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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

7th February 2022

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

31st January 2022

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

26th January 2022

Moore ‘disappointed’ in Boris after Number 10 party fiasco

Southport MP, and Conservative backbencher, Damien Moore, says he was “disappointed at the clear lapse in judgement” of the Prime Minister. In a statement on his social media he said: “I do

13th January 2022

Ongoing incident at Albert Road

Police, paramedics and fire crews are in attendance at an ongoing incident on Albert Road. Albert Road currently remains closed between Saunders Street and Alexandra Road. The exact nature of the incident

8th January 2022

Meols Cop Sainsbury’s delayed again after new legal challenge launched

Further legal action opposing Sefton Council’s planning approval for a Sainsbury’s store on Meols Cop Retail Park has been launched. In December, Sefton Council announced that “work to construct the Meols Cop

4th January 2022

Man rushed to hospital after Monday night assault

Detectives are canvassing for witnesses after a man was left with serious head injuries in a town centre assault. Paramedics and police were called to the junction of Lord Street and Seabank

21st December 2021

After the Storms in Ainsdale woodlands

Recent storms took a heavy toll on many trees in Ainsdale Nature Reserve’s woodlands. Mature pines appear to have suffered the most. Storms Arwen and later Barra did significant damage in the

21st December 2021

Wannabe home invader caught on CCTV

Do you recognise this man? CCTV images are being shared after a hooded man attempted to break into a home in Birkdale in the early hours of this morning. Police are now

20th December 2021

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

Van damaged in Ainsdale mutli-vehicle pileup

Traffic is at a standstill in Ainsdale after a collision involving two vans and a tractor. Liverpool Road in Ainsdale is backed up with traffic after two vans were rear-ended by a

9th December 2021

In Pictures – Southport Christmas Parade – 2021

Southport Charity Christmas Parade, The biggest vehicle light parade in the North West, donating toys to children’s organisations. https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade Previously: In Pictures: Southport Charity Xmas Parade 2019

5th December 2021

Landscape firm save Birkdale from ‘Sefton Scrooges’ with amazing tree

A popular landscaping company from Southport have branched out into the Christmas tree game, saying they were fed up of the council supplied small tree Birkdale Village received this year. The official

4th December 2021

Ainsdale Green Bin Collection Woes

Ainsdale’s LibDem councillor Lynne Thompson has written to Sefton Council about green bin complaints. Her memo (as below) is being widely shared on social media. Ainsdale Green Bin Complaints – Communication Sent

2nd December 2021

Enjoy a living history lesson on Lord Street

Shoppers along Southport’s famous boulevard are being given a fantastic history lesson as they pass the iconic Grade II listed 509-515 Lord Street building, which is currently undergoing a huge restoration project.

1st December 2021

Lulworth Road closed after major car crash

Dozens of emergency service crews have dashed to Birkdale this evening following a serious crash. Police, paramedics and fire crews have raced to Lulworth Road in Southport just after 5pm tonight following

30th November 2021

Two elderly females killed in Lulworth Road “tragic incident” RTC

Police are investigating a fatal collision in Birkdale this evening, Tuesday 30 November. At around 4.35pm police received a report of a collision involving a white Audi A3 and two female pedestrians

30th November 2021

New Sky drama filming in Birkdale this morning

A new period drama set in the 60’s is filming in Birkdale this morning. An adaptation of Nick Hornby’s novel Funny Girl, set to star Gemma Arteton, is filming outside Brough’s Butchers

30th November 2021

Major police presence on scene at Scarisbrick Hotel

Swarms of police officers have descended on the Scarisbrick Hotel this evening. As fancy dress partygoers adorned in circus clown makeup watched on under the hotel’s makeshift smoking area, police hurriedly surrounded

27th November 2021

Storm Arwen wreaks havoc across Southport

High winds caused by storm Arwen have ripped off panels from the roof of a town centre car park. Emergency services have closed off Tulketh Street in Southport this afternoon after panels

26th November 2021

Power cut forces early closure for dozens of Town Centre businesses

Dozens of Southport town centre businesses were forced to close up shop early yesterday after a huge power cut. A number of shops, cafes and restaurants all in the town hall gardens

25th November 2021

Kings Gardens Pumping House set to become restaurant

Sefton Council are set to approve proposals to sell the former Pumping Station building in Kings Gardens, Southport. An agreement in principle has been reached between the local authority and a private

25th November 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

Woman shaken after Lord Street sexual assault

Police have praised the actions of quick thinking members of the public after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted on Lord Street last night. At around 11.10pm officers were called to reports

22nd November 2021

Lord Street park closed off after serious incident

A stretch of gardens in Southport Town Centre remain closed off and closely guarded by police this morning. St George Square on Lord Street has been cordoned off by officers from Merseyside

22nd November 2021

Southport BID hit back at concert cancellation claims

Southport BID have hit back at claims made by Sefton Council that their contractors were responsible for the cancellation of a show at the Atkinson last week. The Christmas tree in the

22nd November 2021

Ainsdale Police Station building listed for sale

The former Ainsdale Police Station building has gone on sale for a reported £200,000 asking price. The Ainsdale Police station on the Station Road Roundabout has been lying empty for a number

19th November 2021

Road traffic accident – Lord Street

An accident occurred this afternoon on the roundabout of Lord Street and Duke Street. Vehicles involved appear to be a Nissan and a Land Rover Discovery.

18th November 2021

“Massive disappointment” over Council’s Birkdale Village Christmas tree

Birkdale Village’s Christmas Tree, installed last week by Sefton Council, and just seven feet high, has disappointed residents, traders and councillors alike. “There is a massive level of disappointment across the whole

17th November 2021

The Atkinson to light up red in honour of Remembrance Sunday

The Atkinson in Southport will be bathed in red as part of a City Region-wide tribute ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Sefton will once again fall silent to remember those who died in

9th November 2021

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