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Work set to begin on Meols Cop Sainsbury’s store after High Court ruling

Years of delays over the creation of a Sainsbury’s store on Meols Cop Retail Park could finally be over after a high court ruling dismissed planning concerns over the development. OTS understands

15th December 2021

Huge Bispham Road Christmas tree to be switched on Friday

Residents in Norwood ward are already getting into the festive spirit with the arrival of an early Christmas present. A huge Christmas tree has been installed on Bispham Road courtesy of the

24th November 2021

Warning after schoolboy is chased by male stranger

A young schoolboy was forced to run and seek help from his fellow pupils after being followed through Southport by a strange man this morning. Parents of schoolchildren at Norwood Primary and

7th October 2021

KGV Sixth Form College welcomes back students and says it’s not too late to enrol

The new 2021/22 college year is now underway, with a record number of students being welcomed to KGV Sixth Form College in Southport this Thursday and Friday. KGV is reminding young people

3rd September 2021

Bispham Road Improvement plan sees significant step forward

Plans for bringing more of a village-like feel to the Bispham Road area have taken a significant step forward with the first of a series of planters being installed. The planters are being

25th August 2021

Police involved in RTC with taxi on Sussex Road

Police officers on their way to the way to an emergency call accidentally collided with a taxi in Southport. Two police officers and a passenger in a taxi cab suffered minor injuries

19th August 2021

Police investigate daylight theft of motorbike from Kew Retail Park

Police are investigating the theft of a Triumph motorcycle from the Kew Retail park, that took place at approximately 5:15PM yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 10th August. Two men arriving on a silver scooter

11th August 2021

Youth Community Partnership and Labour councillors hold Portland Street family fun day

Last week dozens of local families flocked to Portland Street Field for a free family fun day. The well-attended event was organised by the Youth Community Partnership, a Community Interest Company based

8th August 2021

Princess Royal in Southport for hospital opening

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will officially open a £21 million state of the art mental health facility in Southport at the start of a visit to Merseyside today (Monday 26

26th July 2021

Residents reminded of rubbish responsibilities after Kew park and ride flytipping

Sefton Council is once again reminding residents of their rubbish responsibilities or risk prosecution after tonnes of household garden waste were flytipped in Southport. Officers discovered the waste, which includes heavy tree

9th July 2021

Meols Cop Road closed for another week

Meols Cop Road could be closed until next Wednesday while essential sewer maintenance is completed. United Utilities have secured an emergency closure order from Sefton Council to conduct repairs. The order states

11th May 2021

Police launch appeal after attempted Screwfix burglary

Police are appealing for information following an attempted business burglary in Southport last night, Tuesday 16 February. At around 9.20pm, officers were called to Screwfix in Old Hall Farm Business Park on

17th February 2021

Two more Southport wards to be included in South African variant surge testing

Sefton Council has confirmed that the testing area to locate the South African COVID-19 variant is being widened beyond Southport’s Norwood ward. As a result of a second case of the variant

6th February 2021

Mobile Testing Units being prepared at Kew park and ride

Mobile Testing Units are being set up on Kew park and ride, ahead of testing thousands of Norwood ward residents in the next few days. Surge testing will be introduced in Norwood

3rd February 2021

Southport Councillors reassure residents over South African Covid 19 in their ward

Norwood’s councillors have moved to reassure local residents after the discovery of the South African Covid variant in their ward. The news caused widespread concern across Southport after it was revealed

2nd February 2021

New conspiracy graffiti highlights Meols Cop vandalism problem

This article contains imagery of offensive graffiti containing racial slurs and strong language. Conspiracy theory graffiti has been daubed over signage in front of ALDI on Meols Cop Road. An incomplete, misleading

17th January 2021

Serious RTC in Meols Cop causes main road closure

Police are investigating a serious road traffic collision in Meols Cop this morning. OTS News understands that a male has sadly lost his life in the accident overnight on the junction of

26th November 2020

Stranger danger alert issued after schoolgirl intimidated by van man

Schools in Southport are on high alert after a man in a transit van reportedly kept slowing his vehicle down as he followed a schoolgirl in a frightening manner as she walked

20th November 2020

Five month gas pipe replacement on Sussex Road starts Monday

Work will start on Monday to replace 1.2km of gas pipe under Sussex Road. The replacement work will start on Monday 9th November and will continue until March. Temporary traffic lights will

4th November 2020

Motorcycle RTC at Meols Cop Bridge

Police and paramedics have been called to the scene of a serious crash near to Holy Family Church in Southport involving a biker. Emergency crews have been called to the junction of

30th October 2020

Southport Coin Dealer raises thousands for Autism

Southport coin expert, David Regan, has raised £3,153.35 for Autism Initiatives, Southport. David said: “Thanks to all my lovely customers I was able this week to take 161 kilos of old copper

21st October 2020

Van owners warned of nighttime thieves on the prowl

Overs of vans and utility vehicles in Southport are being warned to make sure they’re taking extra steps to see their vehicle is secure after would be thieves were caught trying to

12th October 2020

RTC causes chaos at busy town centre junction

A two car smash at the junction of Manchester Road and Hartwood Road a few minutes ago is causing significant delays and traffic issues. The cars collided with each other near to

8th October 2020

Train delays continue as engineers fight to secure track after landslide

Commuters are still being advised to check their provider’s website ahead of travelling to Manchester this morning to see if their trains are running. It comes after heavy rain caused a landslide

7th October 2020

Southport trains stuck after LANDSLIDE on tracks

Heavy rain has caused a landslide inches from the railway line between Southport and Burscough Bridge station. Constant rainfall over the last 24 hours has caused part of the land next to

6th October 2020

Horrid rainy conditions play part in St Lukes Road smash

Emergency services were called to a two-car smash at the junction of Hawkshead Street and St Lukes Road this afternoon. The accident occurred at approximately 4 pm this afternoon. Local residents reported

3rd October 2020

Dog killed in horrific Southport hit and run

A dog has been killed and it’s owner left injured after they were both struck by a car in Southport yesterday. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident after the

2nd October 2020

Resort schools on high alert after ‘stranger danger’ cab driver targets schoolgirl

Schools in Southport are on high alert after a man reportedly approached a schoolgirl in a frightening manner during her evening paper round yesterday. A warning over stranger danger has been issued

25th September 2020

Alchemy Club have the recipe to help youngsters during pandemic

A Youth Club in Southport are offering a special escape for young people aged 9-12 doing activities like: football, baking, basketball, arts and crafts and more. A spokesperson for the club, based

15th September 2020

Staff attacked in armed robbery at Portland St McColls

Residents in Southport town centre were stunned last night after a terrifying armed robbery at their local corner shop which left a staff member with horrific injuries. A member of staff at

11th September 2020

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