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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Birkdale Craft Gift & Tabletop Fayre
Our popular fayre is back again at St Peter’s Parish Hall in Birkdale, this Saturday, 16th November. Doors are opened to our visitors from 10.30am to 2.00pm.Once again with free public admission.
In Pictures: Yesterday’s Birkdale Indoor Car Boot Sale
Yesterday’s (9 November) indoor car boot sale at Liverpool Road Methodist Church (Red Brick) Hall in Birkdale was a roaring success. The crowds flocked in to discover bargains galore and we even
End of the line for two Merseyrail trains
Railway devotees flocked to Southport train station last Sunday (3 November) afternoon to say farewell to two iconic 507 trains. The pair of Merseyrail’s 507 units made to journey from Southport to
Forthcoming Southport Craft Fayres and Indoor Car Boot Sales
We have a few events coming up, all perfect for finding those early special and unique Yuletide gifts. This coming Saturday 9th November we are at Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road,
Police release images of three men after Southport stabbing
Police have issued images of three men we would like to speak to following a stabbing in Southport town centre last Friday night, 18 October. At around 12.40am on Saturday 19 October,
Jason is UK Horticultural Young Champion – Updated
To rapturous applause, Ainsdale man Jason Regan was presented with the Young Community Champion UK accolade in the Britain in Bloom RHS UK Finals yesterday. BBC’s ‘The One Show’ was filming therein
RHS Young Community Champion – will Jason strike gold for Ainsdale?
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals UK Decision Time! On Monday 21st October a decision on the above will be made. Representatives from Ainsdale will be at the Manchester
In Pictures: Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale
Goats and bargains may seem like unlikely bedfellows, yet this was exactly what visitors discovered at the Birkdale event today. The weather was unkind at times with hailstones and blustery winds, but
Southport Mosque rioter jailed for 50 months – longest sentence yet
The longest prison sentence so far for Merseyside disorder has been handed to a man from Litherland after he was jailed today for four years and two months. Lukas Allen, 23, of
Police investigating after body found in Hesketh Park
Emergency services were called to Hesketh Park in Southport early this morning following the discovery of a man’s body. Merseyside Police have confirmed that they received a report at around 5:30 am
Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale
We bring you bargains, crafts, goats and gorgeous homemade cakes! Free public admission. Saturday 12th October, 2.30pm to 5.30pm Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. ‘Cosy Cakes’ will
Southport man charged with drug offences
A man has been charged with drug offences following a stop search in Southport. Officers from Project Medusa were on patrol along the Promenade in Southport when they noticed a man acting
Ainsdale volunteer Jason nominated for prestigious horticultural award
Ainsdale resident Jason Regan has been a loyal volunteer with the Ainsdale Village Bloomers team since he was 15 years old. RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals are taking place on 21st
Residents left in the dark as surprise land clearance for housing begins
Residents of Broome Road in Southport were left in shock on Monday when contractors arrived without warning, bringing heavy machinery to clear vegetation and prepare land for investigations for potential development. The
SOUTHPORT CLASSIC AND SPEED CAR SHOW HIT BY RAIN
The popular event took place today, Sunday 15 September 2024, at Victoria Park. Sadly, the poor wet and cool weather struck and this was reflected in the empty spaces that normally held
In Pictures: Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale
The crowds of bargain hunters who attended the event at the Red Brick Church in Liverpool Road Birkdale, on Saturday 14th September, were treated to three rooms and outside sale items to
Southport Mosque to host community open day on Sunday
In a gesture of openness and community integration, the Light Foundation & Southport Islamic Society Mosque is set to host an Open Day and Guided Tour on Sunday, September 15, 2024. This
MP warns of potential closure of Smedley Hydro
Patrick Hurley has written to Nick Thomas-Symonds in a letter that alludes to the potential closure of Smedley Hydro. The site, home to the General Register Office for England and Wales, is
Councillors set to pay tribute to Hart Street victims
Sefton’s Councillors are expected to pay tribute to the victims of the Hart Street attack this evening, at an extraordinary meeting at Southport Town Hall. Councillors are expected to pass a motion
Two arrested in Southport: drugs, cash, and electric bikes seized
Police have arrested two men and seized suspected drugs, cash and electric bikes following an incident in Southport on Monday, 9 September. At around 4pm, a report was received of two males