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OTS View | The Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhood plan should be opposed and scrapped

OTS News says: The draft design for the Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhood scheme is a labyrinthian mess that should be wholly rejected by the people of Southport. Sustrans – a ‘walking and cycling

14th October 2021

Baby dies from cardiac arrest despite heroic Emergency Services efforts

A baby from Southport has tragically passed away after suffering from a cardiac arrest. The baby was transported to hospital after emergency services were called to a property on Viking Close yesterday.

13th October 2021

Police becoming “increasingly concerned” over missing Southport man

Police have said they are becoming “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of 63-year-old Bernard Hunter, who is missing from the Southport area. He was last seen on Cypress Road, Southport at around

13th October 2021

You Only Pay Twice! Bond fans furious after film times lead to cinema car park fines

James Bond fans are being left with no time to stay at a town centre cinema after movie running times landed drivers in a mess of parking fines. The staggering 2 hour

13th October 2021

Spoons bosses snatch up Pavilion building

Council chiefs have signed off on a sale of a town centre office building to a national pub chain. Wetherspoons made a bid in 2019 to take over the higher floors of

11th October 2021

Police shut road after head on smash

Emergency services have been called to the scene of a head on collision in Southport. Two cars collided head on, writing both off, at the junction of Moss Lane and Farm Close

11th October 2021

Campaigner sets out ‘cheat sheet’ for making Lord Street better

A prominent campaigner for the heritage of Southport has chosen to highlight a selection of advantages associated with living beside the coast that possess a historical high street. The Victorians and Edwardians

9th October 2021

Campaigner sets out ‘cheat sheet’ for making Lord Street better

A prominent campaigner for the heritage of Southport has chosen to highlight a selection of advantages associated with living beside the coast that possess a historical high street. The Victorians and Edwardians

9th October 2021

Chase star excited to bring new show to Southport Comedy Festival

Southport Comedy Festival favourite Paul Sinha returns to the event this Saturday (9th October), asking fans: ‘Come and see me as a comedian!’ Paul has attracted an army of fans locally through

9th October 2021

Tracker service proposed for lone women walking home alone

Southport residents of all genders are being encouraged to lend their support to plans for a tracker service aimed at protecting women walking home alone, Plans for a phone service aimed at

9th October 2021

Do you hate your neighbour after lockdown?

One in 5 Southport residents have said their relationship with their next door neighbour has ‘soured’ as a result of the covid 19 pandemic, research shows. One in five people have described

9th October 2021

Rats the size of ‘cats’ caught in Ocean Plaza

Readers of OTS News have sent in footage of huge rats they describe as being ‘the size of cats’ running across a Southport car park. The huge rodents were caught on camera

9th October 2021

Children caught trying doors in failed break-in attempt

‘We’ll be waiting for you’ is the warning to a group of children who were caught on CCTV trying doors in the middle of the night. Two young boys dressed in all

9th October 2021

Young man ‘battered’ in early morning town centre assault

Police and paramedics were called to help a young male who eye witnesses say was ‘battered’ to a pulp on Lord Street this morning. The incident happened just after 6am this morning

9th October 2021

Lack of Government funding will widen gaps rather than “level up” warns Sefton Council leader

Sefton Council leader, Cllr Ian Maher has responded to a forecast by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) that Council tax could need to rise by up to 5% a year for

8th October 2021

Tonnes of rubbish fly tipped on Foul Lane

Tonnes and tonnes of rubbish has been dumped at a flytipping hotspot in Southport. Foul Lane, which is a favourite area for a host of criminal activity due to its secluded spot

8th October 2021

Region unites to say Merseyside is No Place for Hate

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner is uniting with partners to reinforce the message that Merseyside is No Place for Hate this week to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week. Emily Spurrell is taking part

8th October 2021

Sefton residents warned to beware of NHS Covid Pass criminals

Sefton Council is reminding residents to beware of criminals using the NHS COVID Pass to get people to hand over money or their financial details and secret passwords. Available in electronic form

8th October 2021

Damien Moore MP thanks National Lottery Players for helping to support local communities

Damien Moore MP, the Member of Parliament for Southport, is thanking National Lottery players in the town for their role in raising much-needed funding for local charities and community groups. The thank

7th October 2021

Sefton Central MP: Universal credit cut means “choice between eating and heating” for 4,420 families

Bill Esterson MP has criticised the £20 a week cut to universal credit, saying it will mean a choice between eating and heating for thousands of families in Sefton this winter. From

7th October 2021

Warning after schoolboy is chased by male stranger

A young schoolboy was forced to run and seek help from his fellow pupils after being followed through Southport by a strange man this morning. Parents of schoolchildren at Norwood Primary and

7th October 2021

Resort’s former MP calls for crackdown on tax loopholes

With ordinary families and local businesses now having to pay full stamp duty on property purchases Lib Dem council group leader, John Pugh is calling for a clampdown on tax avoidance schemes

7th October 2021

Pensioner needs SURGERY after breaking nose in cycle lane trip

A Southport pensioner broke her nose in two places and requires surgery after she tripped over ‘dangerous’ concrete bases on a controversial cycle lane. OTS reported last week how the council have

7th October 2021

College to hold open evening to boost enrolment

KGV Sixth Form College in Southport is inviting people to enjoy two Open Evenings this autumn – and is excited to be able to welcome prospective students and their families back on

7th October 2021

BID backs desperate calls for major Cambridge Arcade improvements

Southport BID is backing local businesses in their calls for urgent improvements to be made to the historic Cambridge Arcade in Southport. Recent visits by the BID have revealed a range of

7th October 2021

Police concerned for safety of missing teen girl

Police are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ as a teenager remains missing near Southport. Georgia Mitchell, from Bootle, went missing from her home last week and could be around the Southport area, having been

7th October 2021

Sefton residents urged to get winter flu vaccines as soon as they are offered

People in Sefton are being urged to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are offered, to boost their immunity this winter. Each year, GPs in the borough call

6th October 2021

Free night out for NHS and care staff at Southport Comedy Festival enjoys ‘amazing response’

A free ‘Thumbs Up For The NHS’ comedy night designed to thank NHS and care staff for the incredible job they have done during the Covid pandemic has been hailed for its

6th October 2021

Grand parade of some of the most iconic vehicles in motoring history to take place through Southport this weekend

A grand parade of some of the most iconic vehicles in motoring history will take place through Southport town centre this weekend. The circuit is part of the first ever Southport Classic

5th October 2021

Sefton Council reminds residents where they can find advice and support ahead of credit cut

With the Government going ahead with £20 per week cut in Universal Credit payment this week, Sefton Council is reminding people where they can find advice and support. A high proportion of

5th October 2021