Ainsdale man stabbed to death in Spanish house party attack
A man from Woodvale living in Spain has been fatally stabbed in the neck following an altercation with another Brit. The incident happened at a house party in the Costa Blanca area
Boo to Boris! Southport says Halloween can still happen
Trick or treating lovers in Southport say they will just find ways to get around the Halloween ‘ban’ imposed on areas under a local lockdown. OTS reported yesterday that Halloween was cancelled
Competition heats up to buy rare Southport whisky
A rare and one of a kind whisky bottled exclusively for a Southport festival is attracting dozens of bids at auction. The Bimber Single Cask is currently up for auction and is
Budding resort writers can win CASH for their tales
Amateur authors in Southport are being encouraged to enter a local writer’s circle competition where the best story will win £150. The Southport Writer’s Circle are offering cash prizes for the best
Desolate and flooded theatre building is ‘suffering greatly’
Campaigners who are desperate to save Southport Theatre say the building is now flooded and riddled with legionella after being shut for over 6 months. Those behind the Save the Southport Theatre
Southport FC WILL kick off season today after £10m grant package confirmed
Southport FC will start their season against Morpeth in the FA Cup today, after a financial grant for the National League was confirmed by the government. The grant, an initial £10m over
Halloween in Southport is officially CANCELLED
The spooky trick or treating that usually brings joy to thousands of Southport youngsters is now no more. The Prime Minister announced that all areas facing a local lockdown should not take
Moore calls for quick end to new virus restrictions on resort residents
Southport MP Damien Moore is keen to see that new enhanced local measures in Sefton will be in place for as short a time as possible. The new restrictions were announced by
New restrictions ‘a blow to everyone’ council admits
Responding to yesterday’s announcement by the Secretary of State about new COVID-19 restrictions affecting Sefton and Merseyside Sefton Council Leader, Cllr Ian Maher said: “While I know resident and businesses across Sefton
Are you missing the Melody to your life soundtrack?
The melody of a song is musically satisfying and often the most memorable part of the song – the same can be said for the Melody Woodlands Animal Sanctuary currently have in their
Dog killed in horrific Southport hit and run
A dog has been killed and it’s owner left injured after they were both struck by a car in Southport yesterday. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident after the
Southport’s RARE black swan rushed to vets on brink of death
The rare black swan which has delighted ornithologists, tourists and residents alike on Southport’s Marine Lake has been saved from the brink of death, OTS can confirm. An urgent appeal for donations
Dobbies reveal major food hall change for Southport
Dobbies Garden Centre has opened a new look foodhall in Southport. This new wholesale partnership with Sainsbury’s brings a range of high-quality food and grocery products to the store. Shoppers at Dobbies’
£25 MILLION cash boost for Southport takes major step toward reality
Sefton Council have acted to further secure and improve the economic future of two flagship towns in the borough. At a meeting of the local authority’s cabinet today (Thursday, October 1) plans
Warning issued after man vanishes in Formby woodland
A warning has been issued to anyone walking through woodland and dunes around the Southport coastline after a man vanished in Formby pinewoods after dark. The coastguard were called by police to
Anti Muslim graffiti appears in Blowick
Offensive graffiti designed to encourage hate towards Islam has been daubed on electricity junction boxes in the Blowick area of Southport. The graffiti which claims the Quran calls for violence against non-believers
Lights out for Cambridge Arcade traders
As if the ongoing pandemic wasn’t enough, traders in the boutique Cambridge Arcade have spent the past two nights serving in the dark. A power outage has meant that the usually well
What is the ‘Liverpool City Region’ and why is Southport in it?
Following additional restrictions to combat coronavirus being placed on ‘The Liverpool City’ region, many people disputed whether the measures do apply to Southport. OTS News received numerous messages via email, Facebook and
BREAKING: Southport is on social lockdown as family mixing banned
Pubs, bars and restaurants will remain open completely in Southport as Matt Hancock this morning announced new laws on a Merseyside wide level. Fines for a first breach of regulations such as
Waterworks shut busy Birkdale street
A busy side road which connects Birkdale Village to Upper Aughton Road and vice versa is shut to traffic because of urgent water works. United Utilities are installing a new water mains
New scheme funds energy efficient home improvements in Southport
People living in Southport can now get up to £5,000 of energy efficient home improvements funded by the Government as part of a new scheme. The Green Homes Grant will not only enable households
Resort clubs and theatres push for furlough scheme extension
Nightclubs, bars and theatre venues in Southport are encouraging residents to support a petition calling on the government to extend the furlough scheme for the theatre and live music industry. This month
Sink hole appears in town centre rat run
A sink hole is set to open up on a popular town centre ‘rat run’ road. The three foot wide hole is concaving near to a mains water pipe on Hulme Street
Puppy is snatched away from mother in nighttime theft
Police are hunting three men who were caught in CCTV imagery last night stealing a young puppy from its nursing mother at a house near Southport. Security footage shows three men breaking
Motocross bike stolen in Southport recovered by police in Southdene
A Kawasaki motocross bike stolen earlier this year from Southport has been recovered by Knowsley Police in Southdene. The bike was stolen during a burglary in Southport earlier this year. Knowsley Police
Ainsdale bus to Range High School cancelled after Merseytravel driver shortage
A Merseytravel driver shortage has caused the temporary cancellation of the Ainsdale school bus service to and from Range High School in Formby. An email from Headmaster Mike McGarry was sent to
Southport chemists run out of flu jab as national shortage takes hold
A number of GP surgeries and private pharmacies in Southport have run out of flu jabs and are asking people to wait until more stock can be delivered. Boots says nationally it
Impact of Boris Bike Routes “Must be Measured”
Local councillors,church and business representatives met on site to discuss the problems created by the controversial pop- up cycle track that runs from Queens Rd through to Talbot St on the other
SFC Secretary to highlight non-league issues on Newsnight
Southport FC club secretary James Tedford will appear on Newsnight this evening (Tuesday) to highlight the issues currently being faced by non-league football clubs. The club confirmed: “Our very own Head of
Uni students can finally return home to Southport for Christmas
The government have finally confirmed they will allow university students to return to their family homes in Southport this Christmas regardless of any local lockdown. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said however