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Council leader honoured for ‘exceptional leadership’ in wake of Southport tragedy

The leader of Sefton Council has won an industry award for her role in the wake of the tragic events in Southport over summer 2024. Cllr Marion Atkinson was honoured in the

28th November 2024

World’s oldest man dies in Southport at 112

The world’s oldest man who has called Southport his home for a number of years has sadly passed away. The family of John Tinniswood confirmed the 112 year old passed away this

26th November 2024

£200 reward offered to find missing cat from High Park

A £200 cash reward has been offered to find a cat which has been missing for more than two weeks. Lennie, a black cat, disappeared from his home on Newton Street a

25th November 2024

Emergency responders called to Sussex Road incident

Emergency services including paramedics have been called to the Sussex Road area of Southport this morning following a serious incident. OTS understands first responders from North West Ambulance service as well as

23rd November 2024

Southport attack survivors invited to Royal family Christmas carol concert

The Princess of Wales has invited child survivors of the Southport stabbing to her annual Christmas carol concert. Kate, who is recovering from cancer, has invited child survivors of the attack to

23rd November 2024

Two men face charges after Southport drug bust uncovers Class A substances

Two men have been charged with drugs supply offences after a stop check of a car in Southport led to the discovery of a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs. At

22nd November 2024

Staggering figures reveal millions of pounds spent hunting down ‘Southport riot’ accused

More than thirty million pounds has been spent in the response to UK riots fuelled by disorder in Southport. Top police chiefs have spoken to reporters this week to reveal that more

21st November 2024

Candle-lit vigil to remember female victims of male violence

Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner is partnering with women’s services across the region to host this year’s candle-lit vigil to remember local women and girls who have tragically lost their lives to

19th November 2024

Boy suffered concussion after being beaten in Rotten Row attack

A young boy is still being treated for the affects of a horrendous attack a year after the incident occurred in Southport. The boy, along with his friend, suffered injuries needing hospital

18th November 2024

Police called to Birkdale junction collision

Police have been called to a road traffic collision on a busy stretch of road in Birkdale. A van and car were involved in a smash at the junction of Grosvenor Road

17th November 2024

Fitness fanatics take on charity boot camp for Elsie Dot

Fitness lovers in Southport will take on a gruelling three hour exercise bootcamp later this month to raise thousands for the Elsie Dot Story. Elsie tragically lost her life in the July

14th November 2024

Man charged with assaults and hate crime following Southport incident

Merseyside Police have charged a man with assault and hate crime following an incident in Southport on Saturday, 9 November. At around 2.25pm, police were called to reports of an assault at

11th November 2024

Heartfelt tributes paid to ‘legendary’ Graham Suthren

Tributes have been paid to ‘real gentleman’ Graham Suthren who has sadly passed away in Southport. The former Southport Rugby Club head coach and local legend passed away peacefully at home and

6th November 2024

Person hit by train between Southport and Formby as rail journeys suspended

British Transport Police and emergency services are currently dealing with an incident on the railway line between Southport and Formby. Merseyrail have confirmed a person has been struck by a train on

4th November 2024

Sexual assault victims speak out after attacker handed six year jail term

A man has been jailed for six years after sexually assaulting two women in Southport. Peter Hudson, 52, of Cranfield Drive, in Cheshire, was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault

4th November 2024

Sefton Council celebrates Windrush legacy in Black History Month event

Sefton Council was pleased to host a special Black History Month event in Southport on Tuesday 22nd October in collaboration with SACHA (Southport African & Caribbean Heritage Association). At the ‘Lessons from

31st October 2024

Crown Prosecution Service clarifies legal process in Southport murder case

The Crown Prosecution Service has sought to explain the legal process in a criminal trial after new developments in the Southport case were made public. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes criminal

30th October 2024

Police announce precautionary dispersal zones ahead of Halloween

As in previous years, precautionary Dispersal Zones have been put in place across Sefton so everyone stays safe during the Halloween and Bonfire period. A total of ten dispersal orders are in

30th October 2024

Thousands call for action in petition delivered to Patrick Hurley over fuel payment cuts

A copy of a Conservative petition signed by hundreds of thousands of people has been sent to the Labour Party in Southport calling on them to restore Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners.

30th October 2024

Town centre broken paving is ‘accident waiting to happen’

Shattered and cracked paving slabs in Southport town centre are an ‘accident waiting to happen’ say furious residents. Complaining on social media furious presents have shared a series of images of broken,

29th October 2024

Police execute warrants in Southport as part of county lines drug crackdown

A two-day operation targeting suspected county lines drug operations has resulted in a number of arrests and 23 vulnerable children and adults being protected from future harm. The operation (23 and 24

28th October 2024

Churchtown residents told to stay alert over burglary fears

Residents in Churchtown have been told to stay alert after a man was seen acting suspiciously in residential gardens in the early hours of the morning. Homeowners in the Larkfield Lane and

28th October 2024

Police release images of three men after Southport stabbing

Police have issued images of three men we would like to speak to following a stabbing in Southport town centre last Friday night, 18 October. At around 12.40am on Saturday 19 October,

25th October 2024

Southport man jailed for creating digitally altered pornographic images of children and women

A man from Southport has been jailed for multiple sex offences, including creating and sharing digitally altered pornographic images of children and women – known more commonly as ‘deepfakes’. Karl Marshall, 47,

23rd October 2024

Abandoned deaf dog starts new life on Southport sign language course

A deaf dog that was found abandoned in Bradford has now begun a new life in Southport. The poor pup, Polo, had her ears clipped in an illegal procedure when she was

23rd October 2024

Formby mum fighting knife crime narrowly misses out on national Pride Of Britain accolade

A Formby mum who has been hailed for her campaign to tackle knife crime in the North West says she is immensely proud despite narrowly missing out on a national Pride Of

22nd October 2024

Reports of a suspicious person looking for dogs on beach

World War Two bomb blown up on Ainsdale beach

Police detonated a wartime bomb on Ainsdale beach today after it was discovered on a building site in Bootle. Officers say the World War Two bomb was found at a construction site

22nd October 2024

Young man ‘stabbed’ in back at town centre pub

Detectives are appealing for information after a stabbing in Southport town centre on Friday night, 18 October. At around 12.40am on Saturday 19 October, a man in his 20s attended hospital with

22nd October 2024

Elsie Dot’s family launch charity trust to continue much loved daughters legacy

The family of Elsie Dot Stancombe have launched a charity trust in memory of their daughter. Elsie tragically lost her life in the July 2024 Southport attacks alongside Bebe King and Alice

21st October 2024

Dozens of historic Formby High sex abuse victims say they are being denied justice

Lawyers acting for dozens of former pupils who say they were sexually abused by a school teacher have said they are being denied justice after a local authority declined to accept liability.

16th October 2024