Irish Sea oil leak could end up on Sefton Coast council warns
Sefton Council has warned that spillage from an oil leak in the Irish Sea could wash up on Sefton’s shores. ENI UK, who control the Liverpool Bay gas and oil fields, including
Eurofighter sonic boom felt over town
A sonic boom from a Eurofighter Typhoon has been felt across the town. OTS has had reports from Kew, Birkdale and the Town Centre of an “earthquake” like sensation and “bang” at
Southport braced for possibility of 70mph winds over next three days as TWO storms set to hit NW coast
Southport looks set to be battered by two heavy storms in the next few days, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning. Warnings have been issued for Wednesday, Thursday and
Southport man jailed after sex with a child
A Southport man has been jailed after admitting multiple offences of sexual activity with a child. 28-year-old Alin Cobzaru, of Scarisbrick Street, Southport, was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with
Exhausted NHS nurse forced to cancel valentines plans after train power fail
Commuter misery has struck Valentines night partygoers in Southport after a huge electrical fault. Many took to twitter to vent their anger at Northern Rail after a severe electrical supply fault in
Damien Moore MP welcomes the Down Syndrome Bill passing all its Commons’ stages
Southport MP Damien Moore joined colleagues from across Parliament to welcome the Down Syndrome Bill passing its final stages in the House of Commons on the 4th February. The Bill will now
Birkdale black eyes ‘made my teenage years’ says England star Rooney
Fist fights in Southport and black eyes from Birkdale made up the majority of England striker Wayne Rooney’s youth, he has revealed. As part of an intimate new documentary on Amazon Prime,
Transport police issue images of individual wanted in connection with Lime Street rape
Detectives are today releasing images and appealing for witnesses in connection to a rape investigation. At just after 2am on the morning of Sunday 6 February, the victim, an 18-year-old woman, was
£4m of extra investment secured for victim support services & crime prevention initiatives
The PCC is today marking bringing £4m of new funding into the region to help cut crime and provide greater support for vulnerable victims. Emily Spurrell has secured all the additional investment
Southport gym members to take on 3 Peaks Challenge for charity
To donate to Queenscourt Hospice on behalf of the group CLICK HERE, or to donate to The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation CLICK HERE. A group of gym members from Blast Men’s Training
Kirkby train crash driver convicted after using Whatsapp 26 seconds before collision at three times speed limit
A train driver who was using WhatsApp less than thirty seconds before he crashed his train at nearly three times the speed limit has been convicted, following a British Transport Police investigation.
Tommy Fleetwood appointed England Golf ambassador
Tommy Fleetwood has been appointed an ambassador for England Golf, the amateur governing body which gave the 31-year-old the platform to become a Ryder Cup star, a British Olympian and a five-time
Southport’s iconic Carousel reopening for February Half Term
Southport’s iconic Carousel is reopening for February Half Term! The 121-year-old attraction, which stands proudly at the entrance of Southport Pier, is owned by local firm Silcock’s. Built in 1901 in the
Southport Liberal Democrats call on Damien Moore to withdraw support for Boris Johnson
Local Liberal Democrats are publicly calling upon Southport’s current MP Damien Moore to submit a letter to the 1922 Conservative Backbench Committee to help trigger a Conservative leadership contest and provide a
Southport pensioner thanks rescuers after car park fall
A Southport pensioner who suffered a serious concussion in a town-centre car park has thanked contractors who rushed to her aid. 81-year-old Jean Cobham was left with a potentially serious concussion and
Top resort doctor dies after emergency surgery in India
A top Southport hospital doctor with multiple decorations for his work in gynaecology has sadly passed away. Sanjeev Sharma, a retired NHS consultant obstetrician who lived in Formby, died on Monday, February
New theatre owners reveal ‘exciting’ plans for Garrick
Exciting plans have been teased for the future of the iconic Garrick Theatre in Southport. The building has recently been bought by a group of theatre and business professionals, who say they
Woman saved by Southport Lifeboat crews on beach
Lifeboat crews saved the life of a woman in distress after she was seen walking out to sea yesterday evening. The volunteer crew from Southport Offshore Rescue Trust were called out to
Damien Moore MP welcomes increased funding for NHS dentistry in Southport
Mr. Moore, who recently signed a Backbench Business Debate application on access to NHS dentistry, has welcome that dental patients in Southport are to benefit from access to more appointments thanks to
EXPLAINED | What energy cap raises mean for Southport homeowners
Bill payers in Southport will see a sharp rise in the cost of their energy bills from April. The energy price cap, which sets the maximum figure that can be charged to
Jack Rodwell lifts Western Sydney Wanderers to victory
Southport-born Jack Rodwell has helped his new Australian club get off to a great start under new management. Rodwell, formerly of Everton and Man City, kick-started his career after wowing teachers and
Lib Dem activist hits back at temporary Market closure criticisms from Conservatives
Former Liberal Democrat Councillor and ward activist Jo Barton has slammed the highly critical comments made by Councillor Sir Ron Watson, about the temporary market closure, in the press as being “insensitive
Detectives slam ‘disgraceful sex attack’ on teen girls in Birkdale
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after two teenage girls were assaulted in a Birkdale park. The pair of teenage girls were sexually assaulted while out were walking a dog
Southport FC aiming for bumper crowd today as playoff push continues
Southport FC are calling for the town’s support today as they continue their playoff push in the Vanarama National League North. Southport currently sit sixth in the table and are unbeaten in
Man “brandishing axe” arrested in Shaespeare Street
Residents in Southport town centre have told of their absolute terror following reports of a man wielding an axe. Police told OTS News today that they have arrested a 22-year-old man from
Police re-issue next of kin appeal after death of Southport man
Police have reissued an appeal on behalf of Sefton coroner’s office to trace the next of kin of man from Southport who sadly passed away. Allan Larmont, 77, died at his home
Film crews for new ITV drama spotted around Southport
Film crews have been spotted at several locations in Southport today, including the Prince of Wales Hotel on Lord Street. OTS understands that a new ITV drama entitled “Ridly” is being filmed
Damien Moore working with consumer group Which? in cross party effort to pevent double charging
Damien Moore MP is working with Which? to lead a cross party effort to protect consumers from being charged twice for the same good or service. Yesterday, Tuesday 25th January, the cross-party
Town pays tribute to Ronnie Fearn
Residents and political figures across the town have paid tribute to Ronnie Fearn who passed away on Monday aged 90. Cllr John Pugh called Ronnie Fearn: “a true phenomenon” while Damien Moore
Former Southport MP Ronnie Fearn passes away aged 90
Former MP for Southport Ronnie Fearn has died. Baron Fearn had two spells as the town’s representative in Parliament between 1987 to 19992 and 1997 to 2001. He also sat on Sefton