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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

23rd February 2022

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

23rd February 2022

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

21st February 2022

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.

20th February 2022

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

18th February 2022

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

17th February 2022

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,

16th February 2022

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

14th February 2022

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

12th February 2022

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,

10th February 2022

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

9th February 2022

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

8th February 2022

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

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