Major blaze breaks out at industrial estate
Fire crews are dealing with a huge blaze which has broken out at a industrial estate in Southport. Emergency services have rushed to Crowland Close off Crowland Street this evening after a
Police hunt Tarleton trio who destroyed football dugout
Detectives are appealing to uncover the identity of three boys in connection with the destruction of a football dugout. More than £2000 of damage was caused to the sports pitch on Carr
Lord Street sports bar shuts ‘permanently’ after string of closures
A sports bar on Lord Street has closed for the final time after shutting temporarily for extended periods over the last two years. Owners of the Potting Shed announced this morning that
SILVER VOICES LATEST NEWS RELEASE: New Age Of Austerity Beckons
The irresponsible mini-Budget of last week will inevitably lead to a new age of austerity with savage public expenditure cuts across the board. This may be exactly what some of the extreme
Southport petrol station mannequin prank goes viral
A group of pranksters from Southport have gone viral after a holding up a Petrol station cash machine queue with a mannequin. The unidentified jokers, who have repeatedly posted a series of
Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport
Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition
Air ambulance makes emergency landing on KGV fields
The North West air ambulance made an emergency landing on KGV playing fields yesterday afternoon The air unit was called to the Kew area around 3pm on Wednesday afternoon, taking off from
Waterloo Road smash causing massive tailbacks
At least two cars have crashed into each other in Hillside this evening causing massive tailbacks. Traffic heading towards Birkdale via Waterloo Road has ground to a halt after an incident involving
Bliss Hotel put up for sale by owners
Owners of the Bliss Hotel have put the popular venue up for sale. The hotel’s owners Waterfront Southport Properties has given instructions to a Manchester real estate firm market the property. In
Southport ‘Spoons duo survives pub axe
Despite boasting two branches on the same street, Wetherspoons bosses say Southport is safe from a recent cull of the popular pub chain’s portfolio. JD Wetherspoon has put 32 pubs across England
Road closed after person struck by train in Birkdale
A person has been hit by a train near to Birkdale. Police have closed off a number of roads around Birkdale including Crescent Road level crossing. OTS understands an unidentified person was
Fireworks ash on Marine Lake making dogs ‘very sick’
Dog owners say their pets have been falling sick after eating ‘ash’ from the recent Fireworks competition. Worried pet owners have shared warnings to other dog walkers in Southport to be careful
Thieves steal Botanic Gardens volunteer donations
A considerable sum of money that goes towards buying food and drink for the animals in Botanic Gardens has been stolen. Thieves reportedly broke into the gardens overnight on Sunday September 25th
Sell-out Fireworks show wows thousands at Victoria Park
Tens of thousands of people attended the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport’s Victoria Park at the weekend, with a sell-out show on Saturday! Visitors were treated to a series of
Continuing Green bin delays blamed on Queen’s funeral
Sefton Council is asking residents in North Sefton who have been affected by the recent Bank Holiday green bin collection disruptions to continue to leave their bins out for collection. The local
Sunday night fireworks CANCELLED
Fireworks bosses have announced that tonight’s displays are cancelled due to bad weather. In a statement shared by Sefton Council this afternoon they said high winds will pose a safety threat to
Popular restaurant forced to shut two days a week due to rocketing energy bills
A hugely popular Southport town centre restaurant will now close two days a week because of sky rocketing energy bills. The Hungry Monk Alehouse in Cambridge Arcade are now being forced to
Heartless thieves swipe 9 year old girl’s scooter
Heartless thieves have stolen a scooter from an innocent young girl. The theft happened on Crossens Recreational Ground near Preston New Road yesterday (Wednesday September 22nd). The expensive purple Maxi Micro scooter
Bar and restaurant plan revealed for ex Debenhams building
The grade II-listed ex Debenhams department store building in Southport is yet again the subject of major redevelopment plans. The plans include a bar, restaurant and aparthotel complex It is envisaged these
Hazardous razor blades hidden in park grass shock dog walkers
Rusted and harmful razor blades have been dumped in parks around Southport. The motive for the dangerous blades being left hidden in park grass are as yet unknown but worried dog owners
Thieves target Southport Land Rover owners
Police are warning anyone who owns a Land Rover in Southport to make sure their vehicles are secured. It follows three thefts in recent weeks in the town, with the latest happening
Missed Green bins won’t be collected until SATURDAY
Southport Residents who were left with overflowing green bins have been told to put them back out this weekend Following the bank holiday in place for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen
Tickets nearly sold out for Fireworks spectacular
A handful of tickets are still available for the 2022 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport later this week. Following on from the success of the Food & Drink Festival and Southport
Churchtown girls side boosted by community sponsor
The Churchtown Athletic Under 10s are kickstarting the season buoyed by a new kit sponsor. UK wide waste management firm Gilston Waste Management, who are based in Birkdale, have sponsored a series
Southport beach covered in mud as council issue car warning
The beach at Southport is too treacherous for cars to travel on, it’s been announced. Southport Beach car park remains closed after beach rangers said a thick layer of mud has covered
Resort retail figures fall as cost of living bites
Retail sales in Southport and other shopping centres fell sharply in August as the rise in the cost of living put pressure on households, figures show. Across the nation face to face
Victim’s veneers shattered in horrific town centre attack
A mum of six stamped on her victim’s face so hard she knocked out their teeth after she falsely believed they had set up a fake social media profile in her name.
Theatre cans ‘inappropriate’ Horrible Histories show
Atkinson bosses have cancelled a run of the Horrible Histories stage show in reaction to the passing of the Queen. Refunds will be issued to anyone who bought a ticket to the
ASDA Southport to shut on day of Queen’s funeral
The Southport ASDA store will be shut throughout the daytime of the Queen’s funeral. All online deliveries for the day have also been rearranged. Bosses at the Central 12 superstore say they
Ex Ainsdale rehab centre set for 130 new build homes
Sandbrook Road in Ainsdale could finally be revamped into a huge housing development after plans were approved by the council. Dozens of homes could soon be built on a former rehabilitation centre