What tier 3 means for Southport
Southport will be included in the national tier 3 restrictions from 1 minute past midnight on New Year’s Eve (00:01 – 31/12/2020). Check our list below to see exactly what the tier
Southport will move into tier 3 tomorrow
Southport, Sefton and the entire Liverpool City Region will move into tier 3 coronavirus restrictions, while Lancashire will move into tier 4. The measures will come into effect at 1 minute past
Dog unit called to Clifton after ‘break in’
Police and specialist dog units have been called to a town centre hotel this morning after an incident in the early hours. Specialist dog units from Merseyside Police were called to The
Diagnosed coronavirus cases in Southport are rising rapidly
Numbers of new coronavirus cases in Southport tripled over an eight day period in the build up to Christmas. Data published by the NHS and the Government show that the number of
First 6 Destinations You Should Visit When Lockdowns Lift
When the pandemic hit and all countries began to impose lockdowns and travel bans one by one, many people thought that it would all be over until summer or at least winter
Seven most interesting indoor sports to try now
Most of you who have been quarantined at home for endless months due to the pandemic may now be at wits end for something to do. Fitness enthusiasts and those who hanker
Tributes pour in for much loved businessman John Sinclair
Tributes have been paid to a much loved Southport businessman who has sadly passed away this Christmas. OTS News is saddened to report the passing of Peaky Blinders Bar owner John Sinclair,
Supermarket petrol station runs out of juice
A Southport supermarket petrol station has been hit by an apparent severe power cut which has seen hundreds of motorists turned away from fuelling up. The Morrison’s Southport superstore reportedly lost power
Dear Dorothy! 86 year old says thanks for her TWO HUNDRED Christmas cards
A Southport pensioner has received an incredible 266 Christmas cards from total strangers in the town. 86 year old Dorothy has taken delivery of an astonishing two hundred and sixty six Christmas
Christmas tributes paid to hero Southport nurse
Christmas tributes have been paid to a heroic Southport nurse who sadly passed away earlier this year from coronavirus. Josephine Masteke (Manini), also known as Josephine Peter, died on April 18 at
Bella to batter Southport as Met Office issue wind warning
Storm Bella will batter large parts of the UK on Boxing Day with the Met Office warning Southport could be hit by high winds on Boxing Day A yellow weather warning for
School closures considered to fight new virus strain
Schools in Southport and the wider region may need to close, on top of tier 4 restrictions, to bring the new UK coronavirus variant under control, a rapid analysis says. The researchers
Three hour wait for Covid tests at Splash World
Families desperate to be covid clear before they reunite with loved ones at Christmas are facing three hour waits for a quick result test. The Smart Coronavirus Testing centre in Southport is
Appeal for information following vehicle theft in Formby
Do you recognise this man? Police believe he may have information which could help with their investigation into a robbery on Gores Lane, Formby, on Saturday 24 October. At around 12.15pm, it
Police appeal for missing Southport teen
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about a 16-year-old teenager who has been missing from her Southport home since last week. 16-year-old Lucy Murray was last seen on Thursday 17 December in the
Local GP surgery threatens patient after online comment
A Southport man has been warned that he will be ‘struck off’ from his local GP surgery after allegedly posting ‘derogatory comments’ about their staff. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous,
Sefton Council urges visitors to the borough to get a SMART covid test
Sefton Council is urging anyone who has travelled to the Borough from an area that is now in Tier 4 of the Government’s restrictions to get a SMART test to make sure
How to Find a Good Domestic Cleaner?
There are many reasons to hire and get someone else to do the house cleanup. It is effortless to find a good one within the UK region, especially if you are looking
COVID-19 Brings Business Tech Solutions To The Spotlight
COVID-19 is bringing business tech solutions to the spotlight. With lockdowns and remote work settings, companies are turning to communication innovations to streamline telecommuting. In addition, customer and client interactions are shifting
Ainsdale shop targeted by thieves in shocking late night raid
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a shop in Ainsdale on Wednesday 16 December. At around 10pm, we received a reports of a robbery at the One Stop Shop
Mass Southport vaccination campaign begins as 99% snap up slots
Sefton’s community based COVID-19 immunisation programme run by local GP practices began on Tuesday 15 December as the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history continues. Nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, GPs, and other NHS
‘I’m Charles Manson!’ Terrified girl followed through town centre by strange man
Parents have been alerted to concerns of children who are walking the town centre alone after reports of a male intimidating youngsters. A man, described as Caucasian at around 5ft7 wearing a
Should Southport schools have staggered return times after Christmas?
The reopening of secondary schools and colleges in Southport after Christmas will not be delayed – but will be staggered, the government has said. Those studying for exams are expected to return
Car thieves found operating in Birkdale after vehicle stolen
Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws
Missing: Dog vanishes after escaping from owner near busy roundabout
The owner of an adorable terrier like dog is asking for any help in bringing their beloved family pet home safe and sound. The dog was last seen near the endlessly busy
Blooming lovely garden centre staff help raise £1 MILLION for charity
Dobbies Southport contributes to £1million donation milestone for the Teenage Cancer Trust Dobbies Garden Centres has hit a major fundraising milestone, raising over £1million for UK-wide charity, Teenage Cancer Trust. Stores across
Birkdale school promises an end to a nursery new year hangover
In a response to current restrictions one local school is offering personalised covid safe visits for parents struggling to find a nursery place for their child in the new year. People need
Formby grotspots could be a brilliant community hot spot
ImagineFormby wants to turn a series of village grotspots into safe, green and artistic assets for the local community. Among local grot spots now being targeted are the eight alleyways which run
GPs issue ‘help us to help you’ plea in run up to Christmas
As we get into the Christmas spirit, health leaders at NHS Sefton and West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) are reassuring residents that the NHS is still there for you over the
MP hails Southport small businesses bouncing back from pandemic
Southport’s MP Damien Moore has been visiting a number of local businesses in Southport today to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Mr Moore, who enjoyed a background in retail management before becoming the