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Cops ‘won’t tolerate’ wave of yob intimidation in Formby

Police have issued a promise to panicked Formby residents, saying they won’t tolerate any form of intimidation, vandalism or gang activity in the famously quiet village. Following reports of ‘roaming’ youths and

18th September 2021

University staff to strike over huge pay row

A local university which employs numerous staff from Southport and the surrounding area is yet again to be hit by strike action. Staff members from the University of Liverpool, a number of

18th September 2021

Warning as traveller ‘odd job’ men scout town for business

A group of travelling community tradesmen have been knocking on doors around Churchtown and Kew this weekend, prompting warnings to keep your properties safe. A number of men, all described as Caucasian

18th September 2021

Bring back ‘A Proper Tree’ calls after Christmas Switch On Event scrapped

Community groups are calling for a return to a Southport of ‘Christmas past’ after it was revealed this weekend that there won’t be a main festive celebration in the town. It was

18th September 2021

Southport chicken firm forced to pull best seller from supermarket shelves

A National frozen southern style chicken product company, whose head offices are in Southport, have been forced to pull one of their top selling products from supermarkets across the UK. SFC Wholesale

18th September 2021

Red Arrows to fly over Southport on Saturday afternoon

Southport skies will once again roar with the thunder of the red arrows in a special one off fly past. The Red Arrows are set to fly over Southport and parts of

17th September 2021

Council respond to Strand value criticisms

Sefton Council leader Ian Maher has responded to criticisms from Conservative councillors over the value of the Bootle Strand shopping centre. Sefton’s Audit and Governance Committee heard this week that the value

17th September 2021

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17th September 2021

Conservative councillors slam Sefton as Bootle Strand loses £18m off value in 4 years

Two Conservative councillors have criticised Sefton Council after it was confirmed that the Bootle Strand has now been valued at £14.2 million – less than half of the reported £32.5 million the

16th September 2021

Southport Rugby Football Club to host charity match in aid of former player battling cancer

Southport RFC are to host a charity match in aid of a former player bravely battling bowel cancer. Prop James “Jimmy” Thomas was part of the club’s title-winning side of the 2006/07

16th September 2021

Sefton Mayor to host Oktoberfest Celebration

Beers will flow and Brätwurst will burst at the 2021 Mayor of Sefton’s charity Oktoberfest night next month Hosted by Sefton Mayor Clare Carragher, the first of what is hoped to be an annual

16th September 2021

Lost and Found: Expensive books of stamps dropped on Lord Street

A Good Samaritan has contacted OTS News to try and reunite an expensive pack of second class stamps with their owner. The bundle of stamps, which have a value of nearly £70,

15th September 2021

Cameras foil attempted car theft in Southport

Security camera footage of a man trying to steal a car in Southport has been released in the hopes he may be identified. Footage from a home on Balfour Road in Southport

15th September 2021

Football mad teenager left unable to move seeks support for powerchair football dream

A football-mad teenager who has been left unable to move due to a rare illness is asking people to support his dream of playing powerchair football. Noah Cunningham, from Southport, loves playing

15th September 2021

Author publishes new book of poetry and illustrations inspired by Southport’s past

A local author with a passion for Southport history has published his new book. Michael Walshe has penned Sandy Tracks, Volume One – A Poetical and Illustrated Journey Through Southport’s Past. The

15th September 2021

Could you retrain as a carer in Southport?

People who are looking for roles in the care sector or want to try a new career helping others are being encouraged to attend an open day next week. Helping Hands Home

15th September 2021

Southport GPs forced to cancel flu jabs after ‘lorry shortage’

Hundreds of patients across Southport set to get their first flu jabs of the year this coming weekend have been told they now face major delays. Doctors across Southport are feeling the

15th September 2021

Pier road remains shut as repair works continue

Marine Drive between Southport Pier and Pleasureland will be shut until further notice after surveys show more work is needed to fix the pier. Police closed off part of Marine Drive by

15th September 2021

Vandals wake up with criminally sore head after Churchtown booze up

Stunned parishioners at a Churchtown cemetery say they are aghast after yobs destroyed a number of headstones. The same vandals also struck at Hesketh Arms pub, finding themselves caught on CCTV as

15th September 2021

Two cars collide at infamous Southport accident hot spot

Police have partly closed off Portland Street this evening following a crash at an accident blackspot. Two cars are understood to have collided at the junction with Cemetery Road near to the

12th September 2021

Hesketh Park Observatory to host open days after 18 months of closure

The Observatory in Hesketh Park reopens on Sunday 26th September, after an eighteen month period of closure during lockdown. “Open Days” will also be held on 31st October and 28th November. With

11th September 2021

Southport Strollers celebrates third birthday

A Southport running club is putting in the miles as founders celebrate its third birthday. Southport Strollers Running Club began in September 2018 with just 20 attendees, a figure which had now

10th September 2021

Sentencing for Southport drugs supply gang reaches 125 years as four more sentenced

Detectives in Sefton are welcoming the sentencing of further members of a Southport Organised Crime Group (OCG) as part of a long-running operation, which takes the total sentences handed out to more

10th September 2021

Four sentenced to total of 125 years in jail as part of Southport drugs supply gang

Detectives in Sefton are welcoming the sentencing of further members of a Southport Organised Crime Group (OCG) as part of a long-running operation, which takes the total sentences handed out to more

10th September 2021

Driver allegedly kicked windscreen after Lord Street bus smash

The driver of a Land Rover involved in a collision with a bus on Lord Street last night berated the driver and allegedly kicked and damaged the windshield following the incident. Paramedics

10th September 2021

Murder charge for son who jumped in front of train after mum’s death

Police have charged a man with murder following the murder of Rose-Marie Tinton on Folkestone Road in January. 54-year-old Andrew Tinton, the son of Rose-Marie, will appear in court next month to

10th September 2021

Family appeal for information on whereabouts of missing Southport man

The family of a vulnerable Southport man are pleading for help to find him safe and well. Michael ‘Mike’ Dowling hasn’t been seen by friends or family since Monday and those close

9th September 2021

Police issue update on Southport bicycle thefts

Merseyside Police have issued an update on the recent spate of bicycle thefts throughout Southport. Southport Local policing Inspector Graham Fisher said: “We have deployed extra uniformed patrols and plain clothes officers

9th September 2021

Cycle lane works to cause four week partial closure of Coastal Road

Works are set to resume on the final phase of the Southport Coastal Road Cycle scheme, with contractors returning to the road from next Monday (September 13th). The scheme is part of

9th September 2021

Southport building firm fined £15,000 after employee broke back in fall

A Southport building firm has been fined over £15,000 after an employee broke several vertebrae falling from a first story housing extension. An employee of Grayton Building Contractors Ltd of Botanic Road,

8th September 2021