Male, 20s, glassed in Birkers Bar
A Southport man was viciously assaulted last night while enjoying a night out with friends. OTS News understands emergency services were called to a Birkdale bar and club just after midnight after
Home secretary thanks Merseyside fire fighters for coronavirus efforts
Home Secretary Priti Patel paid tribute to the work of firefighters throughout the coronavirus pandemic as she visited Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service yesterday (Thursday 6 August). She met with firefighters who
Safe re-openings for Sefton’s play areas now complete
Sefton Council has now re-opened safely nearly all of its 100 play areas after they were closed as part of nationwide “lockdown” restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. Just two remain
Truck driver to be sentenced for killing Southport mum while using phone at the wheel
A lorry driver who killed a mother of two in a horrific motorway collision unleashed a ‘battering ram’ after using his phone at the wheel, a court has heard. James Majury, 33,
Argos reveals top Christmas toy predictions for 2020.
Argos have revealed their prediction for the top toys children from Southport will be clamouring for this Christmas. Prices range from £33 for a pooping flamingo to £350 for a Lego Technic
New street food sensation moves into Southport Market ahead of market transformation
A delicious new street food destination has opened in Southport town centre. Paulo no Mercado has just opened at Southport Market, with a frontage facing both King Street and Market Street. The
Search for Sid: reward offered to find missing parrot
A young Parakeet has gone missing from his home in Southport. A reward is being offered for the safe return le any information that would lead to the owner of one year
Birkdale United U13 in search of players for upcoming season
Birkdale United U13’s are looking for players for the upcoming season 2020/21. They are an established team with a welcoming environment. To be eligible to play your child will be starting year
Barton’s brainstorm is the ‘key’ to Southport rejuvenation
A prolific heritage campaigner from Southport believes he holds the secret to a regeneration revolution within his hometown. David Barton, an ex Councillor for the Town Centre and West Birkdale, says his
Resort youngsters asked to ‘brighten up’ virus test centre
Children in Southport are being asked to brighten up the Southport walk in test centre by sending in drawings, paintings, and other colourful artworks which will then be put on display The
Appeal for eye-gaze technology for Southport man with rare brain tumour
The family of a Southport man who has spent two years in intensive care are fundraising to help purchase specialist equipment to help his quality of life. Michael Walton was left needing
Ainsdale Beach parking charges to return on Friday
From Friday, (7 August), Sefton Council’s Green Sefton team will be reintroducing charging for parking on Ainsdale Beach. The all-day charge for parking on Ainsdale beach is £8 and payments will be
RIP Kevin Dawson
Tributes have been paid to a much loved Southport man who has passed away. Kevin Dawson sadly passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning (Tuesday August 4th) suddenly. Kevin’s mother
Concern grows for missing teen last seen in Southport
Family of a 14-year-old boy last seen in Southport yesterday are appealing for information on his whereabouts. Bobby Johnson, 5 ft 4, was last seen wearing a blue tracksuit, in Southport at
Lord Street Hotel launches new bar and lounge this weekend
The Lord Street Hotel is launching ‘The Terrace Bar & Prosecco Lounge’ this weekend. A spokesperson for the hotel said: “The Terrace Bar & Prosecco Lounge is launching this Friday 7th August
Hospital team to make 850,000 steps in August for Dementia awareness
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust’s Dementia and Delirium Team will be taking 850,000 steps during August to raise awareness of Dementia. The team said: “Research has shown that 850,000 people in
Plan to build commerce and community spirit in “forgotten” Southport retail area.
Local councillors are spearheading a move to revitalise one of Southport’s more “forgotten” retail areas by launching a scheme to help improve it. They’ve joined forces with traders on Bispham Road to look
‘Scum’ thieves SWIPE little girl’s scooter as she picks up litter
A devestated youngster who just wanted to make her town sparkle has been left in tears after her scooter was stolen while she was picking up litter. Carolina, a young green fingered
Entrance to Cambridge Arcade covid test centre changed after campaign
Potential Coronavirus carriers won’t come close to businesses in a cramped Southport Arcade thanks to an appeal by OTS News. Last week OTS revealed how businesses in Cambridge Arcade were left furious
It’s Bliss to be back! Popular hotel relaunches
Bosses at a landmark hotel in Southport say it’s great to be back after reopening last week for the first time in months. The Bliss Hotel in Southport reopened to guests and
Police search for phone thieves after flashing knife at 14-year-old boy
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify two teenagers that reportedly stole an iPhone 11 from a 14 year old boy. At around midday on Sunday, 2nd August the victim
Youths spotted pulling down garden wall in Birkdale
Furious residents on a posh Southport street are asking parents ‘do you know where your kids are’ after a group of teens destroyed a garden wall this weekend. A gang of around
Southport BID petition Council against Covid-19 test centre
Southport BID have sent a formal objection regarding the Cambridge Arcade Covid-19 test centre to Sefton Council. A letter, seen by OTS News, is signed by 11 businesses based in the Arcade
Motorist caught up in furious road rage bottle incident
A local driver was left shaken after his car was attacked by an angry motorist yesterday evening. The driver sounded his horn when he witnessed a bottle thrown from a Mercedes by
Major buzz as bees take over quiet resort street
Stunned residents on a quiet Southport street have been all a buzz after a swarm of honey bees took over their road. A huge swarm of honey bees have made a nest
Heavy night takes its toll on bleary eyed boozers
A Southport man found himself nursing an extra sore head this morning after concerned good samaritans woke him from a nap in the middle of Lord Street. The male was found fast
Southport Pier is 160 years old today
The iconic Southport Pier is today celebrating a landmark birthday. The iron pier, the oldest of its kind in the country, is 160 years old today, having been opened to the public
Tourists take over! Furious residents react to makeshift car park pile up
Furious homeowners near the beach say they are sick of their roads being turned into a car park. The hot weather over the last two days has seen thousands of visitors come
Southport paper makes job cuts after feeling Covid pinch
One of Southport’s most famous media institutions says it hopes to bounce back after being hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Champion Newspaper has been forced into a difficult decision to start
MP joins row over Cambridge Arcade Covid testing centre
– MP Damien Moore has issued a statement urging Sefton Council to reconsider the placement of the Cambridge Arcade Covid testing centre – But Council insist the placement of the centre was