband customers in the PR8 & PR9 area were left without broadband and telephone lines this evening after a
Damien Moore suggests Council could be on verge of “nature crime” and “potential tree massacre”
Damien Moore has suggested in Parliament that Sefton Council could be set to commit a “potential tree massacre” and “nature crime”. The Council has strongly denied the claims, while the Sefton Labour
Couple sentenced after theft of thousands from local youth football club
A couple who stole tens of thousands of pounds intended for a community football club for children in Southport were sentenced yesterday. Michelle Marshall, 42 years, and Simon Marshall, 47 years, both
Incredible night of boxing at Waterfront Casino set to be a knockout success
A charity boxing night is guaranteed to be a knockout success, raising vital cash for the Isla Rose Foundation. The 4th Lights Out Boxing charity bash, hosted by Southport businessman Max Henshaw
College deletes International Women’s Day tweet after gender pay gap highlighted
Southport College have deleted a tweet celebrating International Women’s Day after campaigners pointed out that they paid women less than men. The “Gender Pay Gap Bot” took Twitter by storm yesterday, highlighting
Police issue update after Formby stabbing
Police are appealing for information following a report of a stabbing in Formby yesterday (Tuesday 8 March). At around 4.55pm officers were called to School Lane after it was reported that a
CCTV appeal following robbery in Southport
Police have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to trace following a robbery in Southport. At around 4.20 am on Saturday 29th January a 26-year-old man was using an
Broad daylight stabbing rocks Formby village
Detectives are asking for people in Formby to contact them with any information after a stabbing in broad daylight in the village. Police have tonight closed off a section of road on
Ex -Duke’s Ward councillor writes own report on his advice for Sefton
David Barton (who refers to himself as a “prominent campaigner”) wants to see Sefton be a part of the Government’s official twenty Levelling Up Boroughs Mr Barton has written his own report,
Local parties bitterly divided after 2.99% council tax rise confirmed
Sefton Council has confirmed that council tax will, again, rise by the maximum 2.99%. Council Leader Ian Maher said that the council was “forced” into the hike following a 50% reduction in
McDonald’s Kew drive-through closed after car breakdown
Tea time has been ruined for many hungry motorists hoping to grab a cheap burger from McDonald’s Kew. The drive-through has been shut this evening after a car’s front axle seemingly split,
Money-saving, early-bird tickets on sale for September’s British Musical Fireworks Championship
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s British Musical Fireworks Championship at Southport and people are being advised to book early to save money and avoid disappointment. Taking place over three
Pleasureland launches recruitment drive ahead of 2022 reopening
Southport Pleasureland has launched a recruitment drive as it looks forward to reopening for 2022. The popular venue, on Marine Drive, is looking forward to welcoming families back into the park and
Compassion Acts launch Birkdale Pantry to support local people
Local anti-poverty charity, Compassion Acts, marked the official opening of their fifth branch of Southport Food Pantry, based at Liverpool Road Methodist Church in Birkdale. Southport Food Pantry is a weekly food
Gas service receives “larger than usual” number of calls about potential PR8 gas leak
Gas engineers have been inundated with emergency calls today as with people reporting smelling natural gas in and around the town centre. Cadent, the national gas emergency services, said it had received
Vigil showing “solidarity with Ukraine” to be held Saturday
A ‘Vigil For Peace’ to show solidarity with Ukraine will be held this weekend in Southport. St. Marie’s RC Parish Church on Seabank Road will host the vigil between 1 pm and
Damien Moore: We stand with Ukraine
Damien Moore has asked Sefton Council for the flag of Ukraine to be flown at Southport Town Hall following yesterday’s invasion by Russian forces. A statement from Damien Moore said: “[Yesterday], like
Road closed after Meols Cop RTC
Emergency crews have closed off a busy road in Southport tonight following a road traffic incident. Police have closed off Meols Cop Road near to the retail park after a road traffic
OTS survey reveals 68% of local patients struggle to contact their GP surgery
Over two-thirds of patients based in Southport and Ainsdale have reported difficulty in contacting their GP surgery. OTS News recently surveyed 476 patients based in Southport and Ainsdale over their recent experiences
Woodvale driveway prowler apprehended by police
An early morning prowler in a Woodvale driveway who loitered by cars and stared up at bedrooms prompted calls to the police. Quick thinking local residents in Sandbrook Road contacted the police
Police launch appeal after elderly gentleman attacked in Ainsdale
Police are appealing for information following reports of an assault in Ainsdale yesterday, Tuesday 22 February. At around 9.45am police received a report that a man in his 80s was assaulted by