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Switch On is Off as BID pull out the stops to spread seasonal joy safely

Southport BID say they’re doing all they can to ensure seasonal cheer and Christmas spirit is found in abundance in the resort this year. But they have confirmed there will be no

13th October 2020

‘I’m heartbroken.’ Tearful gym owner reacts to shut down order

A tearful Southport gym owner has made an emotional plea for any and all support following news that they have to shut down under government guidance. The Tier Three lockdown hits Southport

13th October 2020

Dobbies Southport launch search for Santa

The hunt is on for Santa to work in Dobbies Southport store this Christmas. The UK’s leading garden centre retailer has a host of magical in-store events and experiences in the 2020

13th October 2020

Children’s A&E opening extended until midnight from 19 October

The children’s accident and emergency department at Ormskirk hospital closed between 10pm and 8am daily from Monday 6 April this year. The decision to temporarily close overnight was made because the Trust

13th October 2020

Ainsdale station makes shortlist in public vote to find Britain’s favourite railway station

Ainsdale station has made the shortlist of 48 stations to compete to be crowned the country’s favourite railway station in the World Cup of Stations 2020. The competition, run by the Rail

13th October 2020

Huge outdoor comedy event set for Victoria Park

Prepare for a riotous summer evening of laughter as promoter M&B announces their second huge comedy event for 2021. Comedy In The Park, an exciting all-day comedy extravaganza, will take place at the stunning

13th October 2020

Bikers lucky to escape Coast Road crash with broken bones

Emergency medical attention by quick thinking police officers have played a vital role in saving two bikers following a horrific crash on the Coastal Road. Emergency services were called to the Marine

13th October 2020

10 Reasons to Start Playing Golf in College

Many students strive to go in for sports while studying for various reasons. However, it may happen that your physical condition or health doesn’t allow you to play basketball or American football,

13th October 2020

Bird lover Carl spends £2,000 on bread to feed Marine Lake swans

A kind hearted Southport man who spends most of his free time looking after and feeding a flock of birds on the Marine Lake has found himself gathering a selection of fans.

12th October 2020

Little Lourdes is an acting sensation at just 10 days old!

A Southport star of the small screen is already making headlines for her acting talents, a feat even more impressive given she can’t yet talk. Lourdes Collinson was just ten days old

12th October 2020

Van owners warned of nighttime thieves on the prowl

Overs of vans and utility vehicles in Southport are being warned to make sure they’re taking extra steps to see their vehicle is secure after would be thieves were caught trying to

12th October 2020

MISSING: Black cat Luna disappears from Kew home

A beloved black cat has gone missing from her home in the Kew area of Southport. Luna went missing from Langford Drive on Sunday morning. She is a small black cat and

12th October 2020

Funeral staff ‘plant’ Memory Tree to raise awareness of baby loss

Staff at a funeral directors in Southport are encouraging residents to help their memory tree to ‘grow’ as part of a campaign to raise awareness of baby loss and pregnancy loss. Eleanor

12th October 2020

Edge Hill tight lipped on coronavirus party allegations

Edge Hill University have so far refused to comment on claims that Uni security staff have been forced to break up a number of unsafe parties within their campus halls. OTS News

12th October 2020

Care home scam manager hit with £12,000 court bill

A care home manager who played an active part in one of the largest and most shocking scandals to hit the Southport care industry must now pay a bill of £12,000. Barton

12th October 2020

Thomas takes contractors to task over ‘slow’ development

A Southport resident is putting pressure on housing developers and Sefton Council to speed up the demolition of the former Phillips Factory on Balmoral Drive, which is being removed to make way for 157 homes and 6,000 square metres

12th October 2020

Two major Southport landmarks given £325k lifeline

The Atkinson on Lord Street and Meols Hall in Churchtown will share over £325,000 in special lifeline grants designed to boost the recovery of the culture sector. The Atkinson has been awarded

12th October 2020

Pleasureland boss warns of ‘uncharted territory’ in national podcast

Putting lives first, retaining great staff and finding new ways to deliver the best experiences safely for colleagues and customers has put the hospitality industry in unimagined territory – says Southport Pleasureland

12th October 2020

PM Johnson confirms Southport will face toughest coronavirus restrictions

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out the new “three-tier” system of local coronavirus restrictions in the House of Commons this afternoon, with Southport set to be included in the most severe

12th October 2020

Greenbank School confirms Year 10 case of virus

Parents of pupils at Greenbank High School have been alerted that a confirmed case of the coronavirus has been discovered in Year 10. Forty pupils across the Year 10 class have been

12th October 2020

Council leaders confirm tier-3 restrictions are imminent in joint statement

Council leaders have confirmed for the first time that Southport will be placed under new “tier-3” local coronavirus restrictions. As reported by OTS News yesterday, the impending restrictions mean that pubs, bars,

12th October 2020

Covid app sends ‘ghost’ exposure notice to dozens of Southport users

Dozens of Southport residents were given a minor panic attack last night after they fell victim to the now infamous NHS Test & Trace app ‘ghost warnings.’ Hundreds of thousands of people

11th October 2020

‘Oh yes it is!’ Panto lovers rejoice as Atkinson promise festive show

The Atkinson can’t wait to pull up the curtain and welcome you back into their traditional theatre this Christmas. Behind the scenes, the arts centre in Southport have been working hard to

11th October 2020

Pothole laden Birkdale street ‘doesn’t require fixing’ say council

Potholes on Westbourne Road in Birkdale don’t need fixing say council highways experts after a political hopeful said he wanted them filled in. A spokesman for Sefton Council said: “We were made

11th October 2020

Post Office ‘covidiots’ should follow letter of the law says furious shopper

The Post Office are investigating a complaint from a Southport resident after he branded shop workers ‘Covidiots’ for allegedly not wearing masks. Darrell Matthews has issued a formal complaint to the Post

11th October 2020

Rueter’s shuts after three staff alerted to covid contact

Three staff from the popular Rueter’s Bar and Restaurant in Southport have been warned they may have come into contact with someone who has the deadly coronavirus. As a result owner Sinclair

11th October 2020

Southport to face country’s toughest coronavirus restrictions for up to 6 months

Southport will be subjected to some of the toughest coronavirus restrictions in the country for up to 6 months in an announcement expected tomorrow. As part of the Liverpool City Region, Southport

11th October 2020

Two Southport residents named in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

A pair of Southport residents have been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Gurpeet Singh, a former urological surgeon at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust and non-executive director of the

10th October 2020

Former Army captain from Formby jailed for sex assault on 14 year old girl

A former army captain has been jailed for sexually assaulting a sleeping 14 year old girl on a train, following a British Transport Police investigation. Michael Hunt, aged 58, of Warren Farm,

9th October 2020

Officers investigating Churchtown car key burglary

Officers in Southport are investigating another car key burglary that took place overnight on Cleveleys Road in Churchtown between 01:00am and 08:00AM Friday 9th October. Offenders gained entry by forcing the handles

9th October 2020