Council quietly apologise for 2023 Air Show logistics
Sefton Council have admitted the 2023 Air Show ‘didn’t go to plan’ after a water-soaked beach left traffic backing up for miles. A late decision to close the beach to cars on
Man arrested after car spotted doing handbrake turns on Ainsdale beach
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of disqualified and drug driving after a car was seen doing handbrake turns on Ainsdale beach. Witnesses reported seeing the BMW being driven at speed
Man arrested for drug driving after collision with cyclist
Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Southport this morning, Thursday 16 May. At around 7.10am emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a
Three plead not guilty to fraud offences while local photographer set to fight charges
Three people embroiled in a fraud investigation have pleaded not guilty in court. Adam Yaffe, Jordan Borrowman, Sandra Carney and Megan Carney-Barrowman, all from Southport, were charged with conspiracy to commit fraud
Evacuation ordered after chemical discovery at industrial unit
Emergency Services are disposing of dangerous chemicals after a discovery at an industrial unit on Aughton Road. Merseyside Police have been in attendance at the estate on Aughton Road since yesterday (13
‘Drunk’ trespasser takes Pier buggy on joy ride over dangerous structure
A man has been caught on camera breaking into Southport Pier and taking a golf cart for a joyride along the decaying tourist attraction. Despite being sealed off to the public there
Flash storm causes huge flooding problems across Southport
Heavy rain has once again reduced a number of roads in Southport to waterlogged impasses. Balmoral Drive in Churchtown and Rotten Row in the town centre are submerged while other roads that
Southport’s first ever cigar lounge opens where you can smoke ‘indoors’
A specialist ‘indoor’ cigar sampling lounge is set to open in Southport, becoming one of the first of its kind in the North West. The cigar lounge is the brainchild of the
Dog reunited with grateful owners after OTS News appeal
An OTS News appeal helped to reunite a lost dog with his worried owners in less than ten minutes. Kind hearted residents of Alexandra Road got in touch with OTS this afternoon
Distressed dog found in Southport as appeal launched to find owners
A dog with no collar has been taken in and rescued after being found wandering alone in Southport today. The dog, which appears to be a type of old English bulldog, was
Southport man arrested on suspicion of sexual communication with a child
A Southport man has been arrested after he was alleged to have been caught in an online child sexual exploitation trap. The 70-year-old man has not been charged with any offence but
Police units carry out stop and search investigations across Southport
Police are carrying out stop and search investigations across Southport today. One man on a pedal bike was pulled over on Aughton Road this morning after catching the eye of officers. It’s
Politicians claim council pier announcement may have deliberately benefitted Labour Party
Opposition councillors in Southport have hit out at Sefton Council claiming their latest Southport Pier news in the build up to the local election was designed to benefit the Labour Party. Councils
Historic items rescued from crumbling theatre with demolition weeks away
Southport Theatre will be demolished in a matter of weeks as historic items from the venue are being saved. The crumbling and closed down theatre will be demolished ‘in early summer’ according
Fire crews dealing with town centre apartment fire
Fire crews are currently dealing with a fire at an apartment block in Southport Town Centre. Crews from Manchester Road station were called just after 1pm today to reports that a fire
Full Sefton Council Local Election results
Ainsdale Party Candidate Votes % Status Liberal Democrats Lynne Thompson 1978 51.47% Elected Labour Frank Hanley 1193 31.04% Not Elected Conservatives Ryan Abbott 527 13.71% Not Elected Green Party Laurence Rankin 145
Police close off Kew Road after serious car crash
Police have closed off a stretch of road near Bedford Park this morning following a car accident. Officers were called to Kew Road after two cars collided just after 9am today. Paramedics
Police launch hunt for Southport man wanted in connection with drug offences
Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a man from Southport who is wanted on a warrant issued by Liverpool Crown Court relating to drug offences. John Paul Remington, aged 19,
Southport Theatre demolition to get underway in summer 2024
The creation of the hugely anticipated Marine Lake Events Centre can now take another landmark step forward as demolition preparations begin. Sefton Council have selected specialist demolition company, the DSM Group, to
Young piano sensation wows millions on Channel Four show
A young musical talent from Southport has fulfilled an incredible dream of playing piano in front of millions. Brooke Shotton had a starring role on the Channel 4 show The Piano, where
15-year-old Southport girl missing from home
Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a 15-year-old girl who is missing from home in Southport. Emily Kalthoeber, was last seen at around 3pm on Sunday 28th April. She is
Council form team of ‘industry leaders’ to fix broken Pier
A specialist team for the delivery of the Southport Pier refurbishment project has now been finalised. The collective of industry-leading experts identified to bring one of Southport’s most iconic attractions back into
Southport Hesketh book trophy final place after 7 goal thriller
Southport Hesketh beat Penwortham St Teresas (U17) 5-2 to reach the Syndicate Trust Youth Trophy Final where they will meet Atherton Laburnham Rovers at Bamber Bridge FC on Wednesday 8 May at
Police hunt man after pub staff assaulted
Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who could have information that may assist with their enquiries following an assault in Southport. At around 11.30pm on Friday 12 April, two men
Cries of ‘shame’ from public gallery as Council ceasefire motion is watered down
Angry scenes broke out at a Sefton Council meeting at Southport Town Hall on Thursday night, as a motion in support of a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel was watered down by
XL Bully one of three dogs killed after Southport woman attacked
An XL Bully and two other dogs have been put down after a woman was attacked in a house in Southport. Police were called to a house on Victory Avenue on Tuesday
Local lad Sean announces MP bid after cutting ties with Labour Party
A Southport councillor who last week broke away from the Labour Party says he’s setting his sights on becoming the town’s MP. Cllr Sean Halsall, who announced he was stepping away from
Traffic cops find drugs after searching car in Ainsdale
Two men were arrested and suspected cocaine seized in Southport yesterday (Thursday 11 April) after a car was stopped. At around 1pm, officers stopped the car on Falkland Road and detained two
Police hunt Pizza Parlour attacker after second targeted hit
A pizza restaurant in the heart of Hillside appears to be the victim of a malicious vandal. The unknown male, who has now been caught on CCTV, attacked the glass frontage of