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Banks teen arrested after tragic Hart Street incident

It’s been reported that two people, believed to be young children, have sadly died following a tragic and harrowing attack at a property in Southport this morning. Police have now confirmed that

29th July 2024

Albert Road man charged with attempted murder after teen stabbed

An 18 year old remains in hospital recovering from stab wounds in what police say is an attempted murder. Just after 5.20pm on Saturday 27 July, emergency services were called to report

29th July 2024

Police attend Sussex Road RTC

Police and paramedics have attended a road traffic colllision in Southport this evening. At least two vehicles were involved in a minor RTC at the junction of St Luke’s Road and Sussex

28th July 2024

Forensics remain at town centre flat after “attempted murder” stabbing

Forensics unites remain at a flat in Southport Town Centre today after a man was stabbed inside the property last night. Police say they are treating the incident as a murder attempt

28th July 2024

Man, 75, shot dead in Scarisbrick – suspect arrested for murder

Police have arrested a 29-year-old man from Scarisbrick on suspicion of murder, after emergency services were called a shooting on Pinfold Lane yesterday. A 75-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

26th July 2024

Are dogs allowed on Southport beach?

Much of the Southport’s golden beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with a series of nature reserves and protected areas running from Crossens to Formby. Dog owners are encouraged to

25th July 2024

Patrick Hurley says tackling child poverty will “take time” after controversial vote

Southport’s newly-elected MP Patrick Hurley has said that action on reducing child poverty “will take time”, after he was criticised for voting against a motion to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Patrick

24th July 2024

Friends of ‘hero’ who fought bike thieves launch crowdfunder for ‘lifechanging’ injuries

Friends of a Southport man currently fighting for his life in hospital say they do not know what the future holds for the hero who tired to stop a group of men

22nd July 2024

Liverpool man charged after promenade suspected bike theft

Detectives have charged a man in connection with an incident in Southport on Friday night, 19 July. Police were contacted at 8.25pm after a man in his 20s reportedly fell from the

22nd July 2024

Woman kidnapped and assaulted in horrific morning ordeal

A Southport man was due to appear in court after a woman was assaulted and kidnapped in the town earlier this week. The male, named by police as Peter Rimmer, has been

20th July 2024

Attempted murder suspects arrested after bike theft

Three men from Liverpool have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after a man who tried to prevent his motorbike being stolen was left with serious injuries. Police launched an investigation

20th July 2024

Ainsdale Councillor highlights Woodvale Grotspot

Health and safety concerns have been raised concerning the appalling state of the One Vision Housing – run Sandbrook Way flats area, which have seen a large increase in fly tipping over

19th July 2024

Police hunt individual after town centre flat burglary

Police have issued images of a man we would like to speak to following a burglary at flats in Southport. Between 3pm and 10.30pm on Thursday 20 June an unknown person entered

19th July 2024

Patrick Hurley: King’s Speech will take brakes off Britain and get Southport moving again

Welcoming today’s King’s Speech, Labour’s MP for Southport, Patrick Hurley MP, said: “Today’s King’s Speech will help deliver the change that families and businesses in Southport have been crying out for. “It’s

17th July 2024

Half a million dishes this year alone as Southport Market turns three

Nearly half a million pints and over thirty thousand cakes are just some of the incredible sales figures from Southport Market’s latest twelve months in business. The popular food and drink hall

17th July 2024

Hundreds of Southport residents thanked for participation in cancer trial

Hundreds of people in Southport are being thanked for taking part in the NHS-Galleri trial – the world’s largest research study of a multi-cancer early detection blood test. The leader of Cheshire

17th July 2024

Southport drug dealer jailed after cops bust town supply ring

A man from Southport has been jailed for four years and three months for drugs supply offences. Michael Underwood, 30, of Derby Road, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of

16th July 2024

Tourism chiefs laud success of Air Show after fixing traffic issues

Southport Air Show went off without a hitch this year, with tourism chiefs saying they are delighted at how the 2024 show panned out. Despite drizzling weather and one display cancellation on

15th July 2024

Sefton Council ward boundaries to change

Sefton Council’s ward boundaries are set to change following recommendations from The Local Government Boundary Commission. Sefton will retain 66 councillors representing 22 wards, but many of these wards will have new

10th July 2024

Formby beach rangers successfully overturn planning refusal to remove war rubble

The National Trust have won an appeal against a planning decision which told them they couldn’t remove piles of rubble from Formby Beach. The Trust successfully overturned a decision by Sefton Council’s

10th July 2024

Southport CEX closed after break-in

Chapel Street’s CEX store is closed today, following an overnight break-in at the premises. Merseyside Police were in attendance this morning, with shattered glass visible by the store’s exterior. The external shutter

9th July 2024

Local Tory leader congratulates new MP, praises Damien Moore’s legacy

Following Thursday’s General Election, Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council Mike Prendergast has offered his congratulations to new MP Patrick Hurley and paid tribute to Damien Moore. Councillor Prendergast said, “Firstly, I

8th July 2024

Councillors set to call in cops on abusive complainants

Politicians are set to pass new rules which could see a zero tolerance approach to people who are abusive or threatening to both them and council officers. One of the new measures

8th July 2024

CCTV appeal after man seriously injured in Lord Street attack

Police have shared images of two people detectives think may have information to assist an assault investigation in Southport. At around 7.30pm on Friday 31 May, a man in his 60s was

5th July 2024

Patrick Hurley’s victory speech in full

Firstly, I’d like to thank the returning officer and all the good people who have been counting the votes tonight. I’d like to thank Southport’s Labour councillors, my campaign team, my agent

5th July 2024

Richard Hands, former councillor, mayor, dies aged 78

Former mayor of Sefton Richard Hands, has passed away at the age of 78, the Southport Liberal Democrats have announced. Richard was a highly regarded local councillor who served Birkdale from 1986

3rd July 2024

Election Special | In-depth interviews with Southport’s Parliamentary hopefuls

As the UK prepares for this week’s general election, OTS News has conducted a series of interviews with five of the six parliamentary candidates vying for the Southport seat. All six candidates

2nd July 2024

ELECTION | OTS News interviews Patrick Hurley

For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed

2nd July 2024

ELECTION | OTS News interviews Sean Halsall

For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed

2nd July 2024

ELECTION | OTS News interviews Edwin Black

For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed

2nd July 2024