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Southport grandfather receives B.E.M. in New Year’s Honours list

Holocaust survivor and local resident Harry Kessler is set to be awarded a B.E.M. after being named in the 2022 New Year’s Honours list. Mr Kessler, who lives near Hesketh Park with

31st December 2021

Former Southport hospital consultant receives Lifetime Achievement Award

A consultant surgeon’s lifetime work in women’s healthcare was recognised at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals’ annual Time to Shine staff awards. Mr Sanjeev Sharma received his Lifetime Achievement Award from Executive Medical

30th December 2021

Southport mum becomes face of international vegan campaign

A Southport mum has this week become the face of the international campaign to get people to eat vegan. As January approaches millions of people around the world will take on the

30th December 2021

Coffee shop Santa’s hat stolen by Christmas scrooges after 20 years on display

A Southport coffee shop is launching an appeal to be reunited their famous Santa statue with his iconic red hat after it was stolen by scrooges. Cranberry’s Coffee Shop staff were upset

30th December 2021

Fire brigade rescue man trapped in Tulketh Street car park lifts on Boxing Day

A Southport man has had a Boxing Day he will want to quickly forget after finding himself trapped in a broken lift. The man, who has asked to remain anonymous, found himself

27th December 2021

Man sentenced for five-month Merseyrail graffiti spree

A man who left Merseyrail with a clean up bill of almost £5k after a five month graffiti spree has been given a suspended sentence following a British Transport Police investigation. Thomas

22nd December 2021

MPs describe “utter dismay” at Northern rail plan

Bill Esterson MP has signed a letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps objecting to the Government’s plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail. MPs from across Merseyside, Cheshire and West Lancs described their “utter

22nd December 2021

Council launch Sefton Support Hub

Sefton Council have today launched the Sefton Support Hub, a one stop digital notebook of helpful services and advice available for residents of Sefton. Ranging from help with council tax and rent

22nd December 2021

Man rushed to hospital after Monday night assault

Detectives are canvassing for witnesses after a man was left with serious head injuries in a town centre assault. Paramedics and police were called to the junction of Lord Street and Seabank

21st December 2021

Wannabe home invader caught on CCTV

Do you recognise this man? CCTV images are being shared after a hooded man attempted to break into a home in Birkdale in the early hours of this morning. Police are now

20th December 2021

GUIDE: Where to get your booster in Southport and how to book an appointment

Recent announcements from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the introduction of covid passports have seen a sharp rise in the number of people seeking a booster jab for coronavirus. While plenty of

16th December 2021

Southport Air Show returns for 2022 with date now confirmed

Sefton Council are delighted to confirm the return of the hugely popular Southport Air Show, as well as the Food & Drink Festival and British Musical Fireworks Championship, which will all take

16th December 2021

Local health leaders urging residents to seek booster jab

Our communities are once again being asked to step up to protect themselves and each other, and help to keep our fantastic front-line health and care services running this winter. As Directors

16th December 2021

Katy Hawthorne completes strong year with selection for U14 England fencing squad

Katy Hawthorne, a fencer from Scarisbrick Swords fencing club, has just rounded off a very successful year with the receipt of a selection letter for the 2022 England Fencing under fourteen international

16th December 2021

Southport Salvation Army issue urgent plea for Christmas gifts for 9-12 year olds

More than a hundred children could go without toys and gifts this Christmas, a Southport charity is warning The Salvation Army in Southport say they are concerned that at least 130 children

15th December 2021

Man detained after man allegedly threatened criminal damage next to petrol station

Police and emergency crews have been surrounding a Cemetery Road business this afternoon after a man reportedly made severe threats. The Hogfather Building on Cemetery Road was surrounded by police after a

15th December 2021

Work set to begin on Meols Cop Sainsbury’s store after High Court ruling

Years of delays over the creation of a Sainsbury’s store on Meols Cop Retail Park could finally be over after a high court ruling dismissed planning concerns over the development. OTS understands

15th December 2021

Police provide update on Southport car thefts

Two thefts from motor vehicles have taken place within the last week on Rookery Road and Rawlinson Road in Southport, while a man has been captured on CCTV in the driveway of

10th December 2021

KGV Sixth Form College in Southport praised in Parliament for outstanding A-Level results

King George V Sixth Form College in Southport has been praised in Parliament as “a model of how things can evolve in the education sector”. Students at the College, based on Scarisbrick

10th December 2021

Ainsdale man finds cat in car bonnet after 19-mile journey

An Ainsdale man got the shock of his life after accidentally giving a cat a fur-raising 19-mile drive under his car’s bonnet. Paul Crilly says he had no idea a cat had

10th December 2021

Van damaged in Ainsdale mutli-vehicle pileup

Traffic is at a standstill in Ainsdale after a collision involving two vans and a tractor. Liverpool Road in Ainsdale is backed up with traffic after two vans were rear-ended by a

9th December 2021

Damien Moore: Downing Street Christmas party allegations must be ‘thoroughly investigated’

Southport MP Damien Moore says allegations that Christmas parties were held in Downing Street last year must be investigated. Stories first appearing in The Mirror suggested that a Christmas party was held

9th December 2021

Police launch appeal as Merseyrail staff headbutted for refusing travel to drunk passengers

Do you recognise these men? Officers investigating an assault at Moorfields station, Liverpool, are today releasing images in connection. At 10pm on Sunday 7 November, two men were refused travel by a

8th December 2021

Southport move into playoff contention with victory over Guiseley

First half goals from Marcus Carver and Josh Hmami gave Southport the first away win of the season and a leap up into seventh place. Two months ago Southport sat in 22nd

8th December 2021

Daily Telegraph poll predicts Damien Moore will lose Southport seat at next election

A political poll commissioned by Daily Telegraph has predicted that Damien Moore will lose his seat at the next general election. Find Out Now and Electoral Calculus asked the voting intentions of

7th December 2021

Police launch appeal for info over Southport teenager missing since Friday

Please share and help police find missing Southport teenager Molly Dickson. 15-year-old Molly was last seen on Longcliffe Drive, Southport, on Friday 3 December. She is described as white female, 5ft, 2in

7th December 2021

Anniversary of COVID-19 vaccination programme in Sefton

This month the NHS in Sefton is celebrating the one year anniversary of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. The NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme launched nationally in hospital hubs on 8

7th December 2021

Southport SPAR stores closed as cyber attack hits national chain

SPAR stores in Southport and across the country remain closed for a second day after a cyber attack affected the national chain’s till systems. OTS reporters saw notices on several SPAR shops

6th December 2021

Another storm set to batter Southport as yellow weather warning issued

Southport residents are being warned of severe weather tomorrow with Storm Barra set to hit the resort. The weather system which will come in from the Atlantic will bring very strong winds

6th December 2021

Appeal for witnesses after teenager attacked at train station

A furious father is appealing for help to convict a group of thugs who assaulted his son. Richard Hamilton said his son was hurt by a group of four youths at Southport

5th December 2021