Second man charged after Fomby stabbing
A second man has been charged following an incident in Formby on Tuesday 8 March in which a 16-year-old boy was stabbed. At around 4.55pm officers were called to School Lane after
Man to appear in court after Lord Street jewellery heist
A man will appear in Magistrates Court today following a burglary at Rebecca’s the Jewellers on Lord Street. Steven Mallon, 43, of Liverpool was arrested during the attempt and later charged with
Hospital says stay away if you have Covid symptoms or upset stomach
People are being reminded to stay away from hospital if they have Covid symptoms or upset stomachs. Southport and Ormskirk hospitals remain extremely busy with very high levels of attendances at A&E.
Police arrest one and launch manhunt for others after Rebecca’s burglary
Police are hunting a group of men after a burglary at a town centre jewellers last night. Detectives have confirmed one man was arrested following a report of a burglary in Southport
Jewellery break in closes section of Lord Street
A large police presence remains on Lord Street following a break in at Rebecca’s the Jewellers. Lord Street remains closed to traffic between Eastbank Street and London Street. Access to workplaces has
Merseyside firefighters among those joining national convoy of equipment & PPE to Ukraine
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is joining a national convoy to deliver thousands of items of kit and equipment to be sent to Ukraine, to support firefighters on the frontline. UK
Red Arrows return confirmed for 2022 Air Show
The iconic Red Arrows will thunder through the skies above Southport later this year in their first full appearance at the Southport Air Show in seven years! Sefton Council is delighted to
Fylde Road Co-op ram-raided as thieves fail to take ATM
Brazen thieves ram raided a Southport supermarket last night in an alleged attempt to steal a cash machine. Police are hunting a group of would-be thieves after the Co Op supermarket on
Iconic buildings across Sefton to be lit up in dazzling light projection
Southport and Bootle will play host to a spectacular light show capturing the history of the Sefton next week. The Nightingale’s Song Reawakened is a triumphant series of video projection artworks taking
Customer to cuffs – whopper criminal sentenced to 6 years after robbing his local takeaway
Police have today, Thursday 17 March, welcomed the sentencing of a Formby man following an armed robbery. Robert Neal, 31, of Brows Lane, Formby, was arrested shortly after a robbery at Flames
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,