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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ELECTION | OTS News interviews Erin Harvey
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
ELECTION | OTS News interviews Damien Moore
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
Eyesore fly-tipping dump is ‘blight’ say apartment residents
Residents in a town centre apartment block say they want more to be done about piles of rubbish dumped at the back of where they live. The piles of used boxes, pallets
Teen girl sexually assaulted in broad daylight near Southport station
Detectives are issuing images of a man who may have information following the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Southport last month. At around 2.25pm on Saturday 8 June, a 17-year-old
Sefton voters urged to report missing postal vote packs
Residents in Sefton who have applied to vote in the General Election by post but have yet to receive their postal vote packs are being urged to get in touch with the