Southport man arrested for attempted thefts from cars
A Southport local man aged 48 was arrested on Thursday the 25th February, in connection with a number of attempted thefts from cars in various locations around the Southport area. He was
Pontins exposed for ‘gypsy name’ blacklist
Pontins have said they will now change their working ways after being exposed for blacklisting a set of surnames that ‘had connotations related to the travelling community.’ The Equality Human Rights Commission
Sefton MP: Families face triple blow to finances unless Chancellor changes course at Budget
Bill Esterson says Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to hit families in Sefton Central with a triple blow of council tax hikes, frozen pay and cuts to social security at his Budget
Police called to ‘high speed smash’ in Birkdale
Two cars have been involved in a serious collision in Birkdale this afternoon in what appears to be a high speed crash. A Toyota and a BMW collided with each other on
Councillors warn of serious flaws to child benefit system
Two Southport councillors have been alerted to serious flaws in the Child Benefit system which has denied local families thousands of pounds they were entitled to. Councillor Pat Keith and Councillor Lynne
20 fines issued, 100 cars turned away from Formby Beach
Officers have issued approximately 20 fixed penalty notices and turned over 100 cars away from Formby beach today. Throughout the day, patrols have been in attendance along the coastal area following reports
Bomb disposal clear discovered device with controlled explosion
Merseyside Police have confirmed that officers are in attendance at Formby beach today (Friday 26 February) following the discovery of a suspected unexploded ordnance device. Officers were called around 5.30pm yesterday (Thursday
Queenscourt Hospice open applications for 2021 London Marathon
Queenscourt Hospice are on the hunt for one lucky Southport resident to take their spot on Team Queenscourt for the 2021 London Marathon. Queenscourt Hospice said: “We have just one of our
Hotel group plans Southport job creation with expansion
A Southport group are appealing for hospitality staff who sadly lost their job during the coronavirus pandemic to contact them with a view to getting a new role as part of their
Blind man attacked from behind at Formby Iceland
A registered blind man was attacked from behind and kicked while on the floor at the Formby Iceland store on Chapel Lane yesterday. Reports say the victim was leaving the shop The
Casino building gutted by contractors following closure
Contractors have begun gutting the former Genting Casino building on the promenade. Casino bosses announced last month the Southport casino, part of a multi national chain, would close down permanently having been
Body of missing man found in Scarisbrick
Officers searching for a missing man have sadly found a body. Ormskirk and Rural West Lancs Police said:“In the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, February 23rd), Lee Sims, 45, was sadly
Resort pair arrested after police officer assaulted in illegal rave bust
A heroic police officer had been assaulted after they tried to break up an illegal late night gathering at a Liverpool music studio. Two men from Southport have been arrested over the
Police guard town centre hotel after serious incident
Three police units, including an undercover patrol, are currently standing guard at the Scarisbrick Hotel in Southport following a serious incident. Officers arrived on scene at the Lord Street based hotel just
Minor RTC causes disruption at Churchtown Lights
Police have responded swiftly to the scene of a two car smash in Churchtown village this afternoon after a utility truck collided with another car. Three police units responded to the scene
Council says no decision yet on STCC future after Lib Dem criticisms
Council says successful £50m Town Deal bid will see Marine Lake Events Centre redevelopment
Southport doorstep surge testing to pause
The surge testing operation across the Cambridge and Dukes wards of Southport will continue this weekend at the dedicated Mobile Testing Unit at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, with doorstep testing to
Wedding dream turns to nightmare after Clifton collapse
Local bride-to-be Wendy Patrick’s wedding dream has turned into a nightmare following the collapse of the Royal Clifton Hotel. Wendy met her now fiancé Brian Heron back in 2013 on holiday in
Southport FC’s season declared null & void
Clubs in the National League North and South have voted to declare the 2020/21 season null and void. Clubs had been asked to vote on four different resolutions to decide how the
Police launch appeal after attempted Screwfix burglary
Police are appealing for information following an attempted business burglary in Southport last night, Tuesday 16 February. At around 9.20pm, officers were called to Screwfix in Old Hall Farm Business Park on
Suspected shoplifter spat at police during arrest
Police have swooped to detain a suspected shoplifter in dramatic fashion in Southport town centre today. The suspect reportedly spat and swore at officers as at least six police tackled the male
Misery for motorists as Coast Road shut until MAY
Commuters in Southport are facing motoring misery again after another stretch of coast road was shut, a closure set to last for three months. Works have been planned on the Marshside stretch
UPDATE: Three arrested after town centre ram-raid
Polic have arrested three people following a ram raid burglary in Southport last night, Friday 12 February. Just before 10.20pm, officers were called to Flannels clothing store on Tulketh Street to reports
Pygmy goat babies stolen from Burscough
Two pygmy goat kids have been stolen overnight from a farm in Burscough. The baby goats have been stolen from a farm on Sutch Lane. An urgent investigation has been launched for
Building work at Southport Market halted after “disturbance”
Southport Market was evacuated yesterday following a “disturbance” during construction work. OTS understands that a gas leak following the removal of old equipment prompted the evacuation. The building remains closed as of
Police appeal for information after assault on elderly pensioner
Detectives are appealing for information after a 71-year-old man was assaulted in Southport last month (30 January). At around 5.35pm, it was reported that the victim had been slapped on the head
Work begins on repairing Southport’s historic Hesketh Park conservatory
Repair work is now underway at Hesketh Park’s historic conservatory after Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team secured a £22,000 grant from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund. A local contractor, overseen by a
Formby man one of ten arrested for Class A and B supply
Ten people have been arrested today, Thursday 11th February, as part of a joint investigation with North Wales Police into the production and nationwide distribution of Class A and Class B drugs.
Council praised for meeting new house build targets
Sefton Council have been praised by the government for ensuring enough homes are being provided to meet local needs. 2021 is the second year in succession the local authority have been recognised
Door-to-door deliveries of home testing kits starting in Southport’s Cambridge and Duke’s wards today
Testing teams will start knocking on doors across Southport’s Cambridge and Dukes wards today to deliver COVID-19 home testing kits and, where possible, wait while they are completed. Testing for the South