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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’

1st October 2020

£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

1st October 2020

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

1st October 2020

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

1st October 2020

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

1st October 2020

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

1st October 2020

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

1st October 2020

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

30th September 2020

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

30th September 2020

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

30th September 2020

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

30th September 2020

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

30th September 2020

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

30th September 2020

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

29th September 2020

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

29th September 2020

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

29th September 2020

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

29th September 2020

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

29th September 2020

Council warns more coronavirus restrictions will be imposed on Merseyside

Sefton Council has warned that additional restrictions are likely be placed on Merseyside by the Government, in an effort to combat surging case numbers. Council leader Ian Maher says he has written

29th September 2020

Woman assaulted with BRICK as police arrest male for ‘kill threats’

Police have confirmed a Waterloo man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a woman at a bus stop in Southport this morning. The victim has seen been taken to hospital

29th September 2020

Sinclair saddles up in war on ‘ridiculous’ cycle lane

A Southport businessman who is campaigning to rid his street of a new cycle lane has said ‘if you can’t beat them, join them!’ and taken up cycling to make the system

29th September 2020

Stunning images reveal major Lifeboat House progress

Incredible images have been published today revealing the latest improvements on the brand new Southport Lifeboat hub on the Esplanade. The aerial footage has revealed extensive progress is well underway on the

29th September 2020

Heartless yobs smash up girl’s bike

A young girl from Southport is devastated after heartless yobs smashed up her beloved bike at a Southport skate park. The incident happened around 5.30pm on Sunday night after the young girl

29th September 2020

Cops keep watch on Edge Hill covid ‘rule breakers’

Police officers from Lancashire Constabulary say they are keeping an eye out for any coronavirus restriction rule breakers at Edge Hill University amidst the start of a new year. Rowdy Uni students

29th September 2020

Resort lawyer warns supermarket snacking is a CRIME

A Southport lawyer has warned residents in the town to curb their habits of eating supermarket foods before they have paid at the till. According to Rachel Adamson, criminal law specialist at

29th September 2020

Coronavirus cases double in Sefton in 7 days

Health chiefs are watching with bated breath as coronavirus cases continue to double in Sefton. Figures now show an extra 447 new cases in the region between 18-24 September, up from 222

28th September 2020

Vet warns of dog biscuits filled with poison and nails at Formby Pinewoods

A local vet is warning that instances of dog biscuits laced with poison and nails left at Formby Pinewoods are on the rise. The warning comes as one resident alleged their dog

28th September 2020

Drivers warned petrol stations are a ‘hotbed’ for killer virus

Motorists in Southport are today being warned not to stop at petrol stations in the town unless “you really need to” amid rising levels of coronavirus. In baffling new travel advice issued

27th September 2020

Lewis’ Dolphin dream edges closure as campaign passes halfway mark

A campaign to help a poorly 12 year old Southport boy fulfil his lifelong dream of swimming with dolphins is one step closer. The fundraising campaign to get £3,000 together for youngster

27th September 2020

Birkdale school is latest to send entire YEAR home

A primary school in Birkdale has become the latest to insist an entire year group isolated at home after a positive test for Coronavirus. This week OTS News revealed that over a

27th September 2020