Huge pothole ‘grounding out’ cars on busy road stretch
Council highways bosses have been warned of a mammoth pothole which has opened up on a busy rat run in Southport. Cars are grounding out on the ever growing hole which has
Thieves hunted over Ainsdale van smash and grab
A hard working car detailer from Ainsdale is appealing for information after thieves smashed his van window and made off with his wallet. Kieran Shaw of KS Autocare is appealing for people
Lord Street bank to offer ‘safe space’ for domestic abuse victims
HSBC bosses at the Lord Street based bank has pledged to provide people experiencing domestic abuse with access to a “safe space” within the branch. The Southport bank will provide an area
QR code hunt launched around High Park
Get to know the High Park area with a free QR code puzzle trail this month. Organised by the High Park Project, the QR Code trail is full of puzzles, riddles and
Ex councillor says Southport Market should open every day
Former Southport councillor David Barton says Sefton Council are missing a trick by shutting Southport Market two days a week. He also claims he played a major role in securing the funding
Investigation underway after Birkdale Village fire
Detectives are investigating after a fire broke out in Birkdale Village last night. Emergency services were called to the rear of a massage parlour on Liverpool Road on Monday evening after residents
Town centre jewellers targeted in early hours robbery
A jewellers on King Street has become the latest target of thieves after being broken into overnight. John Bell jewellers on the corner of Eastbank Street and King Street was hit by
In Pictures: Dramatic Weather system over Ainsdale
Dramatic skies developed this week over the Ainsdale sand dunes. The storm was seen moving in along the beach from the north. Before long the system had reached the old Toad Hall
Police hunt for man who broke locks to Ainsdale vaccination centre
Detectives are issuing an image of a man who may have information that could assist an investigation into a series of criminal damage offences in Ainsdale. At around 5.45pm on Sunday 20
New Tesco Express opens outside Southport station
The doors are now open at Southport’s latest town centre Tesco store. The superstore chain have today launched their Chapel Street express store, the third one in the town centre after a
Around the Marine Lake in March
Crowds around the Marine Lake this weekend enjoyed the unseasonably temperate sunshine. The warm temperatures this March in the UK have been welcome and reportedly higher than some foreign holiday resorts. Nevertheless,
Police arrest one and launch manhunt for others after Rebecca’s burglary
Police are hunting a group of men after a burglary at a town centre jewellers last night. Detectives have confirmed one man was arrested following a report of a burglary in Southport
Iconic buildings across Sefton to be lit up in dazzling light projection
Southport and Bootle will play host to a spectacular light show capturing the history of the Sefton next week. The Nightingale’s Song Reawakened is a triumphant series of video projection artworks taking
Call for volunteers to help with plastic clean up at RSPB Marshside
Staff at RSPB Marshside, Southport, are calling on local volunteers to help with their ‘Big Marshside Clean-up’ event on Saturday 26 March. Following recent high tides, the nature reserve has seen a
McDonald’s Kew drive-through closed after car breakdown
Tea time has been ruined for many hungry motorists hoping to grab a cheap burger from McDonald’s Kew. The drive-through has been shut this evening after a car’s front axle seemingly split,
Woodvale driveway prowler apprehended by police
An early morning prowler in a Woodvale driveway who loitered by cars and stared up at bedrooms prompted calls to the police. Quick thinking local residents in Sandbrook Road contacted the police
Police launch appeal after elderly gentleman attacked in Ainsdale
Police are appealing for information following reports of an assault in Ainsdale yesterday, Tuesday 22 February. At around 9.45am police received a report that a man in his 80s was assaulted by
Sands Pub building to be sold off by council
The Sands Pub in Ainsdale is being sold off to a developer, the council have revealed Sefton Council is set to offer local and national companies the opportunity to invest in the
Storm Franklin hits Southport
In the turbulent aftermath of storms Dudley and Eunice, this afternoon saw Storm Franklin roll into Southport. A tree was washed up under the pier, with the force of the strengthening storm.
Windsurfing on Ainsdale’s Choppy Waters
An enthusiastic windsurfer takes on raging waters at Ainsdale, this week. Going out to chase the stormy Irish Sea waves. Finding the heavy swells. Back safely on terra firma. Additional images: https://www.picfair.com/users/PatReganphotography
Alleged Dog Attack – Ainsdale Beach
Subsequent to yesterday’s Ainsdale Beach incident, social media has been alive with claims about a dog attack. Ambulance and Green Sefton Services called to Ainsdale Beach following incident One OTS News Facebook
Ambulance and Green Sefton Services called to Ainsdale Beach following incident
Green Sefton Services attended an incident on Ainsdale Beach today, shortly after high tide. Witnesses stated that following a lot of shouting an individual had apparently waded out into the stormy waves,
Southport man jailed after sex with a child
A Southport man has been jailed after admitting multiple offences of sexual activity with a child. 28-year-old Alin Cobzaru, of Scarisbrick Street, Southport, was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with
Exhausted NHS nurse forced to cancel valentines plans after train power fail
Commuter misery has struck Valentines night partygoers in Southport after a huge electrical fault. Many took to twitter to vent their anger at Northern Rail after a severe electrical supply fault in
Birkdale black eyes ‘made my teenage years’ says England star Rooney
Fist fights in Southport and black eyes from Birkdale made up the majority of England striker Wayne Rooney’s youth, he has revealed. As part of an intimate new documentary on Amazon Prime,
Southport pensioner thanks rescuers after car park fall
A Southport pensioner who suffered a serious concussion in a town-centre car park has thanked contractors who rushed to her aid. 81-year-old Jean Cobham was left with a potentially serious concussion and
Top resort doctor dies after emergency surgery in India
A top Southport hospital doctor with multiple decorations for his work in gynaecology has sadly passed away. Sanjeev Sharma, a retired NHS consultant obstetrician who lived in Formby, died on Monday, February
New theatre owners reveal ‘exciting’ plans for Garrick
Exciting plans have been teased for the future of the iconic Garrick Theatre in Southport. The building has recently been bought by a group of theatre and business professionals, who say they
Detectives slam ‘disgraceful sex attack’ on teen girls in Birkdale
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after two teenage girls were assaulted in a Birkdale park. The pair of teenage girls were sexually assaulted while out were walking a dog
Film crews for new ITV drama spotted around Southport
Film crews have been spotted at several locations in Southport today, including the Prince of Wales Hotel on Lord Street. OTS understands that a new ITV drama entitled “Ridly” is being filmed