Councillors set to call in cops on abusive complainants
Politicians are set to pass new rules which could see a zero tolerance approach to people who are abusive or threatening to both them and council officers. One of the new measures
CCTV appeal after man seriously injured in Lord Street attack
Police have shared images of two people detectives think may have information to assist an assault investigation in Southport. At around 7.30pm on Friday 31 May, a man in his 60s was
Patrick Hurley’s victory speech in full
Firstly, I’d like to thank the returning officer and all the good people who have been counting the votes tonight. I’d like to thank Southport’s Labour councillors, my campaign team, my agent
Richard Hands, former councillor, mayor, dies aged 78
Former mayor of Sefton Richard Hands, has passed away at the age of 78, the Southport Liberal Democrats have announced. Richard was a highly regarded local councillor who served Birkdale from 1986
Election Special | In-depth interviews with Southport’s Parliamentary hopefuls
As the UK prepares for this week’s general election, OTS News has conducted a series of interviews with five of the six parliamentary candidates vying for the Southport seat. All six candidates
ELECTION | OTS News interviews Patrick Hurley
For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed
ELECTION | OTS News interviews Sean Halsall
For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed
ELECTION | OTS News interviews Edwin Black
For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed
ELECTION | OTS News interviews Erin Harvey
For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed
ELECTION | OTS News interviews Damien Moore
For this week’s general election, OTS News invited all six Southport parliamentary candidates to interview. Patrick Hurley, Sean Halsall, and Edwin Black were interviewed in person. Damien Moore and Erin Harvey agreed
Eyesore fly-tipping dump is ‘blight’ say apartment residents
Residents in a town centre apartment block say they want more to be done about piles of rubbish dumped at the back of where they live. The piles of used boxes, pallets
Teen girl sexually assaulted in broad daylight near Southport station
Detectives are issuing images of a man who may have information following the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Southport last month. At around 2.25pm on Saturday 8 June, a 17-year-old
Sefton voters urged to report missing postal vote packs
Residents in Sefton who have applied to vote in the General Election by post but have yet to receive their postal vote packs are being urged to get in touch with the
Southport candidates gear up for hustings event
The six candidates for Southport’s parliamentary seat at next week’s general election will be tested at a hustings event tonight in the Town Centre. Christ Church on Lord Street will host the
Contractors ‘move in’ on Southport Theatre site as demolition begins
Workers will move in to the Southport theatre site this week to prepare the building for impending demolition. The council have told residents today that work will finally begin on site this
MISSING: Police hunt Southport man as concerns grow
Police in Southport are trying to trace a Southport man who was last seen four days ago. Anyone who sees him is told to call 999 immediately. A police spokesperson said “
‘Adorable dude’ left alone after all brothers and sisters get adopted without him
An animal rescue sanctuary have shared a heartstring tugging appeal to find a home for a tiny kitten who is the only one of a litter to remain unadopted. The unnamed black
Midnight deadline looms to register to vote in General Election
Sandgrounders aged 18 or over who aren’t yet registered to vote need to do so by midnight tonight (Tuesday June 18th) or else they won’t be able to have a say in
30 bed hotel plan revealed for Spoons revamp of parking offices
Architects have revealed plans to create a 30 bed hotel complex at a former council parking offices in the town centre. Wetherspoons bosses at the Sir Henry Seagrave have been working behind
40% of Southport voters set to go ‘tactical’
Data produced by a leading polling platform says that nearly 40% of people in Southport will be taking part in tactical voting at the upcoming election. Thousands of people are expected to
Doorman Alan calls time on 40 year bouncer career
A Southport doorman who has kept revellers safe in the town for over 40 years is finally calling time on his career. Friends have paid tribute to Alan Hughes who has been
Southport man arrested as police raid suspected brothel
Detectives working across the North of England executed a series of warrants today as part of an ongoing case to crack a suspected human trafficking ring. Multiple individuals were arrested today including
Police search for missing Birkdale man
Police are attempting to find missing 40-year-old Patrick Apperley from Birkdale. Patrick, also known as Paddy, was last seen on Thursday 6 June in the Worcester Road area of Bootle. When last
Campaigners meet with council chiefs to object to ‘dangerous’ cycle lanes
Furious residents have been given a chance to vent about ‘dangerous’ cycle lanes in Southport Town centre. A meeting of the council’s licensing committee took place last night to formally note a
Police seek out witness who could help in serious sex assault investigation
A man who may be able to help police piece together vital clues to an ongoing serious sexual assault investigation is being urged to come forward. The young male, who police hope
Formby McDonalds takes centre stage in UK wide TV advert
Staff at Formby McDonalds were the centre of attention for a brand new UK wide TV advert to promote a new range of happy meals. TV crews were brought in a number
2024 Food & Drink Festival was a record breaker for Southport
Organisers of this years Food & Drink festival have hailed it as a record breaking event. A fabulous three day feast saw tens of thousands of people pack out Southport over the
Resurrected department store set to shut down again
A Southport department store will close down again just a handful of years after it was resurrected from a previous closure. Beales department store have announced a ‘closing down sale’ on their
Ainsdale bus smash causes damage to parked vehicle and lampost
An Arriva bus has been involved in a crash in Ainsdale this afternoon. The smash occurred at approximately 13:30 today at Carr Lane in Ainsdale. OTS News understands that there were no
Coast Road remains open after three car smash
Police are directing traffic around a serious three car road traffic collision on the coastal road. Emergency services were called to the coastal road close to the junction with the Formby Bypass