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Heatwave forces vinyl shop owner to get creative

Scorching temperatures have forced the owner of a popular vinyl music shop in Southport to take drastic action to save his collection. Quicksilver Music owner Dave Thorey, who runs the hugely popular

12th August 2022

Rail strikes add further misery to town’s transport woes

There is set to be more public transport misery for Southport residents next week as train signal officers prepare to strike. Merseyrail will be running a limited train service on Thursday 18

12th August 2022

Council close Ainsdale beach car park as capacity reached

Ainsdale beach car park has been closed after hundreds of sun worshipers flooded seafront today. As temperatures continue to soar, Council rangers have been forced to close the Ainsdale beach car park

11th August 2022

Police respond to reports of youths with golf clubs and baseball bats in Birkdale

Police patrols responded to reports of a large number of youths carrying golf clubs and baseball bats at Freshfield Railway Station last night. On arrival the youths had boarded a train and

5th August 2022

Superstar Olly Murs to launch new Birkdale ‘wonder centre’

Brit chart topper Olly Murs will officially make an appearance at the launch of a brand new venue in Birkdale that’s been dubbed a ‘wonder centre’ of activities. Businessman Mark Craven will

29th July 2022

Meols Cop Railway bridge damage is finally fixed

Network rail engineers are taking advantage of a region wide strike to carry out repairs on a train bridge. Industrial traffic around the Crowland Street area of Southport is movingly slowly after

27th July 2022

Network rail repair Birkdale Crossing after bus smash

The public transport crisis crippling Southport nearly became a whole lot worse after a bus collided with a level crossing last night. Emergency repairs have been carried out to the Birkdale Village

27th July 2022

Baldwin set to shine as Hillside hosts Cazoo Classic

A Southport golfer who found a love of the game thanks to his grandad is set to shine at the upcoming Cazoo Classic in Hillside. Resort golfer Matthew Baldwin is widely regarded

19th July 2022

Police launch divers on Marine Lake after gun fears

Police divers combed Southport’s Marine Lake last night after it was reported a man threw a gun into the water. Detectives have said they have arrested three men on suspicion of being

18th July 2022

Traffic nightmare after two car Preston New Road smash

Preston New Road is experiencing traffic grinding to a halt after a two car smash this evening. The crash happened near to the junction of Peterhouse School just before 5pm. Paramedics were

14th July 2022

Heartbroken family of Southport teen speak out after quarry tragedy

A family from Southport has been left heartbroken after a teenage boy died in an incident in a quarry. On Saturday, Jamie Lewin, 16, got into difficulty after entering the water at

13th July 2022

Southport Air Show 2022 – Day 2

More images from the second day of the show… Lovely weather with warm sunshine greeted the crowds today, at the Southport Air Show. The Black Eagles Display Team cut through the thin

10th July 2022

In Pictures: Southport Air Show, 2022: First Day

The weather held out and the planes arrived to thrill the crowds. The famous Red Arrows showing their class… Below: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, consisting of a Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane.

9th July 2022

Sefton set sights on operator for Enterprise Arcade

Plans to transform one of Southport’s many heritage buildings into the town’s first ever purpose designed workspace for creative and digital start-up businesses has taken a huge step forward. Sefton Council has

8th July 2022

Family’s Ocean Plaza trip turns Gru-some thanks to annoying TikTok craze

Hordes of teenagers dressed in suits ‘ruined a cinema trip and left children in tears’ as part of a crazy social media trend. The latest craze, started on social media app TikTok

5th July 2022

Southport’s superstar DJ Adele reveals incredible news over cancer diagnosis

Southport DJ turned national heroine Adele Roberts has this week revealed she has successfully fought off bowel cancer. Writing on Instagram, the I’m a Celeb Star and BBC disc jockey said it

27th June 2022

Birkdale Craft Market is in Lydiate today

Visit the Craft Market today (26th June). 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Lydiate Parish Hall, 288 Southport Road, Lydiate, L31 4EQ. Including a Kids’ Corner and refreshments available. More: https://www.facebook.com/birkdalecraftfair https://www.facebook.com/Magickal-Gifts-and-Treats-527228217682125

26th June 2022

Classic Car & Motorcycle Transport Fundraising Event Today

Classic Car & Motorcycle Transport Fundraising Event Southport Auto Centre (Wright Street, Southport) held their annual fundraising event today, to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support & North West Blood Bikes.

25th June 2022

Police close off Albert Road after hand grenade discovery

A suspected hand grenade hidden away in an old fire place has been uncovered at a house in Southport. Police have closed off a huge section of Albert Road in the town

24th June 2022

Woman knocked down in Lord Street bus lane

A woman needed minor medical attention this morning after being knocked over by a car. The woman, thought to be in her forties, was hit by a large people carrier style car

21st June 2022

Crumbling Debenhams building set for bar and retail revival

One of Lord Street’s biggest empty buildings is set for a massive revamp. The former Debenhams building on Lord Street closed a few months before the pandemic hit in 2020 after the

17th June 2022

Southport petrol pumps hit 200p per litre mark

An Ainsdale petrol station took the eye watering crown of the highest cost for fuel this morning. Shell Garage on Liverpool Road is charging an extortionate 205.9p per litre for diesel, while

17th June 2022

Birkdale Craft Market at St Peter’s Church Hall

Craft Market at St Peter’s Church Hall – located in St Peter’s Road, Birkdale, on Saturday 18 June. There will be a variety of exciting craft items on offer. More details:https://www.facebook.com/birkdalecraftfair

16th June 2022

Town centre to ‘grind to a halt’ amid road closures and rail misery

Huge swathes of Southport Town Centre will close on Sunday June 26th for two major events, coincidentally clashing with a weekend of national rail strikes OTS News has already reported that people

15th June 2022

MISSING: Southport teen hasn’t been seen since June 8

Please share and help us find missing 14-year-old Aron Rodwell from Southport. Aron was last seen on Links Avenue, Southport on Wednesday 8 June at around 1pm and extensive enquiries are ongoing

15th June 2022

Crews rush to house fire 40 yards from fire station

Fire fighters in Southport could have saved petrol after dashing to a fire just forty yards away from their station. Two units from the Manchester Road Merseyside Fire and Rescue unit responded

1st June 2022

LFC legend to appear in unique resort show

Tickets are already selling fast for a special evening with a Liverpool FC legend in Southport. Ian Callaghan, one of the all-time Liverpool FC greats, will be appearing in a unique show

26th May 2022

Pontins branded “worst place I have ever been” in viral TikTok

A mum from Wales who booked a holiday with her family to the infamous Ainsdale Pontins holiday park has shared her horror holiday experience. A live ant nest, mould, rotting balcony supports,

26th May 2022

Three cars involved in danger junction smash

Three cars have collided with each other near to an accident hotspot. Police have been called to the northbound lane near to the junction of Weld Road and Lulworth Road. It follows

23rd May 2022

Black Swans of the Marine Lake

A rare pair of Black Swans have been seen on the Marine Lake in Southport. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust previously recorded a maximum of nine breeding pairs in the UK in

22nd May 2022

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