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In Pictures: Southport Indoor Car Boot Sale – Saturday 29th March 2025

A selection of images from the Southport Indoor Car Boot Sale Saturday 29th March at the Valhalla Building, Adventure Coast Southport (previously Southport Pleasureland). Our fundraisers today were Community Cupboard and Brain

29th March 2025

Sefton Council tourism funding proposal criticised as ‘investment tax’

Southport’s Liberal Democrat and Conservative groups have expressed concern over proposals by Sefton Council to secure contributions from developers toward maintaining and enhancing Southport’s visitor infrastructure. The proposed charge for qualifying developments

21st March 2025

Park users ‘scammed out of cash’ by convincing tricksters

A warning has been issued not to give cash or make card payments to people purporting to be civil enforcement officers. Reports have been made to say a number of people have

14th March 2025

Farmhouse Kitchen among top contenders at British Pie Awards – again!

Southport’s Farmhouse Kitchen has been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious British Pie Awards. The Farmhouse Kitchen, located on Old Park Lane, previously secured four Bronze Medals in the annual national

6th March 2025

Beloved pet owls missing from Ainsdale home

Two snowy owls kept as pets at a home in Ainsdale have gone missing. An appeal has been launched today by Ainsdale resident Jenna Daulby for anyone who may know or have

6th March 2025

Birkdale Indoor Afternoon Car Boot Sale

Come and join us in the fun at the Birkdale event. Venue: Liverpool Road Methodist Church Hall (Red Brick), Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. Date: Saturday 8th March, 2025. Time: 2.30

6th March 2025

Lottery rejects application for Pier repair finance, Council Leader announces

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has declined an application to assist in financing repairs of Southport Pier. Leader Councillor Marion Atkinson confirmed the decision at a full meeting of Sefton Council last

28th February 2025

Police and paramedics respond to Churchtown incident

Emergency services have descended on a quiet suburban Churchtown Street following a serious incident. Police, paramedics and an air ambulance have been called to a property near to the junction of North

24th February 2025

Power outages reported around Southport

Homes and businesses in Southport are reporting power outages. Scottish Power has confirmed unplanned power cuts in PR8 and PR9 postcodes around Meols Cop. Postcodes affected according to Scottish Power are: PR81AA,

23rd February 2025

In Pictures: Southport Indoor Car Boot and Craft Fayre

With sunshine galore for a change, we had a wonderful turnout for our first indoor car boot sale at Valhalla on Southport’s Esplanade today. The fayre was buzzing with activity, as busy

22nd February 2025

Indoor Car Boot & Craft Event at Valhalla Building by Southport Pleasureland/Adventure Coast Southport

Come and join us this Saturday, 22nd February, 11.00am to 2.00pm Free parking for stallholders and visitors, and free public admission at the event Come along to meet the Woodland’s Animal Sanctuary

20th February 2025

Ainsdale man arrested on suspicion of Crosby burglaries

Two men have been arrested in connection with reports of attempted burglaries committed earlier this month in Crosby. Yesterday, Tuesday 18 February, officers were on patrol when they stopped a grey BMW

19th February 2025

Images from Saturday’s (8 February) indoor car boot sale in Birkdale

Despite the chilly February breeze, eager bargain hunters came out in force at the successful Birkdale indoor car boot sale yesterday. This event took place at the Methodist Church hall (Red Brick

9th February 2025

CCTV enquiries underway after failed ATM raid in Churchtown

Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted theft of an ATM in Southport. Emergency services were contacted at 9.45pm last night, Thursday 6 February, following reports two males were attempting

7th February 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Hart Street families at KGV

The Prime Minister has been in Southport this morning to meet with families affected by the 2024 Hart Street tragedy. Keir Starmer and his aides held a private meeting with families at

6th February 2025

Hesketh Park junior parkrun praised for creating accessible atmosphere for young Southport parkrunner

The parents of a young parkrunner from Southport, have praised the Hesketh Park junior parkrun team for the inclusive environment they create for their autistic son, Albie. Albie is a running fanatic

5th February 2025

Southport indoor car boot sale, 22nd February

Southport Crafts & Events have a great new venue for their Southport indoor car boot sales. It starts later in the morning as well! Free public admission. Refreshments available. The venue is

1st February 2025

Police respond to break in at bespoke bike shop

A bespoke bike shop that sells high end top quality bikes has been broken into. Police have sealed off the Southport Cycles bike shop on Shakespeare Street this morning (Wednesday January 29th).

29th January 2025

Town Centre road closed after storm caused roof collapse

Fire crews have closed off a road in Southport Town Centre after storm damage caused a roof to partially collapse. Emergency services have stopped people from entering Post Office Avenue and businesses

24th January 2025

Restoration underway for Southport’s former Leo’s Bar on Nevill Street

A dilapidated building that put a historic Southport street at risk of turning into an eyesore will now be saved thanks to its new owners and Sefton Council. The former Leo’s Bar

17th January 2025

CCTV appeal after rape in Southport pub

*This story contains details of a sexual assault. Links to support services are listed at the bottom of this article* Detectives investigating a rape in Southport in the early hours of Friday

29th December 2024

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body found at Braemar Avenue

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, after a 70-year-old was found dead at a house on Braemer Avenue on Sunday. A statement from Merseyside Police said:”We can confirm we

24th December 2024

Man sought by detectives over Southport sexual offence report

Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who may have information that could assist enquiries following a sexual offence in Southport. Police received a report of an incident that occurred in

18th December 2024

In Pictures: Yesterday’s Ainsdale Festive Craft and Gift Fayre

Southport Crafts and Events had their last fayre of 2024 yesterday (14 December 2024), at Sacred Heart Church hall in Ainsdale. Santa even made a brief appearance to hand out free presents

15th December 2024

Southport town centre businesses see turnover drop by up to 70% following July events

Town centre businesses in Southport have experienced a dramatic downturn in turnover, with reductions ranging from 40% to 70% following the events of July 2024, according to a report presented to Sefton

11th December 2024

Police release CCTV images after £10,000 stolen in Southport and Formby thefts

Police have issued CCTV images of three men they believe could have information that may assist enquiries into the theft of nearly £10,000. The first theft was reported at around 12.30pm on

6th December 2024

In Pictures: Southport’s ‘Festive Fun Day’ 23 November 2024

Families braved the chilly November weather to see the attractions in the town centre. A section of Lord Street was closed off for the event, which was organised by Sefton Council and

23rd November 2024

Two men face charges after Southport drug bust uncovers Class A substances

Two men have been charged with drugs supply offences after a stop check of a car in Southport led to the discovery of a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs. At

22nd November 2024

Firefighters tackle blaze at former Hesketh Centre building

A significant emergency services present is operating on Albert Road, with firefighters from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service extinguishing a blaze at the former Hesketh Centre building. OTS News understands that emergency

16th November 2024

RAF WOODVALE: flying in the November mists

RAF Woodvale saw various military helicopters involved in low level flying manoeuvres today. A small crowd of onlookers and photographers lined the pinewoods as the evening mists arrived, just after sunset Military

14th November 2024