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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

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.

13th November 2024

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

10th November 2024

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

4th November 2024

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,

4th November 2024

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,

25th October 2024

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

22nd October 2024

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

20th October 2024

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

12th October 2024

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

11th October 2024

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

11th October 2024